toe jack
Plural
toe jacks
1
a specialized type of jack that is designed with a low-profile, flat base and a toe or foot-like attachment for fitting underneath heavy loads with limited clearance
A toe jack is a lifting tool used to raise heavy equipment or machinery from the ground by lifting at the base or "toe" of the object. It has a small lifting surface, often with a narrow design, allowing it to fit into tight spaces under large or bulky items. The jack is operated using a hydraulic mechanism, enabling it to lift heavy loads with minimal effort. Toe jacks are commonly used in construction, maintenance, or industrial settings to lift and move heavy equipment or machinery, especially in situations where other types of jacks may not fit.
- The workers used a toe jack to lift the heavy machinery off the ground for maintenance.
- To reposition the generator, the technician carefully used the toe jack to raise it slightly.
- The toe jack made it easier to lift the industrial machine, which had a low clearance.
- After securing the load, the crew used the toe jack to raise it just enough to move the wheels underneath.