Jack (device)#Hydraulic jack

A hydraulic jack (actually hydraulic hoist buffalo ), also sometimes called buffalo or hydraulic winch winch is a device that is used in the technical assistance for lifting loads. Thus, it is mainly used by the fire brigade and the THW, but is increasingly being used instead of automatic equipment such as hydraulic spreaders and rams lately.

Similar to a rack winch has a hydraulic jack according to design a lifting capacity of 100 kN (50 kN) and a height of 80 cm (65 cm). The weight of the winds is about 20-30 kg. The winds reached a lifting height of 35 inches (28 cm).

In order to use the jack flexible, both the lifting claw and the controls are mounted adjustable.