The 7 Best Folding Wheelchair Ramps to Carry, Store and Trust, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: An 8 foot folding ramp with support legs, side baffles and reflective strips.

The FACHNUO 8FT ramp folds to a 4 foot package and has support legs, side baffles and reflective strips. The maker lists it for rises of 8 to 24 inches, and it costs $200 to $500.

Braced length and edge protection are what push it to the top. An 8 foot ramp is long enough to handle an 8 inch step on the 1:12 guideline, the legs stop the middle from bowing under weight, and the baffles keep wheels from drifting off the edge. Reflective strips are a small but welcome safety touch at night. It is bulkier than the shorter models when folded.

Buy it for a porch or a vehicle entry that rises about 8 inches. Use a helper on anything much taller.

Length

8 ft

Rise range

8 to 24 in

Safety

Baffles, reflective strips

Support

Legs

Our verdict: A braced 8 foot folding ramp for porches and van entries with an 8 to 16 inch rise.

The TaiH Leo is an 8 foot ramp that folds in half to a roughly 4 foot by 14 inch package, with adjustable support legs and a listed rise range of 8 to 24 inches. It costs $200 to $500.

It ranks a hair behind the FACHNUO because the listing does not mention side baffles or reflective strips, though the adjustable legs are a plus on uneven ground. Both give you the same length and the same bracing idea. If your ground is not level, the TaiH's adjustable legs may win it for you.

Buy it for a porch or van entry that needs a supported span. Confirm edge protection with the seller.

Length

8 ft

Folded size

48 x 14 in

Rise range

8 to 24 in

Support

Adjustable legs

Our verdict: A documented 4 foot folding ramp with an 800 pound rating, at 18.43 pounds.

The HYUNAN METHOD 4FT ramp weighs 18.43 pounds, carries 800 pounds and folds in half for transport. The listing gives a rise range of 4 to 12 inches, and it costs $100 to $200.

It places third because it is the most thoroughly documented mid-size folding ramp, with weight, capacity and folded dimensions all printed. A four-foot ramp suits a four-inch step on the 1:12 guideline, which covers many entry thresholds and curbs. At 18.43 pounds, one person can carry it, which is not true of the 8 foot models.

Buy it for low steps up to about 4 inches. Treat the 12 inch top of the listed range as needing help.

Weight

18.43 lb

Capacity

800 lb

Rise range

4 to 12 in

Price range

$100 to $200

Our verdict: A 6 foot ramp with a seamless center hinge that tools are not needed to fold.

The VNN 6FT ramp has a seamless center hinge, a double non-skid surface and folds without tools. The listing gives a rise range of 6 to 18 inches, and it costs $200 to $500.

A seam in the middle of a ramp is a small bump, but small casters and walker wheels feel it, and the seamless hinge is built to remove that jolt. Six feet suits a six inch step on the 1:12 guideline, so it fits many porch steps. It ranks fourth because it lacks support legs, which long folding ramps usually need for stiffness.

Buy it for a six inch porch step where ride quality matters. Skip it for anything much taller.

Length

6 ft

Rise range

6 to 18 in

Hinge

Seamless center

Surface

Double non-skid

Our verdict: A 3 foot ramp with side baffles, reflective strips and a pleated deck for grip.

The FACHNUO 3FT ramp has baffles at the sides, reflective strips and a pleated deck, with a listed fit for rises of 3 to 9 inches. It costs $100 to $200 and suits walker and chair users.

Edge protection is rare on a ramp this short, and it matters because small ramps are used by people who are least able to correct a wheel drifting sideways. The pleated surface adds traction. At three feet it suits a three-inch step on the 1:12 guideline, so the listed 9 inch top is not realistic without help.

Buy it for a single low step. Choose the longer FACHNUO for anything taller.

Length

3 ft

Rise range

3 to 9 in

Safety

Baffles, reflective strips

Surface

Pleated, grippy

Our verdict: A 14.02 pound, 800 pound capacity ramp for one or two low steps.

The HYUNAN METHOD 3FT ramp weighs 14.02 pounds, carries 800 pounds and folds to a package about a foot and a quarter wide. It costs $50 to $100, which is the lowest tier in the ranking.

It lands sixth because three feet limits the rise it can serve, and the listing does not mention baffles or reflective strips that the FACHNUO 3FT adds. In its favor, the weight is low, the capacity is generous and the price is the cheapest here, so it is a sensible stash for a car trunk.

Buy it for one or two low steps and a light carry. Pair it with an assistant for any larger step.

Weight

14.02 lb

Capacity

800 lb

Length

3 ft

Price range

$50 to $100

Our verdict: A non-skid aluminum 3 foot ramp that folds in half for visits to homes with one step.

The KOLOTOOL 3FT ramp is made of non-skid aluminum, folds in half and holds 800 pounds. The listed rise range is 3 to 9 inches, and it costs $100 to $200.

It finishes last because it costs about as much as the FACHNUO 3FT and more than the HYUNAN 3FT, without side baffles or a stated weight. As a stand-by ramp for visits to a relative's home with one low step, it is a reasonable choice that fits in a closet.

Buy it for occasional visits where one low step is the only barrier. Choose a baffled or lighter model for regular use.

Length

3 ft

Capacity

800 lb

Surface

Non-skid aluminum

Fold

In half