Pakka Jacks
Pakka Jacks rents patented self-packing jacking systems and SADI slew-bearing monitoring to Australian mining operators for safer, crane-free excavator and shovel maintenance, supported by on-site training and custom replacement slides.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1990
- HeadquartersMackay, Australia
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Pakka Jacks does
Pakka Jacks is an Australian private company that rents patented self-packing jacking systems to the mining industry for excavator and shovel maintenance. Its core product eliminates the need for cranes during slew bearing changeouts, track frame replacements, and undercarriage removals by serving as both a lift and a certified work stand, with full load support and failsafe redundancies rated up to 2,000 tonnes. The system is complemented by custom replacement slides, a portable undercarriage motivator, digital guided workflows, and SADI (Slew Bearing Active Data Interface), a subscription monitoring product that analyses slew bearing deflection and radial wear to support predictive maintenance decisions.
The company makes money through three streams: rental of the jacking systems (quote-based, multi-year contracts with freight to mine sites), face-to-face training delivered on real equipment before first hire, and SADI subscription monitoring. Go-to-market is direct-to-operator enterprise field sales, with no channel partners; the firm is headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, and serves mining operators across Australia, with named customers including Newcrest Mining, Sojitz Minerva Mining, and Thiess Australia. The company claims to have worked with more than 80% of leading brand machines in Australia and to reduce maintenance downtime by up to 80% and costs by up to 75% relative to traditional crane-based lifting.
Pakka Jacks firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Pakka Jacks
- Legal name
- Pakka Jacks Pty Ltd
- Website
- https://pakkajacks.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1990
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Pakka Jacks rents patented self-packing jacking systems and SADI slew-bearing monitoring to Australian mining operators for safer, crane-free excavator and shovel maintenance, supported by on-site training and custom replacement slides.
- Ownership category
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Pakka Jacks industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Mining Maintenance Equipment Rental
- NAICS
- Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241)
- SIC
- Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Specialized Lifting Systems (Hydraulic Gantries, Strand Jacks, Jacking Systems) (IMAHAJAO)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Conveying, Hoisting & Materials Handling Systems (Conveyors, Stackers/Reclaimers, Winches) (IMAKANAE)
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Where Pakka Jacks is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mackay
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices1 record
Markets served
Pakka Jacks business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Excavator Lifting Equipment Rental: Rental of patented self-packing jacking systems for excavator maintenance including slew bearing changes, track frame replacements, and undercarriage removals. Systems rated up to 2,000 tonne capacity.
- Training Services: Face-to-face training provided to customer employees using real excavators and jacking systems prior to first rental. Technical support supplied during customer-led lifting operations.
- SADI Monitoring Subscription: Slew bearing monitoring service providing data-driven insights for predictive maintenance, bearing life cycle prediction, and optimised scheduling of changeouts.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom rental quotes based on equipment requirements, rental duration, and site location |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Pakka Jacks product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Pakka Jacks rents patented self-packing jacking systems, rated up to 2,000 tonnes, to Australian mining operators for excavator and shovel maintenance tasks including slew bearing changeouts, track frame replacements, and undercarriage removals. The units double as certified work stands, eliminating suspended loads throughout the lifting process. The offering is bundled with face-to-face training, on-site technical support, custom replacement slides, and the SADI (Slew Bearing Active Data Interface) subscription for predictive bearing monitoring.
Product overview
Pakka Jacks is a single-product rental company offering a patented self-packing excavator jacking system for the Australian mining industry. The core offering is the Pakka Jacks Excavator Lifting System, rated up to 2,000 tonnes, which serves as both a lift and certified work stand, eliminating suspended loads. This system is complemented by SADI (Slew Bearing Active Data Interface) for bearing condition monitoring, custom slew bearing and track frame replacement slides, a portable undercarriage motivator, digital guided workflows, and comprehensive on-site training services. The portfolio is unified around safer, smarter excavator maintenance with claims of cutting downtime by up to 80% and costs by up to 75%.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SADI: Slew Bearing Active Data Interface - A proprietary slew bearing monitoring system for bearing deflection and radial wear trending, providing data-driven insights for maintenance planning.
Products and services
- Pakka Jacks Excavator Lifting System Patented self-packing jacking system for rental that enables safer, faster excavator lifting in the mining industry. Systems are rated up to 2,000 tonnes and serve as both lifts and certified work stands, eliminating suspended loads throughout the lifting process. Used by Australian mining operators for slew bearing changeouts, track frame replacements, and undercarriage removals.
- SADI (Slew Bearing Active Data Interface) Slew bearing monitoring subscription that tracks bearing deflection and radial wear, comparing machine performance against itself and other machines in similar digging environments. Provides data-driven insights for predictive maintenance, bearing life cycle prediction, and optimised scheduling of changeouts. Targeted at Australian mining operators using excavators and shovels.
- Slew Bearing Replacement Slide Custom slew bearing slide system supplied alongside the lifting equipment, enabling efficient installation of slew bearings without suspended loads and reducing downtime during changeouts. Used by Australian mining operators performing slew bearing changeouts on excavators and shovels.
