Safety note: OSHA guidance still emphasizes using portable ladders on stable, level surfaces, maintaining three points of contact while climbing, and setting extension ladders at a safe angle. Treat this guide as general information, not a substitute for the ladder label, manufacturer instructions, or job-site safety rules.
Founded in 1970 by Harold Ray Wing, Little Giant Ladders has been the largest manufacturer of ladders in the United States and one of the most famous brands of ladders in the world. Little Giant is now sold in more than 20 countries around the world, with annual sales of hundreds of millions of dollars.
There are currently six product lines under the Little Giant Ladders brand: Multi-Position, Combination, Step Stools, Step Ladders, Extension, and Safety Cages, and a variety of different ladder products under this product line. If you need, please check the table below for quick navigation.
Multi-Position
- Revolution
- Dark horse
- Dark horse 2.0
- Conquest
- Velocity
- EPIC
- Super Duty
- Megalite
- LT
- Defender
- Multi
- Leveler
In this article, I will introduce to you in detail the ladder product under the multi-position product line – Little Giant REVOLUTION.
Little Giant Revolution is the flagship model under the multi-position product line, also known as the Little Giant Transformer. If it is only used in daily life, not in large projects, I believe the Little Giant revolution can meet more than 90% of your daily needs for ladders.
Why would I say that?
Let’s take a look at how the little giant revolution ladder change shapes.
Ladder Shapes of Little Giant Revolution Ladder
Little Giant Revolution Ladder supports a variety of common ladder forms, they are A-Frame Ladder, Extension Ladder, 90° Ladder, Staircase Ladder, Scaffolding Ladder, Portable Ladder.
So many shapes, You may ask, how?
Adjusters
A ladder can support so many shapes, mainly because it has two powerful and well-designed adjusters: Palm Button and Rock Locks.
Palm Button
Palm button is located at the joint at the top of the ladder, you can press the plam button to release the hinge locks, then you can change the Little Giant Revolution ladder into any one of the above shapes.
You can press the palm button to adjust the Little Giant Revolution ladder from portable shape to A-Frame shape, and press the palm button again to continue adjusting the Little Giant Revolution ladder, from A-Frame shape to extension shape.
Note: For your own safety, please make sure that the palm button has jumped up and the hinge locks are locked before you use it.
Rock Locks
Rock Locks is located on both sides of the ladder’s outer ladder assemblies, it can change your ladder’s height. Rock Locks is locked by default and the palm button is the same. Press rock locks and slide the outer ladder assemblies to adjust the height of the ladder, adjust to the right position when tap rock locks again to lock it.
Note: Do not adjust rock locks if someone is on the ladder.
Little Giant Revolution Models
The Little Giant Revolution ladder has a total of three height mods. each mod has two types, one with tip & guide wheels and the other with ratchet levelers.
I will be a total of six models of the little giant ladder parameters are listed in the table below, please choose according to your requirement.
| REVOLUTION MODELS | Model 17 with Tip & Glide Wheels and Trestle Brackets | Model 17 with Ratchet Levelers and Trestle Brackets | Model 22 with Tip & Glide Wheels and Trestle Brackets | Model 22 with Ratchet Levelers and Trestle Brackets | Model 26 with Tip & Glide Wheels and Trestle Brackets | Model 26 with Ratchet Levelers and Trestle Brackets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Capacity | 300 lbs. | 300 lbs. | 300 lbs. | 300 lbs. | 300 lbs. | 300 lbs. |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime |
