Armarkat B6802 68-Inch Cat Tree, Ivory

by Armarkat

Product Features

• Great unit for scratching, climbing, sleeping, and exercising
• Made from attractive pressed wood with faux fleece covering
• Looks great in any room
• Easy assembly
• Instruction manual and necessary tools included

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 31 x 25 x 68 inches ; 58 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 59.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B003BYQ1L4
• Item model number: ARMARKAT-B6802
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,664 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
  • #16 in Pet Supplies > Cats > Beds & Furniture > Activity Trees

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Armarket Cat Tree is an ideal choice for pet owners who don’t want to swap a handy end table for a traditional cat tree. Your pet will have a terrific time climbing, exploring, exercising, scratching, or just kicking back and relaxing on one of the levels or inside the privacy cube. The attractive pressed wood unit with ivory-colored faux fleece covering looks great in any room. Easy to assemble with instructions and necessary tools included. 68 inches high. Holds up to 60 pounds.

Product Description

Model No.: B6802; Covering Material: Faux Fleece; Covering Color: Ivory; Board Material: Pressed Wood; Post Diameter: 3-1/2-inch; Overall Dimensions: 31-inch (L) X 25-inch (W) X 68"(H); Max Holding Weight: 60 lbs;

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

88 of 90 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From Cat perspective, September 6, 2009

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Isis T. McReedy "Research and Management" (Minneapolis) - See all my reviews

I am 7 pounds of feline lovliness with a sleek black coat and enormous golden eyes. I received the Armakat tree as a gift at the beginning of the summer. Clear directions made it very easy to assesmble. I watched, but didnt have to help at all. The tree is huge, so be sure you have enough room for it. I strongly recommend a window location. My job (.5 researcher and .5 security supervisor) is to keep an eye on the urban fauna that roams the neighborhood. The 2nd highest perch on the Armakat tree has become my most reliable workstation. I can see everything from this vantage point, and there is room for my laptop. The Armakat tree is very stable for a cat my size. However, my roommate is a 20+ pound bruiser with an eating disorder and the agility of a potted plant. When he jumps between levels on the tree he makes the upper platforms wobble a bit. I recommend checking the tightness of the bolts from time to time.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My cats love it!, December 29, 2007

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MzWit (North Dakota) - See all my reviews

I have two very large, very spoiled house cats. They adore this item. Most of their day is spent sleeping on the perches. Shipping was quick and the product went together smoothly. I would buy from this seller again.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice cat tree for the money, May 25, 2010

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I. Peters (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Armarkat B6802 68-Inch Cat Tree, Ivory (Misc.)

This cat tree comes disassembled and must be put together. However, this is not complicated and quickly done. We got it in the Ivory color (not sure it comes in other colors) and really like the way it looks. Despite being quite substantial in size, it does not look bulky because it blends in nicely with our carpets and general room decor.

Our three cats took to it immediately, with two of them sleeping on it for hours right after we put it together. I was concerned that maybe the platforms would not provide enough space, especially on the upper ones because all of our cats are quite big, but it works well and I feel that they enjoy the small "barriers" on the sides to curl up against.

What I really like about this company Armarkat is that they offer replacement parts - great idea. So if one of the platforms or poles wears out, you just re-order that part from them and voila, your tree looks good again. The parts are all lettered so it is easy to order the correct one when needed. A huge improvement over having to either live with a ratty-looking tree or buying a completely new one.

Some things I think could be better:
1. The weight of this tree is not as much as one would expect considering the size. I am a bit worried that it might fall over if the cats try to jump up too forcefully - it has already moved back and forth quite a bit on such occasions. We might have to anchor it to the wall.
2. The material used to cover the platforms is relatively thin, much thinner than on the trees that can be bought in pet stores. Time will tell how well this will hold up, and I will post an update in a few months.
3. The pom pom toys that come with the tree are a nice addition, however, they attach with very thin elastic bands to small loops on the undersides of the platforms. We did not use them because we have one cat who loves anything elastic and would have chewed on and ingested those in absolutely no time. We felt this was a safety hazard to our cats. Even with cats with no preference for elastics I would not feel comfortable to hang these on the tree. We cut off the bands and used the pom poms as throw toys. That worked well.

All in all though I think this is a very nice looking tree with plenty of space for multiple cats. It also accommodates different cat preferences - those who like to perch up high and those who like shelter are equally served by this model. Great choice for the money.

UPDATE 9/2010: The material has held up very well despite daily abuse by the cats. I don't see any visible damage at all. It is also much easier to clean than the trees that are commonly available in pet stores. I am very happy with this tree although I think that the platforms that are supported by only one central pole could be a bit more stable (there is some spiel there). But so far this latter point has not been a problem.