Trolley Jack

[killie77]

Planning to do some minor work on the car this week.
I'm looking around for a Trolley Jack or Lifting Jack. Was in Costco last sunday and they have a 2 tonne Lifting Jack for about 80 pounds .
I was wondering if this would be strong enough to lift an E class 270 cdi .
Or should I be looking at a 3 Tonne jack
Thanks
ian

 

[moonloops]

Depending where you jack the car, you are not lifting the entire weight of your car so the 2 tonne one will be fine.

 

[Carrsey]

Even if you were lifting the full car, 2T is ample..

 

[Alps]

2t will be fine, just dont buy the clarke one from machine mart, its rubbish

 

[flango]

Some good deals on 2t jacks at machine mart at tge min particularly the low clearance alloy ones. But as above avoid the Clarke ones

 

[kwk]

I bought a Halfords 2 tonne trolley jack about 8 years ago and it's still going strong. It lifts my w210's without any problems.
They are selling on ebay at the moment for under £30.

 

[John Jones Jr]

particularly the low clearance alloy ones.

Second that.

OP, have a look on eBay etc, you'll get an alloy low profile 2-2.5t jack for £100-150. It will have a couple of advantages over the 80 quid all steel jack but worth paying the extra imo.

 

[jonnyboy]

Can I firstly say please get some axle stands and don't just rely on the jack.
I have the other costco one, the Arcan 3 ton one which is now no longer available.
Build quality is absolutely excellent.

 

[killie77]

Thanks for the replies.
The one in Costco was I think an Aluminum one. American made think it was Arcan or something similar. Would also like to get some Axle stands maybe 3 Tonne the ratchet type and a couple of wheel chocks might as well be safe.
Ian

 

[John Jones Jr]

Thanks for the replies.
The one in Costco was I think an Aluminum one. American made think it was Arcan or something similar. Would also like to get some Axle stands maybe 3 Tonne the ratchet type and a couple of wheel chocks might as well be safe.
Ian

If it's alu and low profile (low entry) for 80 quid that seems a bargain.

 

[killie77]

Going up their this week so will double check the price. They used to do Axle stands will have a look for them as well.I mentioned in an earlier thread that I was up at the Indy in Glasgow today,as he was pointing out the things needing doing I realized I could do most of them my self other than draining and refilling the Gearbox oil. So hoping to save a couple of quid going down the DIY route.
Ian

 

[219]

I got this Clarke one recently from Machine Mart at the same time as my engine hoist when doing the engine swap in the 190 . I looked at more expensive and cheaper ones before deciding this one best met my needs : light home use , not professional . I also have both ramps and axle stands to use as appropriate to whatever I might be doing .

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

I previously had a Sealy trolley jack which I had bought secondhand around 1980 , but it was starting to sink so time to retire it .

 

[Blue Moon]

Thanks for the replies.
The one in Costco was I think an Aluminum one. American made think it was Arcan or something similar. Would also like to get some Axle stands maybe 3 Tonne the ratchet type and a couple of wheel chocks might as well be safe.
Ian

I have 4 of these Arcan jacks for work, used almost every day for 3+ years. Excellent value for money

 

[Dave Richardson]

I bought one from Lidl's when it was on offer at £20, which lasted three years then the seals began to leak after I tried to jack up the rear end of the car, just bought another & it's fine

 

[190]

Compared to the cars wheel changing jack a trolley jack is a time saving blessing. You'll love it.

Plenty of basic 2 tonne jacks around in £20 - £30 range so £80 for occasional use seems expensive. Axle stands are essential for safety and a pair of ramps very useful.

 

[BTB 500]

Yup for occasional use a cheap jack is fine IMHO ... that's all I use. Get decent axle stands though - they are safety critical!

 

[Chrishazle]

I recently bought an SGS low entry trolley jack as the 968 jacking points are too low for a normal one. It's excellent. Have a look here, there are some really good deals just now!!

Trolley Jack: Car Trolley Jacks, Low Profile, Aluminium, High Lift UK

 

[Anthony 69]

I recently bought an SGS low entry trolley jack as the 968 jacking points are too low for a normal one. It's excellent. Have a look here, there are some really good deals just now!!

Trolley Jack: Car Trolley Jacks, Low Profile, Aluminium, High Lift UK

I second that have used a SGS jack and stands for a while now, good deal worth the money

 

[bob6600]

I have a few different Jacks.... A large Sealey which I have in the garage for most of my maintenance jobs. I have the halfords 2T which has occasional use or when a second is needed. Quite ample and never had an issue with it in the last 7 or 8 years.

I also bought the cheap ebay jobbie 2T for around £30 (low profile) as on the road the Avantgarde suspension is too low for a normal trolley jack. My other car has lowered suspension and it definitely needs a low jack. It came in a blow moulded case and sits in my boot in place of (well alongside) the factory jack and has performed very well for what it is. Lifesaver on the roadside.

 

[Chrishazle]

SGS you can buy the jack bare or, for a few quid more, in a blow moulded carry case - which makes storage much neater! I have the cases for both my trolley jacks.