Buying Guide
How Much Does a Yard Ramp Cost? (2026 Prices)
A new yard ramp in our catalog runs from about $9,979 to $44,559 delivered — price is driven mainly by capacity, width, and length. As a common example, a 20,000-lb steel yard ramp like the Copperloy SYR20-70-36PL8 (36 ft long, 70-inch-wide, 8-ft level-off platform) lists at $29,109 delivered. If you only need to bridge a fixed height at one spot — not roll a ramp around the yard — a stationary steel approach ramp such as the Copperloy SAR20-96-10-2 lists at $2,629 delivered. Every price on this page is the exact delivered list price shown on the product page — freight included.
2026 Delivered Prices
Yard Ramp Prices by Configuration
Representative models across our Copperloy, Bluff, and Vestil lines. Each price is the published delivered list price — click any model for full specs and to order.
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| Type | Capacity | Example Model | Delivered Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stationary steel approach ramp (fixed rise) | 20,000 lb | Copperloy SAR20-96-10-2 | $2,629 | View |
| Portable mini yard ramp — 15 ft | 12,000 lb | Bluff 12MR7015 | $11,619 | View |
| Portable mini yard ramp — 15 ft | 20,000 lb | Bluff 20MR7015 | $12,999 | View |
| Dock-to-ground ramp (stationary) — 30 ft | 16,000 lb | Copperloy SDG16-70-30 | $19,799 | View |
| Portable steel yard ramp — 30 ft | 16,000 lb | Bluff 16SYS7030 | $22,079 | View |
| Steel overlap yard ramp — 30 ft | 20,000 lb | Vestil YR-20-7330 | $24,089 | View |
| Mobile yard ramp, 8 ft level-off — 36 ft | 20,000 lb | Copperloy SYR20-70-36PL8 | $29,109 | View |
| Yard ramp w/ hydraulic dock leveler — 36 ft | 30,000 lb | Vestil YRD-30-8536-H | $38,749 | View |
Prices are manufacturer-published list prices as of 2026, delivered to the continental US. Widths run 70–120 inches and lengths 15–36 feet across the full catalog, so your exact configuration may fall between these examples. See the full range on our yard ramps page.
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What Drives the Price of a Yard Ramp?
Four things move the number more than anything else. Once you know your capacity, width, length, and whether the ramp needs to move, you can predict the price closely.
Capacity
Yard ramps run from 5,000 lb up to 30,000 lb. Heavier ratings need larger beams and more structural steel. On one Bluff SYS length and width, stepping from 16,000 lb ($22,079, model 16SYS7030) up to 30,000 lb ($28,439, model 30SYS7030) adds about $6,400. Rate for your heaviest forklift plus its heaviest load — not the load alone.
Usable Width
Decks run from 70 inches to 120 inches of usable width. Wider surfaces let larger forklifts and side-by-side traffic cross safely. On the Bluff SYS 20,000-lb, 30-ft ramp, going from 70 inches ($22,749) to 96 inches ($29,979) adds roughly $7,200.
Length
15-ft mini ramps sit lower and suit low platforms and step heights. 30–36 ft ramps reach standard 48–52-inch trailer beds at a safe, drivable grade. Longer ramps use more steel and cost more — but a longer ramp means a gentler grade, which matters for low-clearance forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
Mobile vs. Stationary vs. Dock-to-Ground
- Portable (mobile) yard ramps — Copperloy SYR, Bluff SYS/MR, Vestil YR — ride on solid rubber wheels with a hydraulic jack so one person can reposition them anywhere. That running gear is why they cost more than a fixed ramp of the same size.
- Stationary approach ramps — Copperloy SAR — bridge one fixed rise and stay put. No wheels, no hydraulics, lowest cost: the SAR line lists $2,629–$3,529 delivered.
- Dock-to-ground ramps — Copperloy SDG — are full-length but stationary, running forklifts from an elevated dock down to grade. They price between the two ($19,799–$32,529 in our catalog).
Steel vs. Aluminum — Which Yard Ramp Should You Buy?
