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Using stepdeck ramps as load levelers. Weight limits

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Kenworth6969, Aug 9, 2020.

  1. Aug 9, 2020 #1
    Kenworth6969

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    First time having long load that had to go across both decks.
    Anybody know if the ramps have a weight limit for when used as a leveler?
    Going through California tomorrow and I know they love looking for anything lol.
     
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  3. Aug 9, 2020 #2
    PSM379

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    I’d worry about no edge protection.
     
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  4. Aug 9, 2020 #3
    kylefitzy

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    Some do, some don’t. It not a requirement, what is a requirement is something under those straps.
     
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  5. Aug 9, 2020 #4
    DrFlush

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    Mine are 25k ramps rated at 20k as levelers
     
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  7. Aug 9, 2020 #5
    Kenworth6969

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    Rounded off edges
     
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  8. Aug 9, 2020 #6
    kelgar50

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    I never had a problem using them on my step for this type of work. I also live in Cali run 48 stateß and have never been messed with.
     
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  9. Aug 9, 2020 #7
    booley

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    try explaining that to the DOT man...
    I wouldn't really call those edges "rounded off", that's just the way the plate turns out when rolled at the mill. Still got a pretty rough edge. Heck you could just slip some cardboard in there...
     
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  10. Apr 29, 2025 #8
    Jacoooooooo

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    Is it okay to load 48k lb / 48 ft long steel tubing using 2 load levelers with 20k rating? Effective they would have 3 support points, 2 being the levelers, 3rd one on the upper deck. Do you guys think that’s ok / safe? Any experience doing that?
     
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