Daytona Jack

[nyy845]

Just picked up the long reach / low profile 3 ton Daytona jack.

First impressions:
- Damn I'm old, because getting this thing into a carriage was harder than it should be... It is heavy
- This thing is a monster; check it out compared to my trusty Pittsburgh 1.5 ton aluminum jack that I've been using for 5+ years.
- For being so large, it is actually just as low as my old aluminum
- This thing has the perfect reach and height for my use (non-pro DIY).
- It makes me wonder why I didn't get this before, no more wood blocks to get height, or struggling to reach a good jack point!
- Hard to tell, but I didn't even reach the max height and my front bumper was on the ground!


FYI: I had a coupon for $169 that expires 12/31/19 so I pulled the trigger:

https://www.hfqpdb.com/coupons/2548...E___LONG_REACH_FLOOR_JACK_1575559934.0607.PNG

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

The Daytona jacks are definitely a bargain. I bought the yellow "professional" one for lifting my trucks and it's a beast.

 

[930dreamer]

I Picked up a black and green one to get under my SIL Honda for oil changes.

 

[rijndael]

Earlier this year got the yellow one at $179. It seems well made and I'm happy with the purchase.

 

[BrandoJames]

Those Daytonas are excellent floor jacks, I own the yellow Daytona 3 ton. I think you'll be really happy with that floor jack. Well done.

 

[electroman187]

That foot pedal looks like it would be really useful to quickly get to working height. It appears this is the only model with that feature?

 

[PJNJ]

Picked up the yellow one a few weeks ago and I'm looking forward to using it.

 

[engineer2]

Been thinking about one. My old Craftsman jacks have problems getting under newer cars.

 

[royesses]

Picked up the green low profile extended reach last month. The foot pedal raises it in a hurry. Just a nice jack for the money. One of harbor freights best products.

Roy

 

[darkzero]

I originally wanted that long reach orange one with the foot pedal too. I ended getting the yellow one last year to replace my Craftsman that I got in the 90s. No more using wood blocks to lift my truck. Couldn't be happier. The Daytonas really are excellent jacks.

I put a reGrip on the handle, so much better grip even with oily hands. Also picked up a wide polyurethane pad to use when I don't want to mar certain things. I even took the label off & flipped it. It was on upside down IMO. Haha

 

[Rabid Badger]

I originally wanted that long reach orange one with the foot pedal too. I ended getting the yellow one last year to replace my Craftsman that I got in the 90s. No more using wood blocks to lift my truck. Couldn't be happier. The Daytonas really are excellent jacks.

I put a reGrip on the handle, so much better grip even with oily hands. Also picked up a wide polyurethane pad to use when I don't want to mar certain things. I even took the label off & flipped it. It was on upside down IMO. Haha

Really, man? Really?

I've managed to resist buying a Daytona jack for years. Then you go and post pictures of it side-by-side with the one I've been using and hating for the last 15 years.

I hope you're pleased with yourself.

 

[Djosbun]

I received the yellow Daytona professional 3-ton model for Christmas 2018 and have used the hell out of it for the past 12 months. It is BY FAR one of the best tool purchases you can make. I have a Ford F-350 Super Duty dually (V10) and the Daytona Professional raises it with ease.

If you can swing the extra few dollars, do get the Daytona Professional as it has the dual hydraulic lift cylinders.

-- Dave

 

[darkzero]

Really, man? Really?

I've managed to resist buying a Daytona jack for years. Then you go and post pictures of it side-by-side with the one I've been using and hating for the last 15 years.

I hope you're pleased with yourself.

Believe me, I was the same way. Putting up with that jack for way too long. One of those "can't believe I waited so long" kinda things. Hey that's what we do right? "Help people spend their own money!" Now go getcha one!

 

[nyy845]

I originally wanted that long reach orange one with the foot pedal too. I ended getting the yellow one last year to replace my Craftsman that I got in the 90s. No more using wood blocks to lift my truck. Couldn't be happier. The Daytonas really are excellent jacks.

I put a reGrip on the handle, so much better grip even with oily hands. Also picked up a wide polyurethane pad to use when I don't want to mar certain things. I even took the label off & flipped it. It was on upside down IMO. Haha

Where did you get the poly pad for the jack? I was just online looking and couldn't seem to find one that will fit that well.

Glad to hear such good reviews!

 

[darkzero]

Where did you get the poly pad for the jack? I was just online looking and couldn't seem to find one that will fit that well.

Glad to hear such good reviews!

I picked it up at California Car Cover. They are local to me but I'm sure they sell them online too as that's what they mostly do. I had to radius the corners of the bottom a bit to fit the jack though but it didn't take much & fit well. I remove the stock pad when I use this large one. The stock one is glued on.

They have different sizes as well as round. Might want to measure yours though cause IIRC the pad on the yellow one is not the same size as the other Daytonas. I could be wrong but that's what I remember.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

I originally wanted that long reach orange one with the foot pedal too. I ended getting the yellow one last year to replace my Craftsman that I got in the 90s. No more using wood blocks to lift my truck. Couldn't be happier. The Daytonas really are excellent jacks.

I put a reGrip on the handle, so much better grip even with oily hands. Also picked up a wide polyurethane pad to use when I don't want to mar certain things. I even took the label off & flipped it. It was on upside down IMO. Haha

Really, man? Really?

