Ramp Capacity, Length & Load Height

This guide should help you gauge how long a ramp you require, so if you're in any doubt read the details below. If you still have questions after reading, feel free to give us a call. The crucial thing to know is your load height.

Load Height: this is the vertical measurement from the ground to where you rest the ramp onto.

Guide to the maximum load height is shown in the product description/table, please note the minimum Load Height will be 5% below the maximum height stated on the ramp, to calculate  use (maximum load height - 5% = minimum load height).

For vehicle ramps EU guidelines recommend that no ramps with a gradient greater than 30%  or 1:3.3 should be used. Essentially the load height x 3.3, gives you your ramp length. Furthermore no TUV Certified Ramp is designed to exceed this gradient. Going over this gradient is can cause accident, injury or death and may invalidate the warranty.

Please check the wheelbase measurement of the machine you are loading is suitable for the capacity the ramp can take based on the wheelbase measurement advised. To check your wheelbase, look at the vehicle from side view, the distance between the centre of front wheel and rear wheel (rim centre) is your wheelbase. For machines with an unbalanced weight distribution such as, scissors lifts, paving machinery, steel tracked machinery and machines with low ground clearance we would advise you contact us first, so we can check and advise on the most suitable solution.

For loading cars and other vehicles with either a) Low ground clearance b) Front and/or Rear overhang a gentler gradient is recommended (this will vary depending upon the vehicle). Please also note that most forklifts and pallet trucks are not built to be used on slopes. Please check the manual for the gradient information.

Further information can be seen in this blog article here

How do I identify what loading ramp I require? 

First you will need to check your load height, this is the vertical height from the ground to where the ramp will rest. This height identifies the required ramp length, all of our ramps state the maximum load height on the listing.

You also need to consider what you are loading and the maximum weight you are loading.

Which length ramp should I buy? 

You need to check your load height (the vertical height from the ground to where the ramp will rest) as this affects the length of ramp required. For loading motorbikes a maximum gradient of 30% is recommended. All of our products note the maximum load height for the ramp in question. You also need to consider the maximum weight you wish to loa

How do the ramps connect to the vehicle?

The ramps use a rest on connection which is either red prongs or a solid lip (depending on model) which rests onto the surface you are loading onto. Straps are provided with our folding motorbike ramps which can be used to secure the ramps in place during loading. The motorbike ramps offer an angled foot to ensure they sit securely on the ground during loading. The rest on connection is suitable for flat bed vehicles such as transit vans and trailers, they can also be used to overcome steps.  

Are they lightweight?

Yes, all our folding ramps are lightweight and produced from aluminium, the weight of a single ramp is around 7.5kg - 9.5kg depending on your chosen ramp.

Can I buy a single ramp?

Yes, we offer single motorbike ramps, pairs and kits depending on your requirements. 

How grippy is the surface?

As grippy as we can make it without causing damage to tyres or excessive wear to the surface. We have a variety of surfaces available, including a mesh surface and cut-out grip system to allow you to choose a suitable surface for your requirements. If you plan to use in very wet or muddy conditions further grip might need to be added such as griptape or rubber covering. 

How wide are the motorcycle ramps? 

We have various widths available from 230mm - 440mm. If you wish to walk or ride your motorbike into your vehicle we do also provide a 3-piece motorbike ramp kit which is 1m wide in total. 

Why are the ramps curved?

The ramps are curved to improve ground clearance. 

What other items can be loaded on these ramps?

Our motorcycle ramps are regularly used as a pair to load quad bikes, ride on lawnmowers, garden machinery and ATVS. Please note these ramps are only designed for domestic use, for professional use please view our professional range.  

I have a professional gardening and landscaping business, are the folding loading ramps suitable?

No, the folding loading ramps are only designed for domestic use. If you are loading garden machinery for professional use please view our professional loading ramps. 

Can the folding motorbike ramps be used to overcome steps and kerbs? 

We would not recommend using our folding motorbike ramps for overcoming small heights such as as kerb as the foot of the ramp is angled for higher heights. This means the ramp will not rest securely on the ground during loading. For overcoming a step or kerb we would instead recommend viewing our kerb ramps. For higher heights, such as a set of stairs or steps which are circa 60cm high, the folding ramps can be used to overcome steps. 

