AFA Tooling Truck and Trailer Loading Ramp Kit | Quickly Create a Wide Ramp with 2 x 8 Lumber: Just Attach Aluminum Brackets and Rubber Feet | Load Your Lawn Mower, 4-Wheeler, ATV, and More with Ease

What It Is

The AFA Tooling Truck and Trailer Loading Ramp Kit turns standard 2x8 lumber into a custom-width loading ramp for lawn mowers, ATVs, 4-wheelers, and other wheeled equipment. It includes aluminum brackets and rubber feet that attach to your own wood planks, allowing you to build a ramp as wide as you need.

Fitment & Compatibility

• Ramp width: You control this—just use longer or shorter 2x8 boards. The kit works with any length of 2x8 lumber (common widths: 48–96 inches).
• Vehicle fit: Designed for mowers, ATVs, utility vehicles, and small tractors up to roughly 1,200 lbs. Not for heavy trucks or large tractors over 2,000 lbs.
• Trailer/truck height: Works best with tailgates or trailer decks up to about 36 inches high. Check your vehicle’s ground clearance and ramp angle—steeper angles may bottom out low-clearance mowers.
• Lumber requirement: You supply two 2x8 boards (pressure-treated or cedar recommended). No special tools needed—just a saw and drill.

Key Things to Know

• Load capacity: Each bracket pair supports up to 600 lbs per board, so a two-board ramp can handle ~1,200 lbs. Don’t exceed this—especially with heavy zero-turn mowers.
• Installation: Simple—drill pilot holes, screw brackets onto the boards, and attach rubber feet. Takes about 20 minutes. No welding or special skills required.
• Common gotcha: Boards must be straight and free of large knots. Warped or cracked wood will compromise safety and ramp stability.
• Portability: Ramps are heavy once built (two 8-foot 2x8s weigh ~50 lbs). Not ideal if you frequently load/unload solo.

Should You Buy It

Buy this if you need a wide, custom-length ramp for loading a riding mower, ATV, or small utility vehicle onto a truck or trailer, and you don’t want to spend $100+ on a pre-made ramp. It’s a solid value for DIYers who have lumber on hand and want flexibility in width. Skip it if you need a lightweight, one-person ramp or if you regularly load heavy equipment over 1,200 lbs.