Yard Ramps

 

Steel Yard Ramps (SYS)

Portable Steel Yard Ramps also known as Mobile Loading Dock Ramps make unloading trucks and railcars easy. Quickly unload freight where no dock access exists. Portable Yard Ramps facilitate unloading safely and efficiently. Dock access is no longer a problem when a portable yard ramp is available.

Portable Steel Yard Ramp Highlights

  • All steel welded construction
  • Capacities from 16,000 to 60,000 pounds
  • Wide range of capacities and sizes available
  • Solid rubber tires standard, pneumatic tires optional
  • Steel serrated grating
  • Double-action hydraulic pump

The yard ramp is simply moved into position at trailers, railcars, or docks. The operator utilizes a self-contained, double-acting hydraulic pump to adjust the unit to the proper position. In minutes you are ready to load or unload freight. Solid 18" rubber tires provide easy positioning and towing. Open serrated steel grating provides excellent traction while preventing build-up of snow, water, and other debris. Beveled approach provides a smooth transition.

For truck or railcar to ground applications choose a 36' yard ramp including a level off. Choose a 30' straight yard ramp design for quick loading from dock to ground.

High strength steel yard ramps make even the toughest unloading jobs easy!

 

 

Yard Ramp Features

 portable yard ramps

Portable Steel Yard Ramp

Hydraulic Pump

  • Double-acting
  • Two hydraulic cylinders

The hydraulic system allows for smooth and quick raising of the front lip of the yard ramp to the proper dock or trailer height. Simply open the release valve to safely lower the unit into position. The pump is mounted internally to protect it from accidental damage.

hydraulic yard ramp

Undercarriage Assembly

  • Tubular steel box undercarriage assembly
  • 18" solid rubber pneumatic profile tires

Heavy-duty wheels and solid rubber, pneumatic profile tires make positioning yard ramps easy. For stationary dock installations, standard Yard ramps are available in 30' and 36' lengths without wheel assemblies.

 

 wheels on a portable yard ramp

Ramp Clamp

The optional ramp clamp assists operator in moving yard ramps over short distances. Forklift tine inserts into the swiveling lift loop and is secured by a locking device.

 forklift moving a yard ramp

Grating

  • Serrated for Traction
  • Self-Cleaning

Serrated grating provides excellent traction and the open design prevents buildup of water, snow, oil, grease and miscellaneous debris. The lower end approach plate provides maximum support and smooth transition onto the ramp grating surface.

yard ramp grating

Girders

  • Heavy-duty formed steel side girders provide main load-bearing capability
  • Steel side girders welded to steel Z members form a superior frame

Multiple Z cross members are welded to the side girders, then self-cleaning steel grating is welded to the Z members to form a one-piece unitized yard ramp.

 yard ramp construction

Safety Chain

Standard safety chains hold yard ramps securely to the trailer or dock.

yard ramp safety chains

Tow Bar

The optional towbar features a fast-locking, easy hook-up to yard ramps and makes towing over long distances practical. A quick disconnect feature improves handling efficiency.

 

 

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