A motorized ladder rack for loading or unloading a ladder on a vehicle is
provided. The motorized ladder rack comprises a stationary front cradle,
a pivotable and extendable rear cradle and a side rail. The rear cradle
includes a motorized drive assembly which may be remotely controlled. The
front and rear cradles are secured to the vehicle. The front cradle
includes a support member, front and side guides removably secured to the
support member and a side stop removably secured to the support member.
The side rail is secured to the front and rear cradles and extends
therebetween. The ladder rack is movable between a first position and a
second position by activation of the motorized drive assembly.