Harbor Freight Jack Questions

[Model A Fan]

I'd like to buy a new floor jack for working on my Jeeps, car, and tractor. I have been eyeing the Daytona low profile 3-ton jack from Harbor Freight and its between $110-$120 on average.

https://m.harborfreight.com/3-ton-steel-heavy-duty-low-profile-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-64240.html

The other one I looked at is also a 3-ton low profile, but not the "Daytona" line, just the plain gray one for $80-$90 on average.

https://m.harborfreight.com/3-ton-low-profile-steel-heavy-duty-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-62326.html

Does the Daytona have some sort of higher performance than the standard gray? Their strating lift heights are very similar (within a 1/4" of each other), and they are both low profile 3-tons. Am I missing something about the two?

 

[Wamsutta]

Get the real Daytona; the yellow one.

 

[Model A Fan]

Get the real Daytona; the yellow one.

Any idea why that's the one to go with?

https://m.harborfreight.com/3-ton-daytona-professional-steel-floor-jack-super-duty-63183.html

Its $100 more than the gray one.

 

[kythri]

I have had the 3 ton low profile grey floor jack for a few years, and it has been great.

As has mine.

I have no idea about the differences. The Dayton version does have a 3 year warranty.

The orange one he linked does not. The orange Daytona's only have a 90-day warranty. The yellow is the only one with the 3-year warranty.

 

[zendriver]

Am I missing something about the two

One is "100% precision welded" and the other is only "precision welded"

Deal breaker right there

 

[Wamsutta]

Any idea why that's the one to go with?

https://m.harborfreight.com/3-ton-daytona-professional-steel-floor-jack-super-duty-63183.html

Its $100 more than the gray one.

It's built to the hilt 4 or 5 times over.

 

[Model A Fan]

It's built to the hilt 4 or 5 times over.

The heaviest thing I'll likely be lifting is a John Deere 3005/795. Would the gray one not work for that?

 

[Wamsutta]

The heaviest thing I'll likely be lifting is a John Deere 3005/795. Would the gray one not work for that?

Yes but the gray one only has a 90 day warranty. The yellow one 3 years.

 

[Model A Fan]

Is the yellow Daytona jack intended for professional shops and that's the reason for the warranty?

 

[unslow1]

I've had a couple of the grey ones for a few years. They are great. The only reason I would want the yellow one is if I went back to owning diesel trucks. I know a couple of guys that own them but they are very heavy.

 

[Wamsutta]

The yellow jack is intended for body builders and power lifters that are strong enough to lift the damn thing.

 

[Model A Fan]

I guess I'll just go with the gray one as its $100 cheaper than the yellow one, and $30-$40 less than the orange one.

 

[zendriver]

I guess I'll just go with the gray one as its $100 cheaper than the yellow one, and $30-$40 less than the orange one.

Millions of other people have made the same decision, ended up with a hydraulic floor jack and in most cases, probably the only downside that it was less colorful.


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[Wamsutta]

Millions of other people have made the same decision, ended up with a hydraulic floor jack and in most cases, probably the only downside that it was less colorful.

If it quits working on day 91, you're out a $100.

 

[zendriver]

If it quits working on day 91, you're out a $100.

No guts, no glory!

 

[Wamsutta]

No guts, no glory!

Maybe they'll sell him an extended warranty for a $100.

 

[jdlong]

The high end Daytonas look to offer the broadest lifting ranges starting 3 1/4 - 24 1/4 for the orange one. The yellow comes close. This is definately what I would want for cars, jeeps, and tractors. A jack is useless if you can't get it under a lift point on a sedan or high enough with a jeep or tractor.

 

[Tonyuk]

Go for the yellow one, the extra is work the over 2 years longer warranty.

Don't cheap out on jacks or jackstands, the moment something isn't right with it i would warranty it for a new one. The yellow one gives you a longer window to find issues with it.

 

[macs_rock]

I love my yellow Daytona. My only complaint is that it weighs more than I do!

 

[bpjr]

Go for the grey and save money. It isn't a "cheap" jack. I have a "cheap" jack and its a 3 ton Husky (identical to a Craftsman) which is a POS in comparison. I've had the 2.5 ton HF for several years and its been great maintaining...Towncar, Rav4, Camry, 350z, boats on trailers and a riding lawn mower. The warranty stuff is way over hyped but you can buy an extended warranty for a few bucks if warranty is a deal breaker.

 

[GarageGuy89]

I have the grey one. I bought the one that had the highest lifting height. Has been great for the last 6 years, it's super heavy so it doesn't leave the garage floor. Think I paid like $60 as an open box return for it. The set screw that held the handle in stripped out, so I welded it to the frame.

