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A dolly is disclosed for transporting a ladder. The dolly has a main frame, a ladder brace, and a ladder stop. The main frame has a first end, second end, and a single longitudinal frame member extending between the first end and the second end. The ladder brace upwardly extends from the first end o

A dolly is disclosed for transporting a ladder. The dolly has a main frame, a ladder brace, and a ladder stop. The main frame has a first end, second end, and a single longitudinal frame member extending between the first end and the second end. The ladder brace upwardly extends from the first end of the main frame and supports one end of the ladder. The ladder stop upwardly extends from the second end of the main frame and engages a rung of the ladder. The dolly extends in length and height to accommodate various ladder lengths, and the dolly collapses for easy carrying and stowing. The dolly allows a user to transport the ladder with less lifting and, thus, less injury.

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1. A dolly for transporting a ladder, comprising:a main frame having a first end and a second end, the main frame including only a unitary longitudinal frame member extending between the first end and the second end; a ladder brace upwardly extending from the first end of the main frame, the ladder

1. A dolly for transporting a ladder, comprising:a main frame having a first end and a second end, the main frame including only a unitary longitudinal frame member extending between the first end and the second end; a ladder brace upwardly extending from the first end of the main frame, the ladder brace for supporting one end of the ladder, the ladder brace having a single support member fixed to, and upwardly extending from, the first end of the main frame, with the single support member including a crossbar, the crossbar affixed to an upper end of the single support member; and a ladder stop for abutting a rung of the ladder, wherein the dolly allows an individual to transport the ladder. 2. A dolly according to claim 1, wherein the ladder brace detaches from the main frame.3. A dolly according to claim 1, wherein the crossbar further includes a hook at one end of the crossbar, the hook for snagging the ladder.4. A dolly according to claim 3, wherein an angle between the hook and the crossbar is preferably between 15° and 75°.5. A dolly according to claim 3, wherein an angle between the hook and the crossbar is preferably between 30° and 60°.6. A dolly according to claim 1, further comprising at least one wheel and tire assembly rotatably mounted to the main frame.