Punched or tread plate — pick the right deck
1. Will the ramp see standing water, rain, or snow?
Yes → punched (holes drain). No → tread plate is also fine.
2. How often is the ramp moved?
Daily → punched (lighter by ~15%). Fixed in place → tread plate is fine.
3. Will hand trucks roll across, or pallet jacks?
Hand trucks only → either deck works. Pallet jacks (concentrated load on small wheels) → tread plate handles point loads better.
4. What span are you crossing?
Standard 4–6″ curb → 26″ or 30″ length. Loading dock drop → use a dock plate, not a curb ramp.
26″ vs. 30″ — which length
The number is the length of the ramp, not the width. A 26″ ramp gives roughly 1:3 slope across a 6″ curb — manageable for a 200 lb load. A 30″ ramp gives a 1:5 slope across the same curb — required for loads above 400 lb or for ADA-style accessibility. Default to 30″ unless space is tight.
Why punched-aluminum drains better
The diamond-pattern holes punched through the deck let water and grit fall through instead of pooling on the surface. Pooled water is the #1 cause of hand truck wheel slip on curb ramps — especially in cold weather when puddles freeze. Punched aluminum self-drains.
Common questions
What capacity?500–750 lb depending on length. 26″ rated 500–600 lb; 30″ rated 750 lb.
Are these slip-rated?Yes — the punched diamond pattern is the slip surface. No additional coating needed.
Can I leave it outside?Yes — aluminum doesn’t rust. Wipe debris off the deck if you store outdoors year-round.
What’s the riveted handle for?Two uses: a grab handle to position the ramp, and a stop that wedges against the curb edge to prevent kick-out under load.
Do these fit ADA spec?The 30″ ramp at standard curb height meets ADA 1:12 slope spec. For full ADA-compliant permanent install you also need handrails — not part of a curb ramp.
Sized for your curb
Measure curb height and target slope. We’ll match the right length punched ramp.
Call 844-439-4335
