Hydraulic Trailer Ramps

Hydraulic trailer ramps allow you to lift or lower a loading ramp at the push of a button.hydraulic trailer ramps They’re great for paving equipment that won’t drive up a steep ramp extension or for anyone who wants an easier way to lift and lower ramps on their trailers. The system uses hydraulic cylinders that are controlled by an electric motor and stored inside a side-mounted toolbox powered by a 12-volt battery. A hand-held remote plugs into the toolbox and lets you control the movement of the ramp.

This easy push-button control saves you time.hydraulic trailer ramps You can raise or lower the ramps for 10 seconds at a time. It’s also safer for you to operate the ramps because it reduces your exposure to moving parts and the associated risks. For instance, a lawn and landscape business can use the NovoDock L530 to make 20 lifting and lowering cycles per day. That’s 250 lifting and lowering cycles every year. The ramps are operated for only 10 seconds at a time, so the hydraulic fluid never gets hot. If you have a zero-turn mower or skid loader that operates for hours at a time, the hydraulic fluid can get hot and break down over time.

FGI’s hydraulic ramps are made with high-quality components that stand up to the rigours of heavy usage. They’re designed to have a long service life and offer excellent value for your money. However, you should be aware that the type of ramp you choose has a significant impact on its strength and longevity. For example, ramps that are powered by double-acting hydraulic cylinders are stronger than those powered by single-acting hydraulic cylinders.

Double-acting cylinders have a piston that’s filled on both sides and applies pressure in opposite directions, which makes them more powerful than single-acting cylinders. They can also apply much greater force at once and can be used for tasks that require a lot of power.

Ramps that are powered by double-acting cylinders will rise and lower more quickly than those powered by single-acting cylinders. That’s because they can apply the same amount of pressure in half the time. In turn, that increases their speed and convenience.

The biggest problem we respond to each year is damage to the push-button controls that let you raise or lower your ramps. A careless crew member may leave the push-button control hanging out of the toolbox and drag it down the road, causing it to fail or become damaged.

The best ramps are the ones that are easy to use and will last for years. That’s why many landscaping and lawn services companies switch from pickup trucks with trailers to the all-in-one Super Lawn Truck loaded with the dependable hydra ramp. Those who do so experience less downtime because they can keep their truck and trailer working while the ramps are in motion. The ramps can even be linked to your truck’s rear-view camera for additional safety and ease of operation.