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Load/Unload Faster and Safer with a Copperloy Ramp

The steel mobile ramp from Copperloy is designed to operate faster and with more safety features than any other forklift yard ramp in the world. With our competitive pricing and short lead times, expanding your shipping capacity with portable forklift ramps has never been easier.

Features Details
Overall Length 36’ in Length
Overall Widths 70″, 84″, 96″
Usable Widths 62″, 76″, 88″
Available Capacity 16,000 lbs, 20,000 lbs, 25,000 lbs, 30,000 lbs
Weight Ranges 5,350 lbs to 7,870 lbs
Height Range 35″ – 65″
Durable Frame Construction Steel I-Beam Construction
Heavy-duty Grating 1 ¾” Serrated Steel Grating
Safety Curbs 7” Steel Curbs
Level-off before Truck Entry 8’ Level-Off
Approach Ramp 30”
Lip 15″ Lip
Tires 18” Solid/Pneumatic Tires
Pump Single Acting Hydraulic Pump
Positioning Positioning Sleeve (180° rotation)
Chains Safety Chains (included)
Optional Tow Bar
Availability Standard Models in Stock and Ready to Ship
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Yard Ramp Features:

Copperloy semi-truck loading 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 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.
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The Copperloy portable loading dock shown with a yard ramp and two platforms.

The positioning sleeve comes standard on our steel mobile ramps. It is used to get the ramp into the position of the trailer. The towbar is used for towing the ramp around your facility short distances (3-5mph max speed). However, the ramp is not designed for road travel.

The standard tires are 18″ solid/pneumatic tires. The tires do not require air to fill, are maintenance-free, and have lubricated-for-life bearings.

The standard height range of the mobile yard ramp is 38″-65″. The standard height range for the dock to ground ramp is 38″-60″. We can customize any ramp to unique height requirements.

All of our ramps ship with safety chains to secure them. Mobile yards ramps are chained to the trailers. Dock to ground ramps are bolted to the face of the dock with brackets and chains provided.

Yes, Copperloy has a variety of factory-certified ramps for rent and available for short-term loading dock ramp solutions. Factory-certified ramps ensure that all components are in working order and are safe for operation, ensuring your yard ramp improves efficiency and productivity. If you’re looking for portable ramps for sale right now?  Check out our shipping container ramp rental, used yard ramps, and yard ramp rentals.

Benefits of Copperloy yard ramp rentals:

  • Factory certified and guaranteed
  • Rentals are available anywhere in the United States
  • Performance of the industry-leading ramp
  • Enhancing efficiency and versatility
  • Ensures employee safety
  • Notable productivity increase
  • Easily withstanding industrial and warehouse settings
  • Users can test out the ramp before fully investing

Feel free to contact a Copperloy representative for a cost analysis of new, used, or dock ramp rentals.

We strongly recommend avoiding slopes when using yard ramps for forklifts. A forklift can travel load trucks with gradients ranging from 5%-12.5% or 2.86°-7.13°. However, heavier loads should not be handled at anything more than a 3%-5% gradient, and it is best to stick to a 10% maximum even for lighter loads. Just because you technically can operate forklifts on a 12.5% gradient does not mean it is always safe.

If you are using a metal yard ramp to load trucks, try to find ground that is as level as possible. The gradients above are simply guidelines for direct dock-to-truck loading. Adding additional slope to a ramp will quickly exceed these guidelines, preventing safe travel for forklifts on and off the truck.

Any situation where a slope looks too steep could be unsafe for forklift operators. A steep incline increases the risk for loads toppling and potentially causing serious injury. Always use your best judgment whenever you set up operations to protect employees.

Get the best yard ramp pricing and 3-day quick ship. Typical yard ramp applications are to load from the ground to a truck bed or dock level to the ground.  It’s the easiest, fastest way to load/unload a truck using a forklift.  Often called warehouse dock ramps, this stationary ramp allows for extra capacity and the ability to load more trucks than you have dock bays.

The dock-to-ground ramps may be used as car ramps to get vehicles your dock height or forklift ramps.  For ground to truck applications, our standard yard ramps provide enhanced mobility with a tow motor. Our ramps also use one-cylinder hydraulics to quickly raise or lower to the truck height.  These mobile ramps are the ideal solution for high-volume loading tasks where a row of trucks needs loading simultaneously.

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!

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 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 ramp operation, check out our collection of specs, manuals, and brochures.

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 70 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 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.

Typical uses of our heavy-duty, high-capacity steel 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 Ramp Safety

Although Copperloy portable 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.

Although Copperloy portable 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.

Create a Portable Dock Anywhere with Mobile  Ramps

Companies can create a dock anywhere with a mobile ramp by easily converting open yard space into a portable loading dock. Our ramps provide a safe, efficient method to load/unload freight with forklifts and access the back of the truck. A steel 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 Ramps

The Copperloy portable steel yard ramp is available in different base materials. However, steel is the standard base for steel 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 are a safe, versatile way to expand the capability of your loading dock.

Ground-to-Truck Ramps

Ground-to-truck ramps allow for easy ground-level access to semi-trucks. Copperloy 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.

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Explore Types of the Yard Ramps We Offer

Copperloy’s container yard ramps provide a safe and efficient way to transition from ground level to container, ideal for fast-paced yard operations. These forklift ramps for shipping containers, with heavy-duty capacities ranging from 16,000 to 30,000 pounds, are designed for easy mobility and handle constant heavy loading.

