Choosing The Right Ladder
STEP 1 - LADDER SIZE
Choose the correct size of ladder for the job
- 1m = 3 feet approximately
| STEPLADDERS | |
|---|---|
| Ladder Size | Max. Reach Height |
| 2 | 2.0m |
| 3 | 2.3m |
| 4 | 2.6m |
| 5 | 2.9m |
| 6 | 3.2m |
| 7 | 3.5m |
| 8 | 3.8m |
| 10 | 4.4m |
| 12 | 5.0m |
| EXTENSION LADDERS | |
|---|---|
| Ladder Size | Max. Reach Height |
| 8 | 5.0m |
| 10 | 6.2m |
| 12 | 7.4m |
| 14 | 8.9m |
| 15 | 9.5m |
| 16 | 10.1m |
| 17 | 10.7m |
| 18 | 11.6m |
| 20 | 12.2m |
| PLATFORMS | |
|---|---|
| Platform Size | Max. Reach Height |
| 2 | 2.6m |
| 3 | 2.9m |
| 4 | 3.2m |
| 5 | 3.5m |
| 6 | 3.75m |
| 7 | 4.0m |
| 8 | 4.3m |
| 10 | 4.9m |
| 12 | 5.5m |
STEP 2 - LADDER TYPE
Choose the right type of ladder for the job
STEP 3 - LADDER MATERIAL
Choose the right construction
STEP 4 - LOAD/DUTY RATING
Choose a suitable load and duty rating
