Rank #5 in Best Step Ladder 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Spec Numbers That Contradict Each Other
TOUGH MASTER 5-Step Aluminium Folding Ladder, EN131, 150kg
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The TOUGH MASTER ML-405X is a five-step folding aluminium ladder, listed at £63.99 and rated 4.6 out of 5 from 149 Amazon ratings. It finishes at number 5 in this guide. The listing describes a ladder that folds to 129 x 43 x 12 cm, carries a 150 kg maximum load and meets EN131.
For a product with only four written reviews below, the ficha spends a lot of time disagreeing with itself. One bullet calls the ladder "only a measly 3.5kg", while the Item Weight field on the same page reads 4.7 kg. A separate bullet refers to "this three step ladder", although the Number of Steps field says 5 and the title says 5 Steps. The platform height from the ground is given as 62 cm in a bullet, against a Maximum Height of 177 cm in the specs. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from testing we carried out.
How those 149 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £63.99 |
|---|---|
| Amazon rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 149 ratings |
| Number of steps (as listed) | 5 |
| Item weight (as listed) | 4.7 kg |
| Weight claimed in a bullet (as listed) | 3.5 kg |
| Maximum height | 177 cm |
| Platform height from the ground (bullet) | 62 cm |
| Load capacity | 150 kg |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I have so far only tested the ladder. I am happy with the product. It looks sturdy and well manufactured. It is light, portable and good value for money.”
Verified purchase“A very sturdy lightweight set of steps. Exactly what I wanted.”
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 much does the TOUGH MASTER ML-405X weigh?
The listing gives two numbers. A bullet says 3.5 kg, while the Item Weight field says 4.7 kg, a difference of 1.2 kg.
How many steps does it have?
The title and the Number of Steps field both say 5, but one bullet describes "this three step ladder".
What is the maximum load?
150 kg. It appears as Load Capacity in the specs and in the title as Max Load 150Kg.
How high does it reach?
The specs list a Maximum Height of 177 cm. A bullet gives the height of the platform from the ground as 62 cm.
Which safety standard does the ML-405X meet?
A bullet states it conforms to EN131-1/EN131-2/EN131-3 and has been manufactured to the European GS standard.
How small does it fold?
A bullet states the ladder folds to a compact 129 x 43 x 12 cm for storage.
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