Nat’l Fleet Products’ Vehicle Loading Ramps

Interior-mount, spring-assist, swivel-action WM System Loading Ramps for rear- and side-door applications

WM System Loading Ramps from National Fleet Products are available in several versions. Designed as a low-cost, maintenance-free alternative to hydraulic lift gates, they are suitable for a wide array of vehicle applications, including everything from vans to box trucks to class-8 trailers and service and delivery vehicles of all types.loading ramps

WM System Loading Ramps are intelligently engineered to vertically stow just inside rear- and side-access doors and take up approximately 8.5″ of depth when folded and locked. With their built-in spring-assist feature and sturdy side handles, they require only about 20 pounds of force and about five seconds to unfold or be folded back into their low-profile vertical storage position.

“The ergonomic ease and simplicity of our WM System Loading Ramps is quite simply unparalleled within the commercial vehicle industry,” Steven Peterson, president of National Fleet Products, said. “Compared to hydraulic lift gates, our WM System ramps require little training, are far faster, more reliable, and operate for years with virtually no maintenance, not to mention our equivalent load capacities.”

loading rampsThe ramps each incorporate a swivel-action mechanism that enables them to swing 90° in and out like a door, allowing users to have unfettered vehicle access when the ramp is not in use. Vehicle-specific mounting plates are available for all major platform makes and models, and installation can take as little as two hours to complete.

Ramps permanently mounted or stored on the exterior of commercial vehicles can be exposed to a wide variety of chemicals and challenging environmental conditions that can result in equipment failures and high repair and maintenance costs. Dirt, moisture, and ice can also accumulate on surfaces, making them slippery and hazardous to navigate. Small, rear-mounted lift gates often present a physical barrier as well and may, in some cases, interfere with a vehicle’s ability to tow.

loading ramps“By storing inside the vehicle until deployment, WM System Loading Ramps remain cleaner and drier than exterior-mounted hydraulic lift gates,” Peterson said. “The aluminum WM System ramps come in both ridged and shot-blast anti-slip surface textures that significantly improve traction on inclined surfaces, while reducing the risk of injury from a loss of footing.”

When required, a WM System ramp can also function as a bridge or gangplank for use with loading docks, vehicle-to-vehicle cargo transfers, and access to other elevated surfaces like steps. Whether used as a traditional ramp or as a horizontal span, the WM System provides a stable surface for those working on and around it.

These lightweight, skid-resistant WM System Loading Ramps can handle load capacities of between 880 pounds and 4,000 pounds and are easy to deploy and retract. They come in two-panel configurations in lengths of between 98″ and 128″, and three-panel configurations in lengths of up to 16′. Ramp ends have rollers and adjustable flaps that can accommodate a wide variety of surface angles and textures.