Vestil Manufacturing Company

Vestil Ramps and Dock Equipment Buying Guide

Most of this range solves one problem: moving forklifts, pallet trucks and carts between the ground, a dock and a trailer. Vestil model numbers carry the capacity, so YR-16 means 16,000 lb and TAS-20 means 20,000 lb.

Yard Ramps

A yard ramp lets a forklift drive into a trailer where there is no dock. The 72" models adjust from 45" lowered to 62" raised, with a 66" usable width.

• Steel yard ramps (YR) — 30' and 36' long, rated 16,000 to 30,000 lb.
• Mechanical and hydraulic yard ramps (YRD, YRDS) — 36' long, with mechanical or hydraulic height adjustment.
• Aluminum/steel yard ramps (SY) — 30' and 36' long with a steel bar grating deck, rated 16,000 to 30,000 lb.
• Mini yard ramp — 14' long, rated 5,000 lb, for bridging a short height.

Dock Boards and Container Ramps

• Aluminum dock boards with steel curbs (TAS) — 60" and 72" wide, 36" to 72" long, rated 10,000, 15,000 or 20,000 lb. They bend at 11 degrees to bridge the dock-to-trailer gap.
• Steel container ramps (CRS) — Side rails, rated 15,000 or 20,000 lb, to get pallet trucks over the lip of a shipping container door.

Walk Ramps

Aluminum walk ramps move carts in and out of a trailer away from a dock. Choose wheel walk ramps (AWR) or grip-strut deck ramps (AWR-G) in about 28" or 39" widths, with or without hand rails (HR). Capacity runs from 2,800 lb on 6' models to 1,000 lb on 16' models, with a 4-wheel cart.

Wheel Risers and Vehicle Ramps

Heavy duty aluminum wheel risers are rated 15,000 lb each and 30,000 lb per pair. They come 48" to 120" long, 18" or 24" wide and 5-7/8" to 11-7/8" high. Steel pick-up and van ramps come in 6' and 8' lengths.

Shop and Warehouse Equipment

• Maintenance ladders — Steel, 2 to 12 steps.
• Storage cabinets — Steel, customizable or with 102 to 227 yellow bins.
• Trailer lock systems — Hand pump or electric hydraulic, with light packages.
• Lifting — AHA aluminum adjustable height gantry crane and H-2000-1 chain hoist, both 2,000 lb, plus manual trolleys from 300 to 2,000 lb.
• Other — A 7,500 lb electric car mover, an 1,100 lb hydraulic motorcycle lift and semi permanent wheelchair ramps.

Vestil Ramps FAQ

How do I read a Vestil model number?

The first number is capacity in thousands of pounds. YR-16-7230 is a 16,000 lb yard ramp, 72" wide and 30' long. TAS-10-6036 is a 10,000 lb dock plate, 60" wide and 36" long.

Yard ramp or dock board?

Use a yard ramp to drive a forklift from the ground into a trailer. Use a Vestil dock plate when you already have a dock and only need to bridge the gap to the trailer bed.

Compare other brands in yard ramps, dock boards and walk ramps. Contact us or call 855-559-5589 for help choosing a forklift ramp.