Tongue Jack Capacity

[Peter O]

I want to put a tongue jack on my single axle boat trailer. Boat & motor weighs about 1500 lbs. What size jack will I need? 600, 800, 1000, or 1500 lbs?<br /><br />thanks

 

[mako]

Re: Tongue Jack Capacity

The 600 lb. will be fine. But I always recommend a little overkill. Probably for just a few dollars more you can get the 800 or 1000.

 

[DJ]

Re: Tongue Jack Capacity

Peter O,<br /><br />The higher capacity jacks; 800, 1000, etc. are usually the same jack with a higher quality wheel.<br /><br />Compare the wheels on the 600 and 800. The larger the wheel, the easier it will roll. Also, the plastic wheels have a tendency to break, especially in cold weather.

 

[Peter O]

Re: Tongue Jack Capacity

Thanks guys - I just came home with the 800lb jack. Appreciate the info very much.