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Yard Ramps, also called Portable Loading Ramps or Portable Loading Docks, are a safe and cost effective answer to many loading dock issues. Bluff Manufacturing has more experience and has built more yard ramps than anyone, by far. Our standard design translates into a custom solution that is quickly delivered to your job site and lasts for many years.
Yard Ramps | Portable Yard Ramp for Forklifts
Mobile Yard Ramps
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Yard Ramps | Portable Yard Ramp for Forklifts
Steel Portable Yard Ramp – 22,000 lb. Capacity
Steel Yard Ramp and Platform Kit – 22,000 lb. Capacity
Steel Portable Yard Ramp – 25,000 lb. Capacity
Aluminum Portable Modular Yard Ramp System – 25,000 lb. Capacity
Touch up paint for Yard Ramps:
- Rust-oleum 249114 Gloss Deep Blue (Painter’s Touch line)
- Rust-oleum 7786 Smoke Gray
Yard Ramp Applications
Most yard ramps perform one of two functions. They allow traffic from the ground up into a truck bed or from the dock level down to the ground. Which of these jobs you choose to do will dictate which of the designs will be most appropriate for your application.
Yard Ramps Engineered for Efficiency
Increase Your Loading Dock Capacity with a Portable Yard Ramp
Yard ramps are one of the most versatile pieces of equipment to expand your loading dock capacity without adding more truck bays. You can move freight from semi-truck to ground and ground to truck in the most efficient way. Adding a portable yard ramp can increase production by loading and unloading trucks anywhere without a dock. Get your drivers back on the road faster saving time and money.
The Copperloy steel yard ramp is engineered to operate faster with more safety features than any other yard ramps for forklifts on the market. Our competitive pricing and lead-times, make it easy to expand shipping capacity with portable forklift ramps.
Yard Ramp Benefits | America’s Ultimate Yard Ramps
Copperloy yard ramps are engineered to maximize space, productivity, and safety with durable construction and several special features. Made in the USA, our one-cylinder ramp design is more stable and uses less pressure to lift the ramp compared to traditional yard ramps with two-cylinder hydraulic systems.
Our enhanced design features deliver
- Easier operation – The pump location on the outside of the yard ramp frame allows for more convenient access.
- Faster raise times – Vertically position the ramp up to two and a half times faster than the average ramp.
- Less wear and tear – Rotation occurs on the redesigned positioning sleeve instead of the ramp connection, reducing wear on the ramp structure.
- Greater stability – The centrally located cylinder keeps the ramp stable while raising and lowering which means less chance of tipping.
- Solid-filled pneumatic tires – Better handling on rugged terrain while eliminating issues like punctures or air pressure problems.
Learn about the capabilities of Copperloy Yard Ramps!
Copperloy has a wide selection of yard ramp sizes and capacities to fit your requirements. With new, used, and rental purchase options available anywhere in the US, Copperloy can deliver the ideal ramp to fit your budget. For more details on the available sizes of our yard ramps, specifications, and weight capacities, contact the Copperloy team or view the chart below. The Copperloy team can assist you in finding the perfect model for your facility and application.
Dock-to-Ground Stationary Yard Ramps
Dock-to-ground and back, normally indicates that either a vehicle or forklift needs to be moved back and forth. If the dock is in the 39″ to 60″+ range then a 30′ all incline yard ramp is the choice that makes the most sense. A width that allows for the equipment plus some manuevering room and a decision about a few accessories and you have a perfect solution for your loading dock. Our most popular yard ramp model for this application is our 16SYS7030NU (the NU stands for no undercarriage…if you don’t need to move the yard ramp you can save the money).
Ground-to-Truck Portable Yard Ramps
Ground-to-truck has the same decision elements plus the need for a level off zone at the top before your load enters or leaves the truck. The length of this level off is dictated by your truck and load length (the most popular length is 6′). When you apply a capacity requirement of three times forklift truck capacity and a couple of accessory decisions your perfect solution becomes clear. We find that our 16SYS8436L model yard ramp is our most popular.
