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Our Top Choice
DeWalt Fiberglass Extension Ladder
Dewalt optimizes and designs professional workhouse solutions to guarantee confidence for tough job site conditions. The DeWalt DXL3420-16PG comes with a 375 lb duty rating.
Good weight capacity. Quality fiberglass. Quick latch for ease of use.
A bit pricey because of the quality.
375-pound
Fiberglass
16 feet
42 pounds
Independently riveted rugs
Best Value
Little Giant Ladder Systems Velocity Ladder
Little Giant Ladder Systems makes professional-grade ladders that can be used in any situation. The Velocity Ladder - Type 1A comes with a duty rating of 300 lbs.
Can handle simple and complicated tasks. Good duty rating. Can be used even on places without walls.
A little complicated to use.
300-pound
Aircraft-grade alloy
22 feet
39 pounds
Patented design to use in 5 ways
Louisville Aluminum Extension Ladder
For seven decades, Louisville has led the ladder industry in creating innovative designs. The Louisville Aluminum Extension Ladder has a duty rating of 300 lbs.
Quality aluminum construction. Good duty rating. Elegant design.
A bit pricey because of the quality finish and construction.
300-pound
Aluminum
40 feet
81 pounds
Cast aluminum swivel shoes
Werner Type III Extension Ladder
Werner is one of the leading providers of climbing equipment in the U.S. The Type III Aluminum Extension Ladder comes with a duty rating of 200-lbs.
Quality aluminum construction. Great innovative design. Comes with a propylene rope.
Low duty rating compared with many other models.
200-pound
Aluminum
28 feet
38 pounds
Modified I-beam side rails
Black + Decker Extension Ladder
Black + Decker is certainly one of the undisputed world-leading providers of power and hand tools. The BXL2220-20 extension ladder comes with a duty rating of 250 lbs.
Quality aluminum construction. Affordable. Slip resistant hand grips.
Low duty rating for professional tasks.
225-pound
Aluminum
20 feet
30.2 pounds
Slip-resistant shoes