®
Model ET 12000
Operation and Service Manual
Load Capacity: 12000 lbs
®
SCALATE
The ET 12000 E
RAILER
T
offers ground
level roll-on loading and roll-off unloading of
equipment with non-tilting lowering deck. The
hydraulic lift deck allows one person to load and
unload equipment.
Contents
SAFETY ................................................................. 2
SPECIAL FEATURES .......................................... 2
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................. 3
WARRANTY .......................................................... 3
TRAILER HITCHING ............................................ 4
EQUIPMENT LOADING ....................................... 5
SERVICE ............................................................... 7
PARTS LIST ......................................................... 10
B33-01-0085
SPECIFICATIONS
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E
RAILER
T
Model Number ET 12000
Serial Number ________________
Manufactured by:
Bil-Jax, Inc.
125 Taylor Parkway
Archbold, Ohio 43502
800-537-0540
Specifications
Rated Capacity
Weight (Empty)
Overall Width
Overall Length
12000 lbs. (5443 kg) max.
4500 lbs. (2041 kg)
102 in. (259.1 cm)
263 in. (668.0 cm)
Overall Height (Bed Raised) 56 in. (142.2 cm)
Bed Height (Raised)
13 in. (33.0 cm)
Bed Size (Flat Surface)
75 in. wide x 144 in. long
(190.5 cm wide x 365.8 cm long)
Overall Bed Size
(Including Ramp)
75 in. wide x 168 in. long
(190.5 cm wide x 426.7 cm long)
Ramp Grade
Hitch Size
Suspension
Brakes
6 degrees
2-5/16 in. (5.87 cm) ball
Tandem Axle Leaf Spring
Standard – Electric; Optional – Hydraulic Surge
WARRANTY
Bil-Jax warrants its trailers for one year from the date of delivery against all defects of material and
workmanship, provided the unit is operated and maintained in compliance with Bil-Jax’s operating and
maintenance instructions; structural components are also warranted for one year. Bil-Jax will, at its
option, repair or replace any unit or component part which fails to function properly in normal use.
This warranty does not apply if the trailer and/or its component parts have been altered, changed, or
repaired without the consent of Bil-Jax or by anyone other than Bil-Jax or its factory trained personnel,
nor if the trailer and/or its components have been subjected to misuse, negligence, accident or any
conditions deemed other than those considered as occurring during normal use.
Components not manufactured by Bil-Jax are covered by their respective manufacturers warranties. A
list of those components and their warranties is available upon written request to Bil-Jax.
Bil-Jax shall not in any event be liable for the cost of any special, indirect or consequential damages to
anyone, product, or thing. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied. We
neither assume nor authorize any representative, or other person, to assume for us any other liability in
connection with the sale, rental, or use of this product.
3
Bil-Jax, Inc.
125 Taylor Parkway
Archbold, Ohio 43502
Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Bil-Jax, Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in any individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Bil-Jax, Inc.
To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393
(366-0123 in Washington, DC area) or write to:
NHTSA
U.S. DEPARTMENT of TRANSPORTATION
400 7th Street SW, (NSA-11)
Washington, DC 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
4
TRAILER HITCHING
Hook Up the Trailer
1. Raise trailer and open ball latch.
2. Line up ball with hitch.
NOTE: The trailer hitch uses a 2-5/16 inch ball.
2-5/16 inch ball on tow vehicle must have a
20,000 lb. capacity rating.
3.
Lower hitch onto ball and close ball latch.
4.
Raise the jack.
NOTE: Trailer frame should be level when hitch
is on ball. See page 10 to adjust hitch height.
Always raise the jack before towing.
5. Hook safety chains and attach breakaway
6. Connect and check trailer lights.
cable.
Always cross safety chains below tongue.
Safety chains must hold tongue up if hitch fails.
Always check the tail lights and brake lights
before towing.
5
EQUIPMENT LOADING
Lower the Deck
NOTE: Trailer must be hitched to vehicle according to page 5 before lowering or raising the deck.
