dclarke 4,032 #1 Posted July 31, 2013 I'm wanting to buy a set of folding ramps so I can load one of my tractors into the bed of my pickup. I'm thinking the ones that are bowed rather that the straight ones. Anybody have a set they're happy with? What should I look for? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #2 Posted July 31, 2013 aluminum ones that fold up and have a good arch to them. You want to make sure they will handle the weight of the tractor also. Just a note to this subject, I no longer ride the tractor up the ramps onto the truck. After a ramp slipped off and the tractor landed on top of me upside down. I know walk along side of the tractor when loading and unloading! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #3 Posted July 31, 2013 Thanks, Scott. I'll keep that in mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #4 Posted July 31, 2013 I have a set I bought at Walmart a few years ago they were on clearance, $18 a set, reg. price was over $100 I bought a few sets and sold them, the boxes were shot from setting on a pallet outside but I was not buying a box, they are I think 7' long fold in the middle with holes punched in them like stars, they have steel flat stock on one end sticking out about 8" to place on a truck box or trailer, they are light weight, and have a 1700lb rating each, they are the arched style, I love them. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #5 Posted July 31, 2013 Another note when loading in a truck, you should remove the tail gate, the little cables are not made to hold the weight of a tractor. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,331 #6 Posted July 31, 2013 Denny the arch ones are great for loading into a truck bed or equivalent. The arch is almost a must if the tractor has a deck on it. People have been hurt and decks messed up when they catch that sharp change in elevation using straight ramps. The arch helps to prevent all that. One thing that has deterred me away from Aluminum loading ramps is the scum bags that decided to steel them out of the bed of my truck when I went in to pay for gas. The second set was on my trailer locked and chained with heavy logging chains. They took a saws all and just cut the ramp and stole them. Just looking for scrap metal. Now my third set is plain ol wood I use on my trailer. Tired of feeding scum scrappers. Catch them again maybe give them some lead to scrap. Anyway the arch ones work great just don't let them out of your sight or within view of others. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,403 #7 Posted August 2, 2013 Another note when loading in a truck, you should remove the tail gate, the little cables are not made to hold the weight of a tractor. Bless you for mentioning this, Kelly! Not only are the cables not strong enough to begin with, they can rust away under the plastic or rubber sheaths that "protect" them, without anybody noticing until one of them snaps under the weight of a tractor and rider. End result -- fall down, go boom! No need to ask me how I know this... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #8 Posted August 2, 2013 ...and they should be pinned to the bed Denny, to prevent them from sliding left to right when loading in wet, or off camber situations. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #9 Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) I've got the aluminum arched 8 footers folding in the middle. They work great , I secure mine to the trailer hitch frame with ratchet straps. I'll pop a pic when I get home from work tonight. The old girl the day I rescued her Edited August 2, 2013 by Digger 66 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #10 Posted August 2, 2013 Thanks for the info, guys. All good to know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
