Heavy Duty Loading Ramps for Steel Tracks (4500mm x 600mm x 12,000kg)
600mm wide x 4500mm long, with a 130mm profile thickness. Featuring a maximum capacity of 12,000kg, this heavy duty ramp is ideal for use as a plant ramp, digger ramp and for tele-handlers.
Custom built sizes are available on request. Price and capacity stated is for the PAIR.
SKU | TRP13060/45 |
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Length (mm) | 4500 |
Width (mm) | 600 |
Min. Load Height (mm) | 1200 |
Max Load Height (mm) | 1350 |
Weight (kg) | 334 |
Weight per Ramp (kg) | 167 |
Capacity (kg) | 12,000 |
Ramp Capacity, Length & Load Height
This guide should help you gauge how long a ramp you require, so if you're in any doubt read the details below. If you still have questions after reading, feel free to give us a call. The crucial thing to know is your load height.
Load Height: this is the vertical measurement from the ground to where you rest the ramp onto.
Guide to the maximum load height is shown in the product description/table, please note the minimum Load Height will be 5% below the maximum height stated on the ramp, to calculate use (maximum load height - 5% = minimum load height).
For vehicle ramps EU guidelines recommend that no ramps with a gradient greater than 30% or 1:3.3 should be used. Essentially the load height x 3.3, gives you your ramp length. Furthermore no TUV Certified Ramp is designed to exceed this gradient. Going over this gradient is can cause accident, injury or death and may invalidate the warranty.
Please check the wheelbase measurement of the machine you are loading is suitable for the capacity the ramp can take based on the wheelbase measurement advised. To check your wheelbase, look at the vehicle from side view, the distance between the centre of front wheel and rear wheel (rim centre) is your wheelbase. For machines with an unbalanced weight distribution such as, scissors lifts, paving machinery, steel tracked machinery and machines with low ground clearance we would advise you contact us first, so we can check and advise on the most suitable solution.
For loading cars and other vehicles with either a) Low ground clearance b) Front and/or Rear overhang a gentler gradient is recommended (this will vary depending upon the vehicle). Please also note that most forklifts and pallet trucks are not built to be used on slopes. Please check the manual for the gradient information.
Further information can be seen in this blog article here
Plant Ramps
What information do I need to identify which plant ramp is right for me?
Before looking to purchase a plant ramp you will need the below information:
- Your load height (vertical height from the ground to where the ramp will rest)
- What you are loading and the maximum weight of the load
- Where you are loading onto, for example a trailer, transit van or beaver tail trailer to identify which connection option you need
- Track width of your vehicle
For items with low clearance we may also ask you to provide the technical data sheet of the item so we can check the ramps would be suitable.
How long should the loading ramp be?
For health & safety reasons, we recommend our plant ramps are not used with a gradient greater than 30% (16.5 degrees). Furthermore, no TUV certified ramp is designed to exceed this gradient. To calculate your gradient simply measure the height from ground level to the loading deck & multiply this by 3.3 to give the optimum length of ramp.
Do the loading ramps have a minimum load height?
Yes, the minimum load heights are noted on our website. We do not recommend using the ramps below the minimium load height as the ramp will not sit flush with the floor. This in turn will affect the capacity the ramp can hold and void the warranty if you are loading at the incorrect height.
We can custom cut your ramps for your load height if you would like a smoother gradient. For custom solutions, please contact our ramp specialists.
Can the plant ramps be used over the max load height?
No, the ramp will be too steep. Using the ramp above its recommended load height may cause accident, injury or death and will invalidate the warranty. The ramps will also not sit flush to the floor which will impact the capacity the ramp can hold and void the warranty.
Should I allow extra capacity in the ramps for safety?
Our aluminium ramps that are included in our Vehicle and Plant Ramps section and in our Viper - Premium Heavy Duty Van Ramps sections on our website are manufactured and engineered to European TUV standards. These have been designed, built and tested in accordance with the following technical standards applied by the manufacturer: EN 1090-3, EN 1999-1-1, EN ISO 15613, EN ISO 15614-2, EN 1398:2009.
How do I check the wheelbase measurement on a tracked machine?
Look at the vehicle from side view, the distance between the centre of front wheel and rear wheel (rim centre) is your wheelbase.
Why is the wheelbase measurement important?
The wheelbase impacts the weight distribution - this impacts how much force is put through the ramps and therefore impacts the maximum weight capacity they can take.
If loading a machine with unbalanced weight distribution (where more of the weight is over one axel), how do I check the capacity the ramps can take will be suitable?