1. Turn power switch to ON position.
2. Hold control lever in the direction shown until
the deck reaches ground level, then release.
NOTE: The trailer should be on a level surface
when lowering the deck.
Load the Equipment
1. Load equipment so that the resulting tongue
2. Install tie-down straps to keep the load from
weight is 15 to 20% of the total load.
shifting. Use 8 tie-down anchors shown.
Maximum capacity = 12000 lbs. Do not exceed.
Always secure the load with tie-down straps
before towing. Failure to properly secure the
load may result in injury, death, or equipment
damage.
Do not hook tie-down straps on the roller
guides.
6
EQUIPMENT LOADING
Raise the Deck (trailer must be hitched to vehicle)
1. Turn power switch to ON position. Hold
control lever in the direction shown. Release
control lever when deck is in fully raised
position.
2. Turn power switch to OFF position.
Make sure people are away from the trailer
before raising the deck. Keep hands and feet
away from deck and rails. Hands and feet can
get crushed between the deck and frame.
7
SERVICE
Tire Maintenance
Wheel Torque Requirements
At least once each week, use an accurate tire
pressure gage to check the air pressure in all four
trailer tires. Inflate to the pressure recommended
by the tire manufacturer (located on the tire.
It is extremely important to apply and maintain
proper wheel mounting torque on your axle.
Wheel nuts should be retorqued after 50 miles
and 100 miles and periodically there after.
Low or uneven tire pressures will not properly
support a loaded trailer and could lead to
premature tire wear.
The tightening of the lug nuts should be torqued
in the sequence above.
When replacing tires, it is important to use a tire
of appropriate size and load rating
(LT215/75R17.5).
Lug nuts should be torqued in stages:
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
75 Ft-Lbs
150 Ft-Lbs
300 Ft-Lbs
This procedure should be followed after each
time the tire is removed.
Failure to maintain proper torque on the lug nuts
may result in the wheel shearing off of the
trailer, possibly causing an accident and
seriously damaging the equipment.
Lubrication (every 6 months)
Lubricate the following parts with clean motor oil
where shown.
or wheel bearing grease
Lift Bearings
Jack
Hitch
8
SERVICE
Hydraulic Fluid Levels
1. Open cover enclosing hydraulic pump. Check
fluid level in hydraulic reservoir. When trailer
deck is fully raised, hydraulic fluid level should
be approximately 1 inch above 1/2 of reservoir
volume.
2. If reservoir volume is below 1/2 when trailer
deck is fully raised, add enough BP type HLP-
46 or 10W hydraulic oil to bring fluid level in
reservoir to approximately 1 inch above 1/2
full.
Batteries
1. Use hydrometer to check charge in batteries
daily or weekly, depending on frequency of
use. If the charge drops below 25% of full
charge (S.G. below 1.155 as corrected to
80°F) the batteries must be recharged. Refer
to step 2 before charging batteries.
3. Charge batteries at one of the following
charge rates. The slow charge rate is
preferred.
22 hours @ 5 amps
25 hours @ 20 amps
22 hours @ 50 amps
2. Check the electrolyte level weekly. If battery
charge is low, add water to bring electrolyte
level just above plates.
If batteries are fully charged, add water to
raise electrolyte to full mark in each cell.
9
SERVICE
Adjusting the Hitch Height
The trailer frame and deck should be level for equipment loading and unloading. If the trailer hitch is too
high or too low when hitched to the towing vehicle, readjust the hitch height.
1. Unhitch trailer. Remove hitch mounting bolts
2. Install hitch in new position.
and nuts.
Adjust hitch height when trailer is empty. Use
jack to aid in hitch adjustment.
Failure to install and tighten all 4 hitch mounting
bolts may cause serious equipment damage.
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PARTS LIST
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Model ET 12000 E
T
, Hitch Section
Item No.
1
Part No.
