Aluminum ramps for lowboy trailer?

[StuartDK45SE]

The biggest pain for me to transport my DK45 is handling the heavy steel ramps. The ramps store under the trailer and slide out from each side. Can't really retrofit with spring assisted ramps because my bush hog hangs over the back. I've had limited success searching the interwebs, but someone probably makes somes aluminum ramps strong enough to handle the load. What ya think ? Trailer is tandem axle, 18 foot long with 5k axles.

 

[George2615]

Here's a link to discount ramps. This page covers 8-12K rated ramps but they have ramps of lesser rating if you don't need them that high.


8,000lb - 12,000lb Per Axle Pin-On End Trailer Loading Ramps

 

[Diamondpilot]

The biggest pain for me to transport my DK45 is handling the heavy steel ramps. The ramps store under the trailer and slide out from each side. Can't really retrofit with spring assisted ramps because my bush hog hangs over the back. I've had limited success searching the interwebs, but someone probably makes somes aluminum ramps strong enough to handle the load. What ya think ? Trailer is tandem axle, 18 foot long with 5k axles.

Why did they make them come out the sides? My 18' trailer has 5' long ramps that slide out the back. 30 seconds in and out for both and no lifting.

Chris

 

[dstig1]

Discount ramps for me. I bought their 5' ramps for my trailer, and they are great. They deflect less than the scary angle iron ramps it came with. Sooo much easier on the body to lift and position too.