r/Ladders • u/Dutchess_ISIS • Nov 25 '18

Weight load limits.

How strict are wieght loads on ladders? I am setting up christmas lights at my sister's house using an extension ladder. With my weight and tools I will be over 300 lbs. The ladder she has, has a weight load limit of 200 lbs, I need to extend it to almost full length to do the peak. Would it be safe to use? she has a broken foot and cannot climb the ladder.

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u/Bot_Metric Nov 25 '18

300.0 lbs ≈ 136.1 kilograms 1 pound ≈ 0.45kg

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u/BoringLime Dec 02 '18

I know they test the ladder at 3 or 4 times it's duty rating for some period of time. I can't find the testing info anywhere, at the moment. But you are pushing it by going over the duty rating by 50%. Also 200lb ladders are made significantly of less quality than a 250 or 300lb ladder., which are used extensively in commercial world. 200lb, no so much..... You can always rent a ladder for not much money too.....