Description
Qty
8
0090-0346
Screw, Self-tapping, #10-24 x 3/4
Side Marker, Amber, Ear Mount – Front
Side Marker, Red, Ear Mount – Rear
Plug Assembly, Marker Lights
Grommet, 2-1/2 inch
2
B01-10-0179
B01-10-0241
B01-10-0153
B01-10-0152
B01-10-0151
0090-0344
2
2A
3
2
2
4
2
5
Side Light, Amber, 2-1/2 inch
Screw, Self-tapping, #10-24 x 1/2
Screw, Cap, 3/8-16 x 1
Nut, Lock, 3/8-16
2
6
2
7
0090-0042
4
8
0090-0188
4
9
B12-00-0166
B23-02-0062
B23-02-0066
B25-00-0068
B04-06-0030
B46-00-0028
0090-0007
Outer Tube Weldment, Jack
Tongue Jack Assembly (includes items 11 through 17)
Drop Leg, Quick Adjust
Kit, Bearing
1
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
1
1
Washer, 2.18 inch Square
Kit, Handle Replacement (includes items 15 & 16)
Screw, Cap, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4
Nut, Lock, 1/4-20
1
1
1
0090-0183
1
B36-00-0039
B03-00-0017
0090-0081
Pin
1
Safety Chain Assembly
Bolt, 1/2-13 x 5
2
1
0090-0574
Washer, Flat, 1/2
2
0090-0192
Nut, Lock, 1/2-13
1
B01-01-0141
B12-00-0167
B01-02-0062
0090-1001
Wiring Harness, Electric Brake
Coupler, 2-5/16 inch
1
1
Switch, Breakaway
1
Bolt, 5/8-11 x 1-3/4
4
0090-0194
Nut, Lock, 5/8-11
4
0090-0513
Screw, Self-tapping, 1/4-28 x 1/2
Clamp, Hose
1
B04-07-0032
0090-0183
13
13
1
Nut, Lock, 1/4-20
B06-00-0357
Transfer, 2-5/16 Ball Hitch
12
PARTS LIST
1
2, 2A
16
14
9
8
15
21
24
20
28
29
BALL
30
19
5/16”
13
12
26
23
2
27
20
7
3
4
10
5
6
18
22
25
11
17
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RAILER
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, Hitch Section
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PARTS LIST
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RAILER
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, Lift Section
Item No.
1
Part No.
Description
Qty
1
B02-05-0028
B02-01-0147
B02-02-0012
B01-04-0001
B01-01-0010
B01-01-0067
0090-0160
Pump Unit, Hydraulic, Manual Valve
Hose, Hydraulic
2
2
3
Fitting, Hydraulic
2
4
Battery, 6 V, 190 Amp
Battery Cable, 13 inch
Battery Cable, 60 inch
Nut, Hex, 5/16-18
2
5
2
6
1
7
4
8
B01-01-0013
B07-06-5882
B04-07-0003
B18-00-0147
B42-01-1014
0090-0236
Battery Cable, 30 inch
Strap, Battery Hold Down
Rod, Battery Hold Down, 1/4-20 x 10
Box w/Lid, Battery/Pump
Hinge, Continuous
1
9
2
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
38A
39
40
4
2
2
Screw, Machine, #10-24 x 3/4
Washer, Flat, #10
40
96
48
4
0090-0415
0090-0182
Nut, Lock, #10-24
B42-00-0018
0090-0813
Latch, Draw
Screw, Machine, #8-32 x 3/4
Nut, Lock, #8-32
20
20
1
0090-0181
B01-02-0060
B00-00-0112
B01-09-0018
0090-0816
Switch, Master Power
Face Plate, Power Switch
Boot, Terminal
1
2
Nut, Hex, 5/16-24
1
B42-00-0019
0054-092
Keeper, Draw Latch
Cable, Lid
4
4
0090-0232
Screw, Machine, #10-24 x 5/8
Nut, Lock, 1/4-20
8
0090-0183
4
0090-0419
Washer, Flat, 1/4
4
0090-0042
Screw, Cap, 3/8-16 x 1
