Built for Heavy Lifting: Warthog Platform Ladders on Site with Next Level Engineering

When it comes to structural steel installation, access equipment isn’t just about reach — it’s about strength, stability, and absolute confidence under load. During Stage One of the Westmere project, Next Level Engineering put Easy Access’s Warthog Platform Ladders to the test while lifting and installing heavy I‑beams as part of an extensive renovation.

The verdict? Gear that’s built to handle the hard yards.

About Next Level Engineering

Next Level Engineering specialises in complex structural steel projects, delivering high‑quality fabrication and installation services across demanding commercial and residential builds. Their work often involves heavy components, tight timelines, and environments where safety and efficiency are non‑negotiable.

From large renovation projects to structural upgrades, their team relies on equipment that can keep up with the physical demands of steel installation, especially when working at height.

The Job: Installing Heavy I‑Beams at Westmere

During Stage One of the Westmere project, the team was deep into installing structural steel, including heavy I‑beams that required repeated access at height.

As shared by the team:

“The team was putting in the hard yards during stage one of our Westmere project, installing the structural steel as part of an extensive renovation. It definitely helps when you’ve got quality gear.”

With constant lifting, positioning, and alignment of steel sections, ladder stability and load capacity were critical not only for productivity but also for site safety.

Why Warthog Platform Ladders?

Next Level Engineering chose the Easy Access Warthog Platform Ladder range for one simple reason: they’re designed for serious weight and real‑world site conditions.

Key features that set Warthog ladders apart:

Fully Welded Construction

Unlike ladders that rely on rivets or mechanical fasteners, Warthog ladders are fully welded, creating a rigid, one‑piece structure. This significantly reduces flex under load and increases long‑term durability, which is essential when handling heavy materials like steel beams.

Splayed Legs for Maximum Stability

The wide, splayed leg design lowers the centre of gravity and improves side‑to‑side stability. On busy construction sites, this added stability gives workers confidence when lifting and maneuvering heavy components at height.

Boxed Aluminum Extrusions (Not C‑Section)

Warthog ladders use boxed aluminum extrusions, not lighter C‑section profiles. This design dramatically increases strength and torsional rigidity, helping achieve the exceptionally high load ratings Warthog ladders are known for.

The result is a platform ladder that feels solid underfoot — even when the job involves tools, materials, and serious weight.

Proven on Site. Built for the Toughest Jobs.

The Warthog Platform Ladder range is purpose-built for trades and industries that demand more from steel fabrication and installation to industrial maintenance and construction.

When the job involves heavy lifting at height, you need access equipment you can trust. Warthog ladders are engineered to handle serious loads while delivering uncompromising stability on site.

Explore the Warthog Platform Ladder range, from Easy Access, proudly designed and manufactured in New Zealand.