Parking Jacks ensure more safety in the agricultural sector

Attention in the handling and prevention of accidents is very important in the operation of agricultural machinery. According to a survey conducted by Unesp (Paulista State University), about 700 thousand rural workers suffer accidents in the field in Brazil every year, most during the operation of agricultural machinery.

To avoid accidents in the field, it is recommended to use extremely resistant equipment, which can withstand aggressive environments and protect against bad weather. The operation of coupling and uncoupling of trailers in agricultural vehicles, for example, may present risks.

Therefore, equipment such as the parking jacks (also known as support feet), used to support loads and towed vehicles, are extremely important to ensure safety in operations.

But do you know what parking jacks are? What are they for? How to choose the most suitable equipment? Here are the answers to these and other questions, and ensure more strength and practicality for your work in the field.

Know what parking jacks are

The parking jack is a steel structure that rests on the floor and slides telescopically into an identical but somewhat larger tube. Slipping is usually done with the use of an external crank.

The parking jack enables the detachment and arrangement of agricultural machines in resting conditions, as well as facilitating their recoupling. This equipment is the most suitable and resistant for the support of loads, because it allows a precise and individual adjustment and a perfect leveling of the cargo, even in rough terrain.

See how parking jacks are used

The parking jack is used for suspension of small loads in vehicles such as agricultural trucks, planters, sprayers, and trailers in general.

It makes it possible to adjust the height between the rudder and the ground, and thus make the fit with the pine that attaches to the trailer hook. This allows equipment to be deployed and restarted in vehicles of different sizes and on uneven surfaces.

For single-axle trailers, dumpers and balers, for example, the parking jack is installed in the front, more specifically the rudder, in a position that do not create obstacles when at rest or during curves.

The use of this equipment reduces the physical effort of the operator during the detachment phase and facilitates the adaptation to different heights in the resumption phase.

Know different parking jack models

There are parking jacks on the market with different drive models, which offer practicality and comfort when handling the operator.

Easy to operate, the Robustec parking jacks have the finish made of epoxy powder paint and electrolytic galvanizing, which ensures greater protection during exposure in harsh environments.

The use of these proven resistant equipment optimizes the production and guarantees the safety and quality of the whole process.

Lift big weights safely

For those who work with even higher weights and under equally severe conditions, these lifting devices guarantee safety, stability and robustness. They are used in agricultural trailers, planters, dispensers, sprayers, agricultural implements in general and trailers.

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