MT-22 300-Pound Duty Rating Telescoping Multi-Ladder,

GREAT ladder and well-deserving of the high ratings received here. Mine arrived in perfect condition. One reviewer mentioned that he had to lube some parts, and they still didn't move well. So that's the first thing I checked after I removed the factory wrapping. Happy to report that the moving parts are perfectly engineered: all rails move smoothly and all j-hooks easily pull out & snap into place w/o any extra effort on my part. This ladder is ideal for anyone who uses 5' and 8' ladders regularly along with a 19' extension ladder. That description fits me. I own some residential rental housing and do most of my own maintenance. In the past, I used a 5-footer mainly for interior painting; I needed an 8-footer for my units with cathedral ceilings; and I needed an extension ladder when working outside. It was a real pain when I had to pack all three ladders in my van. Now I just take the one MT-22 ladder, and, when folded, it doesn't use much more room than my 5-footer did, but takes the place of all 3 ladders. I wish I bought this thing years ago. If you've ever tried using a ladder on stairs by adding some sort of (unsafe) support under two of the feet, you'll be amazed how effortlessly & safely you can use this ladder on stairs. This feature alone might make this ladder worth the price for some people. Several reviewers here commented on the weight. I haven't put it on a scale, but 45 - 50 lbs seems about right. I'm sure there are a lot of ladies who could throw this thing over their shoulder without breaking a sweat. But, for those who can't, this ladder might not be the best for many tasks women (& guys) end up doing inside the house. Having a light-weight 5- or 6-footer is still ideal for those jobs the wife or girlfriend want or have to handle themselves w/o male assistance. In fact, I don't feel like a wussy when I grab our 5-footer instead of the MT-22 for use in & around the house. However, this MT-22 at 5' and at 8' feels aheckofa lot sturdier than my 5- or 8-footer. At full extension, it also has a more solid feel than my 19' aluminum extension ladder. For those of us who recycle aluminum cans, this ladder probably contains a few cans we used once. I ran a magnet over it, and the only steel I found are the rivets holding the ladder rungs, and the 2 mid-point hinges. So based on weight, I'd say this ladder is at least 99.5% rigid aluminum. One caution worth repeating is watch your fingers at first when you start experimenting and especially when lowering it. There's no rope to use for extending or lowering it as with a standard extension ladder. Until you get used to operating this ladder, it's real easy to leave your fingers in the wrong place. After I got it unpacked, I was fascinated with the various configurations and had to try out every one -- and in the excitement lost concentration on where my fingers were placed. Amazing how a pinched finger resharpens concentration. I, too, would like to support the USA company that invented this design rather than an overseas manufacturer that copied the concept. But at less than half-price and no tax or shipping charge when ordering from Amazon, this Werner ladder is a super deal if the concept meets your needs. In fact, if you're not in a hurry to get it, add the Werner MT-22 to your Amazon wish list and check it at least once a week. Eventually you'll see the selling price dip by about $30 for a while, then go back up again. The price move down and up is as quiet and smooth as this ladder.

Have been using this for a few days now and so far I give it thumbs up. The construction is quite solid. Foot rests are firm and non-slip. The latching/locking system is easy to use. I have extended it once to full height (in the extension ladder layout) and felt quite confident climbing all the way up (cleaning some gutters on my high peaked roof). I have also used it at several different heights in the step ladder layout. No problems at all. Yes, it is somewhat heavy, but that's not really a negative for me. Sure, I would love it if it was really strong AND light as a feather, but that's not very likely for this type of ladder, is it? If you really want a light AND tall ladder, then you need to get a regular extension ladder rather than this type of "multi ladder". On the other hand, I do like the fact that it has some weight to it. When using it as a step ladder, a slightly heavier ladder means it will be more stable. Another "weighty" point to make: When this ladder is in the fully extended position, it is nearly impossible for one person to maneuver it around. You could put it up by yourself, but it is not really safe to put it back down by yourself (not just this brand, but rather any similar style ladder). So you will probably need a partner to keep everything safe. Thus the weight issue is moot in the sense that you will have someone to help you carry it anyway.

