Aluminum Vehicle Ramps and Weight Ratios

Aluminum ramps can come as walk ramps for truck unloading, and also as vehicle ramps to allow vans, pickups and some types of passenger cars from ground level into high entrances. As always, a spotter is needed for use with these types of aluminum ramps.

It's also important to evaluate the capacity of the ramps you are using with the weight of the vehicles you need to load on the aluminum ramp. Some ramps are rated at 5,500 pounds, while others are rated as high as 7,000 pounds. This rating is per pair and not per individual ramp--an important factor to remember when calculating your weight ratios.

Never attempt to exceed the rated working height of the ramps. Moving vehicles can be a simple procedure, but the liabilities for cosmetic damage and other mishaps can be higher if the proper precautions aren't followed. Remember to check the clearances on your doorway before loading or unloading with the aluminum ramp. Remember that vehicle mirrors, antennas and other protruding objects may catch on the sides or roof of the doorway!