I bought this as a Xmas gift so as not to have to keep borrowing a taller ladder from neighbors. Works great - but as already noted is a bit difficult for one slighter woman to manage. Stores neatly- price was much better on Amazon than at the local Lowes Store

My Werner MT-22 ladder did not include the extra hinges as advertised...I contacted Werner and they confirmed all MT series ladders no longer include the extra dynamic hinges...You simply reverse one set of legs and use the j-locks to connect them...Just the same as the Little Giant...I was quite disappointed in this because those hinges are much more secure regardless of the BS that Werner is putting out as an upgraded design...It's not...This was the only area where the Werner was superior to the Little Giant in design and function...Now there is nothing...

I also purchased a Little Giant to compare...There is no doubt the tolerances on the Little Giant are MUCH closer...When those top hinges snap into place there is absolute no play with the Little Giant while the Werner has plenty...Also the side j-lock pins pivot more on the Werner...All this can be excused by saving around $150 with the Werner I guess...If I used mine daily I would get the Little Giant as it has a full lifetime warranty and really is built better whereas the Werner has NO official warranty...Anyone who states the Werner is a twin to the Little Giant in everyway is mistaken...Get them side by side and really check the tolerances etc. real close and the quality of the Little Giant really jumps out...

I would have given it a 4, but the hinge exclusion has left a sour taste in my mouth...What really bugs me is Werner has admitted they stop including those hinges over 5 months ago but they still state they are included on the basis that a miniscule amount of stock with them are still out for sale...Seems like customer honesty has been lost with Werner coming out of bankruptcy...

Overall I would buy the MT-22 again, so that's what counts....

This ladder is the best thing since sliced bread in the ladder department. I can't tell you all the configurations I have used since purchasing this ladder. In fact I love it so much I purchased one for my son as a Christmas present for his new house. This is virtually the same ladder as the Little Giant at half the cost!! Since it is the 22ft size there is only one drawback. It is rather heavy to haul around and you should eat your Wheaties before using. But the added weight is there for a reason, it makes the ladder very flexible (in ways it can be used) and also very stable when you're standing on it. There is no fear of falling or tipping over in most situations. I also have the platform attachment, which I have not used yet. The only thing I would like to add to it is a leg extender for one side or the other, to use on side sloping situations. Then this ladder would be even better than it is now. I highly recommend it.

All extension ladders I've ever seen were fraudulent in their height specs. This one is no exception. For example, a 20 foot extension lader is made of two ten foot sections. Unless someone figures a way to make the two sections stick together end to end, they're not 20 foot ladders. Most extension ladders overlap a foot at their maximum height. That means a 20 foot ladder is really an 18 foot.

Seeing as this fraudulent point is industry wide, I can't fault Werner for false advertising. I bought the Werner 22 foot multi-ladder, and there's a sticker on the side that gives the actual lengths in the different modes. Their website has a chart which will give the same information. Other brands of multi-use ladders I've seen don't mention anywhere (that I've been able to see) what their actual heights are.

This ladder is very heavy because of the thick aluminum parts, but it's also very well made. The telescopic locks and pivot locks are very strong and positive. As a step ladder, it's minimum height puts the top rungs (of each half) at nearly five feet. The hinge point is another six inches above that. The telescoping occurs in one foot incriments (the spacing of each step). Each half of the ladder will telescope four more feet. This will give you about a nine foot step ladder at it's maximum height. Opened straight, minimum extension, the ladder is about eleven feet high. Open the ladder straight, both halves fully extended, and it's about nineteen feet high. Each end of the ladder is wider for stability, and at the foot and very top, the ladder is 28" in width. The rest of the ladder is just under 16" in width.

The ladder is fairly easy to operate, considering it's size. Fully extended to the nineteen foot point, however, is safer (or at least easier) with two people. The total collapsed length of around six feet fits just fine in the 6.5 foot bed of my pickup. It should also fit inside most minivans, and on the roof rack of almost any size vehicle.

This is a great ladder and a good value. If I had it to do over, I'd pick this same exact ladder.