What are the benefits of motorcycle ramps with support legs?

Our motorcycle ramps with support legs offer a higher capacity than those without legs

Which motorbike ramp offers the highest capacity?

Our most heavy duty motorbike ramps are the single wide loading ramp and motorbike ramp with support legs which offer a 680kg capacity.

What is the benefit of the motorcycle ramp kits? 

The motorbike ramp kit allows you to sit on your bike during loading and walk or ride the bike into your vehicle. The kit includes three ramps. 

Do you offer fixed van ramps for motorbikes? 

Yes we offer a range of fixed folding van ramps which can be used for loading motorbikes into vans. 

Can the folding motorbike ramps be used to load flight cases? 

No, these ramps are not suitable for loading flightcases or similar. The ramps cannot be used for loading items with a wheel width of 100mm or less. For loading flightcases, trolleys and similar we instead recommend viewing our van ramps. 

How do you push a motorcycle up a ramp? 

To load a motorbike into the van using a single ramp you walk along side the ramp, at ground level, whilst pushing the bike up the ramp. Alternatively you can purchase a motorcycle ramp kit which allows you to sit on the motorbike during loading with the motorbike on the central ramp and your feet on the outer ramps. 

We are a UK Limited Company that dispatches orders from our UK warehouse and from production facilities in Europe. We used to be VAT registered in Ireland and have a presence in Ireland but have had to centralise operations in the UK.

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Delivery cut-off times & Costs

Our cut off times for same-day dispatch* is 2 pm Monday-Friday (Excluding Bank Holidays)

• Under 30kg - 10€
• 30.1kg – 100kg - 50€
• Over 100kg - 115€

Delivery charges are calculated for you based on the weight of your order at the checkout

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We offer 4-10 business day delivery delivery for 'in-stock' items throughout Ireland. Please note delivery timelines may vary as we use third-party couriers to deliver our products. All products are shipped under DAP Incoterms. This means we do not charge VAT but Irish import VAT of 23% (on all products) and Import duty and any customs charges (on some products ) and customs charges will be due. These fees will need to be paid to the courier before or after you receive the goods. Where payment is required prior to delivery, the sooner any customs/VAT charges are paid to the courier/customs the quicker you will receive your goods. Please look out for emails or calls from the courier regarding these fees otherwise your goods may be returned to us.

For more information on INCO terms please see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incoterms 

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Product information

Please do check the availability of the item on our website, for pre-orders, non-stock items or built-to-order items we cannot give an exact delivery time - with all deliveries we will keep you updated wherever possible and get these items to you as quickly as possible. 

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Returns information

Should you need to return any item this must be sent back to our UK warehouse: The Ramp People, Unit 5 Quantum Business Park, Beacon Hill Road, Church Crookham, Fleet GU52 8EA. Our returns details can be viewed here. 

We want you to receive your goods on a timely basis and in pristine condition. Please help us accomplish this by checking the delivery address carefully as noted on the invoice and notifying us immediately if there is an error. Upon delivery, please do not sign for the goods unless you are happy with the condition of the product.

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Order information

If you are ordering on behalf of a company, please provide your VAT IE and EORI number to us as soon as possible to prevent delays in dispatching your order, the couriers require us to provide this prior to the dispatch of goods. If items are being sent on a pallet, we will also require you to complete a POA prior to dispatch. 

If you have purchased a loading ramp, prior to use please make sure to check the maximum load height as stated on the invoice, read the safety instructions on the side of the ramp closely, and follow the instructions supplied with the product.  Failure to comply with product instructions will invalidate your warranty and could cause an accident, injury or death so please take this seriously.

Our shipping terms for all customers are INCO Terms DAP unless explicitly specified.

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Additional information

*Please note, if your ordering on behalf of a company dispatch may be delayed if we do not receive a valid VAT IE & EORI number prior to 2pm. For orders sent on a pallet dispatch may occuring the following day as additional paperwork is required such as the signed POA.