Difference in Side Wind Operated A-Frame Jack and Top Wind A-Frame Jack

Updated 04/20/2011 | Published 04/19/2011

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Round A-Frame Trailer Jack - Sidewind - 15-5/8" Travel - 5,000 lbs

(936)

$91.31

Bulldog Round, A-Frame Jack - Topwind - 15" Lift - 5,000 lbs

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$59.68

Question:

will the side wind operate easier than the top wind

asked by: Butch B

Expert Reply:

The choice between a side wind jack like the etrailer Round, A-Frame Jack - Sidewind, part # TJA-5000S-B, and a top wind jack like the Bulldog Round, A-Frame Jack - Topwind, part # BD155032, will usually be for clearance issues. A top wind jack will be used when there is something on the trailer that will interfere with the rotation of the side wind handle on the jack and a side wind jack would be used if there is interference for the top wind jack handle.

If the clearance issues are not a factor and you have the choice of both style of jacks, I would say the side wind jack might be the easier of the two styles to operate. Since you will be turning the crank up and down on a side wind jack instead of side to side on a top wind jack.

There is no difference in how the two different style of jacks will perform, but just the difference in the ease of operation.

expert reply by: Jeff D