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ATV Ramps for Trucks and Trailers

ATV ramps let you load a quad onto a truck or trailer. Match length and rating.

Updated Nov 1, 2026. Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

Farm stores, powersports dealers and hardware chains often stock ramps. Freight on long ramps is costly. In store pickup may save money.

Professional insight

Powersports dealers size ramps from the truck bed height first. Then they confirm the rating covers machine, rider and gear.

Check if the capacity is per ramp or per pair.
Deck width must exceed your tire width.
Arched ramps help stop the skid plate scraping.
Rubber tipped ends grip the tailgate better.

Check the label

Weight capacity, and whether it is per ramp or for the pair.
Overall length and usable width.
Material: aluminum or steel.
Folding style: bifold, trifold or solid.
Safety straps or cables included.
Tailgate end type: plate fingers or hook.
Assembly or weld warnings on the sticker.

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Types

Common ATV ramp styles
Type	Good for	Trade off
Arched folding pair	Pickups with tall beds	Two ramps to line up
Trifold wide ramp	Single wide loading surface	Heavier to lift
Straight steel pair	Low trailers, budget use	Heavy, can rust
Punch plate or mesh deck	Grip in mud and rain	Can be loud and sharp

Sizing

Measure from the ground to the top of the tailgate.
A taller bed needs a longer ramp for a safe slope.
Measure your ATV's tire width and ground clearance.
Park so the ramp sits on firm, level ground.

Ways to save

ATV ramp capacity needed

Calculator

Adds your loads and a 25 percent safety margin.

ATV weight

lb

Rider weight if riding up

lb

Gear and fuel

lb

Minimum pair rating812.5 lb

A ramp rated well above your load lasts longer. Buying a pair once is cheaper than replacing a bent ramp.

Safe use

Strap both ramps to the truck before loading.
Set the parking brake and put the truck in park.
Walk the ATV up in low gear where possible.
Keep people clear of the ramp sides.
Never load on wet, icy or sloped ground.

Common questions

Can I use one ramp for an ATV?: Most ATVs need a pair or one wide trifold ramp.
Aluminum or steel ramps?: Aluminum is lighter to lift. Steel is heavier but often cheaper.
Will ATV ramps fit a trailer?: Yes, if the end plate suits the trailer edge.
Why did my ATV scrape the ramp top?: Low clearance and a sharp angle. Try an arched or longer ramp.