Little Giant 11580 Ultra Step 300-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Stepladder, 5-to-8-Foot

by Little Giant

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Wing Enterprises, the maker of the celebrated Little Giant Ladder System, has recently launched this new line of ladders for home and professional use. This innovative line of ladders, known as the Ultra Step, has been designed specifically to provide a lightweight alternative for those who need a 5' - 8' A-frame, and a ladder that can handle staircases or go vertically against walls and corners. The Little Giant Ultra Step has a unique tripod-like design that gives the ladder Little Giant stability while delivering significant reduction in weight. Using the easy-to-use mechanisms well known to those who have ladders from Wing's main lines, the ladder can adjust to fit staircases, sloping ground, and ramps. Additionally, with the tripod leg in the vertical position, users can get right up close to walls or corners, where with traditional A-frame ladders, the higher you go, the further you are from your work space. As has been shown in numerous tests and comparisons, safety and quality have always been a priority at Little Giant. As such, the Ultra Step is rated up to 300 lbs, and meets or exceeds all applicable OSHA and ANSI standards. Additionally, Little Giant makes a fiberglass version of the Ultra Step for safe use for those who need to work with electrical components.

Product Description

The Ultra Step stepladder transfers the technology of the Little Giant into a lighter and more compact ladder system. Available in either aluminum or fiberglass, the Ultra Step is lightweight and easy to maneuver for use at home and is still rated to support 300-pounds for use professionally. The Ultra Step stands parallel against vertical surfaces, is staircase ready and operates in small spaces. Two sizes are available - 4'-6' or 5'-8' stepladders, extendable in one-foot increments.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 25 x 8 x 63 inches ; 26 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 32.4 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: B0009KM360
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 11580
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,217 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #44 in Home Improvement > Building Supplies > Ladders > Stepladders

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Will not work on all stairs, March 6, 2010

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Lucas Davenport - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Giant 11580 Ultra Step 300-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Stepladder, 5-to-8-Foot (Tools & Home Improvement)

This ladder is strong and well built, but it is also quite heavy and I'm not someone who is normally worried about the weight of my equipment.

Unfortunately it failed to perform the very task it was purchased to accomplish; working on stairs.

When it arrived I removed it from the box with much enthusiasm since I had a lot of window work to finish along some stairs, and familiarized myself with the knobs and levers. I then took it to the stairs and attempted to set it up. I was very disappointed to find that the limited adjustments of the ladder meant that it could not be safely placed on a set of stairs with a standard rise and run. With the ladder locked into the position that fit the stairs the best, the rear feet were precariously close to the edge of the stair. I would not have felt safe using the ladder under those circumstances.

This ladder may work on certain stairs but it will not work on all stairs, nor will it work on all slopes. The main reason for this is the limited number of positions that the rear leg has to offer. There are only three positions available, when eight or ten would have made this ladder much more useful.

Do not be fooled by the photos and images of the ladder on stairs, chances are it will not on your stairs.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect ladder -- and made in the USA, July 24, 2008

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A consumer (Rockville, MD USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Little Giant 11580 Ultra Step 300-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Stepladder, 5-to-8-Foot (Tools & Home Improvement)

This ladder is the perfect replacement for my 5-foot, old rickety wooden ladder. I have pulled its last splinter out of my hand. :-) I'm very glad I followed the other advice to only get "as much ladder as you need." I almost bought the 22-foot Little Giant, which would have been way too much ladder for me. This 5-to-8 foot model is perfect for anywhere I need to reach inside the house or the first level gutters outside.

The ladder is a little heavier than I expected, but easy to manage with my small build (5'5", 135lbs). It adjusts much easier than I expected, and is a very sturdy ladder. I love that you can set the adjustable leg to be straight up and down. That lets you climb right up close against a wall -- no excessive reaching or struggling to position the ladder just right.

Best of all -- FINALLY! -- a choice to buy something "Made in the USA". As rare as that is these days, it was refreshing.

A great, high quality ladder - I highly recommend it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars my husband LOVES this!, February 2, 2009

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Andrea Sartorius (Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Little Giant 11580 Ultra Step 300-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Stepladder, 5-to-8-Foot (Tools & Home Improvement)

i gave this to my husband as a christmas gift to replace an old wooden ladder that was pretty "scarey". he loves it..and the adjustable height is awesome. he says he loves it and that it feels VERY sturdy and strong. folds up nicely and is a light enough weight not to be a big burden when using it around the house.