Truck Loading Ramps

Wheeled vehicles are some of the most common types of cargo hauled in the bed of a truck. Whether it’s a motorcycle, dirt bike, ATV, riding mower, tractor, or golf cart, if it rolls chances are it’s spent time in the back of a pickup. But short of backing up to a loading dock, there’s no way to get these heavy machines into the bed without loading ramps. If you’re in need of a set, you’ve come to the right place – we have ramps for anything with wheels. Besides loading vehicles, ramps also make it easy to walk in and out of the bed when loading and unloading any type of cargo.

Our ramps come in a wide range of lengths, widths, capacities, and surfaces, with features to suit every application. Most ramps are made from strong, lightweight aluminum, but we also offer rugged steel ramps. However, if you want to save a few bucks and make your own ramps, we can supply you with aluminum or powder coated steel dock plates to which you can attach 2” x 8”, 2” x 10”, or 2” x 12” wood planks. Unlike using planks alone, the plates rest flat against the tailgate, so wheels roll easily into the bed. Just make sure the planks you select can handle the weight of what you’re loading.

Although we also have solid one-piece ramps, most of the ramps we offer fold up to take up less storage space. Room in your pickup bed is at a premium, especially once you have the vehicle loaded, and since in most cases you have to bring the ramps along to off-load, ramps that fold up to a compact size are invaluable. A folding design also allows the ramps to be made longer, which creates a gentler slope for easier loading into the bed. You’ll also find both bi-fold and tri-fold ramps on our digital shelves. These ramps are hinged at the sides and unfold to create a wide ramp, in fact some tri-fold ramps can span the width of the bed. Choose from individual ramps that can be spaced for different wheel tracks, or wide bi-fold or tri-fold ramps.

In addition to selecting ramps with the needed length and width, you should also choose the traction surface that best suits the type of vehicles you haul most often. A gridded, ladder-like design works best with fat tired ATVs and side-by-sides, while smaller wheels like those found on riding mowers and golf carts require a solid surface. The latter type ramps have a diamond plate surface or extruded holes for traction. Many ramps also have raised edges that act as wheel guides, to prevent wheels from slipping off the sides of the ramp when loading and unloading. An arched design is another useful feature found on many ramps. The arch creates a gentler transition between angles, enabling easier loading of vehicles without much ground clearance, like a lawn tractor with the mower deck installed.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, be sure to select ramps that have the load capacity to handle what you’re transporting. We offer ramps with 400 lbs. up to 1500 lbs. capacity, and some ramps come in separate sections that when bolted together combine for 2700 lbs. capacity. Yet even with their impressive load carrying capabilities, in most cases the ramps are light in weight and easy to handle. Desirable features you’ll find on many of our ramps include safety straps for attachment to the truck to prevent the ramps from slipping off under load, and rubber pads where the ramps contact the tailgate, to provide grip and prevent damage to your tailgate finish. We also offer universal clamps that enable ramps to be easily and safely connected, when increased width or greater capacity is needed.