The 411 on Mobile Yard Ramps
Knowing what a mobile yard ramp is can be hard to figure out. Even trickier to determine is whether your small business can benefit from using one. Learning some of the ramp’s basic features and discovering more about who could benefit from this piece of equipment will help take the guesswork out of making a decision. Listed below are some of the most common questions my clients have on mobile yard ramps.
What is a mobile yard ramp?
Quite simply a mobile yard ramp is a portable ramp used by a wide array of industries to load and unload shipments from delivering trucks. The unit goes by a number of names such as a portable forklift ramp, portable yard ramp, and portable loading dock.
Who can benefit from a mobile yard ramp?
A mobile yard ramp can benefit pretty much any business that handles one to two loads per day. It works well for those without a permanent loading dock or firms that experience temporary, seasonal increases in the shipment process.
How do I choose between an aluminum and steel ramp?
The material your ramp is constructed of will vary depending on how you answer the two following questions. First, what is the amount of money you have to spend on a quality ramp? Secondly, what environment you will be utilizing the ramp in? While the steel yard ramp is the more popular of the two, it also features a lower price tag and is heavier to maneuver and move. Aluminum ramps will cost more but are also easier to move and are made for climates with conditions below the freezing point.
What industries use a mobile yard ramp?
Many industries across all platforms have found the mobile yard ramp a productive, useful piece of equipment. Retail and agriculture industries have claimed the ramp as a necessary tool to assist with their processes. Thinking outside the box, the recycling industry has also found the mobile yard ramp helpful.
Where can a mobile yard ramp be used?
Mobile yard ramps for the most part can be used wherever the need arises. They can be setup both inside or outside and in a number of climates. Moving them is made easier with an optional tow bar that helps the user place the unit directly at the end of a dock or just up to the truck door.
Are they safe?
Yes. When properly used, mobile yard ramps are very safe for both the forklift operator and the load being carried. Most ramps also come equipped with a number of safety features designed to keep product moving. Safety rails, handrails, and non-slip flooring can all be found on standard units both used and new.
I hope these questions and answers have helped you understand better how the mobile yard ramp can be an instrumental part to the efficiency of many organizations out there. No matter what you call it, the mobile yard ramp has proven to be a well-regarded piece of equipment in the shipping process. Now that you have the “411” on them, you are sure to find a mobile yard ramp to fit your company’s needs.
