Trailer Ramps That Minimize Tire Slippage for Loading Lawn Mower

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Im looking for a set of ramps to assist in loading my heavy duty mower up the current ramp. These ramps have raised edges on either side. I believe my rear tires are wider than whats shown. Will these ramps be useless for loading maybe due to tire slip?

asked by: Edward L

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Expert Reply:

I have a solution for you and you might be able to make the Car Hauler ramps you were looking at work without worry about slippage, but I think we can offer something better.

From what I've seen, even if you've got molded wheels on your mower they likely have some sort of rubber treading to provide traction on a variety of surfaces. Because of this, you should be able to use the Car Hauler Ramp Set # 288-07501 without worrying about slippage- but we also have to worry about the width of your tires. For that reason, I recommend looking at the Gen-Y Hitch Aluminum Loading Ramps # 325-GH-R72 . This is a 72" long ramp set that are 14" wide (without any side lips- so you'll be able to use slightly wider tires on them). Adding the longer length and additional width will help accommodate your larger tires while also providing a less steep angle to get your mower up; pairing this with the raised bump and slot design (compared to the ramps with only slots) is going to give you maximum traction and will provide you with a great way to get your mower into your trailer.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 3

I believe you are referring to the 1" prongs on the Stallion Aluminum Car Hauler Ramp Set #288-07503 that are designed to grab onto the small gap at the end of most trailers. This not only provides a secure connection when loading/unloading,…

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Answer 4

The Gen-Y 72" Ramps #325-GH-R72 do have hooks on the end to help make connection to the trailer easier and more stable, but there isn't an additional plate that can be added to a trailer specifically for this application. With that…

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Answer 5

In order to make this work I am recommending two sets of ramps, but you will only be using three of the four ramps. The first ramps I recommend are the Race Ramps Trailer Loading Assist Ramps - 5" Lift - 67" Long - Qty 2, part #RR-TR-5.…

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Answer 6

I was able to verify that the weight capacity for the Aluminum Car Hauler Ramp Set #288-07503 that you referenced is indeed 6,000 pounds (not kilograms) for the pair and 3,000 pounds per panel. The recommended maximum height of 16 inches is simply…

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Answer 7

I went out to the warehouse and took a look at the Gen-Y Hitch Aluminum Loading Ramp Set item #325-GH-R72. I have linked a picture below that will show you what the bottom end of this ramp looks like. This ramp set is 72" long x 14" wide…

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Answer 8

The hook opening of the Gen-Y Hitch Aluminum Loading Ramp Set #325-GH-R72 is two inches wide. I attached a picture that shows where the measurement is taken.

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Answer 9

The height restriction on ramp set #288-07502 has to do with the distribution of the weight, ability for tires to grip, and clearance between the tops of the ramps and the vehicle rolling up them. The shorter the ramp the more severe the angle will…

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Answer 10

Given the information you provided (thanks for that, by the way), the #288-07502 ramps you've asked about would work really well for you. They're designed for a 16 inch maximum loading height, so they'll work perfectly with the 14 inch…

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Answer 11

I do have a solution for you, but the Aluminum Car Hauler Ramp Set #288-07503 that you referenced has a max height of 16" for loading equipment. I did speak with my contact at Gen-Y Hitch who said that their aluminum loading ramps don't have…

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