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Little Giant® MegaLite™ M17 Type 1A Aluminum Ladder Review
I purchased my Little Giant ladder several months ago. I've since put it to work and have since developed some likes and dislikes about the ladder.
Likes:
- Easy to store
- Versatility
- Indoor Maneuverability
- Step ladder variations
- Scaffold
Dislikes:
- Awkward Extension
- Ladder weight
- Play in the main hinge
- Rung width (extended)
EASY TO STORE
Compared to my old step and extension ladders, the Little Giant ladder consumes a fraction of the storage space. This has really helped unclutter my garage.
VERSATILITY
The Little Giant ladder functions well as both a step and extension ladder.
INDOOR MANEUVERABILITY
Though not light, the Little Giant ladder is compact, and can be picked-up and carried throughout your house without knocking things over or scratching doors and woodwork as you likely would with a standard extension ladder.
STEP LADDER VARIATIONS
Little Giant advertises 24 different ladders with their ladder system, many of which are stepladder variations. I haven't tried all 24 ladder variations, but those variations I have used, especially the 90 degree ladder for washing windows worked very well.
SCAFFOLD
I don't have a need for a scaffold at this time, but I like that it's an option.
AWKWARD EXTENSION
Compared to my old aluminum extension ladder, the Little Giant is harder to fully extend and retract. With frequent use I've gotten better at extending the ladder to the height I need, but am still working on the right technique for extending the ladder to it's maximum height.
PLAY IN THE MAIN HINGE
While in the extension mode, my Little Giant ladder flexes about 1/4" or so at the main hinge. This is most noticeable when moving the ladder. This does not seem to affect the operation or safety of ladder.
LADDER WEIGHT
For large indoor painting jobs where you pick-up, set-down, and move the ladder about the room multiple times, the weight of the Little Giant may take a physical toll on you. Therefore, if you have room to store multiple ladders, it may be beneficial to keep (or buy) a dedicated light-weight aluminum or fiberglass stepladder in addition to the Little Giant ladder.
RUNG WIDTH (EXTENDED)
Many traditional extension ladders provide nice wide steps on the first section of ladder and narrow rungs on the extension section. All the rungs on the Little Giant are narrow rungs. However, when the ladder is retracted, the rungs are doubled-up which provides a wide step.
When the Little Giant is fully extended, all the rungs are narrow rungs. In my experience narrow rungs feel less secure while on the ladder, and cause foot fatique after standing on them for long periods of time.
My Conclusion:
The Little Giant ® MegaLite™ M17 Type 1A Aluminum Ladder is a great choice for homeowners, property managers, and home appraisers who want a do-it-all, solid ladder that takes little storage space, and will fit in the trunk of many cars.
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