railroad track jack to lift a shipping container

In this video we will use the railroad track jack to lift the shipping container
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[@spankyblack6119]

AWESOME. Those Simplex jacks are awesome.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

I love this thing it's great thanks for the comment.

[@Mike-ys8dz]

Have one, I thought it was a barn jack, well we lifted up a 32000 pound bob cat to fit a hydraulic line in the back of the machine. What a tool, we are a recovery company of railroad ties working in Morgan KY. What a tool, we will send you a video today on this great tool

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for watching.

[@harrytaylor6854]

very good jacks did two 53 foot trailers to take rear tandom frames off

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Yes they are great.

[@Hatch61]

They are great jacks, you just have to be sure to complete full strokes, especially during lowering, that handle can snap back with a lot of force. Thanks for sharing the progress, be well my friend.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Hatch, i try and take my time with things like that, you can't rush or you might get hurt. Thanks for watching.

[@deechick2321]

Thanks...

[@airmojo]

I just bought a Simplex No.185 Jack from a metal scrap yard today while selling my scrap aluminum beer cans (60 cents a pound today !). I didn't know anything about it or that it was used for railroad tracks. I asked the owner if he had any old-style car bumper jacks (they are handy for removing fence posts, etc), and he said to go look in his "Treasure Shop"... no bumper style jacks there, but this Simplex 185 caught my eye... took me a few minutes to figure out how it worked, and it works just fine... cost me $20... no handle, but a good 1" steel pipe should work great ! I'm going to clean it up a bit, and try using it to pull out a couple of bushes my wife wants removed... I would get stuck in the yard using my truck, so I will give it a go !

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Good find and a good deal thanks for sharing.

[@Grandpadew]

This was a learning experience for me....first time I have ever heard of a Railroad Jack....it certainly appeared to fit the bill!!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

yes it worked great

[@deechick2321]

Hi Kevin....doing research on this jack. Your video popped up. Very interesting! Like that you warned about being careful. I was out antiqueing. At an estate sale...noticed a wooden like pendulum. Asked about it. The men told me it went to the railroad jack that was next to it. Lol.. Well..I bought it $ 60. Thought it was awesome! If ever used...metal rod then the beautiful wooden one! Thank you for your info! 😃

[@Robinson-Homestead]

It's a good tool but dangerous, must be careful using it, thanks for watching.

[@OneWildTurkey]

wood in the corners works better. 4x6 or 6x6, ground contact - pressure treated.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks.

[@SoniaBDorsey]

Awesome. I’m thinking I could have used this to take up old cemented fence posts.

[@markchambers691]

Great video. I always learn something new from watching your videos.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Awesome, thank you!

[@gerardbauer4035]

I never heard of a rail jack. It's an awesome tool. There have been times in my life that I sure could have used one to make a job much easier. Things are coming along just great at your homestead. Thanks for sharing

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks Gerard, it is a great tool that i have used many times for many jobs.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Gerard I haven't heard from you my friend you ok.

[@kansascityshuffle8526]

You’ve got one of the old miserable all steel track jacks. Better suited for use other than its intended purpose.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

For sure thanks for the comment and watching.

[@obfuscated3090]

Don't forget to oil those old jacks and inspect the teeth and mechanism for rust. I use spray moly lube on mine. UNDERSTAND THE MECHANISM BEFORE LIFTING ANYTHING IMPORTANT. I use some flat scrap steel with a piece of chain for easy removal as a jack pad. 6x6 cribbing and old car and truck rims work nicely too. The best jack for containers if you can score one is the "telephone pole version) with a chain grab hook on top of the ram. I use that and a J-hook with chain (wonderful to own even if you don't own a wrecker!) to grab fittings and edges.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you for the good information.

[@PaulDGreen-bu4iz]

Looks like that’s container is going to work great for y’all! Thank you for sharing!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Paul, yes so far it is great for our tools we need to work with, thanks for watching.

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[@caidenkenneth6857]

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[@IggyDalrymple]

I used a skidsteer to lift my container for leveling. I buried thicker 2" pavers and placed porch/deck piers on the pavers with treated wood for shims and placed these at 4 corners plus under the middle. This was years ago and still no cracking. My container sits about 12 inches above the ground. I'm Florida Panhandle where we have occasional light flooding. I think you should have spread the load with more bricks.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

yes i agree on that, we did replace the and so far so good.

[@MrSTOUT73]

All that weight is concentrated in one little spot, I'm surprised they all didn't break.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Wayne, they did all break, but the new ones are holding up much better.

[@modelTford]

​@@Robinson-Homestead11it. Cost, lift capacity

[@ke6bnl]

Might try treated wood, I have Railroad ties under mine for many years

[@Robinson-Homestead]

that would work, thanks for the tip

[@davej7458]

Try replacing the patio paver with a real pre-made cement Pier block. That would require some more digging but only in a very small spot and actually would have a chance of spreading the weight of that container all the way to the ground in a larger area then a broken patio paver would give you.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

We did replace them and so far the new ones are holding up great.

[@lesmitchell542]

cement blocks are denser good job kevin

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks Les.

[@larrystone5749]

Good video enjoyed it thx for sharing Its good to learn something new maybe try two pavers instead of one Be safe God Bless

[@Robinson-Homestead]

So far the new ones are holding up great.

[@superpedro7295]

Great video man, awesome

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TheWoodHaven]

You should try those big thick round ones that Bushradical used under his cabin. Those things were 4 inches thick. He said they only cost a couple bucks each.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Daryl, i already replaced them and so far they are working good, thanks for watching.

[@Gyppor]

Is the little schnauzer yours Kevin? He's cute!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

no she is the neighbors dog her name is Molly

[@bigbeardog99]

I did something similar with my shed. I used hydraulic jacks though and cinder blocks along with thick wood blocks to spread out the load. I recall my brother having a 50 ton railroad jack. The thing was humongous. That would have been handy.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Yes the railroad jack would have been great for that job.

[@crowolofson5513]

Why is it critical to keep air space under the container?

[@OneWildTurkey]

So it will have a chance to dry out.

[@frankcarrerejr]

Them jacks can lift just about anything..

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Frank yes it is an awesome tool, hope you are feeling well.

[@rohitjaiswal9818]

I want To purchase

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Very expensive but they work great.

[@gslavik]

Looks like a toe jack.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

yes it does.

[@modelTford]

Price, lifting wt.

[@modelTford]

Cost, lifting weight

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Simplex RJ84A Steel Mechanical Ratchet Jack, 5 Ton Capacity with 7" Stroke.amzn.to/42M8qjD I hope this helps.