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1. THE TOOL GEEKS BEST ORCHARD LADDERS Pick Your Fruit Trees Safely! Choosing a ladder for the orchard isn’t easy. If you have a big orchard then the process is even harder. There are a lot of orchard ladders available that come with different qualities, you have to know exactly what you are looking for.

2. Here are the qualities an orchard ladder should have STABILITY We all know how orchards are. In most cases, the ground isn’t even, and that’s a huge problem for ladders. You can use an unstable ladder on your orchard only if you know that you have even ground, if not then it’s recommended to find a stable ladder. Stable ladders come with different reinforcements, especially at the legs of the ladder. These reinforcements prevent the legs from bending or moving while you are on the ladder. Also, ladders with adjustable legs are preferred because you can adjust the foot to make the ladder more stable. HEIGHT Orchard ladder should be tall enough to help you reach where the fruits are. If your ladder isn’t tall enough to help you reach the nearest fruit, then what’s the point of using it? Keep in mind that you should never overreach a fruit, the ladder should be tall enough so you can easily grab it. Check how tall the fruits are, then calculate the height of the ladder and see if you can reach the fruits or not. WATER-RESISTANT Most ladders don’t have to be water-resistant, but orchard ladders have to be. The reason is obvious, orchards are outdoors so when it’s rainy the water usually stays for a couple of days, especially in uneven ground. A lot of times you have to put your ladder into the water and then climb and pick the fruits. If the ladder stays for a long time into water then it can easily rust. Having a water-resistant orchard ladder is important especially if you are into an area where it rains a lot. FREE MOVEMENT You have to move a lot when picking fruits, the ladder should have enough space to allow you to move without risking on falling. The first thing an orchard ladder should have is wide steps, or at least non-slip steps. If you have wide steps then you can move your legs easier. The ladder should protect you from overreaching, but still, allow you to move freely. Swivel shoes, folding parts, are just some qualities an orchard ladder should have. DUTY RATING & WEIGHT No matter the type of ladder you are using, you should always check the duty rating. The duty rating tells you exactly how much weight can that ladder handle.

3. Before buying an orchard ladder, you have to calculate the maximum weight of the persons who are going to use the ladder and then add the weight of the tools you are going to use, then find a ladder that can handle you and the weight of your tools. The overall weight of the ladder is a tricky thing. If you buy a lightweight ladder, then you can easily move it around, and it won’t cause too much damage if the ladder falls. But, if you buy a heavy ladder then the chances of the ladder falling are lower and the ladder is more stable. The choice is yours. ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT You will have different trees in your orchard. Some of them are taller and some of them aren’t. You can’t expect to buy a ladder and reach all the fruit with it (I mean you can, but it’s harder). Instead of doing that, you can buy an adjustable ladder that allows you to change its height. This will allow you to use the ladder for other projects as well and not only for the orchard. Final Words Buying a ladder is an investment that you make for your orchard. If you buy the right ladder then you can use the same ladder for a lot of years. If you buy the wrong ladder then you can fall from it, damage your trees, and waste a lot of money. That’s why we made the best orchard ladderslist and the buyer’s guide. If you don’t know which ladder to choose then read the buyer’s guide. You should also know how to use an orchard ladder. As always, if you have any questions make sure to email or comment below. michealtoolgeeks@gmail.com www.thetoolgeeks.com