Sometimes you just don’t want to bother hooking up a trailer to tow your ORVs … and sometimes you don’t need to. Why pull something when you can simply load your dirt toy in the back of your truck?
The editors of Dirt Toys Magazine are constantly traveling around the country to ride trails for travel features. Sometimes we tow, sometimes we simply throw our ATV or even side-by-side in the back of the truck. We have gotten quite efficient at loading our toys into our toy haulers. And often we’re asked about the aluminum ramps we use in loading. So we thought we’d put together a simple review on some of the options available for our readers.
There are multiple designs when it comes to ATV ramps. The most common are the tri-folds which are usually a little shorter in nature, or the individual tire ramp that comes in a set of two. These are usually longer to allow for a shallower incline for easier loading. They also come in two styles—the longer 1-piece ramp or the folding ramp.
Over the years, we have used many of the various types of designs. And although all tend to get the job done, some are a little more convenient or versatile than the others.
At Dirt Toys, we have recently tested and often use three specific ATV ramps with very similar designs—YuTrax, Discount Ramps and Bosski. When comparing the three you find that each has some definite advantages; one features high quality, one features value and one features versatility.
Yet, when it comes to function, any of the three work very well.
The YuTrax TX107 aluminum folding arch ATV ramp from Ardisam is engineered for strength and versatility.
The YuTrax has a 1500-lb. load capacity. It is 89 inches long (that folds in two) and 12 inches wide. This allows it to fit nicely under the ATV and in the back of your vehicle. They weigh 16.25 pounds each (32.5 pounds total). It retails for $199.99 per set.
Discount Ramps’ AFL-9012 aluminum ramp is designed to be more affordable. Each ramp weighs 14.5 pounds (29 pounds total). The ramps are also made from lightweight, rust-resistant aluminum and also fold in the middle to fit nicely in the back of your vehicle.
The ramps from Discount Ramps are 92 inches long and just over 11 inches wide with a load capacity of 1,500 pounds. The Discount Ramps set retails for $109.99 each.
The RevArc HD ramp from Bosski is a tri-fold ramp with an arc design that is wide enough (64 inches) for the side-by-sides and long enough (90 inches) to provide easy loading.
The RevArc weighs 48 pounds and is made from TIG-welded 6016-T6 aluminum for a 2,100-lb. load capacity. It folds down to less than 22 inches wide and will fit between the wheels of your ATV. It retails for $349.99.
Each of the three ramps, YuTrax, Discount Ramp and RevArc, are shipped complete and ready to use. All you need to attach is the safety strap that secures each ramp to the back of your vehicle when in use.
All three feature an arch design; although the YuTrax does give you slightly more arch for loading.
Although there is a significant price difference between the ramps, it comes down to whether you are looking for quality, economy or versatility. At Dirt Toys Magazine, we’ve used all three to load ATVs and have never had a problem with any of them.
The YuTrax ramps are constructed from lightweight aluminum with fully welded construction and exclusive tread-grip mesh for durability, stability and traction.
The Discount Ramps ramp is also constructed from lightweight aluminum, but features cross bars rather than mesh.
Both feature heavy-duty hinges in the middle, allowing each ramp to fold for compact storage. The ramps feature a rubber-coated tap protector to rest on your tailgate to prevent scratching.
Although the RevArc is a 1-piece tri-fold, it offers over 20 inches of traction width for the tires. Often the tri-fold ramps put your tires on the outer edges when loading. This ramp can accommodate for even the widest tire stance.
We found the YuTrax ramps have just a little less bounce and a little higher arch than the other two. This would allow a little better clearance and traction for small vehicles that may not have 4-wheel drive, such as riding lawn mowers or golf carts. Vehicles with smaller tires sometime have difficulties in climbing up cross bars while the mesh provides more consistent traction.
Although the Discount Ramps set of ramps are not quite as sturdy, they still do the job they were designed for and are the least expensive of the three.
These three ramps will give you an idea of the broad range of ramps available. And again, these are the three ramps most commonly used at Dirt Toys.
ATV Ramps
Bosskibuilt.com—Arched tri-fold ramps.
Retails $249.99-$349.99
Pros—Solid construction, 22-inches wide.
Cons—The longer 1-piece tri-fold can be a little bulky.
Yutrax.com—Tri-fold aluminum, dual-folding dual ramps or straight dual ramps.
Retails $89.99-$219.99
Pros—Solid construction, superior traction. Multiple designs depending on need.
Cons—The less expensive ramps are quite basic.
DiscountRamps.com—Tri-fold aluminum, dual-folding dual ramps or straight dual ramps.
Retails $89.99-$119.99
Pros—Affordable ramps in multiple designs. We prefer the versatile dual runner folding ramps.
Cons—Unless you know what you want, sometimes the choices can be confusing.
QuadBoss.com—Bi-fold and tri-fold aluminum ramps, dual arched ramps.
Retails $167.99-$513.99
Pros—Sturdy designed ramps in multiple designs. You have a choice of a bi-fold or a tri-fold design. Or you can get dual arched ramps. Company has great reputation in the industry.
Cons—Unless you know what you want, sometimes the choices can be confusing.
LongRamps.com—Dual-runner folding ramps.
Retails $275 to $375
Pros—Longer ramps decrease the incline and makes loading easier.
Cons—Longer ramps are not as convenient to store or haul and weigh a bit more.
Walmart.com— Tri-fold aluminum, dual-folding dual ramps or straight dual ramps. Retails $81.99-$579.99
Pros—Plenty of variety from value to quality.
Cons—Really hard to know what you’re getting until it arrives.
Harborfreight.com—Tri-fold aluminum ramp manufactured by Haul Master.
Retails $99.99
Pros—Light and easy to use.
Cons—Will tend to buckle in the middle with wider wheel stances and can be a little slick.
Titanramps.com— Tri-fold aluminum, dual-folding dual ramps or straight dual ramps. Retails $109.99-$186.99
Pros—Also sold on Amazon or at Sears.
Cons—Some concern on the quality of construction.
Handiramp.com— Tri-fold aluminum, dual-folding dual ramps or straight dual ramps. Retail from $169.95-$219.95
Pros—Light and easy to use.
Cons—Will tend to buckle in the middle with wider wheel stances and can be a little slick.
Reesebrands.com—Straight ramps, arched ramps, folding ramps.
Retails $128-$167.84
Pros—Available at Lowes.
Cons—Tend to bounce when loading heavy vehicles.
Amazon.com—Tri-fold aluminum ATV ramp.
Retails $102.85
Pros—Affordable, light and folds to a 15x69-inch ramp.
Cons—Will tend to buckle in the middle with wider wheel stances and can be a little slick.
