Ramps

[wood714]

I have 2 ramps for my shed like the ones below with grip tape on them. Their 42" long. I took the hinge off to use them for my mower.

I'm wanting to get 2 sets that are 60" long so it won't be so steep riding the mower up them. They have a raised lip on the sides, I'll have to cut that off one ramp of each set. I want 4 to make it wider.

One set in the link has the grip tape, and the other set has groves cut into the aluminum for traction. Which do y'all think would be best for riding a mower up them?

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[Protocall_Design]

I would use the grooved one. The grip tape will wear smooth a lot sooner, especially if the tires spin occasionally.

 

[TX-Dennis]

No experience with either, but I would think the grip tape offers more traction. The other version will probably last longer, though.

 

[Rustyt1953]

Ruthie's sister, Sharon, uses a motorized wheelchair that is heavy. One of her cousin's keeps a set just like the second one you posted that the family shares for when Sharon comes visiting.

They work well.

 

[Muss Muggins]

I'm not going up three feet. I use two 2x6's stacked on a 6x6 beam piece. If I get around to it this weekend, I'll add a picture. Your shed is clearly above my paygrade . . .

 

[WardenRoss]

The first pair is rated at 600 pounds.

The second pair is rated at 800 pounds.

You might want to take that into consideration.

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[Muss Muggins]

At this point, I'd like to see a pic of the mower . . .

 

[Rustyt1953]

This is Kevin's mower.

 

[wood714]

This is Kevin's mower.

The Demon Mower.

Mower is about 500 pounds, I'm about 175. The ramps I've been using for years are only rated at 350 pounds.

 

[Muss Muggins]

Like the yellow speed limit sign on a curve, that's just a suggestion . . .

The Demon Mower.

Mower is about 500 pounds, I'm about 175. The ramps I've been using for years are only rated at 350 pounds.

 

[WardenRoss]

The Demon Mower.

Mower is about 500 pounds, I'm about 175. The ramps I've been using for years are only rated at 350 pounds.

I believe that model mower weighs 737 pounds. Just my guess looking at the pic.

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[soFlaNative]

Dude, you're making a mountain out of a molehill

If you're fixin' to spend bucks quit putzing around and do it right.
Pallet jack ramp. Frame it, gravel it, put some bricks under the stand.
Easy, peasey permanently breezy

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[Tom S.]

Since it was free, I made mine out of 3/4" marine plywood. I tried using non-slip tape but it only lasted a year before peeling off.

Shed inspector doing a weight inspection. It passed...

Final product...

 

[Bald1]

Why not build a permanent pressure treated ramp? It'd be cheaper. And you wouldn't have to lug it around

 

[llowry61]

I would choose the one that holds 800lbs not the 600lbs. Just my opinion, I tend to subscribe to the overengineering school of construction. I think you are over the weight limit on the 600lb ramps.

 

[handejector]

I'm wanting to get 2 sets that are 60" long so it won't be so steep riding the mower up them. They have a raised lip on the sides, I'll have to cut that off one ramp of each set. I want 4 to make it wider.

Won't cutting that lip off significantly WEAKEN that panel?
Thick about how a piece of angle iron is so much stronger than a flat bar...

 

[handejector]

BTW- how high is your shed? Ain't no mountains in Flawdah, are there? Can't you lower it?

 

[soFlaNative]

Won't cutting that lip off significantly WEAKEN that panel?
Thick about how a piece of angle iron is so much stronger than a flat bar...

Always a game changer when common sense enters the arena don'cha know?

 

[Rule3]

Why not build a permanent pressure treated ramp? It'd be cheaper. And you wouldn't have to lug it around

It's what I have, stained, looks purty


1, 2 x 10 for the cut on diagonal for the risers and , 2x8's cut in half for the cross pieces.

 

[wood714]

I believe that model mower weighs 737 pounds. Just my guess looking at the pic.

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Not even close.

 

[wood714]

Won't cutting that lip off significantly WEAKEN that panel?
Thick about how a piece of angle iron is so much stronger than a flat bar...

This is true. I have thought about that. I kinda thought that side section was to keep people from rolling off them.

BTW- how high is your shed? Ain't no mountains in Flawdah, are there? Can't you lower it?

My shed floor sits 14" about ground level. Current ramps are 42" long. Worked perfect for my little John Deere STX 30 with the motor in the front. I'd always back it in and drive it out.

With the ZT mower driving up the ramps with the motor in the back makes me a bit paranoid thinking it might flip over on me.

 

[wood714]

Why not build a permanent pressure treated ramp? It'd be cheaper. And you wouldn't have to lug it around

That was my first thought. I have a friend that built a wood ramp into his shed. He said he gets good traction on it when it's dry. Zero when it's wet.

He tried the grip tape, but said it doesn't last.

 

[WardenRoss]

Not even close.

Whoopsies...was looking at the pro model.

Yours is really light for a ZT.

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[Bald1]

It's what I have, stained, looks purty


1, 2 x 10 for the cut on diagonal for the risers and , 2x8's cut in half for the cross pieces.

Maybe just make a longer ramp to change angle. Could probably build it right on top of old one

 

[wood714]

Whoopsies...was looking at the pro model.

Yours is really light for a ZT.

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That Pro model is about $3K more than mine. It's for everyday yard crews.

 

[handejector]

2x8's cut in half for the cross pieces.

Ain't dat a two by fo?

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Years ago a feller was trying ride a 4 wheeler up ramps into a pickup bed. It flipped over backwards on him and killed him......I use to do that with 4 wheelers and riding lawnmowers.....Then I got smart(ER) and bought a trailer with fold down ramp........Much safer and much easier.

 

[Rule3]

Ain't dat a two by fo?

My mistake actually 2 x6x8 cut in half "crossway"