About this guide
A tongue jack supports the loaded tongue, not the trailer’s entire weight. Select lift and static capacity from the measured loaded tongue weight, then match the trailer’s A-frame, side bracket or pipe mount. Saltwater use makes corrosion finish, lubrication and rinsing especially important.
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The picks, in detail
Fulton F2 1413200334 Marine Jack
A 2,000 lb sidewind weld-on side-mount marine jack with 10 in travel, 7 in articulating footplate and anodized aluminum construction.
- 2,000 lb lift capacity
- 10 in travel
- anodized aluminum footplate jack
- marine-focused corrosion finish
- articulating foot
- weld-on version
Fulton XP10 0301 Bolt-On Jack
A 1,200 lb bolt-on marine/recreational tongue jack with 10 in travel for a correctly matched light tongue load.
- 1,200 lb lift capacity
- 10 in travel
- bolt-on mount
- bolt-on installation
- light-trailer option
- not for a 1,200 lb trailer total by default
Bulldog 155032TS 5,000 lb A-Frame Jack
A topwind weld-on/bolt-on A-frame jack with 5,000 lb lift capacity, 15 in travel and gray-painted tubes.
- 5,000 lb lift capacity
- 15 in travel
- A-frame mount
- high capacity
- bolt-on or weld-on installation
- paint needs saltwater care
Bulldog BD1700100317 5,000 lb A-Frame Jack
A sidewind round A-frame jack rated at 5,000 lb with 15 in lift for A-frame trailers.
- 5,000 lb lift capacity
- 15 in lift
- round A-frame form
- clear A-frame specification
- sidewind handle
- not a side-mount marine bracket
Bulldog 158451 Swivel Tubular Jack
A 2,000 lb topwind weld-on tubular-mount jack with 10 in travel, suitable only for the matching welded pipe mount.
- 2,000 lb capacity
- 10 in travel
- weld-on tubular mount
- swivels out of travel position
- compact mount
- requires tubular mount
Bulldog 158452 Swivel Tubular Jack
A 2,000 lb topwind tubular-mount jack with 15 in travel, giving more height range than the 10 in version.
- 2,000 lb capacity
- 15 in travel
- weld-on tubular mount
- extra travel
- swivel mounting
- mount must match pipe bracket
Bulldog 171401 Swivel L-Bend Jack
A 5,000 lb topwind jack with 10 in travel and weld-on L-bend retaining-ring mounting.
- 5,000 lb capacity
- 10 in travel
- weld-on L-bend mount
- high capacity
- swivel storage
- specific welded bracket required
Trailer Valet JX2-C Center-Mount Jack
A bolted center A-frame jack rated for 2,000 lb lift and 2,000 lb static capacity, with a black powder-coat finish.
- 2,000 lb lift/static
- center A-frame mount
- drill-attachment compatible
- published static rating
- A-frame format
- capacity is tongue load, not trailer GVWR
Trailer Valet JX5-C Center-Mount Jack
A bolted center-mount JX5 with 3,000 lb lift and 5,000 lb static capacity; select by the actual loaded tongue load.
- 3,000 lb lift
- 5,000 lb static
- center A-frame mount
- separate lift and static ratings
- powder-coated finish
- do not treat static rating as lifting rating
What each one costs
Typical price, cheapest first. Tap a name to jump to that pick and its buy link.
Compare any three
| Fulton F2 1413200334 Marine Jack | Fulton XP10 0301 Bolt-On Jack | Bulldog 155032TS 5,000 lb A-Frame Jack | |
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| Price | $180–$260 | $107.80–$140 | $79.99–$115 |
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Buying tips
- Measure loaded tongue weight with the boat, fuel and gear configured for travel; do not select from boat or trailer gross weight alone.
- A wheel is useful on smooth ground but a footplate is steadier on soft or uneven launch areas.
- Rinse saltwater exposure, inspect the mount and fasteners, and lubricate only as the jack maker specifies.
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