Floor jack

[5030]

Far as I know it's 10 years not 5 and they do it free. I have them fill a lot of bottles for me, selling two if the 10 I own was nothing. First time bottles come filled from Weldfabulous in Winona, Wisconsin, brand new ones, they have good prices and free shipping via Fed-Ex. I buy a lot of welding supplies from them as well as my Hougen annular cutters. Just order a new water cooled high amperage TIG torch with a flex neck on it. I buy all my MIG wire from INE on Amazon. Best MIG wire I've ever used. 0.030 solid in 10 pound spools though I can run 45's as well. INE don't sell 45's, just 10's. INE wires run excellent with high amperage spray arc. I've tried them all. Lincoln, Forney, Miller and even some of the Chinesium brands. Nothing comes close to INE.

 

[Dunno]

It puts us all in a tough predicament as good quality US tools are expensive. In the pits at a local club drag race, a fellow had a new cheaper but costly aluminum/steel hybrid jack. His car went up okay, stayed there for a few long seconds, then came down as it gave way. Convinced me of import stuff, at least some of it.

 

[coast40]

I buy all my MIG wire from INE on Amazon. Best MIG wire I've ever used. 0.030 solid in 10 pound spools though I can run 45's as well. INE don't sell 45's, just 10's. INE wires run excellent with high amperage spray arc. I've tried them all. Lincoln, Forney, Miller and even some of the Chinesium brands. Nothing comes close to INE.

Thanks for this! I was looking at 2# rolls for $10-15 (unknown COO), and INE on AMZ -made in Italy - is 10# for $25-30!

 

[5030]

Thanks for this! I was looking at 2# rolls for $10-15 (unknown COO), and INE on AMZ -made in Italy - is 10# for $25-30!

Not as expensive as say Lincoln but it's just as good. Feeds well and little spatter (with shielding gas). I don't buy 2 pound spools, not enough wire on them to do what we do.

I'll tell you what, TIG electrodes went way up. I buy all my TIG tungsten electrodes from Midwest Tungsten and they just had a 35% price increase.

Way things are today. I need the supplies to operate my welding and fabrication business and keep my employees working.

 

[1Mech]

I’d be REAL careful using any of that chinese junk. There’s a reason why quality costs more. You may save a buck up front, but what’s the value of your safety? Hate to be a bummer, but also hate the consequences of cheap tools and busted bones.

Many years ago, I bought a new Hein-Werner floor jack to use in my business, thinking, I would pay more to get a better, American made jack. It was a good jack, but it was not American made. It was made in either Taiwan or China, not sure which now, but it was a disappointment! This was back in the 80's. My last couple of jacks have been aluminum frame Harbor Freight jack. They have held up well and I can lift them with one hand! Since I do a lot of on site repairs, that is important!

 

[DK35vince]

Years ago I bought a HF Pittsburg HD 4 ton jack to replace the POS Sears jack I had. Been the best jack I ever owned so far.
I liked it so much compared to my previous jacks I recently bought a HF Daytona 3 ton low profile, long reach jack.
I really like it so far, hope it holds up over time like my Pittsburg jack has.

 

[CliffordK]

Recently bought a Harbor Freight Badlands off-road jack. Surprised by the features, fit and finish. Bigger tires roll instead of drag. Belly pan keeps from sinking on soft ground. Saddle extension and tool stored onboard look sturdy. Locking handle and multiple hand grips help with positioning.
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It has been a year and a few months. How has the jack worked out? Are the plastic wheels OK?

 

[Smokeydog]

Been a

It has been a year and a few months. How has the jack worked out? Are the plastic wheels OK?

Solid with no issues. Don’t have concrete pad so it has done well on gravel. Being not totally flat is added strain on any jack. Design and features make using a pleasure.

 

[Mike1955]

Nice looking. Maybe I could use one (would be my third floor jack), but NOT at $300!!!
3 Ton Off-Road Jack

Maybe this should be in the "HF tools that don't suck" thread...

Gstrom if you don’t mind me butting in also take in consideration the minimum height if that means anything
to you. Car with a flat is pretty low to ground. I bought the Pittsburgh last week about half aluminum but still heavy for me. Long reach too.

 

[CliffordK]

Does the off road jack roll ok on gravel so it doesn't pull the jack away from the vehicle when you are raising it like the small solid wheel jacks tend to do?

 

[jyoutz]

Speaking of jacks; this isn’t a floor jack but looks like it would be real handy to keep in the truck toolbox:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003ULZGFU/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

 

[Smokeydog]

Does the off road jack roll ok on gravel so it doesn't pull the jack away from the vehicle when you are raising it like the small solid wheel jacks tend to do?

With the bigger wheels tends to pull the jack under the lift. Ground condition and weight that could vary. The rear wheels don’t swivel but the pump handle locks to raise the front wheels to maneuver. Little different from other jacks.

 

[Mike1955]

Speaking of jacks; this isn’t a floor jack but looks like it would be real handy to keep in the truck toolbox:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003ULZGFU/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Yours it’s to tall. Can’t get that under a car with a flat

 

[BlueKnife]

Yours it’s to tall. Can’t get that under a car with a flat

He said "truck toolbox" so, I'll wager it isn't for a car.

 

[CliffordK]

Yours it’s to tall. Can’t get that under a car with a flat

I bumped this thread because I'm considering getting one for my nephew that will likely do some auto work outside.

He has 2 vehicles. A 1999 F350 4x4, and a newer Honda Insight.

A little extra height, as well as that jack extension might be handy for the F350. However, the Honda Insight is tight underneath.

3 Ton (6,000 lbs) should be enough for jacking 1 corner of the f350.

I've been reasonably happy with a Pittsburgh 3T aluminum jack.

However, I find myself frequently throwing a non-OSHA approved wooden block on it to lift.

So, the Badland jack may well be slightly better for the taller pickup, but not as good for the Honda.

The Pittsburgh 3T Aluminum jack is rated for 3 3/4" to 19 1/8".

The Badland jack is rated for jacking from 6 1/4" to 29 1/16" (I assume including the extension for the high measurement).

 

[CliffordK]

There are a few companies that sell similar jacks on Amazon. However, perhaps the biggest competitor to the Badlands is Pro Eagle.

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www.proeagle.com

3 Ton Big Wheel Off Road Jack "Kratos"

Definitely some similarities between the Badlands and the Pro Eagle. But, at twice the cost.