Hydraulic & Mechanical Jacks

 

The First Weaver Jack was produced in 1910 - The Auto Twin Jack.  However, the very first Jack patented by the Chief Inventor - Ira Weaver  - was  a   Wagon Jack  in 1899.  Weavers First Hydraulic Jack was introduced in 1928.

   

  

      

WEAVER JACK - BROCHURE FROM 1953

Weaver's Jack lineup in 1953 is shown on this brochure.  All of these models are still currently available.  The WA-72  Two Ton Jack was called the "Utility" Model.   The WA-73  Four Ton was called the "Super" Model, and the WA-75 was called the "Giant" Model.   You can still purchase all of these Jack Models Today.  CLICK HERE to see the current Specifications,

  

  

  

  

WEAVER JACK - AD FROM 1938

This April, 1938 Advertisement from Motor Magazine featured the Weaver Lo-Hi-Draulic Line.  This line included the Current Designs of the  2 , 4 and 10 Ton Models with Steel and Rubber Wheel Options.

  

 

 

      

WEAVER JACK - AD FROM 1928

Weaver Introduced it's Fully Hydraulic Jack Line in this January 1928 Issue of  Automobile Trade Journal Due to it's shape, many mechanic's referred to this as an alligator style jack.

  

 

 

 

WEAVER  JACK AD FROM 1928 BROCHURE

The Weaver Curb Jack Model WA-23  was introduced in The Weaver Garage Equipment Brochure in 1928

 

 

  

 

WEAVER JACK AD FROM 1927 BROCHURE

The 1927  Weaver Garage Equipment Catalog featured the new improved Lo-Way Jack

 

  

 

 

WEAVER JACK AD FROM 1927 BROCHURE

The  10.000 lb  Capacity Mechanical Weaver Truck Jack was listed in the 1927 Weaver Garage Equipment Brochure.

 

  

  

WEAVER JACK AD FROM 1924

This May 1924 Advertisement Featured the Weaver Hi- Lift Jack in Motor Age Magazine

 

 

   

WEAVER JACK AD FROM 1923

This January 1923 Advertisement  Featured the Weaver New-Way Jack in Motor Age Magazine

 

 

  

 

WEAVER JACK AD FROM 1916

Weaver Auto Twin Jacks, First Made in 1912, is Shown in Motor Age Magazine - January 1917

  

   

 

WEAVER JACK AD FROM 1912		WEAVER JACK AD FROM 1917
1912  AD in Commercial America   Book pg 100 for  the Weaver Auto Twin Jack		January 1917 Motor Magazine Ad for the Weaver Auto Twin Jacks

  

 

 

		Weaver Model AT Auto Twin Jacks    Made as early as 1912, a patent was issued in 1914.  As shown in the above Ad's, it was used to lift the complete car axle at once.  It was also used in pairs to raise the Auto's Tires off the ground for winter storage.  Another use was to be able to roll Automobiles around and park them in a close area to save on parking space.  This was still available in  the 1928 catalogue with either Steel  (WA-12) or Rubber Wheels (WA-13).
		With two Jacks Fore and Aft on the Automobile It would allow you to Test the Brakes.  Many Autos of this time did not have reverse gear - therefore the garage would use a pair of the Weaver Auto Twin Jacks as a turntable to spin cars around.  Each Jack would lift 4000 lbs or  4  tons as a set of two. They came in Two Sizes.  Regular was a 2000 lb capacity and the Heavy Duty (34" wide) had a 4000 lb Capacity The marking  A T on the Jack stood for Auto Twin  ( not Model A or T as in a Ford car)

 

 

 

Weaver Model  B  New-Way Mechanical Jack
Weaver Model B New Way Mechanical Jack.   This Weaver  Jack was Manufactured beginning in 1922.  The long frame allowed easy reach, and the front wheels were on a pivot and were steerable from the rear handle.   Raised from 8" to 17.5"

 

 

Weaver Model Lo-Way Mechanical Jack
Weaver Lo-Way Mechanical Jack was first made in the mid 1920's.   The  Weaver  Lo Way Jack was Manufactured up to the 1930's.  This Jack was Very Popular, even though the fully hydraulic model was introduced in 1928.  This jack also had steerable front wheels.  The Model WA-20 Lo Way Jack only required 6" of clearance - important for those early cars with balloon tires.  It was available with Steel or Rubber Wheels.  Many of these Jacks are still in service to this date.

 
  
 
 

Weaver Lo-Way Jack  Models & Toys
What Jack was so popular that they made Models of it?  The Weaver Lo-Way Jack was in such universal usage that this Model Kit was produced in 1:43 Scale for Model Railroad Layouts and other model  enthusiasts.  This Kit  is still available from the The Model Co. of New Zealand.

 
 

   

 

 

Weaver WA-23 Curb Jack  Mechanical Jack
This Jack was introduced in  1928.    It had a Long Reach  54" Handle.  Total length was 70".  It had a quick raising mechanism for the saddle to contact the frame.   This was a ratchet style jack and had a trigger style release.  The Saddle could rise from 4" to 17".  Commonly called a Curb Jack.  Model Number WA-23

  

 

 

Weaver WA-24   Hydraulic Jack

Weaver Model WA-24 was the first Hydraulic Jack made by Weaver.  It was introduced in 1928.  T  It had a 6000 LB Capacity (3 Ton).  It was 55.5 "Long,  16" wide, ,  The handle was 45 " long, & weighed 209 LBS.  Later Weaver Hydraulic Jack Lines  were called  Lo-Hi-Draulic Jacks for a time. There was a Model with Rubber Tires called the WA-25.  The range of lift was 5" to 18".  This model had steerable front wheels.

  

      

  

Weaver WA-26 Folding Bumper Jack		Weaver Hi Lift Jack

   

 

  

 

Weaver Heavy Duty Bumper Jacks
WA-52 Hydraulic Bumper Jack		Air Operated Bumper Jack
Weaver made a series of Bumper Jacks for Lifting Front Ends of Vehicles

  

  

    

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Documentation is available for this Product Manuals Available for these Models - Click Here Patent Office Data and Drawings -  Wagon Jack 1899 Patent Office Data and Drawings - Auto Twin Jack 1912 Patent Office Data and Drawings - Truck Jack 1919 Patent Office Data and Drawings -  New Way Jack 1925 Patent Office Data and Drawings - Hi Lift Jack 1927 Patent Office Data and Drawings - Lo Way Jack 1927 Patent Office Data and Drawings - Curb Jack 1927 Patent office Data and Drawings - Truck Jack 1028 Patent Office Data and Drawings - Hydraulic Jack 1928 Patent Office Data and Drawings - Hydraulic Jack 1932

 

 
 
 
  

   

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