Knowing how to load a snowmobile into a truck is useful when traveling to your nearest trail or taking a sled to the mechanic.
Use a Ramp
A ramp is the easiest way to load a snowmobile.
1. Attach ramp to tailgate/bed of the truck
Some ramps have clamps that tighten down to squeeze the tailgate and stay in place. Others will have straps that you can tie to loops or hooks in the bed. Make sure everything is tightened, tied, and secure before proceeding any further.
2. Line up snowmobile with ramp
You want to make sure that your snowmobile skis and track are directly centered with the ramp before driving up into the bed.
3. Drive snowmobile up the ramp and into the truck bed
4. Tie down and secure the sled
Once you have the snowmobile loaded into the bed, you need to secure it so that it won’t move around when you drive.
Use Human Power
This method involves using brute strength to lift the snowmobile into the back of the truck. Even if you are a strong person, you still need at least one other friend to make sure it doesn’t slip. Three people are ideal for this method.
1. Position sled near the tailgate
2. Lift the front end onto the tailgate
This step works best with one person in the truck bed and two others lifting either ski.
3. Lift rear end and slide into the truck bed
The person in the truck can pull, and these efforts combined will slide the machine into position in the back of the truck.
4. Tie down and secure sled
Use a Snow Ramp
The third method involves using or building a snow ramp to get a snowmobile into a truck bed. If you are riding at a popular location, there may be a ramp already established, making this method easy and effective.
1. Position the truck in line with the ramp
2. Drive snowmobile up the ramp and into the truck bed
Drive the snowmobile up and over the ramp and into the truck bed.
3. Tie down and secure sled
Use ratchet straps, rope, or any other type of solid cordage to secure the snowmobile into the back of the truck.
