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Best ladder rack for a van in Australia
Short answer
Wedgetail Trade platforms with the Technician ladder slide adaption kit and the ladder lock kit, or Trade Max bars with parallel or tapered ladder slides and rollers, matched to HiAce, Transit, Sprinter, Trafic and more. Wedgetail Trade van platforms are rated 100 or 150 kg dynamic on most fitments, 100% off-road with no derating, with a warranty of 5 years. Trade Max bars are rated 50 or 100 kg dynamic on most kits, with a warranty of 5 years on most.
Specs from Wedgetail product data, updated .
- Top pick
- Wedgetail Trade van platform
- Ladder hardware
- Technician ladder slide adaption kit, ladder lock kit, ladder buffers
- Bars option
- Trade Max with a parallel or tapered ladder slide and roller
- Rating
- 100 or 150 kg dynamic on most Wedgetail Trade fitments, 100% off-road
The shortlist
| Pick | Why | Rating (dynamic) | RRP inc GST | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedgetail Trade van platform | Full platform for ladders plus conduit and gear | 100 or 150 kg, 100% off-road | $1,955 to $2,570 | 20 models |
| Trade Max bars with a ladder slide | Crossbars with a parallel or tapered ladder slide and a roller | 100 kg on most fitments, 100% off-road | $230 to $1,400 | 23 models |
| Commercial Max open end rack | Galvanised steel rack listed for the most van models | 100 or 150 kg on most fitments, 100% off-road | $1,405 to $5,200 | 68 models |
Top pickWedgetail Trade van platform
The Wedgetail trade platform, in powder coated aluminium with glass reinforced nylon, listed for the HiAce, Transit, Transit Custom, Sprinter, Trafic, Vito, Express and more, with flat deck versions for most. Add the Technician ladder slide adaption kit or the ladder lock kit for the ladder, and there is room alongside it for conduit or pipe.
- Rating
- 100 or 150 kg dynamic (350 or 525 kg static), 100% off-road
- Warranty
- 5 years
- RRP inc GST
- $1,955 to $2,570
- Vehicles
- 20 models, 56 solutions
- Add
- Technician Ladder Slide Adaption Kit, Contains 6 X Buffers, 4 X Side Straps $265
- Add
- Ladder Lock Kit $100
- Add
- Wedgetail Trade Ladder Buffer X 4 $80
Ladders only, lower priceTrade Max bars with a ladder slide
Crossbar systems in one to four bar sets at a lower price than a platform, with a lower rating on some kits. The parallel and tapered ladder slides come with buffers or ladder protection strips and a roller for loading from the rear. Trade Max crossbar kits do not include a wind deflector.
- Rating
- 100 kg dynamic (350 kg static) on most fitments, 100% off-road
- Warranty
- 5 years (3 years on 2)
- RRP inc GST
- $230 to $1,400
- Vehicles
- 23 models, 57 solutions
- Add
- One Parallel Ladder Slide With Buffers And Roller $770
- Add
- One Tapered Ladder Slide With Buffers And Roller $770
- Add
- Single Roller Kit To Suit Trade Max Bar $190
Steel, widest van listCommercial Max open end rack
Galvanised steel, powder coated, and listed for more van models than any other Wedgetail range, including the Crafter, Master, Daily and Ducato. Ladders go on with the Safeclamp ladder clamp pair and the roller brackets.
- Rating
- 100 or 150 kg dynamic (350 or 525 kg static) on most fitments, 100% off-road
- Warranty
- 1 year (5 years on 1)
- RRP inc GST
- $1,405 to $5,200
- Vehicles
- 68 models, 174 solutions
- Add
- Safeclamp Ladder Clamp Pair $375
- Add
- Double Roller Bracket And Rollers $270
Ladder hardware by range
| Range | Ladder hold | Loading and protection |
|---|---|---|
| Wedgetail Trade | Technician ladder slide adaption kit, ladder lock kit, side ladder tie down strap kit | Ladder buffers x 4, ladder strap kit 1 m |
| Trade Max | Parallel ladder slide, buffers and roller, parallel, protection strips and roller, tapered ladder slide, buffers and roller, tapered, protection strips and roller | Single roller kit, double roller kit |
| Commercial Max | Safeclamp ladder clamp pair | Single roller bracket, double roller bracket |
How to choose
- Ladders and nothing else: Trade Max bars with a ladder slide are the lower cost setup.
- Ladders plus conduit, pipe or boxes: a Wedgetail Trade platform, with the ladder on one side and a conduit carrier on the other. See conduit carriers for electricians and the plumber's van guide.
- Steel, or a van Wedgetail Trade does not list: Commercial Max.
- Wheelbase and roof height: fitments are listed per van, wheelbase and roof height (low, medium or high roof), so check yours in Find My Vehicle.
- Your van's roof limit: the rack rating and the vehicle maker's roof limit both apply. Use the lower figure.
The Technician ladder rack is a Wedgetail sub brand for ladder carrying; see Technician. Like Trade Max crossbar kits, it does not include a wind deflector; every other Wedgetail rack does.
Your van
Every Wedgetail option by van: Toyota HiAce, Ford Transit Custom, Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Renault Trafic, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Mitsubishi Express, LDV Deliver 9 and Hyundai Staria.
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Questions people ask
Which ladder accessories fit a Wedgetail Trade platform?
The Technician ladder slide adaption kit (buffers and side straps), the ladder lock kit, ladder buffers and the side ladder tie down strap kit.
Platform or bars for a van ladder rack?
Bars if you carry ladders only; a platform if you also carry conduit, pipe or gear. Trade Max bars cost less; a Wedgetail Trade platform has room for a ladder and a conduit carrier side by side.
Does it fit my van's wheelbase and roof height?
Fitments are listed per van, wheelbase and roof height, for example HiAce LWB and SLWB high roof, and Transit Custom SWB and LWB low roof. Search your make, model, year, wheelbase and roof height in Find My Vehicle.
Is a wind deflector included?
Yes on Wedgetail Trade and Commercial Max racks. Trade Max crossbar kits and the Technician ladder rack do not include one.
What load rating and warranty?
Wedgetail Trade van platforms are rated 100 or 150 kg dynamic on most fitments, 100% off-road with no derating, and static is 3.5 x dynamic. Warranty is 5 years on Wedgetail Trade, 5 years on most Trade Max kits and 1 year on Commercial Max.
Where is it fitted near me?
At any of the 134 Wedgetail stockists, which all sell and fit. See where to buy, or have it fitted at the factory, 7-9 Newcastle Road, Bayswater VIC 3153, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.