Can Scissor Jacks be Used on Trailer to Change Spare

Updated 04/01/2026 | Published 03/29/2026

Products Featured in This Question

etrailer Scissor Stabilizer Jacks w/ Handle and Drill Adapter - 24" Lift - 15,000 lbs - Qty 2

(183)

$98.27

Powerbuilt Unijack Bottle Jack with Built-In Jack Stand - 21" Lift - 3 Tons

(95)

$132.89

Question:

Will these jacks actually lift the trailer on top of stabilizing it, basically taking the weight off the tires for the winter or give you ability to change a tire?

asked by: Pier

Expert Reply:

Hey Pier, the Scissor Jacks part # e96VV are designed really only for stabilization and a little bit of leveling. They are not designed to be used when changing a spare or to take weight off of tires when store. I am sure people do it all the time. Especially if stuck on the side of the road but that's not what they were made for.

A bottle jack like the part # ALL620471 would be a better option for that.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Pier

4/1/2026

I'm planning on installing these on a102"x 12' aluminum snowmobile Triton trailer rated @ 2990lb GVW max payload @ 1800lb, and trying to eliminate the bottle jack but I do carry jack stand to change tire for safety, do to these scissors jack showing they are rated for 15000lbs is why I am asking if they can actually handle the specified rating in dead lift. If not what can they actually handle in dead lift to get trailer tires of ground so jack stands can be installed? Thank you

Jameson C.

4/1/2026

@Pier The weight capacity on these is a bit confusing but basically it's the stabilization weight rating. So it can be used as a stabilizer on a trailer that weighs up to 15k.