Which type of ladder is the heaviest?

Of the types listed here, extension ladder is the largest at 11–45 kg.

How much does a ladder weigh?

Typical weight

4–40 kg

That is 8.82–88.2 lb.

A set of rungs between two rails, self-supporting as a stepladder or leaning as an extension ladder.

A 6 ft fibreglass stepladder is 7-9 kg; a 24 ft aluminium extension ladder 17-20 kg; a 32 ft fibreglass extension ladder 32-40 kg.

Ladders vary by type, so a single figure would be misleading.
Type	Typical weight
step ladder	4–20 kg
extension ladder	11–45 kg

Ladder against things of a similar mass.

Microwave oven 9–36 kg

Giant Pacific octopus 10–71 kg

Scuba tank 11–20 kg

Ladder 4–40 kg

Wolverine 8–25 kg

Espresso machine 4–75 kg

Digital piano 10–30 kg

Telescope 2–45 kg

How much does a ladder weigh?: A ladder weighs 4–40 kg (8.82–88.2 lb). A 6 ft fibreglass stepladder is 7-9 kg; a 24 ft aluminium extension ladder 17-20 kg; a 32 ft fibreglass extension ladder 32-40 kg.
Which type of ladder is the heaviest?: Of the types listed here, extension ladder is the largest at 11–45 kg.