What jack do I need?

Brad_bb · Sep 22, 2012

My forklift which is based on a Ford 4000 driveline weights almost 15,000 lbs. If I want to remove wheels, work on the brakes etc, what type of jack do I need? What can I use to block up one side so I can then go use the jack on the other side?
Thanks.

I need to work on the brakes because I depress the pedals to the end of travel and it barely grabs, I don't if this is an adjustment of the pedal linkage, the shoes, or something else.

Anonymous-0 · Sep 22, 2012

When I was farming I used some big wood blocks like cut off RR ties and also some 2x6 and a 10 or 12 ton hyd jack placed under the rear axle to lift. If I wanted to block it up i would use a HD jackstand on top of the blocks or just more blocks. Just be sure its secure.

Brad_bb · Sep 22, 2012

I'm looking for a recommendation on a jack - what type, brand, size etc. and may on jackstand too? Where should I look for these? These are bigger than the standard automotive, so I'm not sure where to look.

souNdguy · Sep 22, 2012

i'd get a 30 and 50 ton bottle jack.. just because they are cheap. that and hit lowes and get some 6x6 and 8x8 and cut them up into 2' lengths for solid cribbing.

heavy jack stands are good too however remember that if a jack stand does not have a good support it will sink into the ground and shift.

also.. many use wood under AND above a jack so that load is spread out.

hi lift farm jacks have some applications where they are good.. btu they are generally unstable and also offer much less mechanical advantage..

a combination of all are good to have on hand

souNdguy · Sep 22, 2012

ps.. no hollow cell concrete blocks!

Kirk-NJ · Sep 22, 2012

Your forklift must be a later model than my 4000 HD forklift Which weighs about 9K.
As stated 6x6 wood block and 20 ton bottle jack should cover you.
Don't jack it up to high off the ground in case the tires are loaded They're easier to work with if just a little off the ground.

Kirk

Brad_bb · Sep 22, 2012

It's a 1973 Warner & Swasey forklift based on a Ford 4000 driveline.

Difference may be in the counterweight. It's a heavy one as this has 8K LB lift capacity.

souNdguy · Sep 22, 2012

deffinately beefy bottle jack teritory!

shaun wallace · Sep 22, 2012

It has inboard wet disc brakes. So if planing on replacing brakes the fork frame is bolted to axle hsg. So if going to do that you will need more than bottle jack and some blocks. More likley they need adjusted.

Brian Allen · Sep 23, 2012

First, if you don't have a manual for it, you should get one, they provide so much information.
I believe Shaun is right, you should only need to adjust them. My 4600 tractor had very little brakes and they adjusted up without any issues. If that is the case you don't need to jack it up at all. Just make sure both pedals are even when you are done. I believe mine used an 11/16th wrench. Set so they have a bit of clearance at the top, I can't remember the exact measurement, my guess would be 5/8"to 3/4".
Post back if you have any issues.
Brian

RodinNS · Sep 24, 2012

Crawl under it and find the adjusting nuts on the brake rods. Shorten the rods... That should give you brakes. If it's got soft brakes after that then you've probably got warped brake plates...

Rod

Brad_bb · Sep 25, 2012

Paper manuals seem quite expensive($125-$300). Are the manuals on CD($30) any good?

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