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8 Tread Step Ladders

Aluminium Swingback Step Ladder - BS EN 131

Aluminium Swingback Step Ladder - BS EN 131

  • Sizes: 3 - 12 Treads
  • Open Height: 0.64m - 2.70m
Price £80.04 inc. VAT
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Aluminium Platform Step Ladder - BS EN 131

Aluminium Platform Step Ladder - BS EN 131

  • Sizes: 2 - 10 Treads
  • Height to Platform: 0.50m - 2.25m
Price £117.84 inc. VAT
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Timber Shelf Ladder

Timber Shelf Ladder

  • Sizes: 10 Available
  • Overall Length: 1.47m - 3.72m
Price £127.80 inc. VAT
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Aluminium Shelf Ladder

Aluminium Shelf Ladder

  • Sizes: 6 - 16 Treads
  • Overall Length: 1.52m - 4.06m
Price £128.40 inc. VAT
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Swingback Step Ladder

Swingback Step Ladder

  • Sizes: 2 - 8 Treads
  • Open Height: 0.47m - 1.89m
Price £133.08 inc. VAT
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Heavy Duty Swingback Step Ladder - BS EN 131

Heavy Duty Swingback Step Ladder - BS EN 131

  • Sizes: 3 - 20 Treads
  • Open Height: 0.64m - 4.63m
Price £143.22 inc. VAT
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Aluminium Double Sided Folding Step

Aluminium Double Sided Folding Step

  • Sizes: 4 - 10 Treads
  • Open Height: 0.94m - 2.35m
Price £174.42 inc. VAT
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Heavy Duty Platform Step Ladder - BS EN 131

Heavy Duty Platform Step Ladder - BS EN 131

  • Sizes: 3 - 24 Treads
  • Height to Platform: 0.71m - 5.59m
Price £204.84 inc. VAT
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Timber Swingback Step Ladder

Timber Swingback Step Ladder

  • Sizes: 5 - 12 Treads
  • Open Height: 1.11m - 2.74m
Price £228.60 inc. VAT
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Heavy Duty Fibreglass Swingback Step Ladder

Heavy Duty Fibreglass Swingback Step Ladder

  • Sizes: 4 - 10 Treads
  • Open Height: 0.91m - 2.27m
Price £288.60 inc. VAT
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Timber Platform Step Ladder

Timber Platform Step Ladder

  • Sizes: 6 - 12 Treads
  • Height to Platform: 1.37m - 2.79m
Price £319.80 inc. VAT
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Fibreglass Platform Step Ladder

Fibreglass Platform Step Ladder

  • Sizes: 4 - 10 Treads
  • Height to Platform: 0.93m - 2.43m
Price £369.00 inc. VAT
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Description

We manufacture all 8 tread ladders to exacting standards using aluminium, fibreglass, or timber.

Platform & Reach Heights

  • Platform height: approximately 1.80 to 1.95 metres
  • Reach height: approximately 3.50 to 3.70 metres, based on an average user reach of 1.75 metres when standing on the platform
  • Swingback models (without a platform) have a lower safe standing level, typically the third tread down, giving an approximate reach height of 3.10 to 3.30 metres, depending on the ladder's design and the user's height.

What Are 8 Tread Ladders Ideal For?

These ladders provide a confident working height for both indoor and outdoor tasks, particularly where portability and quick setup are key. For instance: 

  • Changing light fittings on higher ceilings
  • Painting or decorating rooms 
  • Clearing single-storey gutters or accessing flat rooflines
  • Maintenance tasks in schools, offices, workshops, and other commercial spaces
  • Jobs that require safe, stable access at intermediate heights 

Key Features Across the Range

All 8 tread ladders are manufactured in the UK to deliver strength, durability, and performance for professionals and homeowners alike:

  • Available in aluminium, fibreglass, and timber
  • Ladder types include platform, swingback, double-sided, and models with handrails
  • Anti-slip treads (typically 80–89mm deep) spaced for easy climbing
  • Rubber feet fitted as standard for added grip and surface protection
  • Designed for 150 - 175kg load capacity, depending on model
  • Certified to BS EN 131, where stated

Free UK delivery on all models

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How tall is an 8 tread step ladder?

The closed height typically ranges from 2.00 to 2.90 metres, depending on design features like handrails or double-sided construction.

What is the platform height of an 8 tread ladder?

Our 8 tread platform step ladders offer a standing height of around 1.80 to 1.95 metres.

What is the reach height of an 8 tread ladder?

With a user standing on the platform, the typical reach height is between 3.50 and 3.70 metres — suitable for accessing tall ceilings and outdoor fixtures.

Can I use an 8 tread ladder for exterior maintenance?

Yes,an 8 tread ladder is ideal for a range of outdoor maintenance tasks where a moderate working height is needed. It can be used for tasks such as cleaning single-storey gutters, washing or painting ground-floor windows, installing exterior lighting or CCTV, trimming tall hedges, or accessing garage roofs.

Are 8 tread ladders suitable for professional use?

Absolutely. Many of our models are BS EN 131 Professional certified and built to withstand frequent use in trade, industrial, and commercial settings.

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