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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
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.


