If you’ll be using the ramp to load multiple vehicles-dirt bikes, quads, Side-by-Sides, etc., you’ll want to plan for the largest vehicle. It’s important to consider the total weight of your machine-including fuel, accessories, and other gear-as well as the vehicle’s width and wheelbase. The specific physical characteristics of your off-road vehicle are a major determining factor when it comes to selecting a loading ramp. If runged, for example, the ramp’s rungs should be more spaced-out to accommodate the larger tires of side-by-sides or four-wheelers. The loading height, or rise, is the distance from the ground to the flat surface of your truck or trailer.The kind of loading ramp best suited to a four wheeler or a side-by-side is often a bit different in design from one you’d use for something like a riding lawnmower or a golf cart. The ground clearance is the distance from the ground to the lowest part of the ATV. The wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels. Three key measurements are needed to determine the proper ramp length for your four-wheeler – the wheelbase, ground clearance, and loading height (also known as rise). Trailer ramps are the least portable, however they will provide the greatest ramp surface area and can be used to load other equipment. Some arched ramps can come folded, as can dual runners, which tend to be a narrower ramp option. Non-folding ramps are likely to be bulkier and you may need to store them separately. Think about portabilityīifold and multi-fold ramps are convenient because they can usually be carried with greater ease than non-folding ramps, and certain folding ramps can fit between the tires of your ATV during transport. Fortunately, the difference in the rises will be covered when you calculate the measurements to determine your minimum ramp length. If it’s going to be in or on a trailer with low ground clearance, that will drastically reduce the size of the ramp you need as well. If you plan on loading it into your pickup bed, the ramps you purchase must be longer than ramps that would be needed for loading it onto a small trailer. Decide how you will be transporting your ATV Keep in mind that you do plan on using a set of ramps for multiple purposes, you must make sure that they will be able to support the weight of your heaviest piece of equipment, fully loaded up with fuel, accessories, and a driver (if applicable). If you’ll need to transport other vehicles or equipment such as motorcycles, lawnmowers, or golf carts, then perhaps you need a ramp that is multi-purpose, such as an arched trailer ramp which can easily handle most low clearance vehicles. Assess if your ATV is the only vehicle you need to load up To find the total, overall weight of your current setup, take the weight of your quad (refer to the owner’s manual for this information), the fuel weight (fuel tank capacity in gallons times 8.5 pounds), the weight of all the accessories and attachments (either available online or it their individual owner’s manuals), the driver’s weight, and the load/cargo weight. So, we have to find out the absolute minimum that a ramp would be able to support for your particular make or model. It’s always better to get ramps with a higher weight capacity than needed, especially if you might upgrade to a larger four-wheeler in the future. Here are some factors to consider when researching ATV ramps: Find the total weight of your ATV Thinking about hitting some trails with your four-wheeler this summer? Whether you plan on towing your ATV or hauling it in the back of your pickup truck, you will need a ramp that is designed to support the full weight of your ride. All Traffic Control & Parking Equipment.
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