Good low profile trolley jack

#1 · 13-04-2017 10:12AM #1

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good low profile jack? I wouldn't need more that a 2 tonne capacity. I don't want to spend a ridiculous amount, I've gotten by with cheapo halfords jacks for ages, but my current low profile is banjaxxed and I'm wondering how much I'd have to spend to get a good quality one.

Cheers

biko · 13-04-2017 10:15AM

I'd go with a scissor jack, they are super low profile and I like the control the winding gives you rather than pumping in other jacks.
You can get these from breakers or ebay/adverts etc
http://www.adverts.ie/for-sale/q_scissor+jack/
http://www.halfords.ie/workshop-tools/garage-workshop/trolley-jacks/halfords-scissor-jack-1-5-ton

biko · 13-04-2017 12:59PM

My suggestion is based on using it a few times a year.
Scissor jacks are by no means professional grade if you plan to use it most weekends.

Alanstrainor · 13-04-2017 01:51PM

biko wrote: »

My suggestion is based on using it a few times a year.
Scissor jacks are by no means professional grade if you plan to use it most weekends.

I am a bit wary of going the scissor jack route. Maybe I'll buy one for the boot of the car, but I think a hydraulic trolley jack might be more what I'm after! Cheers for the suggestions though!

I mean this will only be something I use to jack the car onto jack stands for normal servicing. Only a few times a year, but I don't mind spending a little extra on something that'll last a good while.

kilianmanning · 14-04-2017 10:51AM

Was looking at getting one of these myself soon, maybe a bit out of your price range though
https://www.donedeal.ie/tools-for-sale/bahco-3-ton-trolley-jack-low-entry-high-lift-snap/15042282

kona · 14-04-2017 05:02PM

Only thing a scissors jack is good for is throwing into the bin.
If find the Halfords low profile jack not low enough and doesn't raise high enough.

Best budget one I found was an Clarke aluminium one

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-ctj1250ab-1-25-tonne-aluminium-racing-j/

Hal1 · 15-04-2017 10:42AM

I found one here, not sure about the quality but it's CE marked. Seller based in Tyrone, and free postage.
I don't think it's a quick lift one, but has some nice features like a locating light for the sill :P.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Latest-WNB-CAR-MECHANICS-LOW-PROFILE-TROLLEY-JACK-2-25-TON-TONNE-Wheel-Brace-/112158150703?hash=item1a1d25902f

biko · 15-04-2017 10:47AM

Do you have a garage or similar where you can store the jack, or do you stick it in the boot when not used?

Dr Turk Turkelton · 15-04-2017 10:53AM

T for Tools in Newry are actually doing deals on low entry trolley jacks this weekend!
I got a draper expert 70mm one last year off them for about 130 stg when the exchange rates were good and delivered the next day.
Check their website for the deals.

dodzy · 18-04-2017 11:29AM

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good low profile jack? I wouldn't need more that a 2 tonne capacity. I don't want to spend a ridiculous amount, I've gotten by with cheapo halfords jacks for ages, but my current low profile is banjaxxed and I'm wondering how much I'd have to spend to get a good quality one.

Cheers

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-31481-Profile-Trolley-Capacity/dp/B00HNV3J02

Was posted here a few days back for €130 AFAIR. Great deal at that.

Dr Turk Turkelton · 18-04-2017 02:18PM

dodzy wrote: »

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-31481-Profile-Trolley-Capacity/dp/B00HNV3J02

Was posted here a few days back for €130 AFAIR. Great deal at that.

That's actually the one I got.

Alanstrainor · 19-04-2017 11:31AM

Thanks for all the recommendations lads. Really appreciated.

This will be stored in the garage, so no worries with it being big or bulky. Just want something reliable and of decent quality. I have the halfords low profile one which isn't the greatest, it doesn't lift high enough and doesn't inspire confidence.

Good low profile trolley jack

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