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Defender
Material Aluminum Duty Rating (Weight) 300 lbs. Country of Origin USA Ladder Weight (lbs) 46 Stepladder Max Reach (in.) 136 Stepladder Max Highest Standing Level (in.) 58 Stepladder Min Highest Standing Level (in.) 23.5 Stepladder Minimum Footprint (in.) 40.5 Stepladder Maximum Footprint (in.) 62.25 Extension Max Reach (in.) 217 Extension Max Highest Standing Level (in.) 139 Extension Minimum Highest Standing Level (in.) 69 Extension Max Working Length (in.) 180 Extension Minimum Working Length (in.) 108 Extension Total Length of Sections (in.) 206 Leaning Highest Standing Level (in.) 139 Storage Height (in.) 55 Storage Width (in.) 24 Storage Depth (in.) 9 Top Width (in.) 18 Clear Width (in.) 12.5 Inside Clear Width (in.) 12.5 Inner Rung Width (in.) 1.5 Outer Rung Width (in.) 1.375 Double Rung Width (in.) 3.5 Freight Class 110 Freight Class Description Ladders and/or Accessories NMFC 108775-09 Shipping Method FedEx Shipping Length (Ft.) 4' 8" Shipping Length (in.) 56 Shipping Width (Ft.) 2' Shipping Width (in.) 24 Shipping Height (Ft.) 0' 8" Shipping Height (in.) 8 Ship Weight 51 Pallet Size 48 x 40 x 5 Palletized Length 56 Palletized Width 50 Palletized Height 85 Palletized Weight 870 Qty per Pallet 18 Number of Pallets 1 Number of Pallets in a 53' Truck 10 Number of Ladders in a 53' Truck 180 Stackable Pallets No Marketing Collateral http://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--0wLge1yg--/nutdastp8sdw08ejwb2o.pdf Marketing Description Defender Multi-Position, Type IA - Extra Heavy Duty, 18ft Short Marketing Copy The Little Giant Defender is made for firefighters, built from lightweight aluminum with a true 300-pound-per-side rating for strength under pressure. Its unmatched versatility shifts from A-frame to extension, staircase, or 90-degree positions in seconds. Dual Ratchet Levelers steady the ladder on uneven terrain, while hi-viz labels and Safety Insight glow strips keep every rung visible through smoke and darkness. Glove-friendly locks, Tip & Glide wheels, and compact apparatus storage make deployment fast and efficient. With heat-sensing indicators and full NFPA compliance, the Defender is mission-ready on every call. Long Marketing Copy The Little Giant Defender is made for firefighters. Period. Its lightweight aluminum construction and true 300-pound-per-side load rating deliver the speed, strength, and stability crews need on the fireground, backed by glove-friendly locks and heat-sensing indicators built for real-world conditions. One ladder. Unmatched versatility. A-frame, extension, staircase, or 90-degree wall position—the Defender adapts instantly to whatever the scene demands. When the ground is unstable, take on uneven terrain with Ratcheting Leg Levelers that adjust up to 8.5 inches for a solid, level base on rubble or debris. Visible when it matters most, hi-viz labels and Safety Insight glow strips light every rung through smoke or darkness, glowing up to 16 hours. Lock in. Even with full gear. Quad-Lock hinges and Rock Locks engage fast and secure, even with bulky gloves and full turnouts. Move fast with roll without the strain Tip & Glide wheels, and store it easily—fits your rig. Ready when you are. With its true two-person rating, two can climb, both can work, giving crews the strength for paired operations. And with heat exposure? You’ll know, built-in indicators alert firefighters when temperatures exceed safe limits. Fully engineered for NFPA performance, the Defender meets NFPA 1931-2015, 1932-2015, and 1901-2009 standards, delivering mission-ready reliability on every call. Marketing Bullet 1 MADE FOR FIREFIGHTERS. PERIOD. Lightweight aluminum construction and a true 300 lb-per-side load rating give crews the strength and speed they need, backed by glove-friendly locks, heat indicators, and rugged stability built for fireground realities. Marketing Bullet 2 ONE LADDER. UNMATCHED VERSATILITY. A-frame. Extension. Staircase. 90-degree wall position. One ladder that locks into whatever the job demands. Built for constant change, rugged jobsites and pros who don’t slow down. Marketing Bullet 3 TAKE ON UNEVEN TERRAIN The Ratcheting™ Leg Levelers adjust up to 8.5 in. to create a solid, level setup over uneven ground, rubble, or debris, giving firefighters a steady base when the scene is anything but stable. Marketing Bullet 4 VISIBLE WHEN IT MATTERS MOST. Hi-viz reflective labels and integrated Safety Insight glow strips illuminate every rung in smoke or darkness, delivering long-lasting visibility that can glow for up to 16 hours after charging. Marketing Bullet 5 LOCK IN. EVEN WITH FULL GEAR. Quad-Lock hinges and Rock Locks engage fast and secure, giving firefighters confident adjustments even with bulky gloves and full turnouts. Marketing Bullet 6 ROLL WITHOUT THE STRAIN Tip & Glide™ wheels take the weight off, speeding up transport and cutting down fatigue. Your energy belongs on the job, not getting there. Marketing Bullet 7 FITS YOUR RIG. READY WHEN YOU ARE. Retracts compactly to store inside existing compartments on most fire engines and rescue vehicles, keeping the ladder close, accessible, and mission-ready. Marketing Bullet 8 TWO CAN CLIMB. BOTH CAN WORK. Both sides are rated to 300 lbs—built strong so two people can be on the ladder at the same time in A-frame position. Marketing Bullet 9 HEAT EXPOSURE? YOU’LL KNOW. Integrated heat-sensing labels reveal when the ladder has encountered unsafe temperatures so crews can pull it from service with confidence. Marketing Bullet 10 ENGINEERED FOR NFPA PERFORMANCE. Meets NFPA 1931-2015, 1932-2015, and 1901-2009 standards to support firefighting apparatus and operations. HTS Code 7616.99.5190 Warranty Statement Little Giant Warranty Terms and Conditions: Little Giant Ladder Systems warrants each new product t