Reference

Trailer tongue jack sizing reference

Worked tongue-weight examples and class checks for US trailer jack screens.

Required ≈ tongue_lb × 1.25. Confirm dynamic vs static rating on the listing.

Details

Weld-on needs competent welding. Chock wheels. Never exceed nameplate.

Tools

3000 × 1.25 = 3750 → 5000 lb class.

Details

Enter tongue_lb 3000.

Tools

5000 × 1.25 = 6250 → 8000 lb class.

Details

Enter tongue_lb 5000.

Guides

8000 × 1.25 = 10000 → 12000 lb class.

Details

Clears 8000; lands in 12000 / class 12000.

Reference

11000 × 1.25 = 13750 exceeds the 12000 lb ceiling.

Details

Do not force a 12000 lb class for this load.

Guides

Guides, calculator, and comparisons.