Atv Loading Ramps

Mazer18 · March 10, 2009

I'm fixin to run to the store soon to pick up a set of loading ramps for my new four-wheeler. They've got the kind there that look like a ladder with a rung, then an opening, rung, opening, so forth and they've also got an arched type that's a whole solid folding ramp with holes punched down the length and about an inch high metal lip up the sides to keep tires straight.

Which would be safer for loading/unloading in a pickup truck? Cost is negligable because I believe the solid piece is $100 and the ladder style is $110. Both are rated for approximately 750 pounds, have safety straps, and are made by the same company in the USA.

What do yall say?

VR021302 · March 10, 2009

I personally have always had better luck with the solid ones with holes and a lip on the edge. But that's JMO

Z71kris · March 10, 2009

get the kind that is one piece! The separate ones are a PITA fosho!

MS3DALE · March 10, 2009

I have the ladder type thats arched and folds in the middle,I use them to load/unload my John Deere,They work great for me.

Got'em at Bass-Pro Shops.......Loading Ramps

Alljackedup408 · March 10, 2009

my buddy has the solid ones.. they work good.. i use a trailer for my atv's... cant get em into the back of my big chevy...lol

Silverado4x4 · March 10, 2009

Get the solid ones with the holes punched in, they can be used for other loading things such as wheeling a hand truck up in the bed etc. There more universal.

Nick The Great · March 10, 2009

I can't figure what the advantage of the ladder types are?

Is it just a weight thing? Not as heavy to carry?

snarkee · March 10, 2009

I have the ladder type thats arched and folds in the middle,I use them to load/unload my John Deere,They work great for me.
Got'em at Bass-Pro Shops.......Loading Ramps

did you use them to roll up your "pretend aftermarket wheels" into the bed of your truck when you stored them for winter?

lol sorry man

MS3DALE · March 10, 2009

I have the ladder type thats arched and folds in the middle,I use them to load/unload my John Deere,They work great for me.
Got'em at Bass-Pro Shops.......Loading Ramps

did you use them to roll up your "pretend aftermarket wheels" into the bed of your truck when you stored them for winter?

lol sorry man

Remember that "FREE" ticket I offered you for Bristol?

snarkee · March 10, 2009

lol sorry !!

MS3DALE · March 10, 2009

I can't figure what the advantage of the ladder types are?

Is it just a weight thing? Not as heavy to carry?

Don't know,I wondered the same thing

I just went in to see what they had,and those seemed to be the best ones for what I needed,It didn't really matter to me if they were the latter-type or the solid ones with the holes,I did want folding ones though to make them easier to haul around and store.

VMax2007 · March 10, 2009

I have the ladder type thats arched and folds in the middle,I use them to load/unload my John Deere,They work great for me.
Got'em at Bass-Pro Shops.......Loading Ramps

did you use them to roll up your "pretend aftermarket wheels" into the bed of your truck when you stored them for winter?

lol sorry man

Remember that pretend "FREE" ticket I offered you for Bristol?

Fixed.

MS3DALE · March 10, 2009

lol sorry !!

Sheeeeeer ya' are

tobias · March 10, 2009

Okay, you really do have the wheels!

Sheeeeeer I do.

Really, I don't

Fixed

Z71kris · March 10, 2009

I can't figure what the advantage of the ladder types are?

Is it just a weight thing? Not as heavy to carry?

Yes they are lighter, the solid(one piece) design is safer, not having to worry about on ramp kick out (tethered or not) I would think more traction for an atv with muddy and wet tires...