If you like heights. My grandson put it best — I’m not scared of heights, I’m scared of falling.

I got a basket that fits the forks on my tractor, so my feet are 8 feet off the ground, I have a 3’ x 3’ working area, and I have 3.5’ high rails all around me. The most dangerous part is my wife has to raise and lower me.

 

Never been afraid of heights or even falling…….it’s that sudden stop that bothers me

 

I bought a 12 ft. like this a year ago (Hasegawa). Decided to start trimming the thuya hedge myself instead of paying. Great product. Never thought ladders were so expensive before I started shopping for it.
So far I like doing it but find it a bit hard. I'm sure I'll get better over time and quicker. I have about 250 ft. of Hedge to trim, it's about 14 ft. high. I actually need to kick myself in the butt to go a do another trim before winter.

 

That is the brand I bought…….it was $800 for 16’ one. It’s well worth it, to trim those trees once would cost more. I’ll sell it one day, and get some money back. I was lucky to find a dealer nearby, otherwise to have one shipped would have added a lot more to the price.

 

I get the need for a solid ladder when you’re working in the orchard. A 16-foot orchard ladder can make a difference when trying to reach those high branches. I’ve had my fair share of unsafe ladders, which can be nerve-wracking. With a good orchard ladder, you’ll feel way more stable while picking fruit or trimming trees. Plus, they usually have those nice wide feet that keep you grounded, which is a real lifesaver.

 

I’ve got a 12’ orchard ladder and even with that, reaching certain spots was sketchy—anything past that and I’d want really level ground. I swapped to a step ladder with a wide base and adjustable legs for uneven spots, and it’s been a game changer for stability. Still heavy as heck though.