Rank #2 in Best Step Ladder 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Spec Numbers That Contradict Each Other
The Workplace Depot 5-Tread Aluminium Step Ladder with Handrail
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Workplace Depot 5-Step Aluminium Step Ladder & Handrail is an aluminium stepladder rated at 150kg, quoted at 3.2kg in weight and fitted with an integral handrail. It is priced at £71.99 and carries 4.5 out of 5 from 418 ratings, which puts it at number 2 in this guide.
The reason it lands here is the listing itself. This is one of the few products in the guide whose numbers hold together: the 150kg in the Load Capacity field is the same 150kg the bullet quotes, the 3.2kg in Item Weight is the same 3.2kg the bullet quotes, and the Maximum Height of 1.59 Metres matches the 159H centimetres given in Item Dimensions. The one field that does not fit is Unit Count, listed as 11.0 count, against a Number of Items of 1. Of the 100 ratings shown in the review breakdown, 76 are 5-star and 11 are 4-star. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from any testing we carried out.
How those 418 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £71.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 418 ratings |
| Load Capacity | 150 kg (bullet states 150kg as well) |
| Item Weight | 3.2 kg (bullet states 3.2kg as well) |
| Maximum Height | 1.59 Metres (Item Dimensions list 159H centimetres) |
| Number of Steps | 5 |
| Unit Count (as listed) | 11.0 count, against Number of Items 1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 7,677 in DIY & Tools, 23 in Stepladders |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Great steps. Lightweight, compared with others, stable and strong. Perfect.”
Verified purchase“Very light to carry as I am 80 needed something light”
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 weight will the Workplace Depot LADDER-ALUMINIUM5 take?
The Load Capacity field says 150 kg, and the bullet for the same ladder also says 150kg, so the two agree here.
How heavy is the ladder?
3.2 kg. That figure appears in the Item Weight field and is repeated in the bullet describing it as lightweight and portable.
How tall is it when set up?
Maximum Height is listed as 1.59 Metres, which matches the 43W x 159H centimetres given in the Item Dimensions field.
How many steps does it have?
Five. The product name says 5 Tread, the Item Highlight says 5 Tread, and the Number of Steps field says 5.
What does the 11.0 count in Unit Count mean?
The listing gives Unit Count as 11.0 count while Number of Items says 1. The listing does not explain the difference, so if the quantity matters to you, confirm it before ordering.
Does it have a handrail?
Yes. The name and one of the bullets both refer to an integral handrail, and the Item Highlight mentions anti-slip feet as well.
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