Henchman Fully Adjustable PRO Tripod Ladder
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Our Henchman Fully Adjustable PRO Tripod Ladder is a versatile, highly durable pro ladder, delivering maximum performance for professionals and DIYers alike. Our EN131-certified ladder will keep you safe and secure no matter the terrain, so you can focus on the job at hand.
If the PRO ladder you require is out of stock- consider our ATTP range HERE.
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The Henchman Tool Bag has been designed to be used with any platformed tripod ladder, making it easier to transport tools up and down the ladder safely and securely.
You asked - we delivered. Secure your tripod on our outdoor ladder hooks for a simple, space-saving storage solution. Can be locked for extra protection. Comes in a pack of 2.
Henchman Fully Adjustable PRO Tripod Ladder
Our professional tripod ladder
Designed with ultimate functionality and versatility, anyone can enjoy the numerous benefits of our PRO ladder. Keep reading to learn more about why hundreds of users lean on Henchman for their safety.
Key Features
BS EN131 certified
Back leg clip
Adjustable Legs
More height variation
BS EN131 certified
Back leg clip
Adjustable Legs
Features of the Henchman Fully Adjustable PRO Tripod Ladder
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Stay safe on uneven ground
Work comfortably for longer
Hedge-proof locking pin
Maximum adjustability for all environments
There are no guarantees when it comes to jobsites and environments around the quality and evenness of the ground. Each leg on our PRO ladder is independently adjustable to accommodate sloping surfaces, soft ground and steps. This makes jobs in tricky terrains easy to complete while minimising the risk of injury.
In fact, the PRO range offers 20% more adjustability than our Fully Adjustable Tripod, at least 20% more than competitor ladders and up to double the adjustability of our best-selling 8ft model. Rest assured, you’ve got the most suitable solution to work safely on your uneven ground.
Dual platform to provide support at multiple heights
The PRO ladder range offers a second platform rung in addition to the built-in platform you’ll find with all Henchman models. This means that you’re supported when working at the top of the ladder and lower down.
Whether you need to handle a variety of jobs at different heights, or you just want to rest your chest against the guardrail to feel more stable, the new PRO tripod will keep you safe and comfortable no matter what level you’re working at.
Extra wide feet for wobble-free working
The last thing you want while working away is you slowly sinking into the ground. That’s why every Henchman tripod features extra-wide feet with a large surface area. The larger surface area prevents sinking while its clawed design minimises slippage.
If you’re using your ladder indoors or on hard surfaces, simply fit the rubber overshoes that are supplied free of charge with your order.
Increased strength for ladders that last
Our tripod ladders are already strong and lightweight, but The PRO range is engineered with a thicker gauge of aluminium in key contact areas. This increases durability, reduces the risk of wear and tear and ensures frame rigidity.
The ONLY BS EN131 tripod platform ladder
We’re proud to say that our tripod ladders are the only tripods on the market to hold an EN131 certification - strict standards set by industry experts across the UK and EU that deem ladders to be safe.
This certification requires annual testing by an independent testing house for the ladder's stability, grip, dimensions, safety labelling and the safe working load of 150kg. Read more about the EN131 standard here.
The Henchman PRO VS the Fully Adjustable Ladder
The PRO brings together all of the quality features of the Fully Adjustable tripod, but with additional durability for more frequent use, adjustability and unique features. So, when would you use which?
The PRO:
•Severely sloping or soft ground - as our professional tripod ladder has 20% more adjustability than our Fully Adjustable mode, providing you with a wider range.
•Jobs that require varying height levels - the dual platform means you can work at different heights without moving or adjusting your ladder.
•General heavy-duty use - especially if you're using your ladder every day or transporting your ladder from site to site.
The Fully Adjustable:
•Uneven terrain - such as steps, hills and inclines, and soft ground.
•Occasional overhead tasks - such as changing lightbulbs, trimming topiary or fruit picking.
•General gardening and home maintenance - that doesn't require daily upkeep, but for when you spend a longer period of time at height.
What are the dimensions of the Fully Adjustable PRO Tripod Ladders?
What size Fully Adjustable PRO Tripod Ladder do I need?
•Our ladders are measured as the total length of the ladder when the legs are fully retracted, from the feet of the ladder to the guard rail at the top.
•The guard rail at the top of the ladder will be around hip height when you are standing on the platform.
