Abby’s Guide > Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) > Discussions > Ramp kits for trucks
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Garandman
Location: South Boston, MA
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Ramp kits for trucks
Original Message May 29, 2005 6:40 am |
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Our old snowblower weighed less than 200 lbs and I was able to wrestle it into a Ford van. When I bought a nearly 300 lb Ariens, I knew this wasn't going to happen. Most of the big box stores and others sell the Highland ramp kit. It's two aluminum extrusions that bolt onto a 2"x8" or 2"x12" plank to make a ramp for $25 or so. They work very well - the 2x8 deflected very little even with me and the snowblower on it at the same time. The planks are $6 each or so and can be used for other projects if you don't have a recurring need. I like the nice aluminum ramps but had no place to store them. One caveat - they come with carriage bolts that are hard to tighten. I replaced them with hex head bolts. There are optional kits for the bottom, antii-skid pads, etc. Highlandusa.com. 
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Majorxlr8n
Location: Freehold NJ
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Re: Ramp kits for trucks
Reply #5 May 30, 2005 12:54 pm |
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Hi... Be careful w/ wood planks... can be slippery.. Amen Dave - been there.  The ramps DO work well. I have had some VERY heavy OPE on mine in excess of 800lbs. Just work SLOWLY... Marty 
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cleanmaxx_brian
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Location: Wantagh, Long Island, NY
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Re: Ramp kits for trucks
Reply #6 May 30, 2005 7:11 pm |
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I use Carry On Trailer Corp Ramps that I got from Lowes for $120. I am able to load my 32" mower into the back of my pickup bed with no problem. The mesh cover means NO slipping! And no big holes that scare you as you are loading!!!  http://www.carry-ontrailer.com/
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TheBuck101
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Location: Tonawanda NY / Just north Of Buffalo
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Re: Ramp kits for trucks
Reply #7 May 31, 2005 6:16 am |
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Harbor fright .com has some 6ft X 9" steel ramps on sale till june 9th for $39.99. I have an inclosed trailor & made 2 sets of 3' ones out of them. They work great. For this price you can't go wrong
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JohnEDavies
Joined: Sep 7, 2004
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Re: Ramp kits for trucks
Reply #8 May 31, 2005 11:53 am |
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Harbor fright .com has some 6ft X 9" steel ramps on sale till june 9th for $39.99. Harbor Fright - that's great! I sometimes buy big, clunky steel tools from them, like the 20 T hydraulic press I bought last week for $115. There isn't too much those Chinese political prisoners could screw up with a bunch of steel angles. But most of their smaller shop tools and hand tools are just plain scary. John Davies
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