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The Tyrolean climbing fir

– Ideal for fruit harvesting –
Stable, dismountable, and easily transportable

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What exactly is a TIROLER STEIGTANNE?

TIROLER STEIGTANNE is a type of ladder with only one rail, from which steps protrude on both sides. At first glance, this ladder seems unusual, and one might not believe in its stability. However, the movable foot ensures that the TIROLER STEIGTANNE stands securely on all uneven and sloped surfaces or inclines on natural ground.

Two approximately 7 cm long knife blades press into the ground when climbing, preventing the rail from twisting. The tedious and unsafe underpinning of one foot or the other is no longer necessary, and slipping is ruled out.

If the TIROLER STEIGTANNE is needed for work on solid ground, such as concrete or asphalt, the foot with knife blades can be replaced with one with rubber studs. This foot guarantees a firm and secure stand even on sloped surfaces. The step-free upper part is designed to easily position the TIROLER STEIGTANNE in branch forks. It greatly facilitates positioning in the tree. Slipping off the branch is no longer possible, even with extreme weight shifts on the TIROLER STEIGTANNE.

It should be noted: Only inserting into branch forks, not twig forks, guarantees a secure stand. The owner experiences real work relief here, as entangling branches on the step-free part is not possible compared to a two-rail ladder. Additionally, branches and fruit buds are maximally preserved. If you want to lean the TIROLER STEIGTANNE against a tree trunk, this is done by replacing the step-free upper part with an attachment fork. This fork is mainly used in forestry work. Considering the above points, the word safety for this utility item deserves our full approval.

Although this ladder looks unusual, it offers multiple safety features because

  • only one rail needs to be leaned
  • the ladder foot is flexibly mounted and can thus adapt to the terrain.  

There is occasionally the mistaken belief that working with a single-rail ladder without a side rail is very dangerous. However, after an initial hesitation, you will soon find that the rail between your legs provides more support than you might think. Always place one thigh on a step. Without having to hold on with your hand, a sideways working method is possible without danger. This gives you additional freedom of action and a larger working radius on this single-rail ladder. The TIROLER STEIGTANNE, which is made from a very stable aluminum multi-chamber hollow profile, has proven itself excellently since its appearance in tree care in forests and fields. The TIROLER STEIGTANNE is very popular among bird protectors, as hanging and checking nest boxes has become much easier and safer.

  • Biological pest control
  • Nest box maintenance and control
  • For use in value pruning
  • Attaching pull ropes during winch and grip use
  • Use in cable crane installation
  • Installation of cable crane saddles, supports, and end mast rollers
  • Use in hunting operations
  • Clearing of sight lines
  • Auxiliary ladder for high seat construction and high seat ladder replacement


The length of the TIROLER STEIGTANNE is determined by the number of beam parts. You can assemble your TIROLER STEIGTANNE according to specific needs and transport it conveniently. The body weight can be safely shifted to the side with the leg hooked in. Stability is ensured by the movable ladder foot. When climbing the ladder, the knife edges press into the ground. The foot adapts to any slope in the terrain through the swivel joint.

Safety above all

The TIROLER STEIGTANNE is a safe and practical tool for forestry and forest work.

With rungless top and movable foot 16 rungs = 5.61m; with plug-in fork and movable foot 20 rungs = 5.91 mFrom the perspective of occupational safety, this single-stem ladder is superior to all other leaning ladders on trees. Only a ladder suitable for the desired application is a safe ladder. An incorrect ladder poses dangers. The Federal Association of Agricultural Accident Insurance Associations, Headquarters for Accident Prevention, provided suggestions for the design. The Board of Trustees for Forestry Work and Technology (KWF) has also tested this single-stem ladder in practical work.

The single-stem ladder is a special ladder for use on trees. It is so stable because, unlike a normal leaning ladder, it has only two fixed points: one in the branch fork and one at the articulated foot.

The TIROLER STEIGTANNE is a comfortable and, above all, safe tool. Whether used for fruit harvesting, tree pruning, work in forestry facilities and hunting operations, tree care in parks, or even for bird protection work, the TIROLER STEIGTANNE has always proven to be an ideal tool. The movable foot with knife edges guarantees an absolutely secure stand on natural ground in all inclinations. For concrete or asphalt surfaces, a foot with rubber studs was developed, which is also non-slip. The rungless top allows insertion into branch forks even at the outer branch end. With the additional 'plug-in fork' part, the TIROLER STEIGTANNE can be securely placed against the tree trunk.

The single-stem ladder consists of individual elements that can be assembled. An articulated foot with knife edges, an articulated foot with rubber studs, a rung section with 4 rungs that can be stacked multiple times, a top part without rungs - always placed on the top rung section - for better insertion into branches, and a plug-in fork for leaning against tree trunks, which can be attached against the top part without rungs. This plug-in fork has a hard rubber insert to prevent damage to the tree bark.

Due to the disassemblability of the single-stem ladder, there are no transport problems. You can transport the TIROLER STEIGTANNE in the trunk of a car. Another advantage of this ladder construction is the variable height. You can easily assemble the TIROLER STEIGTANNE according to your individual needs.

You see, the TIROLER STEIGTANNE is versatile and offers the highest possible safety, and this safety should be valuable to you. How often do you reach for a branch or fruit beyond your action radius, and it happens. This is where the TIROLER STEIGTANNE stands out, in particular. Negative experiences and accidents related to the single-stem ladder have not been known so far.

This is how the TIROLER STEIGTANNE is used:  

  • Rungless top for insertion into branch forks. (Plug-in fork cannot be attached here).  
  • Movable foot with knife edges for placement on natural ground. For example: lawns, dug-up soil, forest ground, as well as snow or ice surfaces
  • Movable foot with rubber studs for placement on almost all surfaces. For example: concrete or asphalt surfaces. Plug-in fork for leaning against tree trunks. (Only attachable to rung section).
  • Rung sections can be stacked multiple times. You determine your desired length (max. 5 rung sections).