Every full-size yard ramp we stock is steel, and for good reason. At 12,000–30,000 lb capacities with forklift traffic, steel is the standard: it handles the concentrated point loads of a loaded lift truck's drive wheels and shrugs off outdoor weather with a galvanized or painted finish.
Aluminum belongs on lighter equipment — dock plates and hand-truck ramps, which we carry in our dock boards line — not on heavy drive-on yard ramps. If a vendor quotes an "aluminum yard ramp" rated for forklifts, ask for the load chart before you buy. For yard-ramp duty, price your options in steel.
Does the Price Include Freight? Yes.
Every yard-ramp price on our site is a delivered price to the continental United States — the flatbed or LTL freight is already in the number. That is deliberate. A yard ramp is a 3,000–7,000 lb oversized freight item, and shipping can add well over a thousand dollars. When a competitor advertises a low "unit price" and adds freight at checkout, the real landed cost can jump 10–20%.
We quote the landed number up front so you can compare like-for-like and budget once. A yard ramp rolls off the truck under its own wheels or is set down by forklift, so there is no liftgate surcharge either — and on the smaller items where a liftgate is needed, we include it free.
Should You Rent or Buy a Yard Ramp?
Renting makes sense for a genuine one-off — a single seasonal surge, a temporary site, a building you will vacate. Typical market rental rates vary, but they tend to land somewhere around $500–$800 per month, plus round-trip freight in both directions.
That freight is the catch: moving an oversized ramp to your site and back can approach the cost of the equipment itself, and it recurs with every rental. As a rule of thumb, once you expect to need a ramp for more than about six months, buying is usually the cheaper path — and you keep an asset that holds its resale value. We sell new, manufacturer-direct; we do not rent, but we are glad to talk through the math for your situation.
How Do You Size a Yard Ramp?
Three numbers decide it: the height you are bridging (usually a 48–52-inch trailer bed or a dock face), the capacity you need (your heaviest forklift plus its heaviest load), and the usable width (add clearance beyond your equipment's track width). Longer ramps produce gentler grades, which matters for low-clearance forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
Getting these right is the difference between a ramp that works and one that bottoms out a truck or stalls a lift. We are publishing a dedicated yard-ramp sizing guide with grade tables next; in the meantime, call our application engineers at (949) 773-2777 and we will size it against your exact trucks and docks.
Common Questions
Yard Ramp Pricing FAQ
What is the cheapest yard ramp you sell?+
The lowest-priced full portable yard ramp in our catalog is the Bluff 12MR7015 mini yard ramp (12,000 lb, 70-inch wide, 15 ft) at $11,619 delivered. If you only need to bridge a single fixed height, a stationary steel approach ramp like the Copperloy SAR20-96-10-2 lists lower at $2,629 delivered, because it has no wheels or hydraulics and serves one location.
How much does a 20,000 lb yard ramp cost?+
In our catalog a 20,000-lb portable steel yard ramp such as the Vestil YR-20-7330 (30 ft long) lists at $24,089 delivered. Step up to a 36-ft Copperloy SYR20-70-36PL8 with an 8-ft level-off platform and it lists at $29,109 delivered. Price climbs with width and length at the same capacity.
Is freight included in the yard ramp price?+
Yes. Every yard-ramp price on our product pages is a delivered price to the continental United States — the flatbed or LTL freight is already in the number. There is no separate shipping charge added at checkout and no surprise freight surcharge.
Should I rent or buy a yard ramp?+
Rent for a short, one-off project; buy for ongoing use. Typical market rental rates vary but tend to run in the range of $500 to $800 per month plus round-trip freight both ways — and that freight can approach the cost of the equipment itself. As a rule of thumb, once you expect to need a ramp for more than about six months, buying is usually the cheaper path and leaves you with an asset that holds resale value. We sell new; we do not rent.
What is the difference between a yard ramp and a dock-to-ground ramp?+
A portable (mobile) yard ramp rides on solid rubber wheels with a hydraulic jack so one person can reposition it anywhere in the yard. A dock-to-ground ramp such as the Copperloy SDG series is stationary — it stays at one loading area to run forklifts from an elevated dock down to grade. Prices overlap: the SDG16-70-30 lists at $19,799 delivered, while a comparable portable ramp costs more because of its running gear.
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