ClimbTek CT416 Four-Section 300-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Articulating Ladder, 16-Foot

by ClimbTek

Product Description

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ClimbTek's multipurpose ladder lets you customize it to the task. The ClimbTek articulating ladder quickly adjusts from stepladder to 16-foot extension ladder to stairwell ladder to scaffolding, making even difficult maintenance jobs, like changing hard-to-reach bulbs in stairwells, manageable. Folding sections create a sturdy work area on uneven surfaces such as stairs, low walls, or ledges. Strong locking hinges click in place, and a red hinge label tells at a glance whether or not joints are locked. The four-section ladder collapses for easy storage.

Product Description

16', Articulating Ladder, 4' Section, Climbtek's Exclusion Patent License For Single Hand Operation, Offers Single Hand Release Rod Allowing For Easy Hinge Adjustment, Red Lock Bolt & Label Immediately Identify The Locked Or Unlocked Hinge Position, Release Rod Guard For Added Safety, Hinge Design Eliminates Potential Pinch Points When Opening & Closing Ladder.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 52 x 16 x 11 inches ; 30 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 42.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00006FRPM
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: CT416
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #159,875 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #56 in Home Improvement > Building Supplies > Scaffolding

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good ladder, August 19, 2004

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Ron "Tool Guy" (Bainbridge Island) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ClimbTek CT416 Four-Section 300-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Articulating Ladder, 16-Foot (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have a good deal of experience working from ladders and I have been using this for a year now. I work as a contractor doing small jobs. The versatility of this ladder is great. saves a lot of time and trouble having a double step ladder and a straight ladder in one. Overall it is well made and seems stable. The rungs are not as comfortable on the feet as standard ladders, and not even close in comfort to a standard step ladder. But they are fine for people not using the ladder all day, day in and day out. You do pay a price for the versatility of these ladders.
on the plus side
-one handed latch mechanism is easier then the others to use.
-300# rating
-two sided step ladder
- seems strong as scaffold
- made in USA
- big time versatility
on the minus side
- rungs are not comfortable
- a bit heavy, compared to some other non-folding ladders
- narrower then some other ladders

Remember -
ladders account for a huge number of injuries each year, a moment of stupidity can affect the rest of your life.

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best articulating ladder out there, January 8, 2003

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This review is from: ClimbTek CT416 Four-Section 300-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Articulating Ladder, 16-Foot (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is the BEST folding ladder out there. Just the 1 handed release is enough to earn your purchase. I bought this when it was sold by Krause as a Multimatic (Krause went out of business...must have sold the patent) and use it all the time. This is pricier than the Krause, but NOT double! It is only 33% more than what I paid for it in 1996. The other reviewer must be comparing it to the smaller 12' Krause.

This is MUCH better than [my local store's]import.

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best Articulating Ladder, August 15, 2003

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Eric Wulfsberg "ewulfsberg" (Colorado Springs, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ClimbTek CT416 Four-Section 300-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Articulating Ladder, 16-Foot (Tools & Home Improvement)

I compared this ladder to a copy at Home Depot. The Home Depot 16 ft model cost [money amount] + tax. The construction was not nearly as good, it had a two hand release (compared to one hand for Climbtek) for the articulations and was rated at 250 lbs. (compared to 300 for Climbtek). The ClimbTek costs a little more, but is a much better value.