Only draw back is the stupid turn handle at the top. Would prefer the typical 'spin the entire bar' to lower the jack.

I think your paying for that ice cream paint job on the yellow/orange ones. Marketing 101, paint it a flashy color and charge twice as much.

 

[AceofSpad3s]

I bought the low profile 3 ton grey recently over the daytona's recently and am happy with it. I haven't used it a lot but it's works fine so far. Getting annoyed but the cut outs on the jacking surface though,I end up only getting one actually contacting my differential, or one side hits the diff cover so I have to crawl under it and move it around. I think I'll get a hockey puck for something so I can have a flat surface to jack, anyone have other suggestions?

The daytona's look pretty but I don't see any real reason to spend double and then some over the grey 3 ton low profiles besides the warranty. The daytona is better yeah, but not twice as good if you ask me.

 

[emeraldcoupe]

The orange one he linked does not. The orange Daytona's only have a 90-day warranty. The yellow is the only one with the 3-year warranty.

not true, here's the manual from mine, I have both the grey 3 ton lp and the long reach orange Daytona

 

[kythri]

not true, here's the manual from mine, I have both the grey 3 ton lp and the long reach orange Daytona

Save that manual, then.

The warranty tab from link the OP provided says 90 days, and the downloadable PDF manual from that link says the same thing:

Manufacturer Warranty Detail We guarantee this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship 90 days from the date of purchase. Limitations apply.

https://manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/64000-64999/64240.pdf

 

[emeraldcoupe]

Save that manual, then.

The warranty tab from link the OP provided says 90 days, and the downloadable PDF manual from that link says the same thing:



https://manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/64000-64999/64240.pdf

yup, i'm aware of what the page says, i'm just showing what actually comes with the jack

 

[bczygan]

I'm old, so only aluminum jacks for me.

Bill

 

[Unruh]

I'm asking for the orange 3 ton low profile on for Father's Day.

 

[yamaha0343]

I'd like to buy a new floor jack for working on my Jeeps, car, and tractor. I have been eyeing the Daytona low profile 3-ton jack from Harbor Freight and its between $110-$120 on average.

https://m.harborfreight.com/3-ton-steel-heavy-duty-low-profile-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-64240.html

The other one I looked at is also a 3-ton low profile, but not the "Daytona" line, just the plain gray one for $80-$90 on average.

https://m.harborfreight.com/3-ton-low-profile-steel-heavy-duty-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-62326.html

Does the Daytona have some sort of higher performance than the standard gray? Their strating lift heights are very similar (within a 1/4" of each other), and they are both low profile 3-tons. Am I missing something about the two?

Northern Tool sells the same jack branded Yellow Jacket for a few bucks cheaper and a longer warranty.

 

[Hiball]

yup, i'm aware of what the page says, i'm just showing what actually comes with the jack

As I stated in a earlier thread, the orange one we opened up at the store said 90 days. My guess is that HF uses the same supplier and there was a mixup with the early orange manuals, which obviously share literature with the pro models. I’m not saying you will need the warranty, or HF won’t honor the mixup, but I would definitely keep it.

 

[lilflippy]

not true, here's the manual from mine, I have both the grey 3 ton lp and the long reach orange Daytona

How does the new orange jack lift compared to the gray jacks?

For example if you were to go down on the handle in 1 stroke which jack would be in a higher position?

 

[Stevenn1]

I was in HF today. They now have a 4-ton Daytona 64201.

 

[M6erfan]

4 Ton Daytona 64201



Lift height 4 1/4" - 20 1/4"
102 lbs
$179

 

[bubinga]

Go for the grey and save money. It isn't a "cheap" jack. I have a "cheap" jack and its a 3 ton Husky (identical to a Craftsman) which is a POS in comparison. I've had the 2.5 ton HF for several years and its been great maintaining...Towncar, Rav4, Camry, 350z, boats on trailers and a riding lawn mower. The warranty stuff is way over hyped but you can buy an extended warranty for a few bucks if warranty is a deal breaker.

I don't think the warranty is a "few bucks"................... does anyone know exactly how much it is, or does it depend on the price of the jack?
Also I'm pretty sure the add on warranty is a one time only replacement.

 

[demarpaint]

Aside from a longer warranty I don' think there's much difference other than colors. Maybe someone has some data on the differences, so if I'm in the market for another jack it will help me decide. I have the gray 4 ton jack and it is a beast. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another if/when the time comes.