This is a great ladder for the home. The only additional thing I can add to all of the other similar comments is that I used the full extension ladder right away to get to some gutters that need cleaning badly. At first I was a little apprehensive because as I started to climb up, this ladder was shaking up and down a little, which would not happen as must on a normal extension ladder. It was fine though....trust the ladder. It's made to handle plenty of weight at it's most extreme heights. Also, when using the full extension, I used the step up method for extending it. Fully extend one side, lift and prop it up against the wall, then extend the bottom in increments. I use this ladder by myself so having another set of hands isn't possible.

As for the weight, if you don't need the height of the MT-22 then go for the smaller versions to cut down on the weight. The other brands are not THAT much lighter for the same version. There is not much noticeable difference between 40 lbs and 45 lbs. Plus, I'd rather have the sturdy heavier ladder than a lighter one....standing 18' above the ground.

Nothing to add over other reviews. I have had this ladder for some time. It is a bit on the heavy side but then again it is very sturdy. It folds into a compact size and while it take more time than some ladders to get set up it replaces many of them. I keep a small four foot for quick indoor jobs but the 6 foot and 13 foot ladders went away and are placed by this one. I too saw the Little Giant Ladder on TV but did not want to pay the premium they charge for it. This is a very good option. Buy the height you need and not the largest one unless you need it as the design does add weight but makes it versatile and sturdy.

I bought this ladder for my husband as he wanted a little giant but for less money. So far this ladder has worked out for us and was a good price compared to other similar models.

I bought this ladder because I didnt want to spend the big bucks for the Little Giant. I basically spent a third of the cost. It has been a great ladder for the past two years. I would have given it 5 stars but I thought it was a bit heavy. My friend has the Little Giant and I must say it is lighter than the Werner. Other than that, it is quite a handy ladder for around the house or commercial use.

Over the years we have bought the standard extension ladders at the home improvement stores. These ladders by design need to lean against something, are wobbly and tend to be capped at 200 lbs duty rating lest you shell out double the amount.
So we started looking at the little giant but decided that I would rather call a contractor than pay that much for a ladder. We then ran into dealnews and found an Amazon offer for this item, with free shipping (can you imagine picking up and extension ladder and putting it on your shiny car to take home?). Naturally we went for it and withing 4 days we were painting the ceiling like never before. Stable, easy to handle and, yes, a tad heavy, but that is the price for stability.
We loved the item so much we also got the MT-13 version on sale. Can't be beat!

I bought this ladder to have for my business. But I ended up bringing it home to do some painting on vaulted walls. Wow I felt very secure and safe being home alone to do this project. Only down side is it is quite heavy and a bit cumbersome to set up. But worth the effort.

Let me start by saying I am completely happy with the ladder. We are prepping our house for a sale and the trim needs painting. Some of the painting is 18' above the driveway, or in other areas made awkward by terrain or landscaping. Our trusty old aluminum extension ladder is less "trusty" now that we are both 30 years older. I decided it was time to replace.

Selecting a ladder these days is not that easy. I had already decided on a multi-use extension or an articulated ladder that could serve several purposes, including simple scaffolding, when we start building our new home. Multi-use extension seemed better because of the flared stance. Among multi-use, we narrowed down to Werner, Gorilla and Little Giant. I spent much of a weekend looking at all three; and all have merits. Little Giant was cut first because it seems nearly equal at $100 to $150 more money. The little wheels on the Giant don't add that much utility; and I was very displeased with top joint method for the auxiliary stepladder/scaffold configuration (more below). Both of the others use solid slide-in top joints but the Little Giant cobbles it with the J-Hooks. I think the Werner and Gorilla are close to being equal but I made a better deal on the Werner. Also the flare at the base of the Werner is about 1" more than the others.

