Costco: 21' combination ladder (Grade I - Heavy Duty) 5-in-1 for $149.xx

[Busiu]

I was at the Costco in Ancaster, Ontario at lunch and noticed that they had 21' Little Giant "Like" combination ladders for a few cents under $150. These are heavy duty industrial/contractor Grade I ladders. IMO this is an amazing deal.

I picked one up. Got it home with the front seat folded in my '99 Civic.

[dealsoutlook]

is the ladder heavy?

[Busiu]

It's not "Featherlite" and because of it's Swiss army knife like application it does have a bit of extra weight. But... I wouldn't consider it significantly heaver then a typical 21' extension ladder.

[zepperdude]

any pics? is it on costco.ca?

[swmtam]

Pretty good ladder.
They are Cosco ladders.

Walmart has the same one for $169 and another one that is Grade II (Medium duty) but with slightly different construction (different locking mechanisms) for $189 as well.

Had picked up the medium duty $189 one a while ago before Walmart or Costco started carrying the Heavy Duty one.

[dealsoutlook]

so whats the difference between heavy duty and medium duty? Isnt the costco deal better than the one from Wal-Mart?

[Busiu]

Pretty good ladder.
They are Cosco ladders.

Bingo! this is the one I got at Costco: http://www.djgusa.com/cosco/indprodu...?productID=431

[burnaby]

Heavy duty is a lot heavier but way more steady. Full extension is when the weight is felt.

Really tempted to add to to my 11' and 28' collection.

I've a std 28' grade I, even fully extended it's solid and steady with little bounching during climbs/descends. Too bad it's hell to move.

[zepperdude]

Anyone know where I can get a reasonably priced 40 foot ladder?

[BB88]

Costco selling Cosco... what a match! Do they have the smaller version for cheaper?

[swmtam]

The Heavy duty one has extra welds on the steps and a slightly different step design to support heavier weight. But the locking mechanism for the medium duty one is all metal where as the heavy duty one is a plastic-metal mix. Only little differences between the two.

The Heavy duty one is the same at both Costco and Walmart. Just wanted to throw prices that I found out there so people can compare.

I would have gone with the heavy duty one from Costco and saved $40+tax, but those weren't available when I purchased mine a few months ago.

so whats the difference between heavy duty and medium duty? Isnt the costco deal better than the one from Wal-Mart?

[g0f15h]

Its $299 at canadian tire for a similar little giant knock off.
The costco cosco one is very good and heavy at almost 50lbs. Can't figure out how to use it as scoffold however.

[mart242]

It's a cheap knock off... made in Korea or something.

If you want a good ladder, take a look at the Jaws ladders. THey are made in Canada. Top quality... will outlast you!

[swmtam]

I think you have to use the pieces to build something like a work horse. The middle hinged piece is one of the stands and the two outter pieces can be locked together for the 2nd stand. Then you'll need 2x10 or something to bridge the 2 to build the scaffold.

They are made in China, but are supposed to have a limited life-time warrenty. They are made quite well and are great for the price.

Its $299 at canadian tire for a similar little giant knock off.
The costco cosco one is very good and heavy at almost 50lbs. Can't figure out how to use it as scoffold however.

[g0f15h]

It's a cheap knock off... made in Korea or something.

If you want a good ladder, take a look at the Jaws ladders. THey are made in Canada. Top quality... will outlast you!

Costco has a Jaws also and comparing the two, the cosco easily wins if you need a tall step ladder.