BuildCraft SR10102 TaskLadder – Soft Close Telescopic Ladder with Folding Feet – 3.2m

The BuildCraft SR10102 TaskLadder is a 3.2m folding telescopic ladder designed for people who need a full-height ladder without the full-height storage problem. It extends section by section to 3.2m, then folds back down to 89cm — compact enough to sit in a car boot or stand in a cupboard without taking over the space.

The soft close mechanism is the standout feature here. Each section closes slowly and under control, which means no sudden drops and no pinched fingers. The locking pins hold every rung firmly in place when extended. To close, you slide the release buttons and the ladder does the work gradually. Anyone who has used a cheaper telescopic ladder will know how much this matters.

What Makes the TaskLadder Different from a Standard Folding Telescopic Ladder

The folding stabiliser bars set this apart from most telescopic ladders on the market. The feet fold out to widen the base, giving you a noticeably more planted feel on the ground. There are also rubber wall stand-offs that grip the surface behind the ladder, which reduces the risk of the top shifting sideways mid-climb. Both features fold flat when not in use, so storage stays tidy.

Construction is aluminium throughout, keeping the weight down to 12.6kg. The built-in hand grip and securing strap make carrying it between jobs straightforward. Maximum load rating is 150kg, and the ladder is certified to EN131-6, the European safety standard for telescopic ladders specifically.

You do not have to extend it to full height every time. The ladder can be used at any intermediate height — just make sure the unused sections remain at the top, not the bottom. Read the instruction manual before first use, which is worth saying because the release mechanism has a specific technique to it.