Tractor jack

[kpinnc 12,335]

Should be "Scag jack", but it works with my front hitch as well, so what the heck.

 

24 inches of lift, claims 52 inches with the drop foot extended. 3500lb rated. 

 

I removed the round pivot and welded up an adapter to fit a 2 inch receiver. I also canted it back a little so it is closer to straight up when lifted higher. The pic below is only about 1/2 way up, and still has two more holes in the drop foot. 

 

And no, I won't use it without jack stands. Not going under a 1000lb Scag without them, and wheel chocks.

 

Works very well. I'm considering cutting the crank off and welding a 3/4 nut on the shaft so I can use a cordless drill to run it up and down. 

 

 

[Horse Newbie 7,114]

23 minutes ago, kpinnc said:

I'm considering cutting the crank off and welding a 3/4 nut on the shaft so I can use a cordless drill to run it up and down. 

You’ll void the warranty !

[Pullstart 63,054]

Pretty nifty!  That’ll help get the trans oil over the hump!

[SylvanLakeWH 25,847]

[ri702bill 8,472]

2 hours ago, Pullstart said:

Pretty nifty!  That’ll help get the trans oil over the hump!

And to be able to properly grease the front axle......

IF you could add a curved "rocker" to the underside of the foot plate, it would keep the load more under the center as it lifts and tilts ....

[ebinmaine 68,132]

Well done Sir.  

 

9 hours ago, kpinnc said:

considering cutting the crank off and welding a 3/4 nut on the shaft so I can use a cordless drill

 

Could you leave the crank in place and add the nut to the outside?

Perhaps both methods would be handy?

 

[peter lena 8,702]

@kpinnc  nice job on that , https://www.google.com/search?q=1%2F4"+grease+fitting+angle%2C+female&sca_esv=569708288&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS866US866&sxsrf=AM9HkKkKsK4OZQjifs0lj , experiment with these , to make it easier to lubricate a tough spot , like steering column fan , maybe fun out , tube / hose , for quicker , lube up , Pete

[Lee1977 6,765]

I would not want that handle moving around with a drill turning it.

 

 

Edited September 30, 2023 by Lee1977

[kpinnc 12,335]

2 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

Could you leave the crank in place and add the nut to the outside?

 

I was thinking of making the handle use a socket so it can reattach if needed. 

[Horse Newbie 7,114]

I would go with the 3/4” nut, void the warranty, and use a 3/4” combination wrench or ratchet and socket if you need to fine adjust the height…

[ebinmaine 68,132]

1 hour ago, Lee1977 said:

I would not want that handle moving around with a drill turning it.

 

 

Oh yeah you'd have to keep it slow for sure 

[clueless 3,010]

you can find used Mojack Xl locally (Facebook) fairly cheap $200 or less, they will lift 750#  and are a bit more stable. I just remove the wheel stirrups and lift the front or rear of a tractor up to 24", also my go to jack for changing wheels or wheel bearing on all of my trailers, eezpeez and very stable.

[kpinnc 12,335]

10 hours ago, Lee1977 said:

I would not want that handle moving around with a drill turning it.

 

I'll make a handle that slips over the nut for use when needed.

 

9 hours ago, Horse Newbie said:

I would go with the 3/4” nut,

 

Yep, that's what I did. Runs to full length in about 15 seconds now. 

 

Works well with the Scag too...