For machines with an unbalanced weight distribution such as, scissors lifts, paving machinery, steel tracked machinery and machines with low ground clearance we would advise you contact us first, so we can check and advise on the most suitable solution.
How durable are aluminium ramps compared to steel?
If the ramps are used sensibly, there is no reason why aluminium ramps should not last as long as steel, and much longer than steel ramps with wooden inserts.
Can I load steel tracked equipment?
The Ramp People have a number of vehicle ramps and plant ramps that are available with a rubber coated surface or milled surface that allows the harder steel tracks to be used on aluminium ramps. The usual vehicle and plant ramps are NOT suitable for solid wheeled machinery.
What is the minimum track width?
The narrowest the tyre/track of the vehicle can be on the surface of the ramp. This is to make sure the weight is spread across the surface to improve the life expectancy of the ramp.
When in use, how do I secure the ramps to my vehicle?
Safety is the primary concern and The Ramp People can provide a number of very secure connection options to suit your vehicle and it is really up to you which one you prefer. Many of our ramps are supplied with our movable connection plates that slide in the aluminium extrusion under the loading lip. This device should be placed between the lorry bed and the tailgate. Once this is in place the ramps will not shift during loading. Another option is to use the drop bolts supplied. The loading lips/rest on connections of the ramps are pre-drilled to accommodate the bolts. Our low loader ramps have underside tie bars for attaching a chain or strap. Our connection options can be viewed here. The standard connection provided is a rest on connection and for alternative connection types the fee is £100.00 + VAT.
Do the ramps have safety edges?
All in stock products are built flat top/no edges. Ramps can be built with edges on request, please note for edges there is a longer lead time. The edges also decrease the usable width.
What if I need a specific length or width?
The Ramp People can manufacture vehicle ramps to specific needs, please contact a sales advisor for a quotation.
Can The Ramp People manufacture special applications/do custom builds?
The Ramp People manufacture a wide range of aluminium and steel extrusions and have been able to solve many unusual loading problems. Previous projects include purpose made plant ramps for drilling rigs, custom built truck ramps, ramps for unloading barges, vehicle ramps for the MOD and the oil industry along with many specialist plant ramps and car ramps. We can also manufacture bespoke ramps for wheelchairs and disabled access. Modifications undertaken by anyone other than The Ramp People invalidate the warranty.
Can I load a forklift on a plant ramp?
Not without first double checking with an advisor before purchasing. Forklifts are not designed to operate on inclines which means they need a very long ramp. They also have solid wheels which can damage the ramp surface so often we have to supply a reinforced model from our factory. For lower heights please view our range of forklift and container ramps.
Can I use a winch to assist loading equipment?
Winches fundamentally alter the normal weight distribution when loading machines and equipment. Stated weight limits are dramatically reduced when using a winch. Winches can be used but great care and attention must be taken, please speak with our sales advisers for help specifying ramps. The most important thing is to keep the rope of winch parallel with the ramp. If you intend to use a winch please make this clear to your sales adviser before purchasing.
The ramp I require shows as 'Built to Order', how long is the lead time?
Generally the lead time for built to order loading ramps is 4-6 weeks (please note, during the summer months this can be longer due to factory closures). Please contact our team for an up to date lead time, they also will check to see if we have any alternative suitable ramps in stock for immediate dispatch if you require these sooner.
Are the plant ramps suitable for cars?
Cars often have lower clearance than plant machinery and are not designed to climb such a steeper gradient and therefore the plant ramps are generally not suitable for loading cars and vans. For loading cars we would instead recommend viewing our car ramps which are designed to provide a smoother gradient.
Are the plant ramps suitable for scissor lifts?
Scissor lifts generally have extremely low clearance and customised ramps are often required. Please contact our team for advice if you are looking to load a scissor lift.
Can I purchase a single ramp?
Yes we can sell ramps singularly, please contact our team. Please note generally it would be built to order with a 4-6 week lead time.
What can be loaded onto the plant ramps?
The aluminium plant ramps are designed for loading machinery such as diggers, tractors, ride on mowers, excavators and dumper trucks. For loading items with steel tracks, we also offer a range of industrial ramps.
Are the product dimensions exact?
Product Dimensions – please note that due to manufacturing techniques and processes all dimensions of products may vary by up to 2% plus or minus of the dimensions shown on the website. The only exception to this is ramp length of our vehicle ramps and loading ramp range – the lengths shown may vary by up to 5% depending upon the connection chosen. If you require a specific length please do let us know and we can advise accordingly.