Washer, Lock, 3/8
6
0090-0210
2
0090-0422
Washer, Flat, 3/8
4
0090-0997
Screw, Cap, 1-8 x 9
Washer, Flat, 1
3
0090-0429
10
5
0090-0689
Nut, Lock, 1-8
B12-00-0162
B12-00-0161
0090-0998
Linkage
1
Linkage Plate Weldment
Screw, Cap, 1-8 x 10
Screw, Cap, 1-8 x 6-1/2
Hydraulic Cylinder
1
1
0090-0901
1
B02-03-0031
B02-13-0123
B02-02-0084
0090-0188
1
Seal Kit, Hydraulic Cylinder
Fitting, Hydraulic
1
2
Nut, Lock, 3/8-16
2
14
PARTS LIST
12
13
14
15
10
11
17
16
9
18
7
8
5
1
3
2
6
4
2
24
14
22
28
19
21
25
14
15
5
11
18
38, 38A
32
27
26
23
39
33
17
2
32
37
30
28
32
33
30
40
20
29
19
36
33
32
35
32
31
33
32
32
31
34
31
32
32
33
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, Lift Section
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RAILER
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, Deck and Frame Section
Item No.
Part No.
Description
B12-00-0158 Deck Weldment
B12-00-0163 Bar, Guide
Qty
1
Item No.
Part No.
Description
Nut, Lock, 1/2-20
Qty
16
4
1
2
3
4
33
34
35
0090-1003
2
B12-00-0152 Dust Shield
0090-1002 Screw, Cap, 1/2-20 x 1-
3/4
0090-0428
0090-0103
Washer, Flat, 3/4
8
16
Screw, Cap, 3/4-10 x 2-
1/2
4
36
37
B12-00-0153 Wire Grommet
4
2
5
6
7
B31-00-0029 Wear Pad, Guide Bar
B12-00-0155 Frame Weldment
2
1
8
B12-00-0148 Electric Brake
Assembly, Left Hand
B12-00-0147 Electric Brake
Assembly, Right Hand
B12-00-0151 Hub-Drum Assembly
37A
2
0090-0509
Screw, Cap, Nylon, 3/8-
16 x 3/8
38
39
40
41
42
43
4
4
4
4
4
4
8
9
B01-10-0235 Tail Light, Oval
B01-10-0237 Plug, 3 Way, Oval
B01-10-0236 Grommet, Oval
2
2
2
2
0090-0994
0090-0993
Washer, Spindle
Nut, Lock, 1-14
10
11
B06-00-0446 Decal, Torque Setting
B12-00-0154 Cap, Grease
B01-10-0153 Plug Assembly, Marker
Lights
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
B01-10-0239 Grommet, 2 inch
2
2
B08-02-0016 Wheel Assembly,
LT215/75R17.5
B01-10-0238 Side Light, Red, 2 inch
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
0090-0995
Nut, Wheel Lug
32
2
0090-0344
Screw, #10-24 x 1/2
2
B30-00-0051 Plate, Wear
B07-07-5029 Block, Suspension Pin
B07-07-1023 Suspension Pin
8
0090-0422
0090-0042
Washer, Flat, 3/8
Screw, Cap, 3/8-16 x 1
8
4
8
B07-06-5697 Suspension Pin Plate
8
B12-00-0121 Roller, Lift
4
0090-0988
Screw, Cap, 5/8-11 x 3-
1/2, Grade 8
16
0090-0954
Screw, Cap, 1-8 x 11
4
19
20
21
B39-00-0044 Leaf Spring, Slipper
B12-00-0164 Hanger, Leaf Spring
4
4
2
B04-07-0117 Shaft, Cam Follower
4
0090-0949
Screw, Nylon, 1-8 x 1/2
4
B39-00-0045 Hanger Kit, Tandem
Slipper Spring
B07-05-0115 Fender
2
0090-0013
0090-0419
Screw, Cap, 1/4-20 x 2-
1/4
8
22
23
24
B07-07-5037 Strap, Leaf Spring
8
16
4
0090-0058
Screw, Cap, 3/8-16 x 4
54
55
56
57
58
Washer, Flat, 1/4
Nut, Lock, 1/4-20
Transfer, Bil-Jax
16
8
B07-07-5035 Block, Leaf Spring
Clamp
0090-0183
B06-00-0161Y
2
25
0090-0633
Screw, Cap, 5/8-11 x 1-
1/2
8
B06-00-0447 Transfer, 12000# Max.