The ladder is great. I did the 18' job first and the lateral sway experienced with old trusty was gone. However, there is a small amount of in-out sway, probably from the center joint, that is much easier to 'stomach'. Changing ladder configurations is easy, especially when you let the ladder do the work and quit trying to man-handle it. Extensions and retractions are simple when letting gravity take care of retraction; and simple lifting to provide extension. I have already had several occasions to use the uneven stepladder leg adjustments when working near our front porch (shorter legs on porch platform, longer legs a step or two down - solid as a rock). I had doubts about the 90 degree configuration that allows you to get close to work by extending the outer set of legs more than those near a wall, but the ladder was very solid as I used that configuration to span bushes on the front of the house.

Cons: This ladder is quite a bit heavier than a conventional stepladder; but the good side is it is very stable. Consumer Reports downgraded the longer ladders because they are difficult to put up at full extension. That is correct but two people can do it with reasonable care. Your can also erect the ladder with the lower end retracted, and then pull the J-Hooks and slide the ladder vertically, and re-engage the hooks. A little tricky but easier that the "teeter-totter" method with your body in the middle.

I would recommend this ladder to anyone. It provides all of the utility they advertise and it is a solid work platform. I would also caution those looking at the lower-priced Little Giant at Sam's. The ones sold in our Sam's store are lacking the wheels and the work platform. The wheels are not a big thing. However, if you read the instruction book and decals, that platform is required to stabilize the second short stepladder configuration. That is the configuration that has the legs held together by the J-Hooks (shudder). I am surprised that Little Giant and Sam's are allowing them to be sold this way.

This is a great ladder at an even better price. I highly recommend this ladder to anyone who does home service and repairs, has an RV, or just uses a ladder from time to time.

I am not one for doing many projects around the house, a trait that I am not proud of, but with which I am coming to grips. I am slowly improving, and this ladder is part of the reason. I actually bought the 13 foot model, but returned it and went with this one because it would allow me to reach more areas of my house. I only want one ladder, so it needs to be able to do it all.
I am no expert, but this ladder was very easy to set up, seems very secure - even with my plus size frame, and yet is still relatively easy to store. When closed, it seems to be around 6 feet tall and 18 inches wide, not much of a storage problem for such a handy piece of equipment.
It also arrived sooner than anticipated, in just a couple of days. Again, do your research, find a something you are comfortable with, but I am confident you'll be very happy with this ladder.

Maybe the reason I'm not handier is that I simply don't have enough toys. I'll have to look into that.

I found the MT-22 easy to use following the instructions provided.It is however rather heavy and moving it around could be improved by some roller attachments.

This is a good deal compared to prices in retail stores, a super deal compared to the one offered on TV. It is a very substantial ladder and is a bit heavy, so if you're weak in the muscle department, either get a smaller version or find somebody to help you. The mechanisms for adjusting are very simple, very substantial, and very easy to operate.

Takes some getting used to-you basically fight gravity manuevering this thing. It stores great and is an extra steady step ladder, but unless you are 6 ft tall it is hard to adjust and position as an extension ladder.

I was about to buy a Little Giant when I decided to check out this ladder. I called the manufacturer, who compared and contrasted this ladder with Little Giant. They were honest! I saved money without giving up anything. (I also purchased a work platform--I use it for the paint roller pan). I hightly recommend this ladder.

I purchased this ladder because I recently purchased my first home and figured a ladder this versatile would come in handy. Wow was I right. So far this ladder has been used for painting, accessing the crawl space in my attic, and installing a security light about 22 feet up on the side of my house. I've had it in A-frame, scaffold, and extension configurations and it couldn't be easier to flip between them all. Up next is cleaning the gutters and painting the shutters.

Overall I'd have to say that this ladder exceeded expectations, especially for the price. It has been extremely sturdy in all configurations. Others have said its fairly heavy, I think that is a relative statement. I'm not all that big (5'10", about 180lbs) and I haven't had any problems moving this around, including up and down stairs. Still, it is 45lbs in somewhat of an awkward form-factor for being toted around so I can see where a smaller individual may struggle with it.

I highly recommend this ladder. Quality construction, easy-to-use, and a far lower price than a comparable Little Giant.

