Really Good Floorjack?

Don't know if this is the right category for this but . . .

even though this would seem mundane, I'm on my 4th floorjack and there haven't been any of them worth a damn.

First one was a gift like 30 years ago so I don't know where it came from but since then Sears, Home Depot, and now Lowes . . . all junk.

Unpredictable drop release to leaking seals too, but would REALLY love to just have one that has little wheels that actually TURN!

Anyone got a floorjack that you would swear by instead of swearing at?

thanks,

 

Napa 3.5 tons. Pretty expensive I think it's a kit with Jack stands. Like $350.
Wheels work as they should. Mine is around 8-10 yrs old been lifting heavy diesels all this time.

 

Thanks, my latest one rolled fine until I used it a few times. The little swivels in back aren't nearly heavy duty enough for a 3 ton jack. Then again, I'm only lifting 1/2 of 2 tons whether it's my Tacoma or my ole' 442.

 

Providing they are still made the same these babies are heavy duty. Once every few years I shoot some white grease in the wheels. I'm pretty sure I've never added oil. Like I said I've owned a diesel for the whole time and it survived so far. If your on smooth concrete you can even jack stuff up and roll it.

 

And I notice my current one is no longer available at Lowes too . . . Kobalt brand.

I don't recall my previous Home Depot brand but the Sears was its Craftsman brand [was NOT covered under that lifetime Craftsman tool warranty!] but who knows actually made it?

 

I have 2 of the Napa ones one is their fallen hero edition and the other is an low pro model that still lifts to like 23 inches

 

If you don't plan on lugging it around, I like the Arcan XL35R 3.5 ton from Costco. I paid $100 for it about 5 years ago. It's heavy and built like a tank (around 100 lbs). It is semi-low profile with a minimum lift height of 3 1/2" and maximum of 21 3/8" so you can use it on lower vehicles as well.

 

My SnapOn 2-ton has lasted almost 15 years, and it was 5 or 6 years old when I bought it. Expensive, but definitely worth it.

 

I have the same one and love it. It's heavy, but it works well. I've had it for probably 8 years. I think they're still $100 at Costco too. HF recently had an aluminum 3 ton floor jack on sale that I would have bought if I didn't already have the Arcan.

 

I noticed napa has the lo pro one no jack stands for $249

 

Thanks a bunch guys. Like I said, I really don't expect too much. I just need it to work reliably, preferably not be too sensitive to lower, and most importantly having the swivel wheels that actually swivel and turn.

 

Another vote for the NAPA 3-1/2 ton. Picked one up on sale a few years ago, want to say for right at 2 bills, felt like a steal.

 

I have a Hydraulic Repair Shop I have been using for longer then 30 years .

I have 3 3 ton floor jacks in that time I have had one rebuilt by the shop.

I also buy all my Jack Stands from them.

Last one I bought was a few years ago I paid about $180.00. It is nice buying tools that can be rebuilt by the seller.