Ĭonsider the various types of conditions you may need to load your ORV in-rain, mud, snow, sleet, sand, dirt, gravel, uneven surfaces. These weight capacities are for both the ATV/SXS and golf cart loading ramps. Our Longramps support up to 2,500 pounds per set (1,250 pounds per ramp). If this total loading weight exceed the weight capacity of a ramp, don’t even think about using it! What is the weight of your ATV, UTV or golf cart?Ĭheck your owner’s manual or search online for the weight of your vehicle, then add up all the other things that contribute to the overall loading weight-fuel weight (assume each gallon of gas weighs 8.5 pounds), driver’s weight, weight of all attachments and accessories (again, check owner’s manuals or search online) and weight of any cargo strapped to the vehicle. So if you can get the 11 foot set, even with a standard height truck or trailer (and if you might load into other people’s vehicles), we say go for it! 4. However, we strongly believe that longer is always better. If you truck is lifted more than four inches, go with the 11 foot ramp set. For trucks lifted up to four inches, the 9.5 foot ramps are better. If you have a standard sized truck, we recommend 8 foot ramps or longer. The longer the ramp is, the more options you have. Will you only ever use that one vehicle, or might you need to load on a friend or family member’s truck or trailer? If you could be loading on multiple, different sized vehicles, it’s best to get a ramp that’s safe for any situation. What type of vehicle(s) will that ORV be loaded on?Īre you loading your off road vehicle on a truck, flatbed or trailer? Because truck beds are typically higher than trailers, a longer ramp helps ensure you can more easily and safely load your ATV or golf cart. ![]() Notice the difference in spacing between rungs on the ATV/SXS ramps and the golf cart ramps. ![]() With the larger, knobbier tires on ATVs and UTVs, rung spacing on ATV loading ramps is farther apart. Knowing which type of vehicle you will be loading, and the dimensions and features of that vehicle, will help you determine the size and type of loading ramp you need.įor example, because golf cart tires are smaller, you need a ramp with rungs that are closer together. What type of vehicle will you be loading?ĪTVs, UTVs, golf carts and other off-road vehicles (ORVs) all have different sizes, weights, ground clearances and tire tread. With all of the options out there for loading ramps, and the near-innumerable makes and models of trucks, how do you know which ramp is best for you?Īsk yourself these seven questions to help you choose the right loading ramp for you and your family. If you plan to ride your ATV or UTV anywhere besides around your home or need to transport your golf cart for a golf getaway, it’s essential that you have a safe and efficient way to transport it.
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