Customer Reviews

Little Giant 10303W 250-Pound Duty Rating Ladder System with Work Platform, 22-Foot

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The 303 is a great ladder. It is top heavy when fully extended with the wall standoff and I'd recommend having two people when working with it this way. In all other cases, the ladder is very easy to work with and very easy to configure. The ladder is very solidly built and wobbled very little when fully extended. As an A-frame, it is rock-solid. It also stores easily, more easily than my ordinary six-foot ladder.
The work platform is a must if you plan on using the ladder as an A-frame and want a place to rest a can of paint. It is designed to handle up to 300 lbs. and looks like it could handle more.
For the average homeowner, I would stick with the 203 or 303. The 103 really is overkill for a non-professional and the extra weight I think would make it more of a hassle, especially with the wall standoff.

Just got this ladder so I'm still trying it out but it works great for the kinds of things I need to do around the house. Much more stable than the two step ladders I've had. And supports my unfortunately large (260 lbs) frame quite well.

The various configurations make this ladder great. It can be used as a regular step or A frame ladder but the adjustments that allow you to move it closer to the house while in a modified A configuration really make it safe.

Using it as an extension ladder is great too although it has a shakey feel to it when climbing. However, that could be my weight or the fact that I'm not used to climbing that high on the ladders I've had.

Folds and stores very neatly into a small package and adjustments can be made simply and easily. The video tape that comes with it helps to understand the various formats and should be viewed before reading the booklet.

Saw this ladder advertised on TV for more money (although it did come with a neat step stand that can be used with it - Amazon doesn't offer that but should). Worth the price.

If you want to purchase the Little Giant ladder as seen on TV, watch out. The one advertised on TV has a 300 lb. rating and is classified as industrial grade. This one has a 250 lb. rating and is classified as a household rated one. All in all, both are excellent. This one weighs about 6 lbs. ligher than the industrial grade model. In addition, for those struggling with its weight, you could break it down to two ladders and save your back.

As a professional home/building inspector, my ladder is very important to me. I'm a big guy also. I can't rely on cheaper made knockoff units sold by discount warehouse stores. When I'm up 17' on the side of a building, it's nice to know I have the best ladder in the industry under me.
This ladder is made like a tank! It folds up into a compact unit that fits either in my wifes compact car trunk or behind the seat of my extended cab Chevy pickup.
I can't tell you how many times people have said, "Wow, that is one neat ladder, where can I get one?" Compare these Little Giant ladders to the knockoffs and you'll see why they have the "Wow" factor going for them!

BEST LADDER I HAVE EVER WORKED WITH. VERY VERSITILE AND EASY TO SHAPE FOR ANY JOB. DEFINETELY GET YOU IN AND OUT OF A TIGHT SPOT.

Note the TYPE I rating!!! It means 250 pounds. The picture appears to be the 1A model. Don't believe the commercial that says "doesn't bend and sway". Maybe the 1A (300 pds) is much better but the flex in the Type 1 is disconcerting. I am a 225 pound guy and this thing flexes considerably at full length. In addition, the narrow part of the ladder is very narrow. However it is well built and functions as advertised. I am just concerned about trusting the little hinge when I'm 15 feet off the ground. I'm not sure I'm all that happy at this price and consider that $80-100 more for a Type 1A may be worth it.

I'd previously purchased one of the Werner convertible ladders through my local home improvement megastore, but found that ladder bulky and heavy and hard to use, and took it back within the week. I'd read about Little Giants here on Amazon, but the price was daunting.

Two years later, after the acquisition of a new house with a 17' cathedral ceiling in the living room, I finally broke down and bought this ladder. It's like night and day from that Werner ladder. The operation is simple as could be - slap a big button on each hinge and the ladder folds, unfolds, or moves to lock closed. Pull one big friendly hook out on each side of one end, and extend, then put the hook into the hole at the end of a new rung. I got the ladder grip things that Amazon recommends with the ladder, and they help it feel a bit more secure in extension mode, but it's pretty darn good all on its own. The ladder is a little heavy (as a woman) at just under 40 pounds, but not oppressively so, and it's easy to carry due to good design. The included work platform took me a while to figure out (photos here on Amazon helped), but it's very sturdy and easy to use.

Already I've used the ladder in all sorts of configurations, and it's wonderful. I'm just sorry I didn't make the room in the budget to buy this two years ago!

This is a darned expensive ladder, but I've found it to be worth every penny. It handles my 250 pounds without difficulty, even when fully extended in either the A-frame or straight mode. It really is super easy to change modes and height, which is great when painting cathedral ceilings. The rubber feet stay well-planted on hardwood floors without scratching. A touch of oil on the flip-out holders keeps everything working smoothly.

First, we ordered this and it arrived the next day. I did upgrade from super saver shippping due to the negative feedback I saw regarding the time to receive the product (I upgraded to the next level for $10, not Next Day Air.) We needed this ladder for home improvement work that we started this weekend, and could not afford a delay.

Second, this ladder comes with a work platform, which was a nice surprise. I thought that one of the reasons that the ladder was less expensive than the model on the infomercial was due to not having the platform. This is not the case.

Finally, as for the product, it is perfect. I spent 6+ hours on it yesterday, removing wallpaper and paint off of the walls over our stairway. Some have complained about the lower grade for this ladder, but I found that the ladder was quite stable. I am 180 pounds and didn't have a problem. It is extremely adaptable, and I am very happy that we downshifted to the lighter grade model, I have no regrets. This product has already paid for itself in one weekend of work and I'm sure that this product will pay us dividends for many years to come.

I own a window cleaning company and this is my 2nd Model 22. There is considerable structural difference in the Type 1A/1. The Type 1 is still a very good ladder for all household work. Understand all ladders have a characteristic flex and feel. Use them correctly. My crews felt very comfortable working with the Type1. I shipped the saver method and had it here in 3 days. Great price and great ladder. Kudos to the ZON