Ground-to-dock yard ramps provide a straight, gradual incline for loading dock access, allowing forklifts, trucks, and vehicles to move safely from ground level to a raised dock without the need for permanent construction.
Ground-to-dock yard ramps are designed to provide smooth, efficient access from ground level to a loading dock or platform—perfect for facilities without permanent dock access or those needing an additional freight lane. These straight forklift ramps offer a no-level-off layout, making them ideal for ground-to-dock loading, warehouse shipping areas, and material handling operations.
Because the incline remains consistent from base to dock, this style of yard ramp excels in repeat freight transfer, dock-height vehicle entry, and daily forklift loading cycles. Standard ground-to-dock ramps are approximately 30 ft long with a working incline of ~10° or less, keeping loading safe even with full pallet weight or powered equipment.
HandiRamp manufactures heavy-duty ground-to-dock ramps in multiple capacities, sizes, and configurations, with fast delivery options across the U.S. thanks to multiple nationwide manufacturing locations that help reduce freight cost and lead time.
The ramp features two solid wheels, either hydraulic or pneumatic, that allow the yard ramp to be easily adjusted. Chain brackets – loops at the sides of the ramp used to attach chains – are also available as a means of increasing mobility or securing the yard ramp to its dock. These ramps work best when firmly attached to a single stationary dock. The ramp comes in a variety of weight capacities, from 20,000 pounds and up.
Most customers choose ground-to-dock ramps for permanent or semi-permanent dock access, since they remain secured to a single dock while still allowing repositioning as needed. Available capacities typically range from 20,000 lb up to 30,000+ lb, making them suitable for standard forklifts, heavy pallets, and industrial freight.
A mini yard ramp is also a ground-to-dock ramp. For docks with a lower than standard dock height, shorter ramps can be used that are still safe to climb for a forklift. These ramps are typically 15 to 18 feet long instead of the standard 30 feet. Handi-Ramp can build a ramp to any specification.
Mini yard ramps are a cost-friendly option for facilities with shorter dock heights, older building thresholds, or non-standard truck positions. HandiRamp builds custom ramp lengths, widths, and capacities to meet unique loading situations that standard ramps cannot accommodate.
If you’re looking for a more versatile method of transporting goods from the ground-level to your loading dock, look no further. Handi-Ramp offers options for customers to purchase new or used ground-to-dock ramps. Alternately, businesses have the choices to rent or lease a straight 30′ ramp.
With three U.S. manufacturing hubs, HandiRamp can build and deliver ground-to-dock ramps faster and with lower freight costs than single-facility competitors. Whether you need a new ramp, a used unit, or a short-term rental, our team helps you evaluate specifications like length, capacity, usable width, and forklift size to ensure the right fit for your operation.
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