I have beeen a property claims adjuster for 10 years. I have worked many storms and I have used just about every type of ladder emaginable. The Werner 22 foot Type 1A is the best one that I have used. It is sturdy and very easy to use. I beleive that this is the best product on the market.

Ladder was what I anticipated since I had checked out the various options at my local home center. Easy set up and comfortably stable to work on. My only gripes are that the stampings for the center hinge still had major burrs. If you get this ladder, get out some emery cloth and de-burr the edges of the part. Also this one was missing a rivet that holds the spring loaded center hinge lock pin together so that the pin and the spring came apart. I fixed it with a machine screw and a lock nut.

If you get one of these, inspect it carefully before you use it.

It does a great job. However, it is very heavy for me to move since I am
an old lady. I would say the stair phase is super, which is why I purchased it

I've used this latter for almost every project on my home. It is very versatile and really not as heavy as others made it seem. I initially bought it to stain the siding of the house but already the telescoping legs of different lengths were so useful while working on my stairs. I'd recommend it at the $170 I got it for.

Pros: versatile, solid under your feet when hanging a light fixture on a 12 ft high ceiling, easy to bring in and out of the house from the garage without knocking paint off of doors and walls because of its compactness, a well built product.

Cons: It is heavy.

This is a great ladder and is worth every penny. Please note, It is a little on the heavy side. Be sure you can handle lifting/carrying at least 45 pounds ! Some think the weight is the downfall to this type of ladder. Me, I would rather have a little extra weight than some flimsy ladder. I value my safety and some added weight is just fine by me! Great Buy.. BUY IT !!

This ladder is a must have for around the house projects. Very easy to use in all it's multiple heights and functions. Excellent quality and price. Shipping was right to our door!! Will use this ladder for years to come.

The Werner MT-22 is a great ladder at a great price. It has the same functionality as the Little Giant, but less than 1/2 the price. Why spend more on something you'll use infrequently???

I am very impressed with the versatility, 300 pound strength rating, stability, "light weight" and Amazon's price for the ladder. A major secondary benefit is the compactness of the folded 18 foot laddel for storage and transportation. Best regards, Ron Middleton

This is an excellent product. Have had a 17 foot model for some years.

I wanted a ladder that gave me the versatility of the Little Giant, but without the high $$$. I'll admit, this ladder is a little bit heavy and could be slightly difficult for some to lug around, but other than the weight, it's a great ladder. It's very sturdy and high quality. Everyone who has come by my house and seen the ladder has remarked on how it's exactly what they need as well. I think I should get some kind of commission from Werner! I would recommend this to anyone.

Very versatile, have used in multiple functions already. fits in car with seat back

Excellent ladder, very sturdy in all configurations. Love the stability. I would definitely purchase this one again (but I doubt it will ever wear out).

My husband loves this ladder. It works on stairs and splits to use as a scaffold, an important feature when you want your professional painter to paint at home.

This is the best ladder I have ever owned...got it in 3 days by DHL. I used it right away. Just as good as the Little Giant or actually better because of the price. Also got the step platform and that works well too!
One of my friends has already ordered an MT-22 after talking to me! Very glad I researched and got this ladder!

Basically this is the same as a "little giant" ladder at roughly half the price.

Amazon's price is inline with what I have seen in the big box home improvement stores but it would not have been easy for me to get a ladder home in either one of my sedans. The super saver shipping made this a sure fire deal what would put this great ladder on my doorstep for the same price as the home improvement stores without trying to figure out how to get it home.

Bought this product after seeing so many positive reviews and
patiently waiting for a price drop.
As per the previous reviews, I discovered that it is
a bit heavy. But that is to expect from an extremely versatile
and well build THREE-LADDER in one system.
I was able to change a bulb at the top of my vaulted family room ceiling
with minimum effort. Very satisfied with it.
Amazon also has second to none customer service:
I received my first ladder in one business day!
When I received the ladder, the packaging was torn by Fedex,
so I didn't want to take a chance on it and requested an exchange.
UPS picked it up the next day, and I received my exchange the day
after. Kudos to Amazon for keeping customers happy.