•The platform height is 90cm (3ft) below the top of the ladder.
•All dimensions and working heights provided are based on the adjustable legs being fully retracted (in the shortest position).
•We don’t recommend extending the legs to gain extra height as climbing on/off the ladder becomes unsafe due to the distance between the ground and the first rung becoming very large.
1. To find the right size fully adjustable PRO tripod ladder, measure the height of the working area that you are trying to reach. This is the most important step – it’s very difficult to accurately “eyeball” heights. Not measuring the job height is the leading cause for incorrect height ladders being ordered. Whilst we do offer a free 14 day returns/exchange policy, we recommend carefully selecting the appropriate height ladder from the onset to avoid the inconvenience of a return or exchange.
2. Decide where you want your hands to be when performing the required task. Here are some examples of jobs you’d do at each hand height:
a. Overhead/reaching – Lightweight and low fatigue work, such as pruning the top of a rose/wisteria, painting house facia, changing lightbulbs, cleaning a roof light, pruning the upper branches of a tree, etc.
b. Shoulder level – Mid-weight work, such as trimming the side of a hedge with hand tools (shears), or short-duration hedge cutting with a powered hedge cutter, tree maintenance with a pruning saw, using a powered drill/screwdriver, etc.
c. Hip level – Heavier weight work, such as hedge cutting with powered hedge cutter, top cutting a hedge with shears, etc.
3. Use the size guide in the diagram above to find the most suitable tripod size. For example:
a. Pruning the top of a 3.0m high rose bush = either the 1.8m or 2.4m tripod, depending if you want to be working closer to shoulder height or have full overhead reach.
b. Cutting the top of a 3.0 m high hedge = the 3.0m tripod. Your hips would be in line with the top of the hedge, the perfect position for holding a heavy hedge trimmer.
•Our ladders are measured as the total length of the ladder when the legs are fully retracted, from the feet of the ladder to the guard rail at the top.
•The guard rail at the top of the ladder will be around hip height when you are standing on the platform.
•The platform height is 90cm (3ft) below the top of the ladder.
•All dimensions and working heights provided are based on the adjustable legs being fully retracted (in the shortest position).
•We don’t recommend extending the legs to gain extra height as climbing on/off the ladder becomes unsafe due to the distance between the ground and the first rung becoming very large.
1. To find the right size fully adjustable PRO tripod ladder, measure the height of the working area that you are trying to reach. This is the most important step – it’s very difficult to accurately “eyeball” heights. Not measuring the job height is the leading cause for incorrect height ladders being ordered. Whilst we do offer a free 14 day returns/exchange policy, we recommend carefully selecting the appropriate height ladder from the onset to avoid the inconvenience of a return or exchange.
2. Decide where you want your hands to be when performing the required task. Here are some examples of jobs you’d do at each hand height:
a. Overhead/reaching – Lightweight and low fatigue work, such as pruning the top of a rose/wisteria, painting house facia, changing lightbulbs, cleaning a roof light, pruning the upper branches of a tree, etc.
b. Shoulder level – Mid-weight work, such as trimming the side of a hedge with hand tools (shears), or short-duration hedge cutting with a powered hedge cutter, tree maintenance with a pruning saw, using a powered drill/screwdriver, etc.
c. Hip level – Heavier weight work, such as hedge cutting with powered hedge cutter, top cutting a hedge with shears, etc.
3. Use the size guide in the diagram above to find the most suitable tripod size. For example:
a. Pruning the top of a 3.0m high rose bush = either the 1.8m or 2.4m tripod, depending if you want to be working closer to shoulder height or have full overhead reach.
b. Cutting the top of a 3.0 m high hedge = the 3.0m tripod. Your hips would be in line with the top of the hedge, the perfect position for holding a heavy hedge trimmer.
Note that, when we refer to the size of the ladder, we are referring to the total length when fully retracted, from top to bottom - as an example, 10ft is the full height of the 10ft ladder. They do not collapse down in height.
We always recommend that you work between shoulder and waist height. On the Fully Adjustable PRO Tripod, the platform is 3ft/0.9m from the top of the ladder, so your waist is in line with the top. As an example, if the ladder is 6ft/1.8m, then your waist will be 6ft/1.8m from the ground.
