Spec me a trolley jack

theone8181 · 28 Dec 2014 at 11:13

Hi guys, ive been wanting one for a while as i think it could be a useful piece of kit. My only requirements are that its pretty low profile so probs roller rather than casters and ideally not cost mega money. Would also be nice if it could be manoeuvred side ways not sure if they all can but figured i'd ask.

Cheers

Chris

Muffin` · 28 Dec 2014 at 11:55

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/...tonne-quick-lift-low-profile?da=1&TC=SRC-jack

Terminal_Boy · 28 Dec 2014 at 11:57

That looks spot on given the OP's requirements.

Don't forget to buy a set of axle stands if you don't already have some.

-Ad- · 28 Dec 2014 at 12:20

The one muffin linked to looks good.

But if you have a Costco card or know someone with one then get down there for one of the low profile Arcan jacks. Similar to above but lighter and better looking

acake · 28 Dec 2014 at 12:23

hi there's this one a lot of the guys on the detailing forum i read say good things about it.

http://www.costco.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/cos_8,cos_8.5,cos_8.5.10/139569

and also there's the same type but re branded with axel stands that is cheeper also a few other combos. here
http://www.sgs-engineering.com/hydraulic-jacks/trolley-jacks

xs2man · 28 Dec 2014 at 12:27

Big fan of the sgs engineering stuff above. Actually about to order a jack and ratchet axel stands from them shortly.

andy_mk3 · 28 Dec 2014 at 12:37

Sgs stuff looks good. I've been meaning to buy one of their aluminium hands for ages now.

Traffic_Warden · 28 Dec 2014 at 12:47

The liftmaster equipment is very good, we use this- Liftmaster pro 3 Ton Ultra low profile for around £120.
http://www.lftauto.co.uk/epages/BT3814.mobile/?ObjectPath=/Shops/BT3814/Products/028&Locale=en_GB

Great quality and seriously low. 3 pumps and the cars off the ground.

ZXSpectrum · 28 Dec 2014 at 12:48

I have the one from Costco and it's hardly ever been used. Really well put together and very light for what it can take. The drifters used to use them a lot as they are easy to chuck about.

Clarkey · 28 Dec 2014 at 12:56

I have the one Muffin linked, good piece of kit.

bJN · 28 Dec 2014 at 13:25

I've got one of the SGS aluminium low-profile jacks. Very good build quality and surprisingly light

lemonade · 28 Dec 2014 at 16:01

I have a standard Clarke jack, good enough for now but doesnt get the car high enough, so I have to squeeze under, would recommend investing in a strong unit that can lift high.

The american jack at Costco seems to be highly rated.

theone8181 · 28 Dec 2014 at 16:40

bJN said:
I've got one of the SGS aluminium low-profile jacks. Very good build quality and surprisingly light

I quite like the look of the racing one they do. Looks good from the pictures.

Howard · 28 Dec 2014 at 17:00

I have the one muffin linked to... I think. It's excellent.

tl45 · 28 Dec 2014 at 18:07

I can definitely recommend the aluminium 'race' trolley jack from Costco - superbly built piece of kit and works just fine.

Compared to some of the Clarkes versions of similar load capacity it seems a lot tougher.

Costco also do a 3T low-access jack which is cheaper than the aluminium version, I originally bought one of these but it was way too heavy to be practical for me - 46Kg to be percise :eek:

Muffin` · 28 Dec 2014 at 18:38

I've got this https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/clarke-ctj2500qlg-2-5-tonne-aluminium-garage-j ally one (2.5T is cheaper than 2T) and it's also excellent (and light) but it feels creaky at times, I think I might see if it needs a service.

red eye · 28 Dec 2014 at 20:15

-Ad- said:
The one muffin linked to looks good.

But if you have a Costco card or know someone with one then get down there for one of the low profile Arcan jacks. Similar to above but lighter and better looking

You can go online order free delivery and pay 5% non member fee, if you don't know anyone with a card

theNude · 29 Dec 2014 at 13:53

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/hydraulic-jacks/trolley-jacks/tja25-aluminium-trolley-jack

been using this one, its been excellent.

Low entry
smooth precise movement, it doesnt just drop down at whatever speed like my other one.
feels really well made.

Their axle stands are good too. Had a halfords one collapse on me when working on light car (mx5). It literally squished. These ones are very much sturdier.

pitchfork · 29 Dec 2014 at 15:42

I use an SGS engineering jack and stands as well, can't fault it.

The stands especially are miles better than most.

Sone · 29 Dec 2014 at 22:12

Don't buy cheap crap. I went for a £10 2ton jobby on my e39. As i removed spare from under car i saw in slow motion each wheel pop off one by one. Then jack fall to ground when piston seal gone.

Managed to jack it up with a normal jobby but always rattled after