Annika K., a fourth-generation farmer, underestimated the situation - a quick glance into the storage container seemed harmless. Without further ado, she placed an empty plastic barrel next to the vehicle. When the barrel slipped under her weight, she fell backwards to the ground - fortunately without serious injury. ‘It was then that I realised how easy it is to put yourself in danger,’ she says. Since then, a mobile platform ladder from KRAUSE has been a permanent fixture in her yard. ‘I now not only work more safely, but also much more efficiently, without improvisation and risk.’
Machine work is an essential part of agriculture
The agricultural sector is more mechanised today than ever before. Whether telescopic handlers, sprayer booms, seed combinations or maize choppers - modern machines offer enormous performance, but also require regular maintenance. This involves not only major repairs, but also routine tasks such as filling, lubricating, checking and adjusting. Many of these tasks have to be carried out in places that are difficult to access.
This is where the classic step ladders from KRAUSE offer optimum support. They are easy to transport, stand independently without leaning and have slip-resistant steps and a comfortable platform. They provide the necessary support for many applications, are robust, durable and easy to clean. Anyone who regularly inspects feeding systems or adjusts ventilation flaps in livestock buildings will appreciate these features. If you need an even larger standing surface or want to work with both hands for long periods without losing your balance, you can opt for a platform ladder with a three-sided platform railing, reinforced knee rail and extra high toeboard. A large platform provides sufficient working space to work comfortably for long periods of time. These ladders can be fitted with additional safety accessories as required. The narrow base width of the platform ladders makes it possible to get close to objects and walls. Four castors with a diameter of 125 millimetres that lock under load ensure easy movement and prevent the ladder from rolling away unintentionally when stepped on.
Safe footing in the event of dirt, moisture and organic residues
In the agricultural sector, ladders and folding steps are often soiled with mud, dust, animal feed or oil residues. This poses an increased risk of slipping, especially in damp weather or after intensive use. KRAUSE offers particularly slip-resistant step and platform variants for such operating conditions. The optionally available R13 versions of step ladders, working platforms, platform ladders and tanker ladders ensure maximum step and stability even under demanding conditions. As the steps and platforms are made entirely of aluminium, they are not subject to wear, unlike steps with rubber or plastic inserts. They guarantee a high level of slip resistance, as the steps clean themselves when stepped on. Contaminants such as dirt, mud or ice fall through the holes. As a result, these solutions not only fulfil important safety requirements, but also provide a good feeling every time they are used. This applies regardless of whether it is a brief visual inspection or extensive maintenance.
When the season is pressing, efficiency is crucial
Every minute counts, especially during the harvest. If you have several machines in use and have to retool or refill them regularly, you need quickly available and safe tools. This is where flexible ladders make all the difference. Whether as a permanently stowed version directly on the vehicle or as a mobile solution for changing locations. KRAUSE offers robust and well thought-out models for these requirements, which make daily work easier without costing valuable time. They enable safe access to fuelling nozzles, control elements or maintenance points. Thanks to the use of ladder tips, many models can even be used safely on natural ground, for example for repairs directly in the field.
For maintenance and inspection: Mobile scaffolding in continuous use
During the season, speed is of the essence, but the maintenance and care of the infrastructure must not be neglected either. Mobile scaffolding from KRAUSE has proven its worth in the agricultural sector, especially for recurring work. They provide a stable, ergonomic working platform for cleaning and maintenance work, for example on drying towers, silos, warehouses or conveyor technology. Thanks to their modular design, they can be flexibly adapted and are quick to assemble and dismantle. Depending on the design, they enable safe working heights of 3.00 to 14.50 metres. Relying on professional scaffolding systems here reduces downtimes and creates safe conditions for everyone involved. This applies both to replacing a light and to inspecting components that are difficult to reach.
A benefit for workshops and dealers too
Safe access technology is not only crucial on the farm, but also in workshops for agricultural machinery and in the machinery trade. Anyone working on customer machines or making final adjustments before delivery must be able to rely on a secure footing. A mobile platform ladder, for example, reliably brings fitters into the right position and replaces wobbly superstructures or standing areas that are too small. This improves the quality of work and leaves a professional impression on the customer.
Special requirements call for special solutions
With the tanker ladder, KRAUSE offers a customised special solution for certain areas of application. It is primarily used where filler necks, lids or inspection openings on high containers need to be reached regularly, for example in fertiliser or transport technology. Thanks to its safe access, convenient platform and all-round protection, it reliably fulfils the requirements of these niche applications. Even if it is used less frequently than universal access solutions, it is often indispensable for the companies concerned.
Stationary fixed ladders cover another, equally important area of application. They provide permanent access to silo systems, elevated tanks or technical equipment on buildings and machines. With individually selectable equipment - such as back protection, rest platforms or safety systems - these solutions can be customised precisely to the conditions on site. They offer safe, standard-compliant access without long set-up times, especially for recurring maintenance and inspection operations.
Investing in high-quality access technology pays off in the long term. It ensures greater safety, more efficient work processes, less improvisation and higher productivity. In an industry where every minute counts, these are clear advantages. Anyone working in the field in a modern way should therefore also rely on professional solutions for the equipment around the machines. KRAUSE does not offer standard ladders, but well thought-out solutions for the daily challenges in agriculture. For farmers, workshops and dealers who not only maintain machines, but also take on responsibility and have to work safely at height.