Little Giant Fortress Ladder

The Fortress Ladder Adds a Higher Level of Safety to At-Height Jobs.

While ladders may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you imagine jobsite hazards, they still require a level of safety and awareness to prevent damage and serious injury. Little Giant is stepping into the ring with the Fortress ladder, which adds an extra layer of protection when working at height. I’m looking at how this ladder is different to help you decide if it’s right for your jobsite.

Little Giant Fortress Ladder: Overview

  • Material: Fiberglass
  • Weight capacity: 375 lbs
  • Top platform step
  • Aircraft-grade aluminum steps
  • Auto-shut closure
  • Ground Cue technology
  • Top tool tray
  • Hi-vis green colorway

The Fortress ladder features a large standing platform and a wrap-around enclosure that closes automatically when you step into the top platform, keeping you secure during at-height work. The gates open one way, swinging in to allow you to enter the enclosure, and preventing you from falling backward. This design allows for 360° movement, with both hands free.

The gates can also be pinned to an open position, which comes in handy for jobs that require frequent trips up and down the ladder.

At the top, the Fortress ladder includes a tool tray for storing small hand tools and accessories. The tray has magnetic slots to hold metal fasteners and bits in place. There’s also a covered compartment in the center that offers additional storage.

Like other Little Giant ladders, the Fortress features Ground Cue, which makes an audible click when you step on the bottom rung. This offers a higher level of safety and injury prevention, letting you know it’s safe to transition to the floor or ground.

Its fiberglass construction is non-conductive, unlike metal ladders, making it a good fit for electrical work. Additionally, its hi-vis green color helps ensure visibility on dimly-lit jobsites.

When you’re done using the Fortress, simply squeeze the locking mechanism located on the top platform and pull towards you to compress it. It folds down to a width of just 4 inches, simplifying storage.

Little Giant Fortress Ladder Price

This ladder is available in several different heights from 2 feet to 6 feet, ranging in price as follows:

  • Model 3 (3 ft): $487.99
  • Model 4 (4 ft): $465.99
  • Model 5 (5 ft): $565.99
  • Model 6 (6 ft): $548.99

Note: At the time of writing, the 2-foot model is not available on Little Giant’s website, but we will update this article when we learn of its availability.

You can find each model directly through Little Giant, and your purchase includes a 1-year warranty.

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