Car Ramps (4000x415x714kg)

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

Are prices/capacities listed for a single ramp?

All prices/capacities listed on our site are for a pair of ramps unless otherwise specified.

How long do my ramps need to be?

To identify the required ramp length firstly measure the vertical height from the ground to where the ramp will rest, this is the 'load height'. All of our car ramps have a maximum load height. Please note cars with low clearance may require longer ramps, if you have low clearance please contact our team to check the suitability of the ramps. Custom solutions are also available. 

How steep should my ramps be?

It entirely depends on the vehicles being loaded, a sports car will require a much gentler gradient than a 4x4, if you are unsure please contact us and we will be able to assist. 

How do I know the capacity I require on a ramp?

When selecting a ramp capacity check the weight of the vehicle, add around 150kg-200kg to allow an extra weight for fuel, operator and any other load added to the vehicle weight. That will be the capacity you will need the ramp to take.

Should I allow extra capacity in the ramps for safety?

No, this is not required. Our ramps are manufactured and engineered in the EU to European TUV standards, which require us to build in a 200% safety breaking point margin. Although the ramps are tested and built on a 200% safety, please note, if the ramp is overload this will void warranty.

How do I secure the ramps safely?

There are 4 types of connection for our loading ramps suitable for different vehicles & applications. Rest on connection with a drilled hole for the safety pin tends to be the standard as they work in most situations. Our connection options can be viewed here. 

What are the car ramps made from?

Our car ramps are produced from aluminium and therefore are a lightweight solution for loading cars over kerbs, steps and into containers. 

Where are the car ramps made?

The Ramp People's aluminium car ramps are made in Italy and are provided with a 1 year warranty.

Can the car ramps be used to load machinery? 

For loading machinery such as diggers, ride on mowers and other items we normally would instead suggest viewing our plant ramps.

View our wide range of Car Ramps here.

No Quibble 60 Day Returns

Returning your order to us

At The Ramp People, your satisfaction is our priority. We know that sometimes things change - whether it’s sizing, plans, or preferences. That’s why we offer a straightforward, no quibble 60-day money-back guarantee on over 95% of our products, giving you the freedom to shop with complete confidence.

Here are the most common circumstances for returns and how we can help;

Change of mind, wrong size or unsuitable item

If your item isn’t what you expected, doesn’t fit, or you’ve simply changed your mind, no problem! You’re welcome to a full refund within 60 days of receipt - if the item is in its original condition and packaging or an exchange.

Looking to exchange your item? Just note this on the returns form or give us a call on 01372 569051 - we’ll be happy to help!

Please note: that items marked as “built to order” or customised cannot be returned, as they are specially made for you.

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 take pride in our service. If something arrives incorrectly or damaged, we’re here to put it right. Before signing for your delivery, please ensure you're happy with the condition of your item. If there’s a problem, contact us right away at 01372 569051. For damaged goods, please email a photo to hello@theramppeople.co.uk so we can sort things quickly. We’ll verify your order and arrange prompt delivery of the correct item, along with collection of the original if needed. Refunds or replacements will be processed once we’ve received and checked the returned items.

Faulty items

If your item is faulty or develops a fault, we’ll do everything we can to resolve the issue efficiently. Please refer to our warranty terms in our Terms & Conditions for full details. If the fault is confirmed and the item is within warranty, we’ll arrange a repair or replacement. If you need a quick replacement, we recommend placing a new order - your refund will follow once the faulty item is returned and assessed.

Items that cannot be cancelled or returned

While we aim to be flexible, a few items are non-returnable due to their nature or regulatory requirements.

These include:

• Products marked as “built to order” or customised.
• Personalised items or those made to your specification.

How to return your item

As the customers, you are responsible for arranging the return of any items to us. You are welcome to use a courier service of your choice; many of our customers find comparison websites such as Parcel2Go helpful for finding competitive delivery rates. We recommend choosing a tracked service for peace of mind and retaining proof of delivery until your return has been fully processed. Unwanted items should be sent back to our address marked 'Returns Department'.

Please download, print and return our completed returns form below and return this along with your item. If you do not have access to a printer, you can simply write the required details out from the form on a piece of paper.

TRP Returns Form

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. Once the credit note has been provided, refunds can take up to 7 days.