Recommendation for Truck Ramp

I have a John Deere X320 and a Harley FXDSE Screamin Eagle that I would like to load in the back of my crewmax. I would not be loading these more than 1-2 times per year, but not something I want to cheap out on. I prefer something wide enough where I can walk it up the ramp and arched for clearance.

Any suggestions from those with experience? Below are the dimension of my lawn tractor and the Tundra.

JD X320


Tundra (credit to @Wreckt01)


Something similar to this? https://www.blackwidowpro.com/motorcycle/ramps/full-width/p/mf-12038/

 

They look nice, will it fit in the bed after loading?

 

That was my concern regarding the ramp in the picture. It is still 5 feet in length when folded. Tough to haul to the next destination for unloading.

 

X2, Lowe's and Tractor Supply have 5x8 trailers for not much more than that ramp.

 

save your coin...
rent a U-Haul motorcycle trailer
ten bucks a day around here

 

I am surprised that a Harley will fit in the back of a crewmax, even with the tailgate. Also, that's a lot of weight to be placing on the tailgate considering the stress you put on the cables when you go over a bump.

Anyway, I am in the 'get a trailer' camp. I use a Karavan 6' x 10' landscape style trailer that I got from Sam's club for about 1500 bucks. I carry my Cub cadet on it once in a while. I also use it for fetching lumber and moving firewood, so it is handy to have a trailer rather than beat up the bed of the truck. They also sell a 5' x 8' model for less. Stay away from the cheap trailers sold by Harbor Freight, they are flimsy and will not hold up.

 

i'd say to go with a trailer. i've loaded up a stretched motorcycle in a truck as well as a mower. both have a lil bit of sketchyness to them, are a lil bit more difficult, and of course take up the bed space while loaded up. you'll use the trailer for more than just the mower and bike. those ramps are about 5-600 bucks. a small BRAND NEW trailer with a lil gate will be close to 6-700. just my $.02 from someone that's used and done both

 

I have the ramps and a trailer but I only load my ATV not a motorcycle or lawn tractor.

Truthfully I will agree with everyone that says get a trailer. Much simpler, safer, and less possible damage to the truck. Well worth the extra few bucks each year for a trailer...

 

Ill load my Moto up in the back of my Truck, but it only weights 300lbs. Anything heavier id want to put on a trailer.

 

Thanks for everyone's input. I agree that a trailer would be ideal but I don't have anywhere to store the trailer between usage. But I certainly don't want to star in a YouTube fail video trying to load a bike in the truck bed. For the time being, I'll look at renting a trailer in the near term.

 

I wasn't going to suggest a

Ironton 4ft. x 8ft. Steel Folding Utility Trailer Kit - 1170-Lb. Load Capacity

folding trailer because they are, by nature, light duty. But they are inexpensive and easily stored in a small space. I do have one and have used it to fetch sheets of lumber and to carry my 650 pound motorcycle in a pinch and it was fine at the speed limit. I used to tow it behind my Corolla. Now I only use it around the yard.

 

Opening this thread up on oringL post. Any recommendation on an atv ramp for truck bed?

I have a trailer and will put my atv and lawn tractor on. I’d like to put son’s 125 grizzly in back of DC to haul all three. Would like to walk it up rather than ride. Looked at trifold full wide about 6.5-7 feet long. Am I buying trouble? Or reasonable set up for this use?

 

Mind…. Blown. Never ever considered this!