Ground-Level Ladder Loading for 2 Ladders on Truck Work Caps or Toppers
Many contractors use pickup trucks with caps or toppers to secure, organize, and protect tools and materials from theft and weather. These accessories provide increased, dry storage capacity and can improve fuel efficiency by enhancing aerodynamics. While contractors choose them for organized, lockable, and weatherproof, mobile, secure workspaces, they are not quite large enough to store ladders.
The Harrier Drop Down Ladder Rack for truck work caps is a hydraulically assisted ladder lowering system designed to provide safe, ergonomic, ground-level ladder access from the rear of your commercial work truck.
Built to carry two ladders, The Harrier slides off the rear of your work truck and lowers your load to a comfortable working height, eliminating overhead lifting and reducing strain on your shoulders and back. When it’s time to upgrade your commercial work vehicle, the system can be removed and transferred to your next work truck for fleet — protecting your investment and maximizing long-term value.
Safer, Easier Ladder Loading for Work Caps or Toppers
Vertical Ground-Level Access
With The Harrier ladder rack for truck caps, you simply stand the ladder upright and lean it into the rack for loading.
There’s no need to lift ladders over your head or struggle to reach the top of your work truck.
This vertical loading method helps:
- Reduce shoulder and back strain
- Improve loading speed on job sites
- Minimize risk of injury from overhead lifting
- Make daily ladder handling safer and easier
Hydraulically Assisted Rear Slide Ladder System
Smooth Operation in Under 30 Seconds
The Harrier’s commercial drop down ladder rack is gas-strut-assisted and makes lowering your ladders controlled and effortless.
- Hydraulically assisted lowering and lifting
- Full ascent or descent in under 30 seconds
- Sliding rear chassis locks securely in transport position
- Designed for commercial use and daily operation
This is a commercial professional-grade ladder rack system built for real-world work truck caps and toppers.
Truck Cap or Topper Fitment
Universal Bolt-Through Mounting System
The Harrier can be installed on most work industrial truck caps using a universal bolt-through mounting system.
Once the six mounting feet are positioned on the flat roof of your roof, the commercial Harrier rack can be securely bolted into place. This allows for a stable installation while still making the system removable for future use on another vehicle.
Installation Considerations
Strength and Load Distribution
It is the customer’s responsibility to confirm that their work truck rack is structurally capable of supporting the Harrier Drop Down Ladder Rack.
For best results, we recommend:
- Reinforcing the roof structure if needed
- Adding backing material to distribute the load
- Mounting the rack feet near the roof corners for increased rigidity
Different vehicles might be shown in the photos, but the Harrier Drop Down Ladder Rack itself is the same proven system, designed to fit a wide range of commercial vehicles.
F.A.Q.
How much does The Harrier weigh and what is the weight capacity?
The Harrier Ladder Rack weighs 80slbs. Total weight capacity is 132 lbs.
Will this rack fit both extension or step ladders and mount on a work truck cap or topper?
Yes. The Harrier Ladder Rack is versatile, accommodating extension ladders (up to 40ft.) and step ladders.
