Jacks at rear of trailer to eliminate "dip" when loading tractor?

[MESSMAKER]

A couple pieces of 6x6 under the frame works well. Throw them in the truck when done. Low cost and works well.
The main problem I have with jacks mounted on the side will be that time you forget to raise one before you take off. It will happen.

 

[jonyyuma]

Like this?

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That is exactly as i meant..he said in his reply that" he slides his ramps under the trailer". Loose??thanks for the photos of it..our ramps were not solid faced, but yours are very nice..JY.

 

[flusher]

Have purchased a new 18' trailer to haul my Kubota 2800 w/FEL on. I have been blocking the end of the dovetail with timbers to keep the rear of the trailer from sinking and the front from raising the rear of my truck when loading.

Wonder if I could install jacks at the rear of the trailer by welding on the round pipe to a plate and bolt that to the sidewalls of the trailer frame to get a "straight" lift at the dovetail. I imagine that I would need a 5000lb. jack on either side?

Not having said jack in hand, could it be removed from the pipe which is welded to the frame? Using the pin to hold the jack in line during use, then it could be removed from the trailer for the haul, if that is possible. I tend to "snag" things, and would like to be able to remove the jack if possible.

I use a pair of these $30 jack stands from Tractor Supply to keep the front of my 2004 Isuzu NPR stakebed from lifting when loading a small parade tractor (less than 4000 lb)

Powerbuiltｮ 3 Ton Jack & Jack Stand - 1160455 | Tractor Supply Company

They fit under the structure welded to the back end of the stakebed.

 

[Egon]

A couple pieces of 6x6 under the frame works well. Throw them in the truck when done. Low cost and works well.
The main problem I have with jacks mounted on the side will be that time you forget to raise one before you take off. It will happen.

Or drive off and forget the 6x6 ?

 

[grsthegreat]

the problem with 6x6's or other wood blocks, is after you load the tractor...the trailer sags and locks the block inplace. At least with the jack stands i can turn the handle and swivle the jack out without having to move the load first.

 

[s219]

the problem with 6x6's or other wood blocks, is after you load the tractor...the trailer sags and locks the block inplace. At least with the jack stands i can turn the handle and swivle the jack out without having to move the load first.

I use blocks and haven't had that problem -- you don't pack the blocks tight.

 

[grnspot110]

the problem with 6x6's or other wood blocks, is after you load the tractor...the trailer sags and locks the block inplace. At least with the jack stands i can turn the handle and swivle the jack out without having to move the load first.

That's why I like the swing-away legs!

 

[Diamondpilot]

I just idle the truck forward a bit and the stand/block/whatever comes right out.

Chris

 

[FastPauly]

A couple pieces of angle iron welded to a short piece of pipe and a longer pipe for the stand......drill a few holes and you are good to go. I opted to bolt the assembly to the trailer....mainly so I wouldn't have to clean out the shop in order to back the trailer to the welder.:drink:

 

[Gem99ultra]

Absolutely. In fact, I ordered my PJ trailer with exactly the setup that you describe.

After one occasion of loading my L3400 and having the back end of the pickup go up in the air, and the entire rig rolling down the hill, I wouldn't want to be without the jacks.