Can anyone ID this jack?

[Flinter987]

Got it free from the neighbors. Wondering if it’s worth fixing up or not. Anybody know the maker or rough age?

 

[humber2]

Maybe a Japanese Masada from the 1980’s

 

[Roberts210]

If true, Jap jacks from that period are good jacks. They're not at all like the cheap Chinee jacks sold today.

 

[humber2]

^ Agree 100%

Google Masada floor jack SJ-20S-2

 

[Hiball]

I wouldn’t get to excited, The original Yasui based Jack has been copied to death. It originally was Manufactured in Japan, It utilized Wipers on Both the Pump/Ram, quality Rod surfaces, Thick cross sectioned Orings on the Pump Piston and Ucups on Main Ram which = Longevity. The design then transitioned to Taiwan Manufacturing and it was Decent, but generally lacked wipers and good plating. In the end.. China was mass producing them to appease US consumers and it was all down hill.

 

[Flinter987]

If it is Japanese will there be markings on it?

 

[Hiball]

Without looking for the characteristics I mentioned earlier, I’m not aware of any markings. I will say this, I don’t ever recall seeing any Japanese models that where painted Yellow here in the states.

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

If it is Japanese will there be markings on it?

Yep, it will say 日本製











Made in Japan