This ladder is the perfect solution to all my ladder needs. You can adjust the extension to almost any configuration you will need. I needed a ladder that will store small (5'), but used for 16' vaulted ceilings, gutters at 12' and 28' and for getting up into a tall oak tree (Used straps to make sure the ladder did not move). This ladder has helped me in painting and repairs. The only draw back is the weight at 47 pounds. You will get your monies worth in the weight of aluminum alone. It is NOT light like a fiberglass ladder, but it is extremely sturdy for me. I do not mind the weight because my ladder is safe. I have already fallen off the fiberglass ladder which is destined for the landfill. The Werner MT-22 is very well constructed. The price was similar to the local hardware stores, but it was delivered fast and free with no state sales tax. It is wrapped up in heavy plastic. The feet have heavy plastic inserts so you do not scratch up your wood flooring. Good luck!

I almost bought an extension type ladder which are notoriously difficult to store in a garage. I'm not sure how I came across this type of ladder, but wow, it's very functional. My only gripe is it's definitely a lot of work to handle and adjust when you're trying to work with it all by yourself without anyone's help. This is what I did when I put up Christmas lights on my two story home. With an extension ladder, you just move it around while it's upright, pull the rope to extend it, let it "catch" and you're done. With this ladder, you have to lay it down on the ground, pop in the hinge brakes, unfold/fold the ladder, let it click the hinge brakes, and you're done - or if you need to adjust it in full open position, you have to pop in the hinge brakes twice. It's a lot more work to adjust the ladder than an extension ladder, for sure. Another issue I had was the fact it is *very* difficult maneuvering this ladder when it's in the FULLY extended and unfolded position to reach 22 feet height. Thankfully, we have a small step in front of our front door that i was able to rest the bottom of the ladder against, while I "walked up" the ladder to get it upright. If you do this when the ladder's bottom feet don't have anything to catch on to, forget about it. The balance is off and you will drop the ladder. Then, when I had to move the ladder left-right while it was up, I had to sort of use my house to help me leverage the balancing of it, by resting and...ugh...sliding it on my roof tiles to get it over a bit. Then even more sliding against the roof tiles until it was down enough for me to take down the whole ladder. Thankfully this ladder is relatively light for what you get from a functionality standpoint. However, for the small size you get when it's completely folded and closed, is excellent for simple garage storage. I have it standing against the back wall and out of the way of everything. If you don't need to use a 22-24 foot ladder every day, then this is a great ladder. Extension ladders are by far easier to maneuver and handle by yourself though.

After borrowing my father-in-laws extension ladder seemingly countless times I decided it was high time to purchase a ladder of my own to meet my handyman needs around the house. I initially stumbled on the Werner MT-22 at my local hardware store but scoffed at the retail price of the ladder. Luckily I once again stumbled across this ladder right before the holiday season as a `Deal of the Day' on Amazon and jumped on the deal. I immediately set to work after my ladder arrived and started with my fall cleaning to remove the leaves from my homes' gutters. As an extension ladder the MT-22 works well but does have some added limitations and cumbersomeness due to the nature of ladders of this type. For example to fully extend the ladder you'll first have to unfold the ladder from its storage position by pushing in two locking pins located at the pivot-point and unfold the ladder halfway. The ladder will then be in the step-ladder configuration. To finish unfolding the ladder you'll again have to push in the locking pins at the pivot-point and finish unfolding the ladder. Because of the weight of the MT-22 it's best to finish unfolding while the ladder is lying on the ground. Extending the ladder is again, in my experience, best achieved by laying the ladder on the ground. Pulling the extension pins on both sides of the extension and sliding the ladder to the desired height, locking the extension pins and then standing the ladder back up. In my initial uses of the ladder I found I underestimated the height of how far I'd extended the ladder and had to lower it back to ground to extend the ladder to the desired height. Again, an inconvenience compared to traditional pulley-type extension ladders. One I had the ladder fully extended I did find it incredibly sturdy and easy to put my faith into even when almost fully extended. The use of two sets of legs adds some piece of mind in that at least the ladder won't likely slide sideways. However, one word of caution, if you plan on using this ladder to traverse to a roof or similar it's very difficult with the positioning Werner has taken with the angled legs. All in all I'm very satisfied with this product and it's an easy recommendation with the caveats that it's heavy and the angled legs can get in the way in some instances.