Rank #8 in Best Step Ladder 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Spec Numbers That Contradict Each Other
NOVECRAFTO 6-Step Tall Folding Aluminium Ladder, 150kg
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The NOVECRAFTO NGF-17B is a six-step aluminium folding ladder at £79.95, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 73 ratings. It comes in at number 8 in our guide to step ladders, and the advert describes it as a Lightweight Tall Folding Heavy Duty 6 Step Ladder made of silver aluminium, with non-slip steps, non-slip rubber feet and a safety handrail.
What holds it at number 8 is that the listing argues with itself. The spec table gives Maximum Height as 27 Inches, while the bullet text for the same ladder says it stands at H 65.75 inches (167 cm) open. The bullet also gives a folded height of 71.65 inches (182 cm), which is taller than the open figure. Weight splits the same way: 5 kg in the Item Weight field, 9.15 lbs (4.15 kg) in the bullet. Load capacity is the one number that holds together — 150 kg in the spec table and 331 lbs / 150 kg in the bullet. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from any testing we have carried out.
How those 73 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £79.95 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 73 ratings |
| Maximum Height (as listed) | 27 Inches |
| Height when open (bullet) | 65.75 inches (167 cm) |
| Height when folded (bullet) | 71.65 inches (182 cm) — a taller figure than the open height in the same advert |
| Load Capacity | 150 Kilogram (the bullet says 331 lbs / 150 kg) |
| Item Weight (as listed) | 5 kg — the bullet says 9.15 lbs (4.15 kg) |
| Number of Steps | 6 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I bought these due to them being light weight. They didn't disappoint, I use them all the time. So easy to carry and fold. Best part was they were fully made you didn't have to make them up. I would certainly recommend them.”
Verified purchase“Excellent pair of steps for Home/DIY use. Very light and stable. Great value for money and I can't fault them for the price.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Step Ladder 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Spec Numbers That Contradict Each Other.
Questions people ask
How tall is the NOVECRAFTO 6 step ladder when open?
The advert gives two answers. The spec table lists Maximum Height as 27 Inches, while the bullet for the same ladder says H 65.75 inches (167 cm) open, and the Item Dimensions line says 167H centimetres.
How much weight does it hold?
Both the Load Capacity field and the bullet say 150 kg; the bullet adds 331 lbs for the same figure, so these two agree.
How heavy is it to carry?
The bullet says the aluminium frame weighs 9.15 lbs (4.15 kg). The Item Weight spec field lists 5 kg, so the two numbers in the advert do not match.
Does it fold away for storage?
Yes. The NOVECRAFTO is described as collapsible, with a folded size of H 71.65 x 18.5 x 3.94 inches (182 x 47 x 10 cm). Note that this folded height is larger than the 65.75 inch open height given in another bullet of the same advert.
What are the steps and feet like?
The advert describes non-slip steps on every level, non-slip rubber feet on each leg, deep treads and a safety handrail with a wide platform, in orange polypropylene.
What does the rating look like in detail?
The advert shows 4.4 out of 5 from 73 ratings. The star breakdown on the page — 67 five-star, 18 four-star, 8 three-star, 4 two-star and 3 one-star — adds up to 100, not 73.
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