Guides

Convertible ladders ranked on duty rating, reach and configuration. The Little Giant King Kombo Pro takes it at 375 lb with a designed leaning mode; the Dark Horse M17 is the pick for reach and stairwells, and every rating here was read off the manufacturer listing.

Fiberglass step ladders ranked by ANSI duty rating, height and format. Our overall pick is the Louisville FS1506 6-foot Type IA at 300 lb, with the Type IAA FS1410HD when loaded weight runs high and a platform ladder for all-day standing work.