The depot received work from Rock Island Arsenal, Ill., in January to complete more than 5,000 base plates and adaptors for the 8-ton jack base kit.

Additional features include a super-grip, diamond plate top, wire fence pulling slots (which doubles as a bottle opener), an easier pin for attaching the JackMate® to the jack, and quick release ...

The Baja Base slips directly onto the I-beam of any standard farmer’s jack. It’s made out of 6061 billet aluminum and is available for the next few months for $149.