Floor jack info

[sixty6]

Found this jack for sale, seller claims it lift 4-5 tons, no info can be found on jack itself. He wants $50, is it worth it? He said it works fine. Thanks!

 

[raiderhillbilly]

I would pass. It looks too old to take a chance on when you can buy a new 3 ton low profile for 85.

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-...iODQuOTkiLCJwcm9kdWN0X2lk IjoiMTAwOTcifQ==

 

[Hiball]

Pass.. The Seller is clueless, it's your run of the mill Import, probably rated at 2 - 2.5 tons from the factory.

 

[bczygan]

Heavy as hell and might need a rebuild too.

 

[zkling]

Pass, $70 or $80 gets you a nice new one from HF.

 

[84GT350Annv]

Concur, that probably came from one of those traveling tool shows at the VFW or American Legion.

 

[sixty6]

Thank you for all replies and advice. I currently have Husky 2 ton and it doesn't hold weight for too long.
http://m.homedepot.com/p/Husky-2-Ton-Hydraulic-Trolley-Jack-MPL4136-BLK/203328272

That HF jack looks good.

 

[skruft]

Generally I don't care for HF, but I know someone who uses one of their light jacks several times a day and has had no trouble.

 

[Richard Cranium]

I am one who believes in HiBall, What ever he says is what I would also tell you to do.
He is the Jack guy.....

 

[MarkG]

I've got this one and love it! It's a tank.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Arcan-Quick...hash=item4d2d4bd88e&item=331472427150&vxp=mtr

 

[fras_auto]

I have the napa 3.5 workhorse and i love it

 

[Roberts210]

There are many things I'll buy at HF, but something that might fail in a critical load-lifting situation is NOT one of them. PLEASE don't put yourself at risk with a cheap HF jack. There are plenty of old, used American jacks that you can buy relatively cheap and restore and get an excellent jack that will last the rest of your life.

 

[mjoekingz28]

+2 on the NAPA


Looks like your kids' kids can use it

 

[dclassical]

Doesn't Costco sell the Arcan? I am not sure. I got the Michelin jack from Sam's Club years and it works great but the handle does not stay vertical at rest (and it is annoying).

I am not sure I would worry about an HF jack to be honest, I would be more worried about good jack stands. You are not under the car when you lift it with the jack, so worst case it fails and the car comes down but not on you. Jack stands that's another story. Just my opinion with my limited experience.