Why are split ramps so rare and seldom seen on flat deck equipment trailers?
They seem so useful and when spring assisted, very easy to flip up.
They make a trailer instantly capable of loading any wheel configuration or size or rubber tracked machinery. The reinforced wire mesh is smoother for large tractors or small diameter tires on zero turns.
When in the upright position, they do a great job holding hay bales or equipment from accidentally rolling off.
So why do equipment trailers continue to come with those awful slide-in ramps or the skinny, kind of dangerous stand up ramps? I have been loading & unloading equipment for 35 years and still think they are undersized. One slip and there’s an accident.
Is it cost? I guess everything is made cheaply as possible to stay competitive, but with all the safety features built into equipment, these seem like a no-brainer safety item.
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