Questions about an older floor jack

[MushCreek]

I saw this jack for sale locally, and wondered what you guys might know about. Anyone recognize the brand? How old is it? Can these be rebuilt? What's it worth if not working? If working? I think it's cool looking, but would like to be able to restore it and use it. Thanks!

 

[OccupantRJ]

Ask them to send you the model number of it if it is visible so you can research to see if a kit is available and what the cost would be before purchase. Most older items like it were made to be serviced before the throw away era.

 

[NC Rick]

That thing is beautiful. I hope it gets rescued and saved.

 

[pelletman]

Pretty sure it is a Weaver, and it is a great jack

 

[cubfarm 1]

It Is a weaver Looks to be a 4 or 10 ton. on a first look a 10 ton has loadwheels that are almost 6 inches tall. Easy jack to repair. when ordering a kit pay attention to the pump shaft size. they did make some changes along the wayWeaver STILL builds that jack and it still looks the same!

 

[MushCreek]

The guy said it's a 2 ton, but he doesn't seem to know much. He said it will work, but needs fluid. Sounds like a rebuild candidate to me. He's going to look for numbers or any kind of ID. He wants $100; seems high to me, but I'd rather rebuild that and use it instead of buying a new HF Daytona.

 

[Wamsutta]

It sure has plenty of reach; that's for sure.

 

[Hiball]

The guy said it's a 2 ton, but he doesn't seem to know much. He said it will work, but needs fluid. Sounds like a rebuild candidate to me. He's going to look for numbers or any kind of ID. He wants $100; seems high to me, but I'd rather rebuild that and use it instead of buying a new HF Daytona.

It’s well worth $100, it appears to be a 4 ton, If you look at the hydraulic unit it will have a model number stamped on the top side.

Wa-72 is a 2 ton
Wa-73 is a 4 ton

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[ShadowRuleZ]

It’s well worth $100, it appears to be a 4 ton, If you look at the hydraulic unit it will have a model number stamped on the top side.

Wa-72 is a 2 ton
Wa-73 is a 4 ton

Castle equipment for all your Seal and Hard part needs.

I think in the past your told me that the wheel size can also tell you which one.

 

[Danglerb]

Dunno about the seller, but anybody asks me for a model number I'm going to google it to be sure of the price I want to sell it for.

Best to just go buy it, and sort out the issues later. OTOH I rarely want to pay even the asking prices.

 

[MushCreek]

Judging on the wheel size, I'd guess it's a 4 ton. I'm waiting to hear from the guy on a time to go look at it. It looks a bit heavy to lift into the back of my truck- should I bring a ramp? Unless I see something major wrong, I'm gonna buy it. They're pretty expensive new!

 

[Danglerb]

Some kind of ramp always a good idea, even a piece of wood like a 2x4 or 2x6. 2x4 and a ratchet strap and you might be amazed what you can get into the back of a truck.

 

[Hiball]

Judging on the wheel size, I'd guess it's a 4 ton. I'm waiting to hear from the guy on a time to go look at it. It looks a bit heavy to lift into the back of my truck- should I bring a ramp? Unless I see something major wrong, I'm gonna buy it. They're pretty expensive new!

I have loaded them by myself, it’s easier with two people. I sit the saddle side of jack on the tailgate and then grab the rear and pick it up/slide it into the truck, Obviously if you have a extremely tall truck it makes it more difficult.

 

[MushCreek]

Well, got it home. What a beast! It's a WA-73, the 4 ton model. Gave $100 for it. Nothing broken/bent/frozen/missing. I filled it with oil (it takes a LOT of oil) and it seems to work perfectly. Time will tell if it's gonna leak or not. A little I can tolerate, but if it really starts marking its territory, I'll rebuild it. I sent the serial number off to Castle to get a year. Sure makes my crappy old Sam's Club Michelin look like a toy!