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Are trucks equipped with Hydraulic trolly jacks for emergencies?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by K_R, Apr 1, 2021.

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  1. Apr 1, 2021 #1
    K_R

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    I realize this might be a dumb question but do trucks come equipped with them? Because I don't think I've ever seen a trucker using a 2-4 ton hydraulic jack with some 2x4's. I can see where it could come handy in certain instances but maybe it's just not that common?

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  3. Apr 1, 2021 #2
    buddyd157

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    i ain't never seen it in the day to day ordinary trucks. maybe those specialized heavy haulers got'em, i dunno

    first, a REAL PROFESSIONAL driver, should never get into such a situation

    the above posted pic, is without a doubt a freaking moron....
     
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    TripleSix

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    Yep. He dropped a straight truck in a ditch. That should never happen, even for a split pea brain. He’s definitely from Dumascus.
     
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    GreenPete359

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    A 2-4 ton jack wouldn’t do anything for a loaded truck. Gonna need a bigger jack than that
     
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  8. Apr 1, 2021 #6
    Dave_in_AZ

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    Like The Mach 5 had. Just hot a button on the steering wheel.
     
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    Frank Speak

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    It’s never happened, but if it did, I’d just heave my truck up and out of harms way. But, I ain’t your ordinary human.
     
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  10. Apr 2, 2021 #8
    K_R

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    Yea I was looking into it and looks like the best it would do is accommodate for the weight of the axle. Maybe a 10 ton jack might help but that's where things get really expensive.

    While I was looking I found this 150 ton jack!

    AC Hydraulic 150-1L Heavy Duty Jack 150 TON Low-Range – directequipmentsupply

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    Ah...
     
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