The pre-fabricated permanent double loading ramp is constructed at the Atlex workshop and transported directly to site for assembly taking approximately 4 hours before the concrete is poured to act as the floors. The ramp is 11.5 metres in length with an under and over configuration, sheeted sides combined with walkways on either side conforming to Australian Standards with access gates at the front to allow easy access into the trailer. The pre-fabricated package easily stacks onto a rigid tray truck.

The pre-fabricated permanent double loading ramp has the innovative method of preassembly which has eliminated up to 2 weeks on-site construction time. The complete assembly is bolted together with no on site welding. The base is concreted into the ground for strength and stability with the concrete floor poured on site to form the floors for the two decks.

The pre-fabricated double loading ramp will enable Australian Lot Feeding Industry operators the ability to either redesign their existing setups, knowing the assembly time will not hinder animal movement for weeks at a time or they can include it in a new design when developing new green field sites. The result benefit is improved animal welfare with less stress on cattle and truck driver, due to the ease and speed of loading.

The kit form allows it to be transported Australia wide at minimal cost due to the compact packaging on a rigid tray truck. The innovation of the pre-fabricated permanent double loading ramp has reduced construction time with the ease of construction, by either the feedlot operator or contractor with a similar investment of a conventional double loading ramp. With the importance of animal welfare and labour efficiency critical to the long term viability of the feedlot industry, this prefabricated permanent double loading ramp will make its contribution.

"What more could I ask, the last truck driver loaded his B Double Truck in 15 minutes"

Mat Albrecht, Z2 Feedlot

Gerang Gerung, Victoria