Best floor jack for the money?

[clownbear69]

Im looking for the best 3 1/2 ton floor jack for the money

Any suggestions

For $150 or less would be great

 

[Ponchoguy]

A good used Lincoln/Walker or other US made jack.

 

[zkling]

At that price point HF or arcan. You can go the used route, but they can present headaches. Just depends how long you are willing to wait.

 

[Nyati]

There is a huge difference between "best for the money" and "best under $150"

Best for the money is AC DK13HLQ. Rebuildable & high lift. You can pass it down to your kids & grandkids.

 

[DC73]

I have this one by Arcan:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200345429_200345429

It has a great range. Low enough to get under the Vette while tall enough to use on the Suburban.

DC

 

[Farmall450]

You can get a super HD imported Napa for $199...I realize it's above your price range but 2 people besides myself have them and they're great.

Far heavier than most anything else posted, IMO worth the extra $49

 

[Farmall450]

http://m.napaonline.com/parts/PartsDetail.aspx?k=NLE7916420_0438142867

 

[Sunbimmer]

I'm going to get me this one on monday...



Roughly $135

 

[HMCFab9]

I have the Arcan that DC73 posted a link to.
I haven't used it a lot yet, but for the price, it seems like a good jack.
I got it on sale & also used the discount code from N.T.

 

[zkling]

There is a huge difference between "best for the money" and "best under $150"

Best for the money is AC DK13HLQ. Rebuildable & high lift. You can pass it down to your kids & grandkids.

What is the current TYD in the US price on those? It seems to be difficult to find an up to date price for them. If price wasn't a factor I'd go Milwaukee, Weaver or AC. I really like the Milwaukee jacks, but the low profile and high lift of the AC is very nice.

 

[TheRobotCow]

Harbor Freight 3 1/2 ton low pro jack

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-...vy-duty-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-62326.html

 

[Kmt803]

Autozone had an Omega 3 ton for $179 and a coupon code for 20% off and a $10 gift card along with free shipping,and for $10 more you can get a 3-1/2 pair of jackstands. With the stands I paid $163 total for the one with the stands ,it would have been $154 without stands. The 20% deal isn't on now but they run it a lot.

 

[Scout Driver]

We have had good luck with the Big Red jacks from Northern Tool.

Scott

 

[d.mcfarland]

Best for the money is going to be a very good used one with new seals and whatnot.

However, those aren't always available, so best for the money new is probably going to be HF or the ones sold at Costco, Sams Club, Northern Tool, etc.

 

[clownbear69]

Thanks suggestions. The problem for me is many of the suggestions will have to be shipped to me. And I know shipping will kill me

 

[Kmt803]

Thanks suggestions. The problem for me is many of the suggestions will have to be shipped to me. And I know shipping will kill me

Autozone has free shipping over $75

 

[bosanci28]

Got this one:
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-steel-heavy-duty-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-62116.html from harbor freight, really happy with it, and the price ! Got extented warranty just in case , had it for over a year and no problems yet.

 

[Wamsutta]

Look at the saddle diameter first. You want at least a 5 inch diameter saddle. The cheap jacks will have small saddles. Nice jacks will have a large diameter saddle with a rubber pad.

 

[Ehrmantraut]

Look at the saddle diameter first. You want at least a 5 inch diameter saddle. The cheap jacks will have small saddles. Nice jacks will have a large diameter saddle with a rubber pad.

Hopefully, by now, OP has made his decision.

 

[JohnDeere1]

The best one is a good used one from craigslist for $50....wow this thread is old.......Anyways bought my spare that way it's a Black hawk made in japan.

 

[Wamsutta]

Hopefully, by now, OP has made his decision.

Did I get suckered into another old thread?

 

[emeraldcoupe]

Harbor Freight 3 1/2 ton low pro jack

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-...vy-duty-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-62326.html

I've had this jack for a while now, works great, no complaints. lifts my ram just fine and fits under my lowered mustang. if you keep your eye out, there's a coupon for like $79 floating around for it.

 

[franzdom]

Hopefully, by now, OP has made his decision.

Anyway even if not, he hasn't been here for over a year.

 

[LB-1911]

Did I get suckered into another old thread?

Yes

Anyway even if not, he hasn't been here for over a year.

The guy that bumped the thread yesterday headed out of town......

 

[Rarified27]

I've had this jack for a while now, works great, no complaints. lifts my ram just fine and fits under my lowered mustang. if you keep your eye out, there's a coupon for like $79 floating around for it.

Same. Got mine on a weird $78 coupon two years ago and it's been problem free. I don't use it every day, but it's not collecting dust either.

One thing I would recommend, which I'm about to do this weekend-

The knurling on the handle to lower the handle can be slippery. I'm going to drill a hole through the end of the handle so I can slide a bar in and use both hands to operate it.