Do you offer folding ramps for plant machinery?
We do not offer folding ramps for loading plant machinery and tracked machinery such as diggers.
We pride ourselves on our ability to get in-stock goods to our UK mainland customers within 1-2 business days 99% of the time, subject to availability. Please note, we use a specialised courier to deliver large items. Due to this, your estimated delivery time will be longer and delivery times may vary from 5 to 10 working days. Delivery times to remote UK locations may also vary depending on your location.
Delivery cut-off times
Our cut off times for same-day dispatch on orders is: 2pm Monday - Friday (Excluding Bank Holidays).
Where we deliver free of charge...
We are proud to say, we offer our customers fast and Free Delivery on all orders to Mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotland. All items are trackable, we will email a tracking link to you once your item is dispatched from our UK warehouse.
Unfortunately, we aren't able to offer all UK customers Free Delivery. However, where the delivery location is chargeable; we endeavour to keep these charges to a minimum and offer our customers' value for money delivery.
Delivery to the following locations: Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scottish Highlands, Scottish Islands, Isle of Man and Channel Islands are calculated at the checkout, upon entering your full address, the shipping fees will be calculated and shown to you prior to placing the order.
You can also view them in the table below,
Delivery costs
Location | Weight | Cost |
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Enland, Wales & Southern Scotland | Any Weight | Free |
Northern Scotland, Highlands & Islands | Any Weight | £25.00 |
Guernsey & Jersey | Under 20kg | £35.00 |
- | 21.01 - 40kg | £60.00 |
- | 40.01kg + | £100.00 |
Isle of Man | Any Weight | £55.00 |
Northern Ireland | Under 20kg | £20.00 |
- | 20.01 - 30kg | £30.00 |
- | 30.01 - 100kg | £55.00 |
- | 100 - 200kg | £115.00 |
- | 200kg + | £125.00 |
Delivery information & receipt of goods
We want you to receive your goods on a timely basis and in pristine condition. Please help us accomplish this by checking the delivery address carefully as noted on the attached invoice and notifying us immediately if there is an error. Upon delivery, please do not sign for the goods unless you are happy with the condition of the product.
Delivery timeframes
Deliveries will occur between the hours of 9:00am and 6:00pm and will require a signature upon receipt. Whilst 99% of orders being shipping within England, Wales & Southern Scotland arrive within 1-2 working days, this cannot be guaranteed.
If you do need the item urgently please contact us at hello@theramppeople.co.uk so that we can best advise you. Your satisfaction with The Ramp People's product and service is our paramount concern.
Please note, if your item is due to be sent on a pallet the cut off time for our 2 working day delivery service may be reduced from 2:00pm to midday, please contact our office for confirmation. If your order is on a pallet, please insure that someone is able to accept the delivery as re-delivery may incur additional cost.
If you have purchased a loading ramp, prior to use please make sure to check the maximum load height as stated on the invoice, read the safety instructions on the side of the ramp closely, and follow the instructions supplied with the product. Failure to comply with product instructions will invalidate your warranty and could cause accident, injury or death so please take this seriously.
Additional information
For a good idea/fair assessment of our delivery times please see our reviews here:
https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.theramppeople.co.uk
**Please also refer to the availability stated in the products. For pre-order, non-stock items or built-to-order items we cannot give an exact delivery time - with all deliveries we will keep you updated wherever possible and get these items to you as quickly as possible.
European Orders
If you wish to order from the Republic of Ireland please visit The Ramp People Ireland
For orders to other European locations please contact us directly by emailing hello@theramppeople.co.uk
No quibble 60 day returns
We understand that in some instances, customers will need to return an item due to a change in circumstances, incorrect sizing or simply changing their mind. Here at The Ramp People we offer a 60 day money back guarantee on all purchases; however, there will be circumstances where a return is not possible. So as to remain transparent with our customers, we have detailed our returns policy below to answer any queries you may have about the process.
Here are the most common circumstances for returns and how we can help;
Change of mind, wrong size or unsuitable item
Sometimes an item is not what you imagined, it doesn’t fit or you just don’t need it any more. In these circumstances, we are happy to offer an exchange or a full refund, no quibble of course, if the item is returned in its original condition, including original packaging, and within 60 days from date of receipt. Please note, items which are advertised as 'built to order', or customised items are non-returnable and non-refundable.
Please take care when returning an order to us as all customers are in charge of the item’s return and covering the cost. We recommend you use a tracked, insured returns method so as to ensure a secure transit.
