Difference in Side Wind Operated A-Frame Jack and Top Wind A-Frame Jack
Question:
will the side wind operate easier than the top wind
asked by: Butch B
Expert Reply:
The choice between a side wind jack like the etrailer Round, A-Frame Jack - Sidewind, part # TJA-5000S-B, and a top wind jack like the Bulldog Round, A-Frame Jack - Topwind, part # BD155032, will usually be for clearance issues. A top wind jack will be used when there is something on the trailer that will interfere with the rotation of the side wind handle on the jack and a side wind jack would be used if there is interference for the top wind jack handle.
If the clearance issues are not a factor and you have the choice of both style of jacks, I would say the side wind jack might be the easier of the two styles to operate. Since you will be turning the crank up and down on a side wind jack instead of side to side on a top wind jack.
There is no difference in how the two different style of jacks will perform, but just the difference in the ease of operation.
Products Referenced in This Question
Bulldog Round, A-Frame Jack - Topwind - 15" Lift - 5,000 lbs
- Trailer Jack
- Car Hauler
- Enclosed Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Leveling Jacks
- Tongue Jacks
- Steel
- 4001 - 5000 lbs
- Topwind Jack
- 15 Inch Lift
- Bolt-On
- Weld-On
- No Wheel or Foot
- Bulldog
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Round A-Frame Trailer Jack - Sidewind - 15-5/8" Travel - 5,000 lbs
- Trailer Jack
- Car Hauler
- Enclosed Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- A-Frame Jack
- Leveling Jacks
- Tongue Jacks
- Steel
- 4001 - 5000 lbs
- Sidewind Jack
- 16 Inch Lift
- Bolt-On
- Weld-On
- No Wheel or Foot
- etrailer
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