| Model Number | 12017 | 12017-801 | 12022 | 12022-801 | 12026 | 12026-801 |
| 90° Ladder | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ansi Duty Rating | Type IA – Extra Heavy Duty | Type IA – Extra Heavy Duty | Type IA – Extra Heavy Duty | Type IA – Extra Heavy Duty | Type IA – Extra Heavy Duty | Type IA – Extra Heavy Duty |
| Country Of Origin | China | China | China | China | China | China |
| Extension Max | 14′ 11″ | 14′ 11″ | 18′ 11″ | 18′ 11″ | 22′ 11″ | 22′ 11″ |
| Extension Max Reach | 18′ 1″ | 18′ 1″ | 22′ | 22′ | 25′ 10″ | 25′ 10″ |
| Extension Max. Height | 14′ 11″ | 14′ 11″ | 18′ 11″ | 18′ 11″ | 22′ 11″ | 22′ 11″ |
| Extension Min. Height | 8′ 11″ | 8′ 11″ | 10′ 11″ | 10′ 11″ | 12′ 11″ | 12′ 11″ |
| Extension Total Length of Sections | 17′ 2″ | 17′ 2″ | 21′ 2″ | 21′ 2″ | 25′ 2″ | 25′ 2″ |
| Extension Highest Standing Level Max | 11′ 7″ | 11′ 7″ | 15′ 6″ | 15′ 6″ | 19′ 4″ | 19′ 4″ |
| Extension Max Working Length | 14′ 11″ | 14′ 11″ | 18′ 11″ | 18′ 11″ | 22′ 11″ | 22′ 11″ |
| Extension Lock | Cast Aluminum Rock Locks | Cast Aluminum Rock Locks | Cast Aluminum Rock Locks | Cast Aluminum Rock Locks | Cast Aluminum Rock Locks | Cast Aluminum Rock Locks |
| Feet | Standard non-marring (snap-on) | Standard non-marring (snap-on) | Standard non-marring (snap-on) | Standard non-marring (snap-on) | Standard non-marring (snap-on) | Standard non-marring (snap-on) |
| Ladder Type | Telescoping – Articulated | Telescoping – Articulated | Telescoping – Articulated | Telescoping – Articulated | Telescoping – Articulated | Telescoping – Articulated |
| Product Weight | 32 | 39 | 40 | 46 | 52 | 57.5 |
| Lean To Position | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Inner Rung Depth | 1.38″ | 1.38″ | 1.38″ | 1.38″ | 1.38″ | 1.38″ |
| Inside Clear Width | 1′ 0.5″ | 1′ 0.5″ | 1′ 0.5″ | 1′ 0.5″ | 1′ 0.5″ | 1′ 0.5″ |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Outer Rung Depth | 1.5″ | 1.5″ | 1.5″ | 1.5″ | 1.5″ | 1.5″ |
| Palm & Hinge Lock System | Hinge Lock | Hinge Lock | Hinge Lock | Hinge Lock | Hinge Lock | Hinge Lock |
| Rung Size Double Section | 3.5″ | 3.5″ | 3.5″ | 3.5″ | 3.5″ | 3.5″ |
| Rung Size Single Section | 1.38″ | 1.38″ | 1.38″ | 1.38″ | 1.38″ | 1.38″ |
| Scaffolding Position | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 9′ – 15′ | 9′ – 15′ | 11′ – 19′ | 11′ – 19′ | 13′ – 23′ | 13′ – 23′ |
| Ship Length | 4′ 9″ | 4′ 9″ | 5′ 8″ | 5′ 8″ | 6′ 8″ | 6′ 8″ |
| Ship Width | 2′ 1″ | 2′ 1″ | 2′ 4″ | 2′ 4″ | 2′ 7″ | 2′ 7″ |
| Ship Height | 0′ 9″ | 0′ 9″ | 0′ 9″ | 0′ 9″ | 0′ 9″ | 0′ 9″ |
| Ship Weight | 37.5 | 44.5 | 46.4 | 52.4 | 61.9 | 67.4 |
| Spreader System | Hinge Lock | Hinge Lock | Hinge Lock | Hinge Lock | Hinge Lock | Hinge Lock |
| Stepladder Highest Standing Level | 4′ 10″ | 4′ 10″ | 6′ 8″ | 6′ 8″ | 8′ 7″ | 8′ 7″ |
| Stepladder Maximum Footprint | 5′ 2.25″ | 5′ 2.25″ | 6′ 4.5″ | 6′ 4.5″ | 7′ 7″ | 7′ 7″ |
| Stepladder Max Reach | 11′ 4″ | 11′ 4″ | 13′ 2″ | 13′ 2″ | 15′ 1″ | 15′ 1″ |
| Storage Depth | 9″ | 9″ | 9″ | 9″ | 9″ | 9″ |
| Storage Height | 4′ 7″ | 4′ 7″ | 5′ 7″ | 5′ 7″ | 6′ 7″ | 6′ 7″ |
| Storage Width At Base | 2′ | 2′ 1″ | 2′ 3″ | 2′ 4″ | 2′ 6″ | 2′ 7″ |
| Tip & Glide™ Wheels | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Top Width | 1′ 6″ | 1′ 6″ | 1′ 6″ | 1′ 6″ | 1′ 6″ | 1′ 6″ |
Sum Up
By purchasing the Little Giant Revolution Ladder, I reduced the number of everyday household ladders from 4 to 1. I have increased storage space without having to give up anything. The Little Giant Revolution is perfect for what I do.
If you are looking for a reliable, versatile, and transportable ladder, then the Little Little Revolution Ladder is the ladder for you. Anyone who doesn’t mind the price will be proud to have this ladder in their truck or store. The construction of this ladder, its great features, and when used correctly will undoubtedly eliminate personal injury.