Generally, your shoulders are approximately 2ft/60cm higher than your waist. This means that you’ll have a working height range of 6-8ft/1.8-2.4m, shoulder to waist level. If you need to reach 6-8ft/1.8-2.4m, then a 6ft/1.8m ladder is just what you need.
Note that, when we refer to the size of the ladder, we are referring to the total length when fully retracted, from top to bottom - as an example, 10ft is the full height of the 10ft ladder. They do not collapse down in height.
We always recommend that you work between shoulder and waist height. On the Fully Adjustable PRO Tripod, the platform is 3ft/0.9m from the top of the ladder, so your waist is in line with the top. As an example, if the ladder is 6ft/1.8m, then your waist will be 6ft/1.8m from the ground.
Generally, your shoulders are approximately 2ft/60cm higher than your waist. This means that you’ll have a working height range of 6-8ft/1.8-2.4m, shoulder to waist level. If you need to reach 6-8ft/1.8-2.4m, then a 6ft/1.8m ladder is just what you need.
Note that, when we refer to the size of the ladder, we are referring to the total length when fully retracted, from top to bottom - as an example, 10ft is the full height of the 10ft ladder. They do not collapse down in height.
We always recommend that you work between shoulder and waist height. On the Fully Adjustable PRO Tripod, the platform is 3ft/0.9m from the top of the ladder, so your waist is in line with the top. As an example, if the ladder is 6ft/1.8m, then your waist will be 6ft/1.8m from the ground.
Generally, your shoulders are approximately 2ft/60cm higher than your waist. This means that you’ll have a working height range of 6-8ft/1.8-2.4m, shoulder to waist level. If you need to reach 6-8ft/1.8-2.4m, then a 6ft/1.8m ladder is just what you need.
Note that, when we refer to the size of the ladder, we are referring to the total length when fully retracted, from top to bottom - as an example, 10ft is the full height of the 10ft ladder. They do not collapse down in height.
We always recommend that you work between shoulder and waist height. On the Fully Adjustable PRO Tripod, the platform is 3ft/0.9m from the top of the ladder, so your waist is in line with the top. As an example, if the ladder is 6ft/1.8m, then your waist will be 6ft/1.8m from the ground.
Generally, your shoulders are approximately 2ft/60cm higher than your waist. This means that you’ll have a working height range of 6-8ft/1.8-2.4m, shoulder to waist level. If you need to reach 6-8ft/1.8-2.4m, then a 6ft/1.8m ladder is just what you need.
Note that, when we refer to the size of the ladder, we are referring to the total length when fully retracted, from top to bottom - as an example, 10ft is the full height of the 10ft ladder. They do not collapse down in height.
We always recommend that you work between shoulder and waist height. On the Fully Adjustable PRO Tripod, the platform is 3ft/0.9m from the top of the ladder, so your waist is in line with the top. As an example, if the ladder is 6ft/1.8m, then your waist will be 6ft/1.8m from the ground.
Generally, your shoulders are approximately 2ft/60cm higher than your waist. This means that you’ll have a working height range of 6-8ft/1.8-2.4m, shoulder to waist level. If you need to reach 6-8ft/1.8-2.4m, then a 6ft/1.8m ladder is just what you need.
Can the legs be adjusted on steps or a slope?
Yes, all three legs are independently adjustable to allow you to extend or retract the legs as needed to offset variation in the ground height and keep the rungs level.
This allows you to safely use a Fully Adjustable PRO Tripod Ladder on:
- Sloping ground
- Below trees where roots cause the ground to undulate
- Raised borders
- Steps (provided they are wide enough to accommodate the ladder width)
- Decking/patios
- Flat ground
- Soft ground
- Hard ground (when using the included rubber feet).
Can I gain extra height by extending the legs?
We don’t recommend it. The primary function of the legs on our tripod ladders is to allow for adjustments, ensuring the ladder maintains a level position on uneven ground. Safety is paramount in ladder usage, and Henchman ladders are specifically engineered to prioritise safety by levelling on uneven surfaces.
Extending all three legs increases the height of the ladder by 60cm (24 inches) on our PRO Tripod Ladders. As long as the ladder is level, it will be structurally safe (verified by independent safety testing with all 3 legs at full extension, according EN131 testing at full leg extension). However, we don’t recommend this as it becomes unsafe climbing on and off the ladder as the first rung will be elevated to 65-80cm (>2ft) from the ground, which is around mid-thigh.
