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Trailer Jack - Manual, Electric, or Hydraulic?Most people know the purpose of the trailer jack is to lift the trailer to a height that will allow you to hitch or unhitch your trailer from your towing vehicle. Jacks can also be used to level your trailer during storage. The most common types of jacks are: * Manual * Electric * Hydraulic
Manual JackMany small trailers such as a bumper pull horse trailer, small utility trailers, boat trailers and other lightweight trailers are usually outfitted with manual jacks. These jacks work well for relatively light trailers. The larger the trailer the more difficult it becomes to manually jack up a trailer.Many of these manual jacks are A-frame jacks that are connected to the A-frame of the trailer hitch. They have a handle at the top that spins and either raises or lowers the trailer. Electric Trailer JackElectric jacks are similar to manual jacks in the sense that they are attached to the A-frame of the trailer. These make hooking up and disconnecting your trailers much easier. They have the convenience of push button operation and you don’t have to wear yourself out cranking the jack up or down. These jacks use a motor that requires little maintenance and they are very dependable. There are a variety of weights available from 2,500 pounds to 10,000 pounds.Hydraulic JackHydraulic jacks combine the convenience of the electric jack with more power. They feature a solid tube in tube design and hydraulic system. Most have weatherproof controls and are available for large trailers such as multiple-horse trailers, car trailers and other trailers that need to be able to carry more weight.Return from Trailer Jacks to Trailer411 Home
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