HandiRamp offers one of the largest selections of new, used, and rental yard ramps nationwide — providing scalable loading solutions with fast delivery, competitive pricing, and tailored configurations for warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and logistics operators across the U.S.
Need to load and unload semi trucks and trailers, but you don’t have a conventional loading dock? Our yard ramps provide the perfect way to load and unload semis quickly, safely and cost-effectively.
Is your yard ramp need short term? Rent a yard ramp from Handi-Ramp for a fraction of the cost of a purchasing a ramp. Renting is a money saving option for temporary use of a yard ramp, forklift ramp or container ramp.
The cost of a new yard ramp can be hard to justify when cash is tight or your need for a yard ramp is infrequent.
Save as much as 40% by buying a used yard ramp!
Because HandiRamp operates multiple U.S. manufacturing and distribution locations, we can deliver yard ramps coast-to-coast with lower freight costs and faster lead times than single-location dealers. Whether you need a ramp in California, Texas, Florida, Arizona, or anywhere in between, we can source one close to you — reducing overall shipping time and cost.
A yard ramp is a portable loading dock. It is a ramp which can be moved anywhere in a shipping and receiving yard to give forklift access to a shipping container or semi-trailer at a loading dock level.
Yard ramps fulfill an important niche as a productivity tool, enabling the user to move heavy equipment via forklift from ground level to loading dock level. The chief purpose of a yard ramp is to facilitate the loading and unloading of semi-trailer trucks at locations that lack a loading dock. Alternatively, a yard ramp can be used to allow vehicles to enter a warehouse through a loading dock door.
Yard ramps serve as portable loading docks — a flexible alternative to permanent concrete dock installations. They allow forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to access trailers, containers or dock doors safely and efficiently. Because ramps can be relocated, they’re ideal for companies that:
Standard Tread Plate Lip
The 16-inch tread plate lip extends into the trailer or over the dock edge for smooth transitions.
Standard Safety Chains
Two 36″ chains hold the yard ramp securely to the trailer or dock; for dock-to-ground applications. Optional chain brackets are available.
Common Uses for HandiRamp Yard Ramps
What types of wheels are available?
Wheels for the yard ramp can come as Steel Wheels or Solid Rubber Pneumatic Profile Tires. Most customers use the solid 9″steel wheels.
How can I secure a trailer I want to unload when no tractor is attached?
Customers can use a Trailer Stabilizing Jack to keep the trailer from upending or shifting during loading and unloading.
Are these yard ramps recommended for unloading all types of materials?
The steel yard ramp may scrape against the ground while moving of the ramp and create a spark, which can be dangerous for combustible or flammable materials. For these applications, an Aluminum Yard Ramp can be ordered.
What other tools and equipment can be used?
A forklift is used to move the yard ramp with an attachment of either a Ramp Clamp or Tow Bar to push the ramp from the front or back, respectively. Additionally, a Portable Loading Platform can be set up to make more loading and unloading multiple trucks easier or to improve forklift access.
The specific model of yard ramp you need depends on 3 or 4 factors:
Read more about selecting yard ramp dimensions and capacity.
We have a team of experts that can quickly understand your specific needs and recommend the most cost-efficient solution.
Our seasoned team of experts understands every aspect of buying and using yard ramps, and will help you buy, lease or rent the best forklift ramp to meet your needs.
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When you choose Handi-Ramp you work with an experienced team that will:
Learn more about renting a yard ramp or purchasing a used yard ramp and a wealth of other information in our Yard Ramp Knowledge Base. You can also start your quote now with our easy to use form or call our toll-free customer service line.
Yes, our heavy duty yard ramps can be used for forklift loading and unloading.
New ramps offer custom configurations, full warranty coverage, and immediate availability, while used ramps can reduce initial costs — though shipping and ramp condition must be carefully evaluated.
Yes. HandiRamp offers short-term and long-term rental options, ideal for seasonal demand, temporary storage sites, or fluctuating loading needs.
You should consider (1) the forklift’s width, (2) required load capacity (including forklift + load), (3) dock or trailer height, and (4) whether you need a level-off or straight incline. HandiRamp experts can help match your needs.
Yard ramps eliminate the time, cost, and disruption of dock construction; they’re portable, adjustable, and scalable as your business needs change.
Yes. Portable yard ramps support ground-to-trailer loading and unloading, and stationary or dock-attached ramps can serve dock-to-ground requirements, providing versatility for many operations.