Yard ramps for forklifts are a reliable solution for boosting efficiency and safety in material handling, making them ideal as mobile forklift ramps across various operations. The single-cylinder hydraulic system allows for faster height adjustments and greater stability, reducing pressure and wear over time. With forklift attachments for easy mobility, these customizable ramps support secure and efficient loading and unloading, making them a versatile asset in any industrial setting.

Portable yard ramps, also known as mobile yard ramps, are essential for optimizing loading dock operations. They provide a flexible solution that boosts dock capacity and creates loading capabilities without expensive construction. These ramps, with their substantial load capacities, are perfect for managing heavy loads across various applications. Their durable construction and portability ensure seamless freight handling across different job sites.

Mobile Yard Ramp For Sale

A Copperloy mobile yard ramp for sale offers a powerful solution for expanding dock capacity and enabling loading capabilities without costly construction. With a 30,000-pound capacity mobile yard ramps handle heavy loads with ease, accommodating most electric vehicles and lift trucks for smooth transitions during loading and unloading. These portable ramps can be easily moved between job sites, transforming any location into a fully functional loading dock for efficient freight handling.

Copperloy’s yard ramp rentals offer an efficient, cost-effective solution for increasing dock capacity during peak shipping times without the need for a full purchase. With high-strength construction these yard ramps for rent are ideal for handling heavy-duty loads in warehouse environments. Renting allows you to boost productivity, accomplish more in a single workday, and maximize space usage. Each yard ramp rental is factory-certified, ensuring reliable American-made quality, and provides a stable, level surface for safe, efficient freight handling.

Used yard ramps for sale provide an affordable, high-quality solution for enhancing loading dock operations without the cost of new equipment. Choosing a used yard ramp from Copperloy enables businesses to boost productivity and safety at a fraction of the price, with various sizes and weight capacities available to meet specific operational needs—all backed by 70 years of trusted American-made quality.

Used Steel Yard Ramps

Used steel yard ramps used for loading and unloading provide a reliable and cost-effective solution for facilities without permanent docks. Available as new, used, or rental options, these durable steel yard ramps accommodate all industrial loading needs, from truck and trailer access to railcar loading.

Used Portable yard Ramps

Used portable yard ramps from Copperloy are a cost-effective way to enhance loading and unloading operations without investing in new equipment. With a wide range of sizes and weight capacities, each factory-certified ramp meets high standards of quality and safety, helping to increase productivity and ensure operator safety. Copperloy’s used portable yard ramps integrate seamlessly with existing docks, allowing businesses to test out reliable, American-made equipment at half the cost. Available for shipping anywhere in the United States, these versatile ramps provide an efficient solution for budget-conscious operations.

Warehouse dock ramps provide a reliable and efficient solution for loading operations in busy warehouse settings. With capacities up to 30,000 pounds, these warehouse yard ramps easily handle forklifts, vehicles, and other equipment, facilitating smooth transitions from ground to dock.

Find the essential yard ramp parts you need for Copperloy equipment. Copperloy provides durable, American-made parts crafted from top-grade steel or aluminum, backed by over 70 years of manufacturing excellence. For a full range of parts options, explore our listings or contact us for assistance in finding the right components for your equipment.

Dock-to-ground ramps, also known as ground-to-truck yard ramps, provide an efficient solution for fixed loading applications where vehicles move from ground level to dock height. Unlike mobile ramps, these dock-to-ground ramps don’t require hydraulic pumps or tires, making them ideal for long-term, reliable use. With capacities of up to 30,000 pounds, they accommodate various loading needs and can be relocated if required.

Stationary yard ramps offer a flexible and cost-effective alternative to permanent concrete docks, allowing efficient dock-to-ground access for vehicles and forklifts without the need for lengthy construction or permitting. Copperloy’s stationary yard ramps require minimal maintenance, feature safety chains and 7-inch curbs to enhance stability, and are built to endure heavy, frequent use, making them a reliable, long-term investment for material handling operations.

Yard ramp safety is essential for efficient and secure loading and unloading operations. Copperloy’s yard ramps include key safety features such as an 8-foot level-off for stable access, a 15-inch lip with safety chains for secure connections, and high-strength steel deck grating for all-weather traction. The 7-inch side curbs prevent accidental runoff, while accessories like aluminum wheel chocks add stability during loading. Copperloy also provides safety tips, such as checking load capacities, using wheel chocks, ensuring level ground, securing ramp connections, and maintaining ramp condition to prevent wear. Prioritizing these practices ensures a safer work environment for all yard ramp users.

Industrial yard ramps provide a versatile and durable solution for efficient loading and unloading in various industrial settings. These ramps enable smooth ground-to-truck or ground-to-dock transitions, enhancing productivity in material handling tasks. Copperloy’s industrial ramps, available in steel or aluminum, offer robust construction with features like 7-inch safety curbs, steel grating for traction, and weight capacities up to 30,000 pounds.

Experienced steel yard ramp manufacturers like Copperloy provide high-quality, durable solutions to streamline loading and unloading in industrial settings. With options ranging from dock-to-ground ramps to mobile steel yard ramps, Copperloy designs ramps to maximize efficiency, improve safety, and reduce maintenance.