Telescopic Ladders | Indoor/outdoor tasks requiring height adjustments | 3-section telescopic (▲) – Industry: 2 sections. Load: 275 lbs (▲) vs 250 lbs avg. Material: Aluminum Alloy (Grade 6061-T6 ▲) | ▲ Compact storage, adjustable height for versatile tasks. ▲ Lighter than steel (18 lbs ▲). | Requires setup time. Stability may drop at max height (▲▲). |
Step Ladders | Short-term tasks at fixed heights | 3 steps (▲) – Industry: 2 steps. Load: 275 lbs (▲) vs 200–250 lbs avg. | ▲ Stable platform for tasks like bulb changes. ▲ Lightweight (15 lbs ▲). | Limited height (▲▲). Bulky storage compared to folding designs. |
Folding Ladders | Portable use in tight spaces | 3-section foldable (▲) – Industry: 2 sections. Load: 275 lbs (▲) vs 200 lbs avg. Non-slip steps (ASTM D2047 ▲) | ▲ Easy storage (fits in 24" x 12" space). ▲ Durable aluminum alloy (Grade 6061-T6 ▲). | Lower load capacity than industrial models (▲▲). |
Extension Ladders | Reaching high places (e.g., roofs) | 3-section extension (▲) – Industry: 2 sections. Max length: 24 ft (▲) vs 20 ft avg. Safety rails (▲) | ▲ Adjustable length for varied heights. ▲ Stable at 24 ft (▲▲). | Requires stable setup. Heavier to handle (▲▲). |
Platform Ladders | Work at elevated platforms | Aluminum platform (▲) – Industry: steel. Load: 275 lbs (▲) vs 300 lbs avg. Ergonomic design (▲) | ▲ Lightweight (25 lbs ▲) vs steel (▲▲). ▲ Secure footing for painting. | Higher cost (▲▲). Limited portability (▲▲). |
Portable Ladders | On-the-go tasks (e.g., construction) | 3-section foldable (▲) – Industry: 2 sections. Max height: 9 ft (▲) vs 8 ft avg. Quick-release hinges (▲) | ▲ Lightweight (12 lbs ▲). ▲ Faster setup (▲▲). | Lower load capacity (▲▲). Shorter max height (▲▲). |