I've managed to resist buying a Daytona jack for years. Then you go and post pictures of it side-by-side with the one I've been using and hating for the last 15 years.

I hope you're pleased with yourself.

If it helps, I made the exact same transition........

 

[wazzabie]

I originally wanted that long reach orange one with the foot pedal too. I ended getting the yellow one last year to replace my Craftsman that I got in the 90s. No more using wood blocks to lift my truck. Couldn't be happier. The Daytonas really are excellent jacks.

I put a reGrip on the handle, so much better grip even with oily hands. Also picked up a wide polyurethane pad to use when I don't want to mar certain things. I even took the label off & flipped it. It was on upside down IMO. Haha

That Sears jack has never failed me and mine shows alot more use then yours. I do have a set of wood blocks also.

 

[decableguy2000]

I've had the long reach 3 ton for about 9 months now and has been great. I ended up with green one, all they had in stock at that time. Low enough to get under a lowered mustang and able to lift my Expedition. Built like a tank and weighs as mush.

 

[Mr_B]

can't go far wrong at coupon prices as good value .
only thing I don't like is the smaller lifting saddle .
overall it a durable and very usable product and hold up well in daily shop use too .

 

[2001ZR2]

The Daytona yellow has been hands down the best HF purchase I've made. It is truly a well made tool.

 

[Robert Haas]

Bought one when they first came out. It was a damn good jack. My employees tend to like the thing at full extension and that killed it. They would jack till it topped out and after a few dozen times doing that the thing started leaking fluid. I swapped it out under warranty and HF did not complain. The second one lasted 3 months and it did the same thing. Another trip to HF and again swapped it, (no questions asked) third jack is still running and I have instructed the crew to stop maxing the thing out. I will pick up another one the next big sale and keep it in reserve.

FYI I own the Snap On jack this thing was copied from. It has failed as well, and took my dealer a month to get it repaired, not replaced. It also cost 4 times as much. HF beat Snappy this time.

 

[wazzabie]

The 3 ton Sears jack has never leaked and near failed. I'm still staying with the old Sears jack.

 

[bpjr]

The 3 ton Sears jack has never leaked and near failed. I'm still staying with the old Sears jack.

I have the Husky jack which is side by side identical to that Sears jack. The gear on the back makes it way harder to feather the jack down without jerking. I have the HF 2.5 ton low profile jack with dual cyls and it's light years easier and smoother to ease off pressure. The Husky hasn't given me any other problems but it's a backup and doesn't get much use.

 

[darkzero]

My Craftsman jack has never failed me either & still works fine. Still it's an old design & I got tired of it. As mentioned above, the gear/release valve is finicky making it hard to slowly lower vehicle sometimes. Doesn't lift my truck high enough from the front to get both wheels off the ground without using wood & I have a compact truck. No rapid pump so takes forever to jack up. I paid $100 for it with a pair of jack stands in the 90s, served me well, got my money's worth, time to move on. Couldn't be happier with the Yellow Daytona jack & no more having to fumble with wood blocks. The Daytona feels much more stable & rigid too.

After I got the Daytona I cleaned up the Craftsman jack & glued the label back on to try & sell it. First time ever in my life have I ever cleaned a jack & it cleaned up well but still no one would buy it for $40. Between the Daytona & a Matco branded alumn jack I have I no longer need the Craftsman. It's done a lot for me but it's time for it to find a new home. Gonna give it to my buddy who is building a shop to have as a spare.

 

[wazzabie]

I have the Husky jack which is side by side identical to that Sears jack. The gear on the back makes it way harder to feather the jack down without jerking. I have the HF 2.5 ton low profile jack with dual cyls and it's light years easier and smoother to ease off pressure. The Husky hasn't given me any other problems but it's a backup and doesn't get much use.

With the Sears jack when I first turn it to lower it can be jerky. There is some initial resistant when turning and after that it s smooth.

 

[javyLSU]

I bought this same jack (low profile, long reach) a few years ago when all they offered was orange, and it’s been totally awesome. I do wish they had offered the green back then, because that’s the one I would have. I have zero complaints about my orange one though. This is EASILY one of the best things I’ve ever bought from Harbor Freight.

 

[Nineeightyone]

I bought this same jack (low profile, long reach) a few years ago when all they offered was orange, and it’s been totally awesome. I do wish they had offered the green back then, because that’s the one I would have. I have zero complaints about my orange one though. This is EASILY one of the best things I’ve ever bought from Harbor Freight.

Same situation for me, though the "safety orange" is nice to be more visible. I'm a huge fan, and it's been consistently good for my needs, particularly with trying to get under lowered cars.

 

[Wamsutta]

I prefer the original yellow Daytona. The orange one has a foot pedal that I'd never use and a smaller diameter jack saddle. The worst part being the smaller saddle. I only mention this so other guys can make an educated purchasing decision.

 

[wazzabie]

I find it difficult for me to replace the old 3 ton Sears jack. Daytona looks really nice. The Sears jack does take up less floor space and it has never let me down.

What I did replace was the cheap Sears jack stands with jack stands from US Jack. If I'm getting under a vehicle I want the jack stands to be usa made.