1
Not
Replaceable
Plate, Serial #
1
26
27
28
0090-0422
0090-0188
Washer, Flat, 3/8
Nut, Lock, 3/8-16
16
16
2
59
60
61
B06-00-0312 Decal, “Moving Deck…”
B06-00-0448 Transfer, “ET 12000”
2
2
2
B12-00-0160 Suspension Arm, Right
Rear, Left Front
B06-00-0317 Decal, Escalate Trailer
Logo
29
30
31
32
0090-0195
0090-0428
0090-0999
Nut, Lock, 3/4-10
4
8
4
2
Washer, Flat, 3/4
62
B06-00-0313 Decal, “Stand Clear…”
2
Screw, Cap, 3/4-10 x 7
Ref.
B01-10-0240 Bracket, License Plate,
with Lamp
B12-00-0159 Suspension Arm, Right
Front, Left Rear
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PARTS LIST
1
2
3
4
5
57
6
55
54
53
56
8
7
10
9
62
52
49
21
11
48
50
61
16
23
15
17
20
51
12
18
21
22
13
14
58
19
23
47
46
21
20
45
24
25
22
26
25
27
26
43
19
31
27
29
35
30
33
31
30
60
30
28
59
30
29
44
32
36
34
37, 37A
40
41
39
42
38
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Model ET 12000 E
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, Deck and Frame Section
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PARTS LIST
B02-05-0028 Hydraulic Pump Assembly
Item No.
1
Part No.
Description
Motor, DC - 12V
Qty
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
B02-15-0398
B02-15-0399
B02-15-0400
B02-15-0401
B02-15-0402
B02-15-0403
B02-15-0404
0090-0975
2
Pump Assembly
3
Tank, Plastic
4
Tube, Interior Return
5
Tube, Relief Valve Return
Tube, Suction
6
7
Filter, Suction
8
Bolt, Socket Head, 1/4-20 x 3
Valve Assembly (includes items 10 & 11)
Switch Assembly Cam (includes item 11)
Contact, Start Switch
9
B02-15-0405
B02-15-0406
B02-15-0407
B02-15-0408
B02-15-0409
B02-15-0410
B02-15-0411
B02-15-0412
B02-15-0413
B02-15-0414
B02-15-0415
B02-15-0416
0090-0976
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Elbow, 90 Degree, 3/8 Tube x 1/4 NPT
Adapter, Pump/Valve, 2-1/2 Long
Valve, Check
Handle Assembly
Clamp
Tube, Exterior Return
Connector Assembly
Valve, Relief
Bracket, Plate Mount, 3-1/4 Hole Spacing
Bolt, Socket Head, 3/8-16 x 1
Cable, 2GA x 13, Eyelet Ends
Base Assembly
B01-01-0010
B02-15-0417
B02-15-0418
Cap, Fill
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PARTS LIST
23
1
22
24
A
R
N
C
H
O
M
H
S
Y
C
D
I
R
L
A
U
15
"A" PORT
6 15/16"
12
"B" PORT
9
16
10
11
17
13
14
5
4
6
2
7
9 1/16"
3
18
19
20
8
21
3/4"
9 1/4”
3 1/4"
16 3/8”
B02-05-0028 Hydraulic Pump Assembly
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125 Taylor Parkway
Phone 800-537-0540
Archbold, OH 43502
Fax 419-445-0367
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