Which floor jack to choose?

[g2s]

Hello,

I've narrowed down my choices with a floor jack I think, but looking for any input to finalize a choice.

Car is a sub-compact Nissan weights about 1ton total. New cars will always be small around 1-1.5tons total weight, so any weight limit basically. Jack used for DIY on 1 car maybe 2 in the future. Used pretty sparingly. But I want something that is reliable.

A caveat is I'm in Canada but travel to US frequently by car, so can buy there but makes warranty annoying (Buffalo, Detroit, Vermont).

Options I'm considering below. Originally I was looking at the HF Aluminum 1.5ton for $99, but quality reports concern me. The vintage HW is a bit of a gamble and I've seen folks on this forum say they do not like theirs (unstable, heavy, not easy to use etc).

Is the HW are reasonable jack for regular DIY use? Is the Costco Torin the move based on locality and price? Or should I spring for the Menards?

Options:
1. Vintage Hein Warner for sale semi-local. Unknown model. Marketplace "selling for a friend". It looks like it's been restored (paint at least) but seller doesn't know if seals were done. Photo Below $90USD
2. Menards Masterforce - $290USD - Could pick this up next time I'm in Detroit.
3. Costco Torin $130USD (The Costco Canada Jack - only uses 1 U-Cup like the Daytona jacks, but cheap and local with Costco warranty)

Any advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[Nutria]

The HW for me, if you are comfortable with doing an overhaul if needed (parts are available). Given the unknown status of the seals, I would try to get the seller lower.

 

[ex-x-fire]

Find an old Sears jack from the 70s. They are painted green and made in Japan. Very good quality.

 

[mikedodge]

Hit up Canadian Tire or Princess Auto when they have something on sale. It's the same quality as Costco and should be a bit cheaper. For home type use they should last for years.
The advantage to an older Jack if you can get one for a decent price is they are made better but you don't know how they've been abused over the years or when they'll need work either.

 

[theoldwizard1]

If you live near a big city, any decent hydraulic shop would have the seals. The biggest problem is getting the tank nut off. Stay away from the 2 speed models. They seem to fail early.

I am an old fart. I would go with the aluminum one.

But my 50 year old green Sears one works fine !

 

[Richard D]

I have one that works either in the conventional way or with an air hose, lifts with the push of a button. Very handy for low cars with a long overhang.

 

[kbeefy]

I have the HF aluminuim one, I use it for my sxs and 4 wheelers.
I used to use one for my race car, but that wore it out. Car was about 3000#.

What nissan is only 2000#? Are canadian tons a thing? Tonne?

 

[isb cornbinder]

I replaced my old classic jack with a new 2 speed floorjack from NAPA. I have no regrets.