- Track Frame Replacement Slide Custom track frame slide system supplied as part of the customised component replacement portfolio, reducing downtime, saving costs, and eliminating suspended loads during track frame changeouts on mining excavators.
- Undercarriage Motivator Portable undercarriage motivator that safely removes and replaces any undercarriage in production with minimum fuss, supplied to mining operators as part of the customised component replacement portfolio.
- Comprehensive Training Service Face-to-face training delivered to customer employees using real excavators and jacking systems prior to first rental, providing competence and confidence for safe and efficient on-site lifts. Bundled with on-site technical support during customer-led lifting operations.
Quantifiable outcome
- Cuts downtime by up to 80% compared to traditional crane-based excavator lifting
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Pakka Jacks
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Pakka Jacks technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Pakka Jacks partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- HaynesminorLogo displayed in footer alongside other partner logos. Nature of partnership not explicitly described.
- AustchromeminorLogo displayed in footer alongside other partner logos. Nature of partnership not explicitly described.
- HMGminorLogo displayed in footer alongside other partner logos. Nature of partnership not explicitly described.
- SADI Technology PartnerscoreSADI (Slew Bearing Active Data Interface) system enables comparison of machine performance data across machines in similar digging environments, suggesting integration partnerships with mining equipment operators and OEM data systems.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Pakka Jacks competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Enerpac: Global leader in high-force tools and industrial lifting solutions, including hydraulic jacks, cylinders and synchronised lifting systems. Broad incumbent in the same heavy-lifting category with much larger scale and distribution.
- Power Team (SPX Technologies): Industrial hydraulic tool brand under SPX focused on heavy-duty jacks, cylinders and lifting systems. Adjacent product portfolio competing in the same heavy-equipment maintenance market.
- Holmatro: Manufacturer of hydraulic rescue, industrial and special-purpose lifting tools. Overlaps with Pakka Jacks on heavy-load jacking and safety-critical lifting applications.
Direct peers
- Modulift: Manufacturer of modular spreader beams and engineered below-the-hook lifting equipment. Comparable in spirit—engineered, modular, safety-driven lifting solutions for heavy industrial loads, including mining and energy.
- Hydra-Slide: Canadian manufacturer of hydraulic slide and jacking systems used for heavy equipment maintenance. Closest functional analog to Pakka Jacks' patented self-packing jacking concept, serving similar heavy industrial and mining maintenance applications.
- Larco Products: Manufacturer of industrial jacking systems and machine lifts for heavy equipment, including specialized stands and self-contained jacks. Directly comparable product family to Pakka Jacks' lift-and-stand offering.
- Simplex (Applied Hydraulics): Supplier of heavy-duty hydraulic jacking systems, lifting cylinders and custom engineered lifting solutions. Comparable to Pakka Jacks on industrial jacking and load-supporting architecture.
Emerging players
- Airpes: Spanish manufacturer of specialised lifting, handling and maintenance equipment for the wind and mining sectors. Comparable in mining maintenance lifting use cases, with partial overlap on excavator-class equipment.
- Torc-Pak: Niche provider of engineered heavy-lifting and jacking systems for industrial maintenance. Overlaps with Pakka Jacks in custom jacking solutions for large equipment, though with a smaller installed base.
Regional players
- Coopers Heavy Lift (Coopers Transport): Australian heavy lift and crane services provider. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but represents the traditional crane-based method Pakka Jacks displaces in the Australian mining maintenance market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Pakka Jacks leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Pakka Jacks funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Pakka Jacks M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Pakka Jacks
What does Pakka Jacks do?
Pakka Jacks rents patented self-packing jacking systems, rated up to 2,000 tonnes, to Australian mining operators for excavator and shovel maintenance tasks including slew bearing changeouts, track frame replacements, and undercarriage removals. The units double as certified work stands, eliminating suspended loads throughout the lifting process. The offering is bundled with face-to-face training, on-site technical support, custom replacement slides, and the SADI (Slew Bearing Active Data Interface) subscription for predictive bearing monitoring.
Is Pakka Jacks a public or private company?
Pakka Jacks is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Pakka Jacks founded?
Pakka Jacks was founded in 1990. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Pakka Jacks based?
Pakka Jacks is headquartered in Mackay, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Pakka Jacks make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Excavator Lifting Equipment Rental is the primary driver. The others are training Services and SADI Monitoring Subscription.
Who are Pakka Jacks's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Enerpac, Power Team (SPX Technologies) and Holmatro. Direct peers are Modulift, Hydra-Slide, Larco Products and Simplex (Applied Hydraulics). Emerging players are Airpes and Torc-Pak. Coopers Heavy Lift (Coopers Transport) is listed as a regional player.
Does Pakka Jacks have an API?
No public API is recorded for Pakka Jacks.
What industry is Pakka Jacks in?
Pakka Jacks's product category is Mining Maintenance Equipment Rental. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAJAO, Specialized Lifting Systems (Hydraulic Gantries, Strand Jacks, Jacking Systems), with a secondary code of IMAKANAE, Conveying, Hoisting & Materials Handling Systems (Conveyors, Stackers/Reclaimers, Winches). Its NAICS code is 333131 and its SIC code is 3532.