Can I Safely Exceed Weight Capacity on Werner Work Platform?

[cpmatthew]

Hey Folks,

I read several posts from people who were very excited when the Werner Work Platform was on sale at Home Depot for $17, so I went out to look for one. Trouble is, the stated capacity is 225 lbs. I am usually typing the scales at around 240. Most of these things have some safety factor built it. Would I be OK with the Werner or would I be better off with a Welt Built or some other similar platform with a 300 lbs capacity?

Thanks,
Chris

[swanicyouth]

Hey Folks,

I read several posts from people who were very excited when the Werner Work Platform was on sale at Home Depot for $17, so I went out to look for one. Trouble is, the stated capacity is 225 lbs. I am usually typing the scales at around 240. Most of these things have some safety factor built it. Would I be OK with the Werner or would I be better off with a Welt Built or some other similar platform with a 300 lbs capacity?

Thanks,
Chris

I'm probably 275 and use mine all the time. Never felt unsafe on it. It's pretty well built. I think you'll be fine.

[BobbyG]

I'm right about 230 and the only time I took a tumble was when I forgot to lock the legs...

There's always a built in safety factor and it's generally X2......

[2old2change]

Bought mine about 4 yrs ago. I'm heavier now then I have ever been in my life at 255 and the platform holds up very well.

[chris.ganucheau]

I got on mine an I'm 350. I think I might be near the threshold of its limits because I can kinda feel it bend under me.

[slimnib]

Hey Folks,

I read several posts from people who were very excited when the Werner Work Platform was on sale at Home Depot for $17, so I went out to look for one. Trouble is, the stated capacity is 225 lbs. I am usually typing the scales at around 240. Most of these things have some safety factor built it. Would I be OK with the Werner or would I be better off with a Welt Built or some other similar platform with a 300 lbs capacity?

Thanks,
Chris

Someone once said, " You pay your money and take your chance". If it say;s 225 it means 225. If you break a leg or something worse, do not try to sue the manufacturer.

Good luck.

[mikep288]

Would have to agree with everyone else. I'm around 245 - 250 and never felt unsafe on mine. With as lawyer-happy as everyone is nowadays, I'm sure they built-in plenty of margin for error. But with that said, see above!

[cartman57]

I'm at 250, use ladders at work with the same (250#) rating plus tools hanging off the sides. Never felt unsecure, locking the legs correctly of course.
Everything has it's limits and a potential for destruction if used improperly.

[jpegs13]

We're a rather "large" group aren't we.

[daveinsweethome]

our secret is out. i found a fantastic step ladder with large treads, locking mechanism and a choice of heights. Little Giant. expensive but the best i have ever seen. give them to friends as gifts now.