I am lifting one end of a 75 ton machine. What capacity hydraulic jack do I need?

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I am lifting one end of a 75 ton machine. What capacity hydraulic jack do I need?

I am using two jacks placed apart on one end of the machine.
I think I do not need a full 75 ton jack for this. How much jack do I need?

2006-10-08 06:28:36 · 3 answers · asked by Dave 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

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That would depend on how the weight is distributed. If it was evenly spread out but tall then you would start out needing 37.5 tons and it would become less weight as it was tipped until it reached a balance point.

2006-10-08 06:40:29 · answer #1 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

each jack should be at 75% of the total load in case one fails

2006-10-08 06:38:36 · answer #2 · answered by norsmen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Just call Superman.

2006-10-08 06:36:23 · answer #3 · answered by michael b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