MK 2 carrier jack.

[Ron Pier]

Does anyone know what bottle jack a British carrier would have used?

Ron

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Ron Pier

Does anyone know what bottle jack a British carrier would have used?

Ron

Hi Ron,
I am pretty sure the jack on a Dingo was termed a "Light Tank" jack and was also seen on the Vickers Light Tanks,, so probably the one issued to British Carriers .... unless someone knows different !

[eddy8men]

is the british jack the same as the one issued as part of the CES on the 4 tonner (the one with the square base)?

[Lynn Eades]

Hi Ron, This is the Jack used on British MkI carriers (mechanical screw type)
They used the bracket which was made to suit them. The Canadian jacking block evolved to fit their adopted hydraulic jack into the original mechanical jack bracket. That is how I see the evolution of it anyhow.

These are (were) made by various manufacturers. This one is Ern Lake. I also have a Britool one. Some are steel bodied, this one is alloy with a chequer plate base. They are variously dated
They are rated at 4 ton and 4 1/2 ton. there is an extension that clips on the top (I need one)
They come with a handle, and a two piece extension (fairly crude) I believe the early carriers had a longer single piece extension (which made it shorter than the two piece if you follow)
They lift higher than you might first think, and yes, it could be the same as the 4 tonner? (truck?)
There are different shaped ones as well.

[Ron Pier]

Thanks chaps and especially Lynn for the pictures. I'd be more than happy to own a British 4 ton jack for my carrier. At least I know what to look for at W&P or elsewhere!
Cheers Ron

[Richard Farrant]

Here is a photo from a British Carrier manual ;

[Ron Pier]

Cheers Richard. Proof conclusive. Ron

[kevin powles]

Originally Posted by Richard Farrant

Here is a photo from a British Carrier manual ;

Gents, came across this jack, same as in the british manual, 4 ton Ern lake, had a smaller footprint than the Jack that fits in the rear deck of a mk1. Anyone know where the jacks stowed on a mortar carrier?.