Photo Credit: Andersen Hitches
A great tool for fixing a flat tire or removing a wheel on your multi-axel trailer
By Braxten Breen
Farms.com Intern
The Andersen Hitches Rapid Jack is a three-in-one tool - a tire jack -- that can also be used as a post block or a wheel chock. Its main purpose is to help change tires on trailers, and this cool tool is made in the USA.
It is an innovative Tire Jack system like nothing you have seen before.
The Rapid Jack is ideal for removing wheels on trucks, UTV’s, multi-axel trailers up to 30,000 lbs (about 13607.76 kg). It will lift the tire up to 5-3/4” off the ground.
Using the Rapid Jack is easy, all it takes is 3 simple steps:
Place the rubber pad on the outside good tire
Place the small end of the Rapid Jack between the good tire and rubber pad
Drive up change the flat tire
The Rapid Jack only weighs a total of 6lbs., farmers will be able to easily store and haul the Rapid Jack around the farm in the bed of a UTV or truck.
Watch the video to see how easy it is to use this tire jack – particularly well-suited for changing tires on trailers. Also see on this cool tool can also be used as a wheel chock or post block.