Best Flour Jack

[Ben1967]

The old craftsman floor jack finally blew out on me. So I'm now in the market, i was looking at the matco 2 ton. I was looking at the two ton jack, but i would love one made in the U.S.A! So please let me know your thoughts on which 2 ton I should look into buying.

Thanks, Ben

 

[Michael_in_DE]

Are you jacking up sacks of flour? I would just use a sugar jack and be done with it.


York! Used to live just north in Dover PA. Decent town.

I'd go with matco, they make pretty decent stuff.

 

[yaidunno]

Milwaukee Model 20. Be seated when they tell you the cost.

http://www.milwaukeejack.com/model20.pdf

 

[drtyler]

I agree with this.

However, based on a response in a recent thread, Milwaukee may not be manufacturing any more.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6460664#post6460664

Milwaukee Model 20. Be seated when they tell you the cost.

http://www.milwaukeejack.com/model20.pdf

 

[deberly12]

Not USA made but Harbor Freight makes very nice Jacks. They are better than the medium end jacks. I have never used a real high end one. Whatever you get make sure it has a universal for lowering. Not the old crappy gear style.

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[Ben1967]

Thanks all, and I'm jacking up my 71 chevy, not flower!

 

[stikman56]

Not flower, flour.

 

[48548]

I would recommend AC Hydraulics... I have a 2 ton and it works fine on my duramax...

 

[beamrider]

Not flower, flour.

 

[619DioFan]

I have a 3 ton and 4 ton from HF both rapid lift. very happy with them.

 

[kkroger]

My Yellow Jacket Jack from Northern Tool is NICE, Rapid Pump, High Lift, Good Capacity... They had a deal on it at $169... when I got it and they gave me my $20 off a $100 purchase too.

 

[wmm2]

Are you jacking up sacks of flour? I would just use a sugar jack and be done with it.


York! Used to live just north in Dover PA. Decent town.

I'd go with matco, they make pretty decent stuff.

It's not flour, it's flower. His voice recognition on his phone probably picked the wrong word.

And in case you were wondering, the flower jack is used when you're pushing up daisies. You're welcome.

 

[Hiball]

HW93642 May not be 100% made in the USA today, but there isn't a model alive that has more support in regards to parts and service. I would definitely shop around, as prices are over the place. I talked to someone the other day that got a crazy deal at northern with some coupons.

 

[speedfreek1210]

I have the Hein-Werner 93642. I've had it for 5 years. No problems at all. I love it.

I ordered it from sears.com to pick it up in store. When I went to get it the handle was MIA. Sears wouldn't do anything for me, they gave me a phone to call hein warner directly to see what could be done. I got a nice lady on the phone, took my address and said it would be shipped to my house. She also told me if I any other problems came up and I needed parts or support to call and they would be happy to help.

If I need another jack I would definitely buy another Hein-Werner.


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[pepi]

Milwaukee Model 20. Be seated when they tell you the cost.

http://www.milwaukeejack.com/model20.pdf

Agree, as the Milwaukee being the best, could not justify the cost for my needs.

Went one step down and purchased HeinWerner 3 Ton.

The reason: has the right saddle 6.5'' not one of those goofy 4.5" hockey puck jobs found on 98% of floor jacks. Considering the Milwaukee & HeinWerner have full size saddles, larger frame, and wider stance makes it stouter, @ 110 lbs.

I will pass this along, the jack allows for unbelievable control when lowering the car. The trick, is to not close the valve with any more force than it takes to raise the car.

Crank the valve closed and you will quickly find it will take two hands and a gorilla grip to get the car to start to lower. When it lets lose, it is on the ground quickly.

Example lowering a car to touch tires enough to allow the lugs to be torqued to spec.



greg

 

[JohnDeere1]

I like my ble point 3.5 ton it will lift all the flour or flowers i want even the floor lol. Kidding aside its a great jack ad I like the low profile I kinda wish I'd bought a 2 ton as this jack is more than I need but paid $190 used from a pawn it's $500 new you can get it for under $250 branded Blackhawk online.

 

[Farmall450]

Napa's 2.5 ton service jack is pretty nice.

Honestly the HF Yellow Jack (Same OEM as SO) isn't too shabby either.

 

[Farmall 1066]

All brass EX rated jack.
Grain dust is explosive!

 

[FigureItOut]

Honestly the HF Yellow Jack (Same OEM as SO) isn't too shabby either.

Any substantiation to this claim?

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[wmm2]

Any substantiation to this claim?

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Snap on vs HF lawsuit

"Harbor Freight also alleged Snap-on’s jacks were made in the same factory as the Harbor Freight ones and the company’s business model is what caused a higher price. Snap-on denied those allegations in its response."

It's interesting to see HF on one hand claim they didn't copy SO's jack, and that they look different, but on the other hand imply they are the same. Snap On of course denied that they are the same.

 

[MN_Runner]

https://www.biztimes.com/2017/indus...-blow-to-snap-on-case-against-harbor-freight/

 

[mv213]

And in case you were wondering, the flower jack is used when you're pushing up daisies. You're welcome.

I jumped into this thread too late, you guys took all the good lines!

