The Raptor Mechanical Steel Ratchet Toe Jack is a purely mechanical jack that lifts either on its fixed toe or on its clawed head. There is no hydraulic system, so it suits heavy, dirty work and loads of any type. Four models cover 1,500 kg to 10,000 kg.
The low claw height, from 70mm to 90mm depending on model, gets under machinery bases that a bottle jack cannot reach, while the head handles higher lifting points. Lifting height is 350mm on HVS1.5 and HVS3 and 300mm on HVS5 and HVS10. Download the HVS1.5 to HVS10 datasheet from this page to compare models in detail.
Key Features
- Mechanical ratchet — no hydraulic oil, with an optimised ratio for low operating effort
- Toe or head lifting — lift on the fixed toe for low points or the clawed head for high points
- Low claw height — 70mm, 75mm, 70mm and 90mm lowest claw height across the range
- Folding handle — folds away to keep the jack compact for storage and carrying
- Four capacities — 1,500 kg, 3,000 kg, 5,000 kg and 10,000 kg
- Standardised parts — construction components are standardised with the lifting body
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Models |
HVS1.5, HVS3, HVS5, HVS10 |
| Safe working load |
1,500 / 3,000 / 5,000 / 10,000 kg |
| Jack body height |
725mm (HVS1.5, HVS3, HVS5), 800mm (HVS10) |
| Lifting height |
350mm (HVS1.5, HVS3), 300mm (HVS5, HVS10) |
| Lowest claw height |
70mm / 75mm / 70mm / 90mm |
| Net weight |
12 kg / 20 kg / 24 kg / 42 kg |
| Operation |
Mechanical ratchet |
| Brand |
Raptor |
Available Options
| Code |
Model |
| HVS1.5 |
HVS1.5 – 1500 kg |
| HVS3 |
HVS3 – 3000 kg |
| HVS5 |
HVS5 – 5000 kg |
| HVS10 |
HVS10 – 10000 kg |
Full dimensions and technical data are in the product datasheet, available to download on this page.
Work Equipment | PUWER 1998
Part of the Raptor range, supplied by WOLFF Onsite. If you need a certificate of conformity or test certificate with your order, let us know when you order and we will confirm what can be supplied.
Suitable Applications
Raising machinery onto skates, lifting plant for levelling and packing, railway and permanent way work, steel erection and fabrication, maintenance of heavy equipment in quarries and mines, and any site where a hydraulic jack would be exposed to dirt or cold.
How to Use
- Choose a model whose safe working load exceeds the weight at the lift point
- Stand the jack on firm, level ground and unfold the handle
- Set the toe under a low lift point, or the clawed head under a higher one
- Operate the ratchet handle with steady strokes to raise the load
- Pack under the load as it rises and never work under it on the jack alone
- Lower using the ratchet mechanism in a controlled way
Safety Information
- Remember the toe is a reduced leverage point, so check the load is within the rating
- Make sure the toe is fully engaged under the load, not just on its tip
- Keep the jack vertical and on a solid base
- Stand clear of the handle's arc when raising or lowering
- Support the load on packing or stands before working near it
- Never use the jack to lift people
Inspection and Maintenance
Before each use check the toe and claw for cracks, bending or worn teeth, confirm the ratchet engages positively in both directions and that the handle locks and folds correctly. Toe jacks are lifting equipment under LOLER 1998 and need a thorough examination by a competent person at least every 12 months. Take out of service any jack that slips under load.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do mechanical toe jacks need hydraulic oil?
No, this jack works on a mechanical ratchet, so there is no hydraulic oil to top up or leak.
Q: Can I lift on both the toe and the head?
Yes, it lifts either on the fixed toe or on the clawed head, so you can use whichever suits the lifting point.
Q: How low does the toe go?
The lowest claw height is 70mm on HVS1.5 and HVS5, 75mm on HVS3 and 90mm on HVS10.
Q: How far will it lift?
Lifting height is 350mm on HVS1.5 and HVS3, and 300mm on HVS5 and HVS10.
Q: How heavy is the 10 tonne model?
HVS10 weighs 42 kg, with a jack body height of 800mm.
Q: When would I choose this over a hydraulic toe jack?
A mechanical jack is a good choice where there is a lot of dirt, where you want to avoid hydraulic oil, or where a long lifting height is needed in one jack.
