How To Pick The Right Lawn Mower Ramps

If you have to transport your mower, whether for use somewhere else or repair, you may want to invest in a lawn mower ramp for your truck. Lawn mower ramps make it much easier to load and unload a mower, and don’t require as much investment as a lawn mower trailer.

There are different types of lawn mower ramps that are design for specific equipment. There are arched lawn mower ramps which are perfect for riding lawn tractors, aerators, ATV’s, etc. Because the arch will lift the back end of the equipment, arched lawn mower ramps prevent scraping the machine on the ground. Arched ramps can be used for both trailers and truck beds.
Check the gauge of aluminum to the strength, it should be lightweight, strong and doesn’t rust. Ramps that have 2 separate tracks to allow for various wheel diameters. Some arched lawn mower ramps fold up for easy storage, and come with cables to tie down the mower when not in use.

But aluminum ramps can be pricey. You can build your own lawn mower ramps if you are on a tight budget. Most hardware stores have ramp kits, which include materials and directions. Generally, you will have to purchase the board separately.

Be sure you measure for your ramp length. Take the height of your open truck hatch, and multiply by 3.9, which will give you (in inches) the length of your ramp board. Make sure that your boards are the minimum length of your calculation, otherwise, your ramps will be too steep. And the wider the board you choose, the better. It will aid in the safety and stability of your ramp.

Pre-drill the holes in your board to prevent splitting. Then drill the metal brackets into the boards. These brackets will rest on the back of your truck hatch. Then add the bottom pieces to the opposite end of the boards. This will allow you to smoothly move your lawn mower up the ramp. For added stability, paint your boards with a non-skid paint.

But if you are not very handy with tools, you just may want to give in and invest in a set of good quality arched lawn mower ramps.