How to Determine if Trailer Jack Has Available Wheel or Caster

Question:

How do i figure out if utility trailer jacks have an option to add a wheel if none is already there

asked by: Colette

Expert Reply:

It would depend on which jack you're speaking of. The casters used on trailer jacks usually have a fairly low weight capacity, usually limited to 1500 lbs or so. The caster can limit the weight capacity of the jack if its capacity is lower than that of the jack. For instance, the Pro Series A-frame jack # PSEA20000103 has a 2000 lb capacity, but if you add the # PS1400750340 caster to it, the capacity will be lowered to the capacity of the caster.

Generally speaking, if a jack we sell without a wheel has a caster available, it'll be shown as a related product on the product description page.

The 10K capacity jack you referred to, part # PS1400950376 doesn't have a wheel available for it. This jack is designed for a very heavy trailer that would be too heavy to move by hand.

If you'd care to tell me the weight of your trailer, as well as what type of trailer it is, I'd be happy to recommend a jack as well as a caster if one is available.

expert reply by: Mike L