High Capacity Steel Yard Ramps
- All steel welded construction
- Capacities from 60,000 to 100,000 pounds
- Steel serrated grating
- Beveled approach provides a smooth transition
- Safety chains included to secure Yard Ramp to the dock or trailer
- Uses sturdy I-beam construction for strength and durability
- Widths available up to 144” (may be shipped in two parts to meet transportation regulations)
High Capacity Yard Ramp Uses:
- Military – particularly unloading equipment off flatbeds
- Unique situations requiring support for 60,000+ lbs.
- Situations where a heavy tractor-trailer (for example) needs to drive through a warehouse that is not at ground level
- Scrap yards – loading scrap material into containers that are shipped overseas for recycling
- Construction Companies
- Rental companies for heavy construction equipment to deliver it to the sites and get it to the ground
- Companies that rent heavy construction equipment
- Commercial Real estate companies that assist in the move in/out of large equipment to warehouses
Steel Yard Ramps® with Casters
All Steel Welded Construction
- Capacities from 16,000 to 60,000 pounds with level off
- Steel serrated grating
- Steel casters with polyurethane for durability and smoother movement
Advantages of the Yard Ramp® Model with Casters
- Simple movement with ramp clamp or tow bar
- Lower maintenance costs compared with hydraulic pumps or electric motors
- Durable steel casters and adjustable legs
- Normal service range is 42” to 59”, but special orders can accommodate different heights
Portable Loading Docks
Yard ramps when used with our portable loading dock allow you to set up a complete dock (servicing multiple truck positions) anywhere you have access to real estate.
Bluff Manufacturing builds well over 600 yard ramps per year and has for many years. So while our stock units are standard and ship in 24 to 48 hours, many of our units are modified for our customers exact application and are still shipped in less than three weeks. It does not cost more to have the right unit working for you…however, the cost of the wrong unit can be extremely expensive.
Choosing a Yard Ramp
Most loading done by forklift trucks into semi trailers works best with 30′ of ramp and then a level-off area (usually) 6′. Many competitors will try to beat our price with 20′ to 24′ of ramp but when on the job will present the driver with a very steep grade and sometimes not easily overcome by their forklift truck. Bluff’s design can be scaled back all the way to a 15′ MiniRamp or extended to 50′ or longer dependent on your application.
A yard ramp capacity should be a working capacity and not just what the structure will hold up. Bluff Yardramps start at 12,000 lbs go to 16,000 lbs, 20,000 lbs and up to 60,000 lbs. Specials can even be rated above that. We find that the majority of applications are served very well with either the 16,000 lbs or the 20,000 lbs model. Both of these units are in stock and available for immediate shipment from 8 of our 12 warehouses conveniently situated around the US.
Many competitive brands list their capacities with no allowance for velocity (speed at which your business loads and unloads) or durability (how long the loading ramp can do it’s job and be safe). Bluff uses a rule of thumb of three times the forklift truck capacity (rated on model number plate on dash of forklift) as a starting point.
- i.e. 6,000 lbs capacity forklift X 3 = 18,000 lbs or 20,000# Yardramp.
- If the velocity is brisk and there are multiple shifts your Bluff representative might recommend upgrading to a 25,000 lbs unit….this would give you heavier gauge structure and more beams on shorter centers.
- We might recommend a unit with a thicker grating material….we start at 1-3/4” while
What is a Yard Ramp?
A yard ramp, aka yardramp or yard dock ramp, is essentially a fully mobile loading dock. It provides ground-level access to your loading dock and semi-truck trailers and a level surface for transporting materials. They are often called portable loading docks because they can create freight-hanlding centers in nearly any location. Yard ramps are often used in combination with existing loading docks to expand their capacity without having to relocate to a larger warehouse.
The central advantage of a yard ramp is productivity. This equipment allows you to set up freight loading operations pretty much anywhere, so you can use more of your facility space to get more jobs done in less time. With extremely high weight capacities, yard ramps make heavy-duty freight handling much easier and safer, allowing forklifts to safely access shipping containers and truck trailers and perform tasks more efficiently. This not only protects any goods in transport but everyone working in your warehouse.
