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Connection Options

When choosing your vehicle loading ramp there are a number of connection options available:

Rest On  Hook  Tube  Bottom Hook
Rest On Connection Drawing Hook Connection Drawing Tube Connection Drawing Bottom Hook Connection Drawing


Rest-On Connection - For Flat-bed or Tipper Truck these are supplied with a locking plate that sits between the bed of the vehicle and the tailgate as an additional security device. The rest-on connection is also pre-drilled with a hole and supplied with pins to further secure the ramp. This is our most popular connection.

Rest on “L135” Rest on “L120”
Default connection on the TRP40315/40415/40615, TRP60/, TRP65/, TRP74/,
TRP76/ , TRP85/ Series and all premium viper ramp range.
Default connection on the TRP101/, TRP116/, TRP126/ Series.
Rest on “L140” Rest on “L143”
Default connection on the TRP141/, TRP151/, TRP160/, TRP171/ Series Default connection on the TRP186/, TRP201/, TRP231/, TRP105F/, TRP20S/, TRP120F/ Series.

On the rest on connection further security mechanisms are also used to guarantee safety by preventing the ramps from disconnecting if the ground collapses or the vehicle starts to move when being loaded:

Rest On Connection Security Pin Security Pin - The most popular mechanism commonly used in tandem with the Rest On Connection. Drops through a pre-drilled hole in the rest on connection into the bed of the vehicle being loaded
Security Plate Security Plate - Ideal for when tailgates are being used. This plate locks into the underside of the rest on connection and drops between the tailgate and the bed of the vehicle, only available up to TRP126 Series, not available for TRP140 Series and above.
Chain Security Fixing Security Chain Security Chain- Replaces the pin and is recommended for ramps carrying loads greater than 6000kg
Steel Bracket Security Fixing Security Bracket Security Bracket - Available upon custom built request for fitting the on the TRP140 Series.


Hook Connection - For Hooking into a Channel or on to a metal bar, Ideal for beaver tail trailers.

Hook Connection “G53” Hook Connection “G59”
Available on request on the TRP40315/40415/40615, TRP60/, TRP65/, TRP74/, TRP76/ , TRP85/, TRP101/, TRP116/, TRP126/ Series and all premium viper up to 4400mm long ramp on the 1000kg capacity range and up to 2600mm long ramp on the 2000kg capacity range. Available on request on the TRP141/, TRP151/, TRP160/, TRP171/, TRP186/ , TRP201/, TRP231/, TRP105F/, TRP120S/, TRP120F/ Series and premium viper all premium viper over 4400mm long ramp on the 1000kg capacity range and over 2600mm long ramp on the 2000kg capacity range.


Tube Connection - For sliding onto a 35mm or 40mm metal bar. Please note the 35mm size will be provided with the TRP40- TRP115 Series, from the TRP125 series onwards both sizes are available.

35mm Tube Connection “T35” 40mm Tube Connection “T40”
Available on request on the TRP40315/40415/40615, TRP60/, TRP65/, TRP74/, TRP76/ , TRP85/, TRP101/, TRP116/, TRP126/ Series and all premium viper up to 4400mm long ramp on the 1000kg capacity range and up to 2600mm long ramp on the 2000kg capacity range. Available on request on the TRP141/, TRP151/, TRP160/, TRP171/, TRP186/ , TRP201/, TRP231/, TRP105F/, TRP120S/, TRP120F/ Series and premium viper all premium viper over 4400mm long ramp on the 1000kg capacity range and over 2600mm long ramp on the 2000kg capacity range.
62mm Tube Connection “T62”
Available on request on the TRP105F/, TRP120S/, TRP120F/ and TRP130F/ Series.


Bottom Hook Connection - For 'Step Frame' Trailers. This connection raises the thickness of the ramp by approx. 50mm. Please check carefully with our sales team if this would be a suitable solution for you. 

Bottom Hook Connection
Available on request for all vehicle & plant ramps range.

Product Dimensions – please note that due to manufacturing techniques and processes all dimensions of products may vary by up to 2% plus or minus of the dimensions shown on the website. The only exception to this is ramp length of our vehicle ramps and loading ramp range – the lengths shown may vary by up to 5% depending upon the connection chosen. If you require a specific length please do let us know and we can advise accordingly.

Contact Us - Our friendly customer service team is looking forward to help with your ramp request.

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