Scaffolding Feet
Scaffolding feet - also known as base plates or base jacks - transfer loads reliably into the ground and compensate precisely for unevenness. They form the starting point of every scaffold structure and ensure that it stands safely, stably and as planned. CETRAC supplies certified, compatible scaffolding feet for almost all substrates and system families.
Why scaffolding feet are indispensable
Safe scaffold erection always starts at the ground.
High-quality scaffolding feet ensure:
- Stable load transfer into a load-bearing substrate
- Height adjustment on uneven surfaces
- Tipping resistance of the entire structure
- Exact alignment of the first scaffold level
- Adaptability to different scaffold systems
Scaffolding feet: product & system variety
→ Simple base plates
For level surfaces, interiors and light structures.
→ Height-adjustable base jacks
For compensating level differences and adjusting the height.
→ Heavy-duty base jacks
For shoring scaffolds or increased load-bearing requirements.
→ Special solutions
Depending on the substrate (e.g. paving, compacted ground, hall floors).
Scaffolding feet - usage notes
Caution on uneven ground:
Height-adjustable jacks are necessary here to create a level base line.
Assembly & safety
Basic rules apply to the installation of scaffolding feet:
- Check the substrate for load-bearing capacity
- Align the scaffolding feet cleanly
- Only use jacks within the permissible extension lengths
- Distribute scaffold loads evenly
- Carry out regular visual checks as construction progresses
All base, head and standard jacks in stock - available immediately
| Category | Subtype | Designation | Length / size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scaffolding foot | Base jack | Standard jack | 0.40 m |
| Scaffolding foot | Base jack | Reinforced base jack | 0.60 m |
| Scaffolding foot | Base jack | Load jack | 0.78 - 0.80 m |
| Scaffolding foot | Base jack | Swivelling base jack | 0.60 m |
| Scaffolding foot | Base jack | Jack foot, short | - |
| Scaffolding foot | Head jack | Head jack | 0.60 m |
| Scaffolding foot | Head jack | Swivelling head jack | 0.45 m |
| Scaffolding foot | Head jack | Reinforced head jack | 0.60 m |
| Scaffolding foot | Base plate | Base plate without height adjustment | - |
| Scaffolding foot | Base plate | Threaded base plate | 0.30 m |
| Scaffolding foot | Base plate | Threaded base plate | 0.50 m |
| Scaffolding foot | Base plate | Threaded base plate | 1.00 m |
| Scaffolding foot | Castor | Castor with jack | Ø 200 mm |
| Scaffolding foot | Castor | Height-adjustable castor | 0.30 - 0.60 m |
| Scaffolding foot | Castor | Swivel castor with brake | Ø 200 mm |
| Scaffolding foot | Special | Double jack | - |
| Scaffolding foot | Special | Levelling jack | - |
| Scaffolding foot | Special | Corner jack | - |
How much do base jacks, load jacks and castors cost at CETRAC?
CETRAC price examples: scaffolding feet and castors, used vs new:
| Manufacturer | Product designation | Design / description | Length / size | Weight | Price (used) | Price (new) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Layher | Load jack 50 with removable base plate | Solid steel | - | 8 kg | 24.00 € | 40.80 € |
| Layher | Load jack 50, swivelling | swivelling | 0.50 m | - | 24.00 € | 40.80 € |
| Layher | Load jack 80, swivelling | swivelling | 0.80 m | 4 kg | 15.50 € | 26.35 € |
| Hünnebeck | Jack foot 70 / 3.3 | Standard | - | 3 kg | 10.35 € | 19.55 € |
| Hünnebeck | B jack foot 45 / 3.8 (Bosta 100) | Standard | - | 3 kg | 10.80 € | 20.40 € |
| Layher | Castor 700 with base jack | Kunststoffrad Ø 200 mm, mit Feststeller | Adjustment range 0.30 - 0.60 m | 6 kg | 56.50 € | 96.05 € |
| Layher | Swivelling base jack 60, reinforced | max. jack travel 32 cm | - | 6 kg | 24.00 € | 40.80 € |
*All prices excl. VAT + delivery costs - prices may vary, as of 04/2026
Your advantages with CETRAC
- International, multilingual expert advice
- High compatibility with all leading systems
- Prompt answers to technical questions
- Reliable stock levels & transparent processes
- Support with planning & quantity estimation
Calculate your scaffolding area
Putting your scaffold together from individual parts? With our EasyFlow scaffolding area calculator, you first work out the required scaffold area - so you know exactly how many scaffolding feet and other components you need. Free of charge, with no obligation and in a matter of seconds.
FAQ - Scaffolding feet
Scaffolding feet - also base plates or base jacks - form the lowest connection between the vertical standards and the ground. They provide a stable, aligned base and compensate for unevenness.
For load transfer into the ground and height levelling of the first scaffold level. Without scaffolding feet, a scaffold cannot stand safely.
- Base plates - for level, load-bearing substrates
- Base jacks - height-adjustable for uneven surfaces
- Heavy-duty jacks - for high loads and shoring scaffolds
- Special variants - for particular substrates
CETRAC supplies compatible variants for systems from: Hünnebeck, PERI, RUX, Layher, Plettac, ASSCO.
They are placed under the standards or frames, aligned exactly and - in the case of jacks - adjusted to the required height. More on this in the professional erection of a scaffold.
Every system has a maximum extension length. If extended too far, stability and load class decrease. Exact values are system-specific.