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Trolley jack suggestions

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:57 pm
by flat-planedCrank
Hi all,


I'm in the market for a trolley jack for general automotive use and would appreciate any recommendations

Brand names, retailers, etc.. any info welcomed :)



Thanks.

Re: Trolley jack suggestions

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 10:14 pm
by Doc883
Good old Halfords do a couple with a 2 tonne version for only £29.99 :)
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165727

Re: Trolley jack suggestions

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:32 pm
by Sanjøy
Costco jack. Iirc Dan uses one too

Re: Trolley jack suggestions

Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 2:11 pm
by Gooldie
I splashed out on one of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ARCAN-ALUMINIUM-1 ... 2535wt_939

I think it is the same one as costco were selling

Re: Trolley jack suggestions

Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 9:30 pm
by Blaque
Machine Mart do a low height one, perfect for getting under an elise.

Re: Trolley jack suggestions

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:53 pm
by andysc
MAchine mart jack low height one!! brilliant

Re: Trolley jack suggestions

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:56 pm
by flat-planedCrank
Thanks for all the suggestions guys :thumbsup


Cheers.

Re: Trolley jack suggestions

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:58 am
by Neil72
Sanjoy wrote:Costco jack. Iirc Dan uses one too
I'll second that.

I think it's about £60 or so but quality is absolutely top notch :thumbsup

Re: Trolley jack suggestions

Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:38 am
by Dominic
Neil72 wrote:
Sanjoy wrote:Costco jack. Iirc Dan uses one too
I'll second that.

I think it's about £60 or so but quality is absolutely top notch :thumbsup
I have been looking at them too... to replace my under performing 2 tonne halfrauds jack. The Costco one looks good IMHO

Costco one is similar (same?) as this;
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/produ ... olley-jack

Would not recommend one of these style of jacks, I have had several and they never last;
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/produ ... olley-jack

Re: Trolley jack suggestions

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:30 am
by neilj37
I have the low level one from Machine Mart and its great. Gets under my Seven no problems

Re: Trolley jack suggestions

Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 11:37 am
by Dominic
Bought one of these in Costco the other day:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Arcan-3-ton-low-p ... %26ps%3D33

Cost £50 (give or take a few pence).

Decent low jack, with a long reach, and good high lift. Very sturdy. Ideal for keeping in the garage, not so ideal for taking to events, as it is quite heavy!

Re: Trolley jack suggestions

Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 12:25 pm
by j2 lot
Dominic wrote:... not so ideal for taking to events, as it is quite heavy!
...and he's not joking, there are lighter fork-lifts .

:wink:

It is a cool bit of kit if it's garaged based though. :thumbsup

Re: Trolley jack suggestions

Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2011 9:39 pm
by Sanjøy
Machine mart still the best place to pick up the low slung alu jack ?

Re: Trolley jack suggestions

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 10:55 am
by Scotty C
costco here to. :thumbsup

Re: Trolley jack suggestions

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 12:41 pm
by Ferg
Sanjoy wrote:Machine mart still the best place to pick up the low slung alu jack ?
After missing out on the B&Q half price thing, I ended up just getting one at full price from there. Wheel your old dear along for an extra discount on OAP day. :)