I'm looking for brand and model recommendations for a 3 or 4 ton floor jack. Any input is appreciated. I'm looking for a unit that I will not have to replace for a long time.
3 or 4 ton floor jack recommendations
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Good luck. Every one I get seems to last about 5 years and the hydraulics clap out.
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You have a favorite brand?
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You have a favorite brand?
Nope. Can't find a good one anymore. Unless you go commercial grade which is super high $$$. Most all of them are made in china now.
You have a favorite brand?
Nope. Can't find a good one anymore. Unless you go commercial grade which is super high $$$. Most all of them are made in china now.
If you want bang for the buck
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-heavy....html?hftref=cj and use the 25% off coupon.
If u want to read the reviews and spend a little more take a look at this jack
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200345429_200345429
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-heavy....html?hftref=cj and use the 25% off coupon.
If u want to read the reviews and spend a little more take a look at this jack
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200345429_200345429
I would look at this one from Northern Tool
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200326598_200326598
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200326598_200326598
Thanks! We have a Northern Tool in town. I think I'll pay them a visit.
I found this on on CL and bought it.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...ack#Post3193941
Sears has them on sale from time to time for less than $100.
Sams Club has a Torin for under $100.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...ack#Post3193941
Sears has them on sale from time to time for less than $100.
Sams Club has a Torin for under $100.
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If u want to read the reviews and spend a little more take a look at this jack
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200345429_200345429 [/quote]
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a friend of mine has this and its really good, i think he has had his for 5 years? and he does everything on cars from brake jobs to engine rebuilding...so it's 5 years of daily use, unlike most of us who will use it occasionally.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200345429_200345429 [/quote]
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a friend of mine has this and its really good, i think he has had his for 5 years? and he does everything on cars from brake jobs to engine rebuilding...so it's 5 years of daily use, unlike most of us who will use it occasionally.
I have that arcan jack that is noted above. I love the jack. Although I bought mine from Costco for $100, it's red in color and had a rubber pad in the cup.
Have it for about 3 years already. Weekend mechanic. No problems so far.
I know a guy who uses it professionally as a mechanic. He says it leaks down a little occasionally. But that is with daily use over 2-3 years.
Have it for about 3 years already. Weekend mechanic. No problems so far.
I know a guy who uses it professionally as a mechanic. He says it leaks down a little occasionally. But that is with daily use over 2-3 years.
Not sure if you have other floor jacks. I have a 1 1/2 ton Craftsman that must be 20 years old. I recently added some jack oil, first time. I use that jack the majority of the time.
I would not have only a 3 ton floor jack. Just too darn heavy to push around for work on cars and pickups.
My 3 ton jack is only for my Bobcat.
I would not have only a 3 ton floor jack. Just too darn heavy to push around for work on cars and pickups.
My 3 ton jack is only for my Bobcat.
Another vote for the Arcan jack. I've owned mine for 3 or 4 years, and its done everything I've asked with no issues. I liked that it worked well for low profile vehicles but also had a high lift since I own a 4x4 truck.
I think I'm leaning towards the Arcan.
BTW: did you attend the Univ. of Minnesota-TC? I'm a Golden Gopher myself. I'm asking because of your profile name.
BTW: did you attend the Univ. of Minnesota-TC? I'm a Golden Gopher myself. I'm asking because of your profile name.
I have 2 of these and they are great ! Northern tool has them . Good reviews and I've had 3 trouble free years so far.
Arcan Quick Lift Professional Service Jack
3 1/2-Ton, Model# XL35
Arcan Quick Lift Professional Service Jack
3 1/2-Ton, Model# XL35
I have a Larin "GJ-6000" 3-ton and it just quit working recently after a few years of home use. Added some fluid and we're back in business.
I would AVOID the Larin. The Arcan above looks like a winner to me.
I would AVOID the Larin. The Arcan above looks like a winner to me.
the heavy steel jacks at hf hold up well.
the cheapo-alum ones are not so good.
If you are going to buy a chinese jack might as well look at those to. They have low profile available too.
as well as threaded Jack Pad.
I had the older version of
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-heavy-duty-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-68048-7788.html
before they started calling everything "rapid pump"
Its held up well. It gets abit of work with rotating tires on the 4car fleet, other maintence, and work on the jd tractors.
the cheapo-alum ones are not so good.
If you are going to buy a chinese jack might as well look at those to. They have low profile available too.
as well as threaded Jack Pad.
I had the older version of
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-heavy-duty-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-68048-7788.html
before they started calling everything "rapid pump"
Its held up well. It gets abit of work with rotating tires on the 4car fleet, other maintence, and work on the jd tractors.
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I've heard Hein-Werner are the best. Made in USA by a Taiwanese company. Their Taiwanese line is supposed to be pretty good too.
I have a 3 ton Urrea. It is much bigger than your average 3 ton. The ram looks to be 10 ton rated, the jack is nearly 4 feet long not including the handle. It works great. It was made in Spain, looks to be mostly hand made. It was over $500 though.
I have a 3 ton Urrea. It is much bigger than your average 3 ton. The ram looks to be 10 ton rated, the jack is nearly 4 feet long not including the handle. It works great. It was made in Spain, looks to be mostly hand made. It was over $500 though.
I think the ones at Northern are a good deal if you can pick it up. Shipping from Northern for heavy items like a jack is a killer.
I can't speak for it's longevity, but I had the 3 ton harbor freight one.
It was able to lift the rear end of my 1 ton chassis class b motorhome several times which has heavy as heck. It gave it a run for it's money, but it worked awesome. I'd venture to say the rear end of the motorhome is probably 2 to 2-1/2 tons. It's a heavy sucker for sure.
I also used it on the front end of the motorhome for rebuilding it. I sold it for most of what I paid for it when I was done with it.
It was able to lift the rear end of my 1 ton chassis class b motorhome several times which has heavy as heck. It gave it a run for it's money, but it worked awesome. I'd venture to say the rear end of the motorhome is probably 2 to 2-1/2 tons. It's a heavy sucker for sure.
I also used it on the front end of the motorhome for rebuilding it. I sold it for most of what I paid for it when I was done with it.
I have the Snap-On 10years and counting. Look into this one...
http://www.jackxchange.com/products/HW93652.cfm
Or call these guys.
http://usjack.com/products/24 page FLOOR JACKS.pdf
The Import one was recommended to me; D-51226
Both these jacks are in the $350 - $450 range. You did not mention your budget.
http://www.jackxchange.com/products/HW93652.cfm
Or call these guys.
http://usjack.com/products/24 page FLOOR JACKS.pdf
The Import one was recommended to me; D-51226
Both these jacks are in the $350 - $450 range. You did not mention your budget.
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