Jim Luttrall
05-29-2009, 03:52 PM
I just broke down and bought a Little Giant MT-26. I had put off buying one because of the weight and the length when folded requires me to carry it on the roof rack out in the elements. But I was able to access a roof the same afternoon that my Werner would not have reached.
It is a good ladder that feels more solid than the 4' shorter Werner in full extension. It also seems to work a little smoother (but the Werner is over 3 years old.)
Two drawbacks are 1) It is heavy (although a few pounds lighter than the Werner counterpart) and 2) it is hard to handle due to it's height.
I will be keeping it on the truck for now, but it will remain there unless it is needed for the extra 4' of height.
When I saw that the LG was 54 lbs vs Werner @ 62.6 and noticed the LG was made in the USA and Werner was made in China, I sprang for the extra $120.
Little Giant Ladder System | Type 1A Little Giant Ladder (http://www.littlegiantladder.com/little-giant/type-1a.html)
It is a good ladder that feels more solid than the 4' shorter Werner in full extension. It also seems to work a little smoother (but the Werner is over 3 years old.)
Two drawbacks are 1) It is heavy (although a few pounds lighter than the Werner counterpart) and 2) it is hard to handle due to it's height.
I will be keeping it on the truck for now, but it will remain there unless it is needed for the extra 4' of height.
When I saw that the LG was 54 lbs vs Werner @ 62.6 and noticed the LG was made in the USA and Werner was made in China, I sprang for the extra $120.
Little Giant Ladder System | Type 1A Little Giant Ladder (http://www.littlegiantladder.com/little-giant/type-1a.html)