Ratchet platform

A ratchet platform, wherein the ratchet platform is height adjustable, comprising:

• a platform upper assembly comprising a platform and a ratchet, wherein the ratchet comprises a platform riser tube and a ratchet rail secured to the platform riser tube;
• a platform lower assembly comprising a support column and a platform base, wherein the support column is secured to the platform base, and wherein an end of the ratchet is proximate the platform and an opposing end of the ratchet is disposed within an interior of the support column, and further wherein the platform base is adapted to be attached to a vehicle;
• a platform upper assembly actuator comprising a pedal sub assembly and an upper linkage, wherein the upper linkage is attached to the pedal sub assembly, and wherein actuation of the pedal sub assembly actuates the upper linkage, and further wherein actuation of the upper linkage actuates the ratchet to adjust the height of the ratchet platform;
• an energy attenuation system;
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• a ratchet platform attachment strap, wherein the ratchet platform attachment strap is attached to the platform base and the platform upper assembly.