Mobile yard ramp: features and specifications
What is a mobile yard ramp?
A mobile yard ramp is a wheeled loading ramp that lets forklifts and other handling equipment drive into trucks, trailers or containers. Where there is no fixed loading dock, it helps load and unload goods quickly and in an orderly way at industrial sites, factories, ports and airports.
The Powerlift mobile yard ramp runs on wheels, so it can be moved by forklift to wherever it is needed in the yard. When not in use it can be parked anywhere convenient on site. Its folding mechanism keeps the footprint as small as possible.
How it works
Two finely adjustable hydraulic cylinders raise the loading end of the ramp to the bed height of the vehicle being loaded. The adjustable height range is 1.2 ~ 1.7 m. The standard version is manually operated with a hydraulic hand pump; an electrically controlled version can be built on request, operated from a control panel.
The 8.2 m inclined section lets the forklift climb from the ground, while the 2.8 m level section provides the transition into the vehicle. The 1.90 m inside width gives the forklift a straight path along the ramp, and the 250 mm side curb rails help keep the wheels from running off the edge.
Capacity
The standard version carries 10 tonnes. Higher capacities can be built to customer requirements; the right capacity is agreed with you based on your forklift and load weights.
Safety equipment
- Safety chain
- Non-slip steel deck
- Side curb rails
- Additional safety measures in the hydraulic system
- Solid tyres and adjustable hydraulic legs
Technical specifications
The dimensions of the standard Powerlift mobile yard ramp are listed below. Custom sizes and capacities can be built on request.
| Overall length | 11 m |
| Outside width | 2 m |
| Inside width | 1.90 m |
| Lip width | 400 mm |
| Adjustable height | 1.2 ~ 1.7 m |
| Inclined section length | 8.2 m |
| Level section length | 2.8 m |
| Curb rail height | 250 mm |
| Wheel diameter | 600 mm |
| Standard capacity | 10 tonnes |
| Standard operation | Manual |
| Standard movement | Towed by forklift |
| Weight | ~3200 kg |
Manufacturing and service
Powerlift loading ramps are manufactured in Denizli. Sales, service and spare parts are provided by Hidroteknik, the authorised dealer of Powerlift products.
Mobile or fixed ramp?
A mobile yard ramp is a practical choice when the building has no raised loading dock, the loading point changes often, or construction work is not possible, for example in a leased building. In warehouses where the same door is used for heavy loading every day, built-in lip or telescopic dock levellers are worth considering; their standard capacity is 6 tons. For a side-by-side comparison, read our guide how to choose a loading ramp.
Get a quote
For built-in lip, telescopic, vertical and flat floor ramps, see the dock leveller page. Send us details of your vehicles and loading area via the contact page and we will prepare a quote.
