Bluff Manufacturing Steel Loading Yard Ramps

Bluff Yard Ramps are ideal for efficient loading and unloading of shipments at a warehouse dock, or from trucks and railcars
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.
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.
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.

All steel welded construction

• Stationary Length: 30′ All-Incline
• Mobile Length: 36′ With Level-Off
• 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