Abstract: A powered jacking mechanism for semi-trailer landing gear is disclosed. The mechanism includes a coupling for attachment to an operating rod of a semi-tractor trailer landing gear jack. The coupling includes an idler sleeve for retaining the manual jack handle with the trailer during powered operation of the jack. The coupling includes a modified drive socket for selective coupling with either a drive end of the manual jack handle and a drive bit coupled to a rotary drive unit. In preferred embodiments, the rotary drive unit is a cordless screwdriver.

Abstract: A powered jacking mechanism for semi-trailer landing gear is disclosed. The mechanism includes a coupling for attachment to an operating rod of a semi-tractor trailer landing gear jack. The coupling includes an idler sleeve for retaining the manual jack handle with the trailer during powered operation of the jack. The coupling includes a modified drive socket for selective coupling with either a drive end of the manual jack handle and a drive bit coupled to a rotary drive unit. In preferred embodiments, the rotary drive unit is a cordless screwdriver.

Abstract: A pallet dismantler includes a frame, a first drive roller rotatably coupled to the frame, and an arm pivotably coupled to the frame. A sleeve member is rigidly coupled to the arm. An axle extends from the sleeve. A second drive roller is rotatably coupled to the axle. An adjustable ratchet member extends between the arm and the frame. The adjustable ratchet member is operable to adjust the position of the second driver roller relative to the first drive roller. A blade member is trained on the first and second drive rollers.

Abstract: A pallet dismantler includes a frame, a first drive roller rotatably coupled to the frame, and an arm pivotably coupled to the frame. A sleeve member is rigidly coupled to the arm. An axle extends from the sleeve. A second drive roller is rotatably coupled to the axle. An adjustable ratchet member extends between the arm and the frame. The adjustable ratchet member is operable to adjust the position of the second driver roller relative to the first drive roller. A blade member is trained on the first and second drive rollers.

Abstract: A log-splitting apparatus includes a beam, a backstop coupled to the beam, and a wedge assembly for splitting logs. The wedge assembly is coupled to the beam. An actuating mechanism is provided and is capable of being operated in a first mode, wherein the actuating mechanism is operable to move the beam between a first position and a second position. The actuating mechanism is also capable of being operated in a second mode, wherein the actuating mechanism is operable to move at least one of the wedge assembly and backstop from a log-receiving position to a log-splitting position. The apparatus may include a mode selecting switch for selectively switching the actuating mechanism between the first mode and second mode.