That’s great. We want you to buy from Handi-Ramp, one of the largest retailers of new yard ramps in the world.
Yard ramps are heavy-duty portable ramps that turn a loading dock into a drive-in door or provide forklift access to semi-trailers when no loading dock is available. Buying a yard ramp gives you permanent loading flexibility, reduces turnaround time, and improves material handling efficiency across your operation.
Yard ramps are purchased by businesses that need:
We want to provide you with the right product at the lowest delivered price, therefore, we find that having a short conversation with one of our yard ramp experts is the simplest and easiest way to make that happen.
Since shipping costs will vary greatly depending upon both the factory location and the destination, the only way to get the best delivered price on a new yard ramp is to have a conversation with an expert who can determine the best factory location for your shipping destination based upon the best shipping company and shipping lanes to use. HandiRamp has four strategically located yard ramp manufacturing facilities allowing us to offer the fastest delivery at the lowest shipping cost.
Shipping a forklift ramp requires a flatbed truck and usually this will be a dedicated load for that driver. Unloading the yard ramp at your destination can be challenging if you don’t have the right equipment. The yard ramp experts at Handi-Ramp will make sure that all of these concerns are addressed before you place your order. This is not something that you can do using a shopping cart. You need a live person to make sure it is done right. We at Handi-Ramp move new yard ramps every day, we know that we have the most cost effective shipping rates.
There are some cases where the total delivered cost for a new yard ramp will be less expensive than for a used forklift ramp. If you can get a good deal on a used yard ramp but that ramp is located half way across the country, your shipping costs might increase the cost of that forklift ramp by $1500 or $2000. If one of our many manufacturing facilities is near you, the shipping savings may exceed the cost savings from buying a used ramp.
Finally, we are talking about a purchase of $10,000 or more. When you spend that much money on a new yard ramp, you deserve personal attention. You need to make sure that you are buying the right yard ramp and when it is delivered, you will be able to unload it safely so you can put it to work right away. We will make that happen. You will be happy with our customer service and attention to detail.
| Capacity | Length (Feet) | Width (OD)* | Usable Width | Approx Weight lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16,000 lbs | 30 ft | 72 inches * | 64 inches | 4,159 lbs |
| 30 ft | 86 inches * | 78 inches | 4,964 lbs | |
| 36 ft | 72 inches * | 64 inches | 5,102 lbs | |
| 36 ft | 86 inches * | 78 inches | 5,828 lbs | |
| 20,000 lbs | 30 ft | 72 inches * | 64 inches | 4,384 lbs |
| 30 ft | 86 inches * | 78 inches | 5,189 lbs | |
| 36 ft | 72 inches * | 64 inches | 5,327 lbs | |
| 36 ft | 86 inches * | 78 inches | 6,048 lbs | |
| 25,000 lbs | 30 ft | 72 inches * | 64 inches | 4,780 lbs |
| 30 ft | 86 inches * | 78 inches | 5,605 lbs | |
| 36 ft | 72 inches * | 64 inches | 5,762 lbs | |
| 36 ft | 86 inches * | 78 inches | 6,544 lbs | |
| 30,000 lbs | 30 ft | 72 inches * | 64 inches | 5,030 lbs |
| 30 ft | 86 inches * | 78 inches | 5,905 lbs | |
| 36 ft | 72 inches * | 64 inches | 6,020 lbs | |
| 36 ft | 86 inches * | 78 inches | 6,844 lbs | |
A yard ramp is a heavy-duty portable steel ramp that allows forklifts to drive from ground level into a semi-trailer or up to dock height. It creates ground-to-trailer or ground-to-dock access when no permanent loading dock is available.
Capacity should be based on the combined weight of your forklift and maximum load. Most industrial yard ramps range from 16,000 to 30,000+ pounds. Always select a ramp rated for your heaviest operating condition to ensure safe freight handling.
Length and usable width depend on your forklift type and trailer height. A common configuration is a 28-foot ramp with an 8-foot level-off and a usable width between 72″ and 96″. Larger forklifts or higher trailer beds may require longer ramps.
Buying a yard ramp is often more cost-effective for long-term or continuous use. Businesses that rely on regular freight movement typically purchase a ramp to avoid recurring rental costs and ensure permanent equipment availability.
Yes. Yard ramps can be customized with different capacities, widths, handrails, lights, drive-in rails, dock bumpers, and surface finishes to match your loading environment and safety requirements.
Yard ramps are commonly purchased by:
A yard ramp is portable and designed for outdoor ground-to-trailer access, while a dock leveler is permanently installed at a fixed dock door. Yard ramps provide flexibility and can be repositioned as needed.
With proper maintenance, a heavy-duty steel yard ramp can last many years in industrial environments. Longevity depends on usage frequency, load weight, and surface conditions.