As a BSI EN131 Kitemark safety accredited product, we recommend adhering to the maximum distance between the ground and the first rung, which is 30cm (approx. 1ft).
Why should I choose the PRO Tripod Ladder over the Fully Adjustable Tripod Ladder?
The Fully Adjustable Tripod Ladder and the PRO Tripod Ladder share the same shape and footprint, both are equally stable, and both function the same – with 3 independently adjustable legs designed to level on uneven ground.
Where the PRO differs
1. Heavier duty – The PRO is made from a harder grade and thicker gauge of aluminium to better withstand the impacts and wear that will come from daily use and transportation. This does make the PRO heavier (approx. + 3kg, depending on the size). Refer to images under point 3 below.
2. Upgraded platform – The PRO Tripod Ladder has an upgraded platform, designed for increased grip and comfort during longer duration use. Refer to images under point 3 below.
3. Secondary platform – The PRO has a secondary platform below the main platform for added comfort when standing at a lower height. Refer to images below.
Fully Adjustable Tripod Ladder
Fully Adjustable PRO Tripod Ladder
4. Extra adjustability – Each leg is adjustable by an additional 15cm to allow for safe working on steeper slopes or steps.
5. Rear leg clip – The PRO comes with a rear leg clip to hold the leg closed when carrying and transporting the ladder.
What jobs is the Fully Adjustable PRO Tripod Ladder suitable for?
The Fully Adjustable PRO Tripod Ladder is designed to keep you safe while working at height on uneven ground, and can be used for more regular use on a variety of jobs, including:
- Tree surgery and maintenance
- Trimming hedges and shrubs
- Topiary and maintaining climbing plants
- Fixing and cleaning roofs
- Fitting interiors, such as picture rails
- Painting high ceilings
- Cleaning windows, especially skylight windows
- Maintaining heritage buildings
- And more!
If you’re unsure which tripod ladder you need, try our Find Your Ladder tool
How much does the Fully Adjustable PRO Tripod ladder weigh?
Refer to the chart under How do I store a tripod ladder?
What is the BS EN131 Kitemark?
Our tripod range is certified to EN131 – the only tripods on the market in the UK and EU to have this certification. This means that Henchman ladders go through rigorous testing to meet the standards of The British Standards Institution (BSI). Our ladders are tested by an independent third party, checking their stability, grip, dimensions, labelling and their 150kg working load.
When it comes to EN131 standards, you may see phrases like ‘conforms’, ‘tested’ or ‘built to’ EN131. However, these terms can suggest that the ladder is not fully tested – for example, it could have the right dimensions but the working load may not have been safety tested.
Our Fully Adjustable PRO Tripod Ladder meets the full specification, meaning you can be confident that your Henchman will keep you safe.
We have chosen to Kitemark our ladders, as Kitemark certification goes above and beyond just product testing. It looks at all aspects of the supply chain too, so you can rest assured that the ladders you receive are designed for the job your performing, safety tested to the highest standards, being produced by approved and audited manufacturers, and treated with through quality control measures through the whole of the supply chain.
If unsure about the quality of a ladder, the EN131 certificate should be available to the public and can be shown to you when asked. Find out more about EN131 ladder standards.
Are rubber feet included?
Yes, rubber feet are included free of charge with all Henchman tripod ladders. Their intended use is for adding grip when working on hard surfaces, as well as protecting the surface from scratching.
Do you ship to Northern Ireland?
We work with a stockist in Northern Ireland, Booths Lawnmower Services. We don’t ship to Northern Ireland directly. Due to the shape and length of our ladders, we do not currently have a suitable courier solution that can reliably deliver individual orders.
For more information or to make an enquiry, please see our dedicated Northern Ireland page.
Do you offer any discounts?
No, we don’t offer any discounts. We believe in treating all of our customers fairly, therefore we operate a fair pricing policy. You can rest assured that if you buy a ladder today, it won’t be on sale tomorrow.
As part of our policy we don’t:
- Artificially inflate RRP’s or selling prices so we can offer a heavy “discount” or “sale”
- Run any sales or discount our ladder prices at any point in the year. The price you see is the price that everyone pays.
The only exception is for wholesale or bulk purchases, which are considered on a case-by-case basis.