For an exchanged item, please make a note on the returns form that you wish to exchange the product or call us on 01372 569051. We can deliver new items within our standard delivery policy. Unwanted items should be sent back to our address marked 'Returns Department'.
Item incorrect or damaged on arrival
Upon delivery, please do not sign for the goods unless you are happy with the condition of the product.
We pride ourselves on our excellent customer care and service delivery, however, if an unfortunate incident occurs where you believe you have been sent the wrong item please call us immediately on 01372 569051.
For damaged items, please supply proof of damage with a photo and email it across to our customer support team at hello@theramppeople.co.uk. For any incorrect deliveries, we will always check the part numbers on your order due to using different names for marketing and warehouse storage – we can then arrange for the correct item to be delivered whilst the unwanted item is collected and brought back to us.
A refund or replacement can only be processed once we have received all unwanted items and confirmed any damage.
Faulty items
In the unlikely event of an item becoming faulty, please view our guarantee policies in our terms and conditions.
If your item is within our warranty, we will be able to collect it to either repair or replace, however this can only be done once we have confirmed the fault. If you urgently need the item returned, we advise placing a new order and await the refund for the faulty item.
Items that cannot be cancelled or returned
Under Consumer Contract Regulations, customers have the right to cancel any order for any item bought through The Ramp People on this website including a full refund. Unfortunately, these regulations do not apply to the following circumstances;
- Items that are collected from our premises.
- Items with a product description stating: "Built to order or customised."
- Products that are personalised or made to a customer specification.
- Sealed goods that come with health protection or hygiene regulations that have been un-sealed after delivery.
- Returning any products that present a hygiene risk after being used by the recipient.
What happens next?
Please download, print and return our completed returns form below and return this along with your item. If you do not have a printer you can simply write out the details required on the form on a piece of paper.
Parcel2Go is one way to send back an item. Please ensure your item is adequately insured against damage or loss when being returned.
Customers are responsible for any returned goods until they reach our warehouse as stated in this returns policy. None of these terms or conditions affect your statutory legal rights.
Once the item is returned back to our warehouse, please allow 1-2 working days for the items to be checked. Once the items have been checked and the condition is as agreed, a credit note will be emailed across to you. Please note, once the credit note has been provided refunds take up to 14 days.
The Ramp People work in line with Consumer Contract Regulations to ensure your consumer rights are looked after.
- Connection Options
- Customisable
- Easy to Fit
- European Made
- One Year Warranty
Our heaviest duty ramps, designed to carry steel tracked vehicles and equipment. The Ramp People range of steel tracked ramps' core profile thickness is 130mm. Available 600mm wide, these ramps feature no external welds and offer a capacity of up to 12,000kg. They are ideal for use as industrial plant ramps and as heavy duty as commercial ramps.
- Flat top with no external welds
- On capacities over 20,000kg only Bottom Hook Connection or Tube Connection possible
- Custom load heights available
- Quotes for bespoke ramps can be supplied on request
- Please note, the stated maximum weight capacities are only valid for vehicles where the weight is equally distributed – for vehicles where this is not the case, please contact us directly for assistance.
- All pictures shown are for illustration purpose only. Actual product may vary due to product enhancement
- Fully TUV certified
Usage guidelines and safety information for our full vehicle ramp range can be found here.
SKU | TRP13060/45 |
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Capacity (kg) | 12,000 |
Height of Ramps Profile (mm) | 130 |
Length (mm) | 4500 |
Max Load Height (mm) | 1350 |
Min. Load Height (mm) | 1200 |
Weight (kg) | 334 |
Weight per Ramp (kg) | 167 |
Width (mm) | 600 |
One Year Warranty | Yes |
Connection Options Available | Yes |
Customisable | Yes |
Easy to Fit | Yes |
European Made | Yes |
Capacity Wheelbase 1500mm (kg) | 10,000 |
Capacity Wheelbase 1750mm (kg) | 11,000 |
Capacity Wheelbase 2000mm (kg) | 12,000 |
- Free 24-48 hour mainland UK delivery if ordered before 1.00PM* (in stock items, service is not guaranteed)
- Rated 'Excellent' on TrustPilot with over 7,500 5* reviews
- Speedy responses to customer queries
- Substantial manufacturing experience
- Competitive pricing
- Huge range of car ramps, commercial ramps, vehicle ramps, truck ramps, van ramps, wheelchair ramps, portable ramps, cable protectors and speed bumps
- 30 day no quibble returns policy
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