These Niwaki ladders have the winning combination of a wide base, deep steps and a fully adjustable telescopic back leg allows you to tackle aerial garden tasks such as hedge trimming and topiary with full confidence.
The single leg of the tripod ladder can also get right into the base of orchard trees for safe fruit harvesting and pruning and slopes and uneven surfaces both pose no problems for this versatile, and essential addition to your home and garden.
The Niwaki tripod ladder is quite possibly the best - and last - ladder you'll ever buy.
- Niwaki Tripod Ladder is available in 4 sizes - 1.8m, 2.4m, 3.0m & 3.6m
- Extruded aluminium construction is both lightweight and incredibly strong
- Fully weatherproof
- Added comfort from wide base, deep steps and double rungs
- 1.8m has 6 steps / 2.4m has 8 steps / 3.0m has 10 steps / 3.6m has 12 steps
- 30cm height between steps
- Ideal platform for hedge trimming, pruning and lopping
- Makes harvesting fruit easy
- Wide flip-top platform on top for tools, fruit baskets etc...
- Fully adjustable back leg compensates for changes in ground level
- Non-slip steps
- Claw feet
- Leg has footplate for added stability
- Wider at base and top than A-Frame ladders
- Single leg takes up far less room in borders and beds than conventional ladders and results in less disturbance to soil and plants
- Advised Maximum Load bearing is 100Kgs
The table below advises the best ladder size for the hedge height based on the SSH.
Product Reviews
A really sturdy ladder on soft and hard ground. The wide base and claw-like feet gives it a good solid base. I had no fear of tipping over when 3 to 4m above ground. Only (minor) draw back is storage. Well worth the price.
Very good product, easy to carry and with excellent safety and stability. Delivery and service very poor, however: after the order was placed, weeks passed with no sign of it. Initial queries weren't answered speedily and it belatedly transpired that the order had been 'lost' by the couriers so a replacement was dispatched. Then a courier turned up, claiming to have the original order and that he had attempted delivery weeks earlier but had been unable to find the address or ring us. This didn't tie in with Harrod Horticultural's insistence that a replacement HAD been sent out. Still no nearer knowing the truth but at least we have the ladder - at last.
Top Tips for your Niwaki Ladder use + long-term care
We hope you enjoy climbing boldly and bravely (but carefully!) to new heights with your Niwaki Tripod Ladder.
The chances are you chose a Niwaki Tripod ladder because you wanted the safest tool for the job. As you probably know, these ladders have been designed with safety and durability in mind, but like any trusted tool, they require a little care and attention now and then.
We want to reiterate a few essential do's and don'ts to help keep you and your ladder in top shape.
Please DO:
- Check your surroundings before you climb. Think overhead cables, loose branches, and aggresive birds (trust us - they're out there!).
- Inspect before use. Give your ladder a once-over to check for any damage. If something seems off then contact us - we are happy to help.
- Store it properly. Keep your ladder in a cool, dry place away from corrosive chemicals.
- Climb solo. One person at a time. Respect the maximum weight loads (tools included), and always wear closed-toe, slip-resistant shoes.
- Use the correct feet. Standard clawed for soft ground (grass or soil) or additional rubber feet for hard ground.
- Make sure it's level. If you've adjusted the laddder to cope with uneven ground, make sure it's stable before you climb.
Please DON'T:
- Treat it harshly. Never carry your ladder by the third leg, and if you are attaching it to your car, avoid pulling straps down too tightly.
- Add attachments. No welding, no ropes, no 'creative' extensions.
- Climb too high. Stop before the third step from the top (or second if the ladder's under 2m).
- Leave it mucky, wipe your ladder down after use, and remove any excess cleaning fluid before storing.
- Try to fix it yourself. If your ladder is damaged give us a call.
- Ignore knocks and dents, these can be the start of intrinsic damage.
What The Press Say
Kitchen GardenAugust 2018
Get Growing
These fantastic, Tripod Ladders from Niwaki are perfect for fruit tree care, pruning hedges, topiary and all other garden and DIY jobs where you need to work safely at height. The three legs and wide base provide incredible stability, even on slopes and steps, and their lightweight aluminium construction makes them easy to manoeuvre.
Gardens IllustratedNovember 2016
Gifts for Gardeners
Stylish, practival and decorative Christmas gift ideas to tempt even the most seasoned of gardeners - Niwaki Tripod ladder from Harrod Horticultural
