Qualitytools
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+1 on the AC Hydraulic, I use it on my BMWs as it has a low saddle, Excellent Jack! Pricey but worth it
Best Flour Jack
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+1 on the AC Hydraulic, I use it on my BMWs as it has a low saddle, Excellent Jack! Pricey but worth it
manioso
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I agree with previous poster: The Milwaukee model 20 (2 ton) is the best jack, although it is expensive. Likewise if you need something bigger (like I do, with an F350 dually), the model 40 (4 ton) is the best.
However, given the prices, and my economics, I am using older iron, which I consider superior to most of the equipment on the market today. For lighter duty I have two Hein Werner's, a WS 1 1/2 ton an an OS 1 1/4 ton. Both are reasonable portable and the handle is removable. They are 1970's vintage and are completely tight hydraulically.
For my truck, I have a Walker 93657, which is now branded as Hein Werner, although completely unrelated to any historic Hein Werner. It is from the mid-1980's. Prior to that I had a Walker 884, which was same hydraulics in the older art deco style frame. I believe mine was from the early 1960's or maybe the 50's.
The Walker is a heavy beast and since it is long frame and non-removable handle a little difficult to maneuver. However, it has all the grunt necessary to handle the Ford and the big lump of iron of an engine.
However, given the prices, and my economics, I am using older iron, which I consider superior to most of the equipment on the market today. For lighter duty I have two Hein Werner's, a WS 1 1/2 ton an an OS 1 1/4 ton. Both are reasonable portable and the handle is removable. They are 1970's vintage and are completely tight hydraulically.
For my truck, I have a Walker 93657, which is now branded as Hein Werner, although completely unrelated to any historic Hein Werner. It is from the mid-1980's. Prior to that I had a Walker 884, which was same hydraulics in the older art deco style frame. I believe mine was from the early 1960's or maybe the 50's.
The Walker is a heavy beast and since it is long frame and non-removable handle a little difficult to maneuver. However, it has all the grunt necessary to handle the Ford and the big lump of iron of an engine.