michiganman18
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Disclaimer: I am not a writer. Just noted that there was limited info on these jacks.
Well today my new floor jack came in. UPS man dropped it off.
I started my quest for a floor jack on craigslist about a year ago. After watching nothing turn up except box store specials and harbor freight products i decided that I would have to either drive out of state, over the bridge, or into detroit to pick one up. All the ones within reasonable driving distance were way over priced and usually needed rebuilding. Im talking 600 and needing a rebuild and include in that 150 plus miles. So after some researching this is what Ive compiled/decided. I may be wrong in some of this.
Chinese jacks were not an option for me. I was left with a choice of Hein Werner, or milwaulkee, or AC or Compac.
Hein Werner uses a walker/lincoln design. Very common parts are widely available and uses a good solid hydraulic unit. Parts are commonly available However. Price wise was rather high for a 3 ton unit and the frame is made of the jack is made in china then imported where the rest of the unit is assembled. I just couldnt get over the fact that the unit was assembled in The USA and not made.
Milwaulkee jacks are pretty good. USA made, big plus for me, shiny red, however they are very pricey and are backordered until august. I need a unit for the summer.
AC, I have heard serveral theories on AC. Some the units are now made in China, and some saying parts are no longer available in US or are only available via one supplier.
OR
Compac. I chose compac. Esco is the importer and after talking to the sales rep for my region, Steve, I was told that they continue to plan on supporting these for the foreseeable future. Parts and rebuilds are available, if not a little lengthy time wise in obtaining them. They also have several aftermarket accessories for their jacks
A little info on Compac is they are made in Denmark using danish steel. They have a plant in china as well using danish steel but according to Steve, Esco has decided to go with the line that are fully made in Denmark. To me this is better than china.
Compac has a three year warranty replacement parts and accessories such as saddle pads. Boggie wheels, hard rubber wheels. My supplier, Fred at Reverse Logic includes a free saddle pad with all his jacks.
Box was in fairly good shape seeing as these are dropped shipped from importer directly. I am fairly impressed with it. I ordered the 90541 model. its frame is only 5'' high and the saddle is around 3.5 high. It is a long reach model as is massive. The welds are impressive and the jack sports very nice nylon wheels. I am apprehensive about these as far as wear but I am told that they are very durable and haven't needed replacing often.
In my search I called several repair shops and was told by most shops, even the ones that sell them, that they rarely get warranty claims, or repair jobs and assume its because of the longevity of the jacks and quality of the jack. Nobody had a ton of information on the jacks aside that their danish.
The clearance from the ground to the the jack frame is very very limited. I did not measure but theirs not much.
The powder coat looks to be a good job. I have a few nicks in finish but not from shipping. The welds are continues and sharp looking. And the frame is all welded. I did try it out and it seems to be working fine. It is rated at 2000kg, so just over 2 tons.
Price came to just under 500 and that included the free saddle pad and shipping. Fred was very nice and I received my order within a week.
Overall Im happy. If it lasts 10 years without needing rebuilt Ill be happy. Will post pics soon.
Well today my new floor jack came in. UPS man dropped it off.
I started my quest for a floor jack on craigslist about a year ago. After watching nothing turn up except box store specials and harbor freight products i decided that I would have to either drive out of state, over the bridge, or into detroit to pick one up. All the ones within reasonable driving distance were way over priced and usually needed rebuilding. Im talking 600 and needing a rebuild and include in that 150 plus miles. So after some researching this is what Ive compiled/decided. I may be wrong in some of this.
Chinese jacks were not an option for me. I was left with a choice of Hein Werner, or milwaulkee, or AC or Compac.
Hein Werner uses a walker/lincoln design. Very common parts are widely available and uses a good solid hydraulic unit. Parts are commonly available However. Price wise was rather high for a 3 ton unit and the frame is made of the jack is made in china then imported where the rest of the unit is assembled. I just couldnt get over the fact that the unit was assembled in The USA and not made.
Milwaulkee jacks are pretty good. USA made, big plus for me, shiny red, however they are very pricey and are backordered until august. I need a unit for the summer.
AC, I have heard serveral theories on AC. Some the units are now made in China, and some saying parts are no longer available in US or are only available via one supplier.
OR
Compac. I chose compac. Esco is the importer and after talking to the sales rep for my region, Steve, I was told that they continue to plan on supporting these for the foreseeable future. Parts and rebuilds are available, if not a little lengthy time wise in obtaining them. They also have several aftermarket accessories for their jacks
A little info on Compac is they are made in Denmark using danish steel. They have a plant in china as well using danish steel but according to Steve, Esco has decided to go with the line that are fully made in Denmark. To me this is better than china.
Compac has a three year warranty replacement parts and accessories such as saddle pads. Boggie wheels, hard rubber wheels. My supplier, Fred at Reverse Logic includes a free saddle pad with all his jacks.
Box was in fairly good shape seeing as these are dropped shipped from importer directly. I am fairly impressed with it. I ordered the 90541 model. its frame is only 5'' high and the saddle is around 3.5 high. It is a long reach model as is massive. The welds are impressive and the jack sports very nice nylon wheels. I am apprehensive about these as far as wear but I am told that they are very durable and haven't needed replacing often.
In my search I called several repair shops and was told by most shops, even the ones that sell them, that they rarely get warranty claims, or repair jobs and assume its because of the longevity of the jacks and quality of the jack. Nobody had a ton of information on the jacks aside that their danish.
The clearance from the ground to the the jack frame is very very limited. I did not measure but theirs not much.
The powder coat looks to be a good job. I have a few nicks in finish but not from shipping. The welds are continues and sharp looking. And the frame is all welded. I did try it out and it seems to be working fine. It is rated at 2000kg, so just over 2 tons.
Price came to just under 500 and that included the free saddle pad and shipping. Fred was very nice and I received my order within a week.
Overall Im happy. If it lasts 10 years without needing rebuilt Ill be happy. Will post pics soon.
