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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
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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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
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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Brian Chang

Ariens 8526LE, Bradley 32" 12.5HP walk behind mower, Echo BP200 blower, Troy Built 4.5HP Pressure Washer,  Craftsman 4.5HP Yard Vac, Homelite line trimmer, Scotts 21" high wheel mower, MTD 3.5HP Edger.

TheBuck101


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Re: Ramp kits for trucks
Reply #7   May 31, 2005 6:16 am
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


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Re: Ramp kits for trucks
Reply #8   May 31, 2005 11:53 am
TheBuck101 wrote:
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
AJace


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Re: Ramp kits for trucks
Reply #9   May 31, 2005 12:21 pm
They don't fold though, and I saw them for $49.99.  That would be an awsome price for $39.99 though. 

Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

MissSnowshoveler


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Re: Ramp kits for trucks
Reply #10   May 31, 2005 3:08 pm
Being in the small engine repair business - I've seen lots of ramps.  I've also seen a lot of boo boos with ramps.  Hours of sitting back laughing with your popcorn.  All ramps that are built strongly enough to support the weight of your machine should be fine.  It's all in what you are comfortable with.

Sherri

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