Beaver Jax Squat 12 Tonne Hydraulic Bottle Jack, 190-360 mm Height (BJS012)

The Beaver Jax squat bottle jack is the shorter jack in the Jax range, for vehicles where a 12 to 20 tonne lift is needed but ground clearance does not exceed 195 mm (manufacturer-stated). This listing carries two capacities, 12 tonne (BJS012) and 20 tonne (BJS020). Beaver describes the range as heavy duty steel construction for the automotive, industrial and construction industries (manufacturer-stated).

Beaver states the range is tested to comply with AS/NZS 2693 (manufacturer-stated). The ACCC's guide describes AS/NZS 2693 as covering vehicle jacks up to and including 8 tonnes, so for any model above 8 tonnes ask AIMS for Beaver's compliance documentation if you need it.

A jack lifts a load; it is not a support. The ACCC's product safety guide for vehicle jacks warns that working under a vehicle supported only by a jack can be fatal, and says no part of the body should be under a vehicle supported by a jack. It also advises using the jack on level, firm ground where possible and chocking the wheels. Follow the instructions supplied with the jack and keep the load within the rated capacity.

Where this product is used

• Lower clearance vehicles needing a 12 to 20 tonne lift, as Beaver describes the squat series (manufacturer-stated)
• Automotive, industrial and construction industries, as Beaver describes the range (manufacturer-stated)

Features

• Squat design, with a minimum height of 190 mm (BJS012) and 195 mm (BJS020) for lower clearance vehicles (manufacturer-stated)
• Wide base for stability and strength (manufacturer-stated)
• Heavy duty steel construction (manufacturer-stated)
• Machined cylinders with die-cut threads, which Beaver says give non-abrasive, leak-free performance (manufacturer-stated)
• Hydraulic pumping system that Beaver says eliminates off-centre pumping force (manufacturer-stated)
• Tested to comply with AS/NZS 2693 according to Beaver (manufacturer-stated); see the note on scope above

Dimensions

Dimensions in millimetres, as listed by Beaver.

Key specifications

Figures are from the Beaver Jax brochure. Beaver's Materials Handling Technical Manual (Vol. 4) lists different figures for the same codes: BJS012 minimum height 191 mm, maximum 361 mm, lift 105 mm, 7.6 kg; BJS020 minimum height 191 mm, maximum 376 mm, lift 113 mm, 11.3 kg. If clearance is tight, confirm the dimensions of the jack supplied before ordering. Beaver's maximum height includes the screw adjusting height. Beaver does not define dimension letters D, D2, H2 and W; they refer to its diagram.

Selecting the right option

Choose a capacity above the load the jack will carry and check the minimum height against the clearance under the lifting point. If you have more clearance to work with, the Jax bottle jack range also covers 4 to 15 tonne.

Related products

Other Beaver jacks and wrenches: the Jax bottle jack range, the hydraulic trolley jack and the Jax truck wheel wrench. Check each item is rated for the load before you order.