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Jacks and cranes - rocker8742 - 15-12-2016
So after xmas I'll be looking at getting some extra kit for the shed, so figured I'd find out what you guys use and what you rate...
Bear in mind this will only really get use at weekends but I'd like it to be reasonable quality still.
Trolley jack needs to be low profile as I'm bored of messing around just to get the car in the air, I've been debating between
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181984123476
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252071667392
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361808868684
Been looking at engine cranes too but is there any point getting a 2 ton instead of a 1 ton apart from the obvious extra lifting capability?
I'd be interested to see what other kit you guys have got too [emoji106]
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RE: Jacks and cranes - Eeyore - 15-12-2016
i think ive got the sgs stuff. 4 stands and a low entry jack was 100 quid or so i think.
RE: Jacks and cranes - cully - 15-12-2016
what did you think of my crane you loaned from me?
that was about £150 from ebay they are around £130 now
also remember the 1 ton ratting is at its shortest mast length it is easyer to use these with extended masts so you will need the larger 2 ton lift
RE: Jacks and cranes - Piggy - 15-12-2016
(15-12-2016, 09:24 AM)Eeyore Wrote: i think ive got the sgs stuff. 4 stands and a low entry jack was 100 quid or so i think.
Seconded.
Although I went for the ally low entry jack, bit beefier and nicer to use... But bit more expensive
RE: Jacks and cranes - welshpug - 15-12-2016
crane will be fine unless you start messing with big engines.
RE: Jacks and cranes - Matt-Rallye - 15-12-2016
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMERICAN-FORGE-FOUNDRY-INC-3T-ALUMINUM-RACING-JACK-/232161328917?hash=item360de4bf15:g:sYgAAOSwo4pYQIRG
I have one like this, 3T capacity was a must as i'm regularly jacking up my landrover, also low entry as i'm regularly jacking up my rallyes or megane.
Best off spending the extra now and never needing to spend it again
Low entry high lift aluminum jacks are the good stuff.
RE: Jacks and cranes - r3k1355 - 15-12-2016
The SGS 2-ton engine crane is a good bit of kit.
Jacks and cranes - rocker8742 - 15-12-2016
(15-12-2016, 09:24 AM)cully Wrote: what did you think of my crane you loaned from me?
that was about £150 from ebay they are around £130 now
also remember the 1 ton ratting is at its shortest mast length it is easyer to use these with extended masts so you will need the larger 2 ton lift
Yours was spot on mate, tbh probably wouldn't have got the engine out if it was on a shorter setting so may just get a 2 ton as its not much more costly
(15-12-2016, 11:04 AM)Matt-Rallye Wrote: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMERICAN-FORGE-FOUNDRY-INC-3T-ALUMINUM-RACING-JACK-/232161328917?hash=item360de4bf15:g:sYgAAOSwo4pYQIRG
I have one like this, 3T capacity was a must as i'm regularly jacking up my landrover, also low entry as i'm regularly jacking up my rallyes or megane.
Best off spending the extra now and never needing to spend it again
(15-12-2016, 09:58 AM)Piggy Wrote:(15-12-2016, 09:24 AM)Eeyore Wrote: i think ive got the sgs stuff. 4 stands and a low entry jack was 100 quid or so i think.
Seconded.
Although I went for the ally low entry jack, bit beefier and nicer to use... But bit more expensive
How come you went for the ally over a steel? Obviously be lighter but I was thinking wouldn't the have more flex in them? Wouldn't want to spend that much only for it to twist the chassis of the jack
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RE: Jacks and cranes - r3k1355 - 15-12-2016
Never had my ali one bend, been using it for years now.
RE: Jacks and cranes - Matt-Rallye - 15-12-2016
(15-12-2016, 02:12 PM)rocker8742 Wrote:(15-12-2016, 09:24 AM)cully Wrote: what did you think of my crane you loaned from me?
that was about £150 from ebay they are around £130 now
also remember the 1 ton ratting is at its shortest mast length it is easyer to use these with extended masts so you will need the larger 2 ton lift
Yours was spot on mate, tbh probably wouldn't have got the engine out if it was on a shorter setting so may just get a 2 ton as its not much more costly
(15-12-2016, 11:04 AM)Matt-Rallye Wrote: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMERICAN-FORGE-FOUNDRY-INC-3T-ALUMINUM-RACING-JACK-/232161328917?hash=item360de4bf15:g:sYgAAOSwo4pYQIRG
I have one like this, 3T capacity was a must as i'm regularly jacking up my landrover, also low entry as i'm regularly jacking up my rallyes or megane.
Best off spending the extra now and never needing to spend it again
(15-12-2016, 09:58 AM)Piggy Wrote:(15-12-2016, 09:24 AM)Eeyore Wrote: i think ive got the sgs stuff. 4 stands and a low entry jack was 100 quid or so i think.
Seconded.
Although I went for the ally low entry jack, bit beefier and nicer to use... But bit more expensive
How come you went for the ally over a steel? Obviously be lighter but I was thinking wouldn't the have more flex in them? Wouldn't want to spend that much only for it to twist the chassis of the jack
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Mainly for weight but as said i have put 3t on mine numerous times and never had a problem, i think with the grade aluminium used strength isnt an issue.
RE: Jacks and cranes - Dum-Dum - 15-12-2016
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DONT GET THE ALLY LOW ENTRY JACKS. All of the ones I've used have bent and flexed and generally been pretty scary to use. I just couldn't trust one.
Engine Cranes I have the cheapest 2 tonne off eBay and it's really nice to use, really sturdy and the fact it can lift a tonne at nearly max extension was very useful unloading the cummins. Will also be useful for lifting motorbikes and old shells.
RE: Jacks and cranes - welshpug - 15-12-2016
alloy things don't tend to don't flex much at all, they bend and crack.
also there's design limitations which is what designates the tonnage given to them, stay within that and you'll be fine.
one thing I would be careful of is to go for a known brand, so you can still get seals etc when they leak.
RE: Jacks and cranes - Piggy - 15-12-2016
Yeah I've lifted some heavy stuff, close to limit I'd say and its been bob on. Its made with like 12mm thick plates.
RE: Jacks and cranes - Rippthrough - 15-12-2016
I've had my ally jack up to it's full rated load and it's solid as a rock.
RE: Jacks and cranes - Dum-Dum - 15-12-2016
Oh and after rubbishing those alloy jacks I'd better put in an alternative solution. Sealey 2500LE is what I use, it's solid as a rock, goes really low, I've had mine for years and it just works. Currently under £100 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-Trolley-Jack-2-5tonne-Low-Entry-2500LE-/301892242003?hash=item464a2e0a53:g:po4AAOSwyjBW3xDH
My 2 tonne crane was £116 and is here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262585444811?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT