Artfuldodger
Senior Member
I saw a discussion on another forum and it sorta struck my interest. Mostly what all these jacks could be used for and my whom. I've never used one although I do see a lot of them on Jeeps and trucks.
I'm reading that they are also used on farms, by builders, and the railroad in days past. They can be used for lifting, pulling stumps and fence posts, winching trucks, jacking up trucks and equipment. Also can be used for clamping such as carpenters use like those made of pipe. And also for stretching such as those used by first responders to remove someone from a wrecked vehicle.
Also that Hi-Lift is the company name and possibly the best and safest brand.
Speaking of safety, they sound like perhaps not that safe if not used properly. If you turn loose of the handle when lowering it will take off by itself. I've seen old bumper jacks do that.
Because of their lack of safety folks call them Widowmakers and Hospital Jacks.
I'm reading that they are also used on farms, by builders, and the railroad in days past. They can be used for lifting, pulling stumps and fence posts, winching trucks, jacking up trucks and equipment. Also can be used for clamping such as carpenters use like those made of pipe. And also for stretching such as those used by first responders to remove someone from a wrecked vehicle.
Also that Hi-Lift is the company name and possibly the best and safest brand.
Speaking of safety, they sound like perhaps not that safe if not used properly. If you turn loose of the handle when lowering it will take off by itself. I've seen old bumper jacks do that.
Because of their lack of safety folks call them Widowmakers and Hospital Jacks.