Innovating Safety on the Jobsite | Rear Loading Drop Down Ladder Rack

The Harrier is the Safest Drop Down Ladder Rack:

REAR DEPLOYMENT

unload safely behind the vehicle

HYDRAULIC-ASSISTED

no lifting - no accidents - no injuries

You can purchase with confidence knowing that our install kits will fit your van: Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit, Ram ProMaster, Nissan NV, Chevy Express, GMC Savanah, Ford E-Series, Ford Econoline.

We also have easy to install universal through bolt mounts for truck headache racks, service bodies, RVs, KUVs, fire trucks, cargo trailer, and other work vehicles.

drop down ladder rack on a work truck topper

Why invest in a hydraulic-assisted ladder rack?

  1. Increase employee safety

  2. Prevent back & shoulder injuries

back pain from job site in work van

Back & Shoulder Injuries According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

  • 76% OF ALL BACK & SHOULDER INJURIES HAPPEN IN SERVICE PROVIDING INDUSTRIES
  • WORK INJURY CASES = 2.8 MILLION per year
  • WORK DAYS LOST = 75 MILLION per year
  • BACK & SHOULDER INJURIES ACCOUNT FOR 53% OF WORK DAYS LOST
  • THE COSTS OF BACK AND SHOULDER INJURIES PAID BY EMPLOYERS = 38 BILLION per year
neck and shoulder strain from lifting overhead using a ladder rack on a van
safest drop down ladder rack loading the ladder vertically

Question: What Causes Back & Shoulder Injuries?

Answer: Lifting Material Above Elbow Height.

shoulder and back injury from lifting overhead on the jobsite with a drop down ladder rack on a work van

What is the maximum weight that a worker should lift according to NIOSH?

The Recommended Weight Limit (RWL) to be lifted is 51 lbs.

The Correct Ergonomics of the Operation:

  • body position
  • height of the weight lifted
  • start and finish position
loading ladders vertically onto drop down ladder rack the safest way

The Harrier Complies with NIOSH Guidelines!

  • Keep the lifts in your power zone
  • Use mechanical devices to lift and lower
  • Do not twist your body
  • Minimize the distance loads are lifted and lowered
  • Use your legs to push, not the back

Harrier Drop Down Ladder Rack History:

The Harrier has been supporting van users for 25 years, providing our customers with solutions which are both innovative and of the highest quality. Our new roof mounted equipment range is now even more complete than ever, and our offering includes improved performance and advanced technical design, which means Ladder Lift Rack can deliver products with unparalleled safety records and ease of use for operators. The Harrier product range has gained a reputation for its robustness and quality since its launch over 25 years ago, when the first hydraulic ladder rack for LCVs was designed and launched by Gentili.

Ergonomics:

The Harrier is a fully assisted mounting and deploying system, therefore becoming the ideal partner for customers looking to equip their vehicles with a safe and easy to use solution. Due to its design, this drop down van roof rack offers an easy glide, single person operation. All actions are carried out by the operator on the ground at all times. Through 25 years of active use the Harrier is the most advanced and safest system of its type available.

Innovation:

The new version of the Harrier has added features to further improve the safe transport of ladders when the vehicle is moving. The two retainer loops can be moved forwards and backwards independently, to suit different ladder lengths, to keep the ladder in the correct position in relation to the vehicle roof. They are covered with hard wearing rubber, to protect them from the abrasion caused by the ladder rungs. The front and rear bearers have adjustable, impact resistant ABS plastic side retainers, to contain the ladder laterally when the vehicle is moving.

Summary:

The Harrier is the Safest and Easiest to use Drop Down Ladder Rack.

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