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Cotterman Portable Crossover Ladder

Cotterman Portable Crossover Ladder – One-Piece Welded Steel, 24” Wide Treads, 50° Slope (350 lb, Expanded Metal or Grip Strut)

When you need safe access over obstacles without permanently installing stairs, Cotterman Portable Crossover Ladders deliver a tough, move-anywhere solution. Built as rugged one-piece welded steel crossovers, these units are constructed from 1" diameter steel tubing and feature 24" wide treads for confident footing and greater user comfort than narrow steps.

Portability is the point: these crossovers are easy to move from place to place, making them ideal for changing work cells, temporary access needs, and facilities that can't justify fixed crossovers everywhere. Once positioned, rubber-tipped legs help hold the unit firmly in place during use. The 50° stairway slope supports easy forward ascent and forward-facing descent, safer and more natural than steep ladder angles, while the 350 lb load rating covers typical industrial and commercial use.

Choose the tread style based on your environment: expanded metal for warehouse traction and debris pass-through, or Grip Strut (A3) for the most severe wet and slippery conditions.

Product Lines Available:

♦ Cotterman Portable Crossover Ladders, Expanded Metal Treads
♦ Cotterman Portable Crossover Ladders, Grip Strut Treads

Selecting the Right Type:

♦ Environment: choose Expanded Metal for standard warehouse traction and debris pass-through, or Grip Strut (A3) for the most severe wet and slippery conditions.
♦ For portability needs, choose this portable line over fixed crossovers for changing work cells or temporary access needs.
♦ Load rating: both tread styles share the same 350 lb capacity, so selection comes down to environment.

Where Commonly Used:

♦ Changing Work Cells: portability supports facilities that reconfigure layouts frequently.
♦ Temporary Access Needs: the move-anywhere design suits short-term crossover requirements.
♦ Wet or Debris-Prone Areas: Grip Strut treads maintain traction in the most demanding conditions.
♦ Conveyor and Equipment Lines: crossovers provide safe passage over obstacles without permanent installation.

CustomMHS carries the full line of Cotterman portable crossover ladders, backed by the manufacturer's warranty.

 

 

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Cotterman Portable Crossover Ladder, Expanded Metal Steps

24" Wide Steps, 50° Slope.  One-Piece Welded Steel with 350-pound capacity.

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Cotterman Portable Crossover Ladder, Grip Strut Steps

24" Wide Steps, 50° Slope.  One-Piece Welded Steel with 350-pound capacity
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is a portable crossover ladder?
A portable crossover ladder is a self-contained stair unit that lets workers climb over an obstruction and back down the other side, without permanently installing stairs. Cotterman builds these as one-piece welded steel from 1" diameter tubing, with 24" wide treads and a 350 pound load rating. CustomMHS carries the full line of Cotterman portable crossover ladders, backed by the manufacturer's warranty.
When should I choose portable over a fixed crossover?
Portability matters when the obstruction moves or the need is temporary. Facilities that reconfigure work cells, run seasonal layouts, or need access over a line for a limited period get more use from a unit that relocates than from a fixed installation that becomes an obstacle once the reason for it goes away. If the crossover point is permanent and heavily used, fixed stairs are the better long-term answer.
What does the 50 degree slope do?
The 50 degree stairway slope supports forward ascent and forward-facing descent, which is more natural and safer than backing down a steep ladder. That matters most when workers cross repeatedly, or when they carry anything, since turning around at height to descend is where footing gets lost. The 24" wide treads add to that by giving a full foot placement rather than the narrow step a conventional ladder provides.
Which tread style should I choose?
Both share the same 350 pound rating, so the decision comes down to conditions. Expanded metal treads suit standard warehouse traction and let debris pass through rather than accumulating on the step. Grip Strut treads are the choice for the most severe wet and slippery conditions, where maximum slip resistance is the requirement.
How does a portable crossover help your facility?
The direct gain is giving people a safe way over an obstruction instead of the workarounds that appear when nothing is provided: stepping over a conveyor, walking a long detour around a line, or climbing on equipment. Rubber-tipped legs hold the unit firmly in place during use, and the welded one-piece construction means there is nothing to assemble or come loose. Because the unit relocates, one crossover can serve several access points as work moves, which suits facilities that cannot justify fixed crossovers at every place someone needs to get across.

Built for Manufacturers, Warehouses &
Industrial Facilities

CustomMHS is an authorized distributor of industrial storage and material handling equipment for manufacturers, warehouses, distribution centers,
and industrial facilities across North America. From shelving systems and pallet racking to storage containers, workbenches, carts, security fencing, and cabinets,
we carry industrial-grade brands and help you choose the right specs, load ratings, and configuration for your facility, workflow, and space before you order.