What trolley jack / axle stands? Recommendations please

[StuF]

Hi all and greetings from Kandahar Afghan.

I have been doing a little shopping online in my down time and really need a fresh trolley jack and set of decent axle stands for the bus.
Could any of you fine folks recommend me any?

Ideally I am looking for a minimum 3Ton jack with a high lift capacity so I can drop the engine safely without removing the rear bumper/tow bar.

Budget wise I dont want to go crazy but my trust halfords jack has blown its seals so need to get one ordered ready for my return in March.

Cheers for the advise

 

[68_early_bay]

Hi stu,

I've got one of these from machine mart, well built and pretty high lift

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ctj3000g-3-tonne-professional-garage-j" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

They also do a 'proper' high lift version

But only 2 ton

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ctj2glc-2-tonne-hd-high-lift-trolley-ja" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


And a pair of melco stands

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/as10-axle-stands" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Do what they say on the tin and don't break the bank 8)

Shaun :mrgreen:

 

[Moseley]

SGS Engineering are definitely worth a look - they have a lovely range of lifting and supporting equipment at good prices and are well recommended by anyone I've come across who use them.

I recently bought a 3 ton low entry trolley jack from them and am very impressed compared to my other 1.25 ton Clarke one. Will also be getting a set of axle stands from them to suit.

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/hydraulic-jacks/trolley-jacks/tj3lp-low-profile-garage-trolley-jack" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[subheatadey]

Definately recommend SGS bought a engine stand from them and absolutely 'spot on'.

 

[Mark6455]

Me to stu ssg low entry 3 ton trolley jack a very sturdy jack and easy on the pocket.

stay safe mate

 

[StuF]

Cheers for the info fellas,

Have decided to order the SGS Engineering Low Profile 3T jack and ratchet axle stands - looks like fantastic bits of kit.

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/hydraulic-jacks/axle-stands/tj3lp-jsr-low-profile-garage-trolley-jack-with-ratchet-axle-stands" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Not cheap but the amount I will be using them it will be more than worth it!

Cheers again for the help!