A yard ramp is a cost-effective way to streamline your supply chain and solve many day-to-day problems at your loading dock. Whether your current dock is at capacity or no loading dock at all, yard ramps will make freight handling easier than ever and help you get more jobs done in less time.
Daily and weekly shipments are a regular part of businesses in most industries. Most of your supplies, materials, and equipment will be delivered by a semi or box truck, and your business needs to be ready for shipments of nearly any volume. Being able to accommodate freight deliveries is a crucial part of your supply chain, and Copperloy yard ramps can maximize your productivity. Give us a call and speed up your deliveries today!
How Do Yard Ramps Work?
Copperloy yard ramps offer a quick and efficient way to a full functioning freight handling center within minutes. These portable forklift ramps use one-cylinder hydraulic systems to raise and lower to whatever height you need at speeds 2.5x faster than standard industry ramps. This single-acting system also allows the ramp to raise much more evenly than double-acting ramps, so your ramp is always level when you are ready to get to work.
Getting your forklift yard ramp into position just takes a few easy steps. Start by closing the pump release valve, slide the pump handle into the pump opening, and crank until it reaches the desired height. Use a forklift to move the ramp until the lip is completely over the trailer bed and open the release valve to allow the ramp to safely settle onto the carrier floor. Now, you just need to secure the ramp to the truck with the two included safety chains, and you are ready to get to work!
For a more comprehensive understanding of Copperloy yard ramp operation, check out our collection of specs, manuals, and brochures.
Yard Ramp Features
8-FOOT LEVEL OFF
The Copperloy mobile yard ramp has an 8-foot level off feature. This is necessary for forklifts to have easy access onto trucks, loading docks, and platforms. It allows the fork truck to safely enter the trailer at a level approach and without having to stop. This feature makes for a very stable yard ramp and is especially useful on mobile ramps.
15-INCH LIP
The 15-inch lip is designed to firmly rest on the truck carrier body, dock floor or platform. Our mobile ramps come equipped with eight-foot-long safety chains. Chains join the ramp to keep it from pulling away.
HYDRAULIC PUMP
The single-acting hydraulic hand pump design requires half the effort needed to raise ramp compared to other mobile ramps. The pump is relocated so that it is protected away from dirt, debris, damage and makes maintenance easier to perform. The handle is stored out of the way when not in use.
SMOOTH SIDE PLATES
Smooth side plates and safety curbs are standard. They are constructed of high strength steel and enclose all working components, while also protecting them from possible damage from other equipment.
LOW END PLATE
We designed an end plate that is shorter than the wheelbase of most forklift trucks. This way, front-drive wheels can reach high-traction grating, while rear wheels are still on the ground. The plate comes standard with beveling from the underside and helps to provide an easy and smooth ground-level entry. It also eliminates jolts and bumps as the forklifts travel on and off the yard ramp, with or without a load.
DECK GRATING ON OUR YARD RAMPS
High-strength steel is standard on all Copperloy yard ramps. Grating bars are constructed for durability in the roughest of applications. The 1-3/4 inch bar depth allows snow, rain, and other debris to fall through. The serrated grating helps to ensure an all-weather, high-traction running surface.
SAFETY CURBS
7-inch high curbs are standard on all Copperloy ramps to help prevent accidental runoff with a patented box frame.
18-INCH SOLID/PNEUMATIC TIRES
The solid/pneumatic tires are standard on all Copperloy mobile yard ramps and are ideal for all applications. The tires do not require air to fill, are maintenance-free, and have lubricated-for-life bearings.
THE POSITIONING SLEEVE
The position sleeve allows the yard ramp to maneuver 180 degrees which reduces loading/unloading time and increases productivity. The fork slides into the positioning sleeve and the ramp can easily be positioned into place. The positioning sleeve is included with all steel mobile yard ramps. The sleeve is not intended for long-distance towing.
