Recommendations for Easily Moving Around a Log Splitter on a Trailer

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My questions are : I have a sears craftsman 25 ton log splitter that I do not trailer. I want to attach the swivel jack to the frame near the hitch so that I can move the splitter in and out of the shed, and to the work site without having to lift it, and without difficulty ? The second and most important question is whether or not the swivel jack will provide enough stability while the log splitter is being used ? Please note that I always place wood chocks under the wheels and I could also place a 4x4 under the hitch if necessary... The swivel leg that is currently mounted on the frame near the hitch must be removed to install the swivel jack...

asked by: Jack C

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A swivel jack could work though it will likely not be as stable as you would like and would not make the log splitter that easy to move. What I recommend is a trailer dolly. We have some basic trailer dollies such as # RA20 that would work for you. Or for something that will make moving the trailer even easier I recommend the Trailer Valet XL, # TVXL25 for a 2-5/16 inch ball, or # TVXL2 for a 2 inch ball.

Any of the dolly options means that you will not have to permanently mount anything to the trailer so there won't be a compatibility issue and you won't have to worry about a lack of stability like you would with a regular jack with a caster.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

I have an option that will give you the exact tongue weight of your trailer loaded or unloaded, but there is not a formula to determine the tongue weight of your toy hauler travel trailer with something loaded. You will want to use a tongue weight…

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If all of the components at the tongue are rated for at least 1,800 lb, they would be able to handle that weight, however this is not the safest way to distribute weight on your trailer. For the best and safest tracking and handling of a trailer,…

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I may have a solution for you, but we don't carry any true pneumatic wheels for swiveling trailer jacks-they're typically only going to be used on heavy duty trailer jacks and dollies like the Trailer Valet #STC-V211. With that said,…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two…

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The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 11

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are…

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Answer 12

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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