Recommend me a jack

HDAV · Feb 19th, 2018, 23:46

Looking for a decent jack and stand for changing wheels over needs to lift xc60

Looking at 2/3 tonne units what’s good for occasional use? Not to large or heavy will be using on block paved drive not sure if trolley or bottle will be better?

canis · Feb 19th, 2018, 23:58

Bottle jacks are smaller, and can lift heavier weight, but can only operate vertically. This means that as you lift the car and it begins to tip to an angle, the jack can become dangerously unstable. Trolley jacks are huge, heavy and cumbersome, especially if they have any decent amount of lift, although for changing a wheel a small one will do.

4x4 · Feb 20th, 2018, 00:27

Arcan 2000kg aluminium trolley jack is lightweight and reliable. Costco did sell them but I notice they’re out of stock at the moment

NigelDay · Feb 20th, 2018, 01:43

Aldi have some trolley jacks in. £20.

skippyfox · Feb 20th, 2018, 11:40

Try screwfix, they do a 2ton trolley jack, axle stands and a pair of wheel chocks. All for the princely sum of £59.99 A 2 ton jack will have no problems lifting your motor.

m0bzy · Feb 20th, 2018, 11:54

Before buying a trolley jack make sure there is enough lift,I bought one that fitted underneath my V90 OK,but there was not enough lift to get the wheels clear of the floor.In the end I had to buy one that would not go under the car until driven onto a plank of wood.

Bonefishblues · Feb 20th, 2018, 14:44

Please take care with selection - I had a Silverline branded one collapse when one of the lifting arms bent without warning (and yes, a straight lift on my S60, on firm level tarmac. Scary in the extreme):

https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p12...waAj0SEALw_wcB

Fortunately, I was being safety conscious after reading very recently about a jack collapse on another forum, so no personal harm done.

IMHO this and its rebadged variants are not up to the job - so much so that I got Trading Standards involved.

GrahamBrown1 · Feb 20th, 2018, 15:09

I got a Clarke 3 ton trolly jack from machine mart for £70. Really heavily Built ideal for xc90 ect. Use it in my transporter and will easily lift that off the ground.

4x4 · Feb 20th, 2018, 15:23

Cheap jacks are cheap for a reason. Better spending a few more quid on a known make and save in the longer term.

These are a few of my jacks, left to right
Epco 3 tonne jack around 50 years old and works perfectly but almost as heavy as what it can lift

Arcan (Costco) 2000kg aluminium jack. light enough to move around and lift into the boot of the car if required

Cheap as chips trolley jack only used for lightweight trailer jacking

20 Tonne Scania bottle jack, lifts anything I will ever need but has its restrictions

As for axle stands, again the cheaper ones are just not worth it, I've seen a few buckle and break and they can cause a lot of damage...not only to the car

Caveat emptor

HDAV · Feb 21st, 2018, 22:31

Sealey good or not?

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/seal...rocket-trolle/ As much as I wanted to spend really

Feb 19th, 2018, 23:46	#1
HDAV Master Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2024 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: End of the valley	Recommend me a jack Looking for a decent jack and stand for changing wheels over needs to lift xc60 Looking at 2/3 tonne units what’s good for occasional use? Not to large or heavy will be using on block paved drive not sure if trolley or bottle will be better?

Feb 20th, 2018, 00:27	#3
4x4 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:19 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	Arcan 2000kg aluminium trolley jack is lightweight and reliable. Costco did sell them but I notice they’re out of stock at the moment __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website

Feb 20th, 2018, 01:43	#4
NigelDay Premier Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:46 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barnard Castle	Aldi have some trolley jacks in. £20. __________________ 2015: XC60 D4 FWD SE Lux Nav 190hp manual, Osmium Grey, 17" Segin, Tempa, Winter Illumination, Security, Family, DSP, 4C, HK Sound, Subwoofer, Front Parking, Rear Camera, Dark Tinted, Power Passenger Seat, Speed and Heated Steering.

Feb 20th, 2018, 11:54	#6
m0bzy Master Member Last Online: Feb 19th, 2021 17:00 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Birmingham	Before buying a trolley jack make sure there is enough lift,I bought one that fitted underneath my V90 OK,but there was not enough lift to get the wheels clear of the floor.In the end I had to buy one that would not go under the car until driven onto a plank of wood. __________________ 1995 850 GLT 2.5 liter 20 valve,Turquise 1998 V90 Green/Black/Blue. Depends on the light. 2004 Alfa 156 , JTS.

Feb 20th, 2018, 15:09	#8
GrahamBrown1 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:21 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	I got a Clarke 3 ton trolly jack from machine mart for £70. Really heavily Built ideal for xc90 ect. Use it in my transporter and will easily lift that off the ground. __________________ Previous -03 S40, 04 V70 D5 SE, 04 V70 D5 Sport, 05 V50, 07 S60 D5, 09 V70 D5 R design, 12 XC60 DrivE, 15 V60 VEA Oil Burner Current- 05 XC90 D5 Executive, 12 XC70 D4 AWD Se Lux, 14 S80 D3 Se Lux

Feb 19th, 2018, 23:58	#2
canis Non Fragile Last Online: Oct 13th, 2023 05:46 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chadderton, Oldham	Bottle jacks are smaller, and can lift heavier weight, but can only operate vertically. This means that as you lift the car and it begins to tip to an angle, the jack can become dangerously unstable. Trolley jacks are huge, heavy and cumbersome, especially if they have any decent amount of lift, although for changing a wheel a small one will do.

Feb 20th, 2018, 11:40	#5
skippyfox VOC Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2022 15:52 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: rossendale lancs	Try screwfix, they do a 2ton trolley jack, axle stands and a pair of wheel chocks. All for the princely sum of £59.99 A 2 ton jack will have no problems lifting your motor.

Feb 20th, 2018, 14:44	#7
Bonefishblues Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:13 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Near Bicester, Oxon	Please take care with selection - I had a Silverline branded one collapse when one of the lifting arms bent without warning (and yes, a straight lift on my S60, on firm level tarmac. Scary in the extreme): https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p12...waAj0SEALw_wcB Fortunately, I was being safety conscious after reading very recently about a jack collapse on another forum, so no personal harm done. IMHO this and its rebadged variants are not up to the job - so much so that I got Trading Standards involved.

Feb 21st, 2018, 22:31	#10
HDAV Master Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2024 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: End of the valley	Sealey good or not? https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/seal...rocket-trolle/ As much as I wanted to spend really

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode