Recommended Stabilizer Supports For Equipment Trailer That Lifts Back Of Truck Off The Ground

Question:

I have an 14,000 lb Iron Bull Equipment trailer that I tow with a 2017 F250, I have the Large ramps with the trailer. I tow a Kubota M7060 Tractor... about 6,500 lbs total weight. When I load the tractor it will lift the rear of my truck right off the ground... I am looking for a USA made jack... looking at this Jack: Dutton-Lainson Trailer Jack - DL22685 I see the lift capacity is 2,000lb. What is the holding capacity. I would lower this jack to within 2inch of the ground before loading and just use it to stabilize until loaded then fold it up out of the way. I have about 22inch of horizontal clearance to work with... What is the Holding Capacity of this jack?

asked by: Bruce M

Expert Reply:

Dutton-Lainson does not give a separate holding capacity for their Pipe Mount Jack # DL22685. The Fulton Drop-Leg Stabilizer Jack # FSJ1-SJ2 is one of the popular options for your type of situation. Each of these have a 3,000lb capacity so with one on each side that will likely be enough capacity for your Kubota M7060 Tractor since not all of the weight is going to be on just the stabilizers.

expert reply by: Bud M

Bruce M.

4/18/2024

Is the Fulton jack also made in the USA? Thanks in advance!

Bud M.

4/18/2024

@BruceM The Fulton is not made in the USA like the Dutton-Lainson but it does not have the gears that can fail either. Its a simple pin through drop leg system so there is not a lot to fail with it.