Combination Ladders

Learn more about combination ladders

Combination ladders are built for flexibility. One unit can be set up in more than one way, so you can move between A frame, extension and stepladder use depending on the job and the space you have to work in.

That makes them a practical choice when you want one ladder for several tasks. The right model still comes down to suitability, site conditions and the setup you plan to use.

Typical uses

A combination ladder earns its place because it handles more than one job. You'll commonly see them used for painting and decorating, guttering and fascia work, general maintenance, and access at height where you need to switch setups through the day.

Combination ladders are usually chosen for three common setups:

• A frame combination ladder mode for free standing use on level ground.

• Extension ladder mode for reaching higher access points against a wall.

• Stepladder use for lower indoor and general tasks.

Where access is trickier, other formats may suit the job better. A hinged combination ladder gives you quick folding changes between modes, a telescopic combination ladder collapses down for tight storage and transport, and a platform combination ladder adds a standing area for tasks where you'll be working in one spot for longer.

How to choose the right combination ladder

• 2-section combination ladders are lighter and simpler, and suit general and lower-level work with less to store and carry.

• 3-section or multi section combination ladders gives you more setup options and greater working height for trade use.

• Compare working height numbers against the task, not just the overall ladder length.

• Match load capacity to your weight plus any tools or materials you need to carry.

• Make sure the configurations listed on the product cover the way you plan to use it, whether that's A frame, extension or stepladder use.

• Look at the product specifications for locking mechanisms, spreader bars and stabilisers where they are included.

• If you need several positions from one ladder, a multi-position ladder may suit the way you work.

• If you spend longer at one access point, a work platform ladder system or platform combination ladder can be a better fit than standing on rungs.

Before you order

• Check the product specifications against your intended configuration and the site conditions where the ladder will be used.

• Confirm the working height, load capacity and the modes you actually need, so you're not paying for setups you'll never use or coming up short on reach.

• Make sure the load capacity covers your weight plus any tools or materials you carry up.

• Confirm any spreader bars or stabilisers are in place for free standing setups.

• Check the ladder is suitable for the surfaces and conditions you'll be working on.

• Verify the product details against the relevant standards for your use before you order.

• Think ahead to storage, transport and upkeep, so the ladder stays fit for service between jobs.

Explore our range of combination ladders

Compare combination ladders across our range by size, format and the jobs they're built for, from compact multi purpose ladders to multi section units for greater reach.

If you need to compare against other ladder formats, see telescopic combination ladders, hinged combination ladders, platform combination ladders. Speak to your local branch or create an account to manage orders and buy in the way that suits your working day.