In today's video, Channing performs a destructive test on some new rubber ramps from China. We'll test them on a car, a 1/2-ton truck, a 1-ton truck, a 56,000 lbs Side Lift & a 160,000 lbs Top Lift. Do you think they'll hold up to all 5 tests? Stay tuned!
Destructive Testing Rubberized Container Entry Ramps
In this video, Channing McCorriston, The Container Guy, performs a destructive test on newly imported rubberized plastic ramps designed for driving vehicles into shipping containers. The goal is simple. Push the ramps to failure and see what they can actually handle.
These ramps are intended to make container access easier for vehicles, but this test goes far beyond normal use conditions.
Step One: Standard Vehicle Test
The first test involves a regular passenger car. The vehicle drives up and down the ramps without any visible flex, cracking, or deformation.
There are no issues at this level. The ramps handle the load effortlessly.
Step Two: Half Ton Truck
Next, a Ford Super Duty truck is driven over the ramps. This significantly increases the load compared to a standard car.
Even under the heavier weight of the truck, the ramps show no visible flexing or structural damage. At this stage, durability is already exceeding expectations.
Step Three: Heavy Equipment Testing
To truly stress the product, the test escalates to industrial equipment.
A top lift vehicle weighing approximately 160,000 pounds is driven over the ramps multiple times. This type of machine applies significant point load and PSI, far beyond what the ramps are realistically designed for.
Intended Use vs Real World Performance
These ramps are likely designed for lighter applications such as:
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Golf carts
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ATVs
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Side by sides
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Cars
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Light trucks
However, the destructive testing demonstrates that they can withstand substantially heavier loads than originally expected.
This level of performance suggests strong material composition and structural design in the rubberized plastic construction.
Ramp Performance Summary
| Vehicle or Equipment | Approximate Weight | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Standard car | Not specified | No damage or flex |
| Ford Super Duty | Half ton class | No flex or damage |
| Top lift machine | Approximately 160,000 pounds | Survived multiple passes |
What This Means for Container Owners
For everyday container access, these ramps are more than capable. Whether loading vehicles, equipment, or general storage items, they provide a stable transition into the container.
The testing shows that under normal conditions, failure is highly unlikely.
Future testing with a shop forklift is planned to further explore the upper limits of the ramps.
Final Thoughts
For container owners looking for a portable, durable entry solution, these rubberized ramps appear to be a reliable option.
More testing will continue, but early results are impressive.