air/hydraulic jack

[littleboss]

Anybody know if a HF 12 ton air/hyd jack will run off a 4cfm air compressor? Thinking about carrying this compressor and the 12 ton jack in the motorhome. It doesn't have to be fast as long as it works

https://www.harborfreight.com/4-gal...Luk9DfLBt_d6eDAtjMJNRAsVXEkhaLN8aAhXKEALw_wcB

 

[Firebrick43]

I have the 20 ton A over H and it will run off my MAC700 compressor (around 3 cfm). If you are running it long strokes you may need to stop and wait for the compressor tank to recover but not terribly long. Its not like a die grinder or air hammer that will not work correctly without flow, it will just take longer

 

[Firebrick43]

Just thinking though, doesn't your motorhome have hydraulic leveling jacks? My wife's grandfather had a Winnebago and he just would use them to lift a wheel off the ground to change a tire.

 

[racecougar]

It certainly will.

 

[devvar]

I run that 12 ton jack of my 2.6 cfm pancake compressor. It slows down on a long stroke but never had an issue with it

 

[micromind]

It'll run it just fine.

 

[Innovate1]

I have their 20 ton version in a press and a small compressor. Works fine. Might have to wait for pressure to build on long strokes for full force but hasn't been an issue for me and other than that no issue.

 

[The Cobbler]

as mentioned, yes it will . air jacks aren't real air hogs Per Sai . worst case you'll have to stop and let the compressor catch up

 

[littleboss]

I tried it on my 32' gooseneck trailer. 12 ton HF jack and Bostich pancake compressor. I did have to let it fully charge first but worked ok. Thanks

 

[aggie113]

My 20ton press from HF runs off a 6cfm fine. To get full extension requires more than the tank holds in one go, not big deal though.

 

[Carchie]

Anybody know if a HF 12 ton air/hyd jack will run off a 4cfm air compressor? Thinking about carrying this compressor and the 12 ton jack in the motorhome. It doesn't have to be fast as long as it works

https://www.harborfreight.com/4-gal...Luk9DfLBt_d6eDAtjMJNRAsVXEkhaLN8aAhXKEALw_wcB

A 4 CFM compressor will run that jack just fine, especially if speed isn't a priority. The jack only uses air in short bursts to pump the fluid, so the compressor will just cycle on to catch up. It's a great setup for a motorhome.

 

[littleboss]

Would be handy to carry in the gooseneck equipment trailer as well.