 

[48548]

I guess no love for AC Hydraulics, but me... Oh well.... I would love a Milwaukee, but the price was out of my reach, I would look at the HW as well.... I think AC hydraulics as they make long reach and a bunch of other ones and the rebuild kits are cheap at 30$.

 

[ed4banger]

As previously mentioned, AC Hydraulics.http://www.ac-hydraulic.dk/us/products/hydraulic-jacks/

 

[TractorMechanic]

The Napa 3.5 ton 791-6440 and HF 4 ton have held up well. I will say that the Napa has a more solid feel than the HF when jacking a vehicle. It has a rubber saddle pad and also has the slow release feature. Yes it costs more, but appears to be well worth the higher price.

 

[yamaha0343]

I know Craftsman isn't very loved these days, but I've had one of their 3 ton floor jacks for about 10 years now. Nice thick handle, and very easy to control lowering the vehicle. It's lifted everything from trucks to boat trailers to campers. I think I paid $100 or so for it. No idea who actually makes it. My old man bought the $99 set up with the stands and the creeper included, and I don't think he's had any issues with it.

eta. Just noticed that your Craftsman failed. Carry on.

 

[Gmonkee]

Go with a 4 ton jack whatever brand you go with. Having that extra capacity will be a blessing.

It also brings in a safety factor when a lot of the newer stuff plays closer to the rating than the older ones did.

 

[Farmall450]

Any substantiation to this claim?

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Where have you been since they came out? Have you looked at both of them?

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=338200

 

[FigureItOut]

Where have you been since they came out? Have you looked at both of them?

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=338200

I own the Daytona, and followed the very long thread on it. I haven't read anything convincing me that the HF and SO are the same OEM. They may be, and I'm not biased against that possibility, just not convinced of it.

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[Farmall450]

I own the Daytona, and followed the very long thread on it. I haven't read anything convincing me that the HF and SO are the same OEM. They may be, and I'm not biased against that possibility, just not convinced of it.

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Not much to read when you look at them and they're identical. Maybe 3 posts in Hiball explains it.

It's not like HF & SO have produced their own jacks for decades and two looking strikingly similar...rather, they purchased identical or nearly identical ones from the same player.

 

[laser3kw]

Go look at the Harbor Freight light weight aluminum jacks. They maneuver much easier and are great if you have to lift them up. I lift mine onto the air lift to use with lawn equipment.

2.5 ton aluminum floor jack link

PS / Edit
Sorry OP - I was in such a rush to tell you about the lightweight jack, I forgot you are looking for USA made.

Any way, Vintage Craftsman stuff is desirable. Ever consider rebuilding it? There is a sticky at the top of General tool discussion with lots of help to get you there.

 

[TractorMechanic]

Go look at the Harbor Freight light weight aluminum jacks. They maneuver much easier and are great if you have to lift them up. I lift mine onto the air lift to use with lawn equipment.

2.5 ton aluminum floor jack link

PS / Edit
Sorry OP - I was in such a rush to tell you about the lightweight jack, I forgot you are looking for USA made.

Same here. I forgot about the made in USA part.

 

[Ben1967]

Thanks all! I am going with the Milwaukee!

 

[trekgod3]

I have the HF 3 ton low profile jack and the steel crossbeam. It's a great combo. Lifts flour plenty good.

 

[artbuc]

I own the Daytona, and followed the very long thread on it. I haven't read anything convincing me that the HF and SO are the same OEM. They may be, and I'm not biased against that possibility, just not convinced of it.

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Maybe my memory is faulty, but I thought Hiball tore down the Daytona and proved it was inferior to the SO?

 

[wmm2]

Any substantiation to this claim?

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Maybe my memory is faulty, but I thought Hiball tore down the Daytona and proved it was inferior to the SO?

I think your memory is correct; I remember the same thread. I think the point Hiball was making was the SO was more rebuildable than the HF model. I could believe both points of view, that the OEM could be the same, but the quality may not be. The Vega and the Cadillac both came from company.

 

[FigureItOut]

Maybe my memory is faulty, but I thought Hiball tore down the Daytona and proved it was inferior to the SO?

I don't recall a teardown of the SO, just the Daytona. I seem to remember he found the Daytona to have decent components and build but with a glaring and fatal flaw, which was that they used an inferior type of seal.

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[yamaha0343]

Maybe my memory is faulty, but I thought Hiball tore down the Daytona and proved it was inferior to the SO?

He didn't tear down the SO. He did offer to if someone wanted to send him theirs though.

 

[artbuc]

He didn't tear down the SO. He did offer to if someone wanted to send him theirs though.

Right. He confirmed HF "cheaped out" with Oring retainer compared to SO claim to use U cup. However, he certainly is not a fan of SO and apparently would not be surprised if the SO and HF rams were identical. I hope Hiball weighs in if I have mischaracterized his position.

 

[chilly460]

Another vote for Hein Werner 93642. They're as low as $240 right now. I've had mine six years and love it, still works as smooth as new, lets the vehicle down with full control. Pumps consistently, very good casters/wheels as well. By far the best jack I've owned.