TOW BAR
A tow bar is an option on both steel and aluminum mobile yard ramps that attaches to the lower end of the loading ramp. It allows the ramp to be towed a short distance (within your facility). A towable yard ramp can be maneuvered easily with a forklift. The max towing speed is 5-mph and is not intended for over-the-road towing.
Choosing the Right Yard Ramp for Your Loading Dock
What to choose from our selection of portable yard ramps depends on how you will be using them. Looking for a permanent loading area or do you require a portable loading ramp? What is the maximum weight that your lift trucks will be transporting? (Don’t forget to include the weight of the lift truck.)
Do you require dock-to-ground access or ground-level access to railcars and trucks? Copperloy has been manufacturing yard ramps for over 60 years and our staff is available to consult with you on the best solution for your loading application.
Dock crews prefer Copperloy because our yard ramps are faster and easier to position than any other ramp on the market and have been proven to outperform other manufacturers including Bluff Manufacturing, Vestil, Discount Yard Ramps, and Handiramp. If you’re not sure of your future needs, consider a rental yard ramp or a used yard ramp. All Copperloy used ramps are factory certified and guaranteed.
Check out our selection of steel and aluminum portable yard ramps below:
Types of Yard Ramps
Create a Portable Dock Anywhere with Mobile Yard Ramps
Companies can create a dock anywhere with a mobile yard ramp by easily converting open yard space into a portable loading dock. Yard ramps provide a safe, efficient method to load/unload freight with forklifts and access the back of the truck. A steel yard ramp is a cost-effective way to expand freight handling capacity beyond the physical loading docks in a facility.
Portable Yard Ramps
The yard ramp acts as a portable loading dock ramp and an ideal solution for shipments that need to go from ground level to the truck and a fast method to unload a truck to the ground. Copperloy offers both aluminum ramps and steel ramps depending on your weight and application requirements. Rentals are available and ideal for short-term projects.
Portable Steel Yard Ramps
The Copperloy portable steel yard ramp is available in different base materials. However, steel is the standard base for steel yard ramps. As a leader in custom steel fabrication, Copperloy has mastered the craft of high-strength steel specifications and integrated features such a serrated steel grating for added traction. Manufactured in the USA, steel ramps are built for durability and made to last.
Dock-to-Ground Ramps
Our dock-to-ground yard ramps provide a stationary, semi-permanent solution and are typically fixed to the dock for fast, efficient loading/unloading solution handling weights up to 30,000 lbs. Copperloy dock-to-ground ramps can be custom built to the specifications of your dock for a safe, versatile way to expand the capability of your loading dock.
Ground-to-Truck Yard Ramps
Ground-to-truck ramps allow for easy ground-level access to semi-trucks. Copperloy yard ramps allow for maximum safety and productivity when unloading and loading. Designed for industrial use, ramps are available in aluminum or steel based on your material handling requirements.
Heavy-Duty Portable Loading Docks with Dock Platforms
For facilities with limited space or no permanent dock exists, portable loading docks can provide a cost-effective solution for parallel loading when used with dock-to-ground or yard ramps. Copperloy’s portable loading platform features durable steel construction that can handle capacities up to 60,000 pounds. Their unique design allows lift trucks to easily make right-angle turns. Multiple portable loading docks can be connected when larger portable loading docks are required.
Applications of High-Capacity Yard Ramps
Typical uses of our heavy-duty, high-capacity steel yard ramps include:
- Industrial equipment applications
- Construction equipment, machinery, and supplies
- Flatbed truck unloading/loading
- Military applications such as loading military vehicles and equipment
- Tractors, skid steers, bobcats, and other heavy equipment
- Heavy equipment rentals
- Warehouse equipment
- Car and vehicle ramps
Portable Yard Ramp Safety
Although Copperloy portable yard ramps are designed with safety features, operating a forklift on a ramp should be done with the utmost caution. Prior to using the ramp, it is important to thoroughly review the owner’s manual. Only trained personnel should operate the ramp.
It is extremely important to ensure that the ramp is properly secured before loading and unloading tasks. View the owner’s manual for a full overview of instructions and precautions. We also recommend reviewing the OSHA ramp guidelines.
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