Trolley Jacks 2021

[Davyboy888]

The seals in my 25 year 2-tonne old trolley jack have finally cried enough. Guess it's time to get a new one for the new year.

There are a few threads on here recommending trolley jacks, one being the Costco Arcan 2 ton, but that doesn't appear to be available from there any more... only this [35Kg !] 3 ton. Has anyone any thoughts on a good light, high quality trolley jack that they've bought and that's still available ?

https://www.costco.co.uk/Tyres-Auto...on-Steel-Service-Jack-Model-XL2750EU/p/254971

 

[Crybert]

I’ve had a trolley Jack from sgs for about 6 years now. Great bit of kit. Prices seem a bit high compared to what I got mine for

Trolley Jacks | Car Jacks | SGS Engineering UK

Shop from the largest selection of Trolley Jacks & Car Jacks you'll find anywhere online at SGS. ✓Free Next Working Day Delivery Over £60

www.sgs-engineering.com

 

[gez 172]

Thanks to this thread I’ve just ordered the 3 Tonne SGS jack lol. Best price around compared to all other 3 tonne jacks.

 

[Crybert]

Damn, should’ve became an influencer for them. Cribert10 for 3% off

 

[botfch]

The seals in my 25 year 2-tonne old trolley jack have finally cried enough. Guess it's time to get a new one for the new year.

There are a few threads on here recommending trolley jacks, one being the Costco Arcan 2 ton, but that doesn't appear to be available from there any more... only this [35Kg !] 3 ton. Has anyone any thoughts on a good light, high quality trolley jack that they've bought and that's still available ?

https://www.costco.co.uk/Tyres-Auto...on-Steel-Service-Jack-Model-XL2750EU/p/254971

I’ve got that one it’s decent but very heavy duty so not light weight if you need to lift it up etc.

 

[Crayola]

Sealey Tools 3040AR 3 Tonne Professional Rocket Lift Trolley Jack – Red

Heavy base design and large jacking saddle for increased load stability. • Universal joint release mechanism allows safer, more controlled lowering…

www.primetools.co.uk

I ordered this one

They sent one, left it on my doorstep in the pissing down rain and it was rusted before I could use it. Asked for a new one to which the driver left it with my neighbour but dragged it up his drive which put a flatspot where the handle bolts in so I asked for another new one... To which they came to collect jack #1 and left jack #3 so me and my dad now have one each 😂

Just don't try and lift it, you'll put your back out!

 

[Davyboy888]

Thanks to this thread I’ve just ordered the 3 Tonne SGS jack lol. Best price around compared to all other 3 tonne jacks.

Which 3 tonne one did you get ? I've got my eye on this two tonne one. I also have an E46 that is very low [my current jack won't get under it] so that would hopefully solve that problem too. There's a 3 tonne cheaper though.

 

[Jekyll]

@MrBlonde

 

[JamesBryan]

I've had the 3 tonne SGS one for about 6 years now and it's been faultless.

45kg isn't the lightest to carry around though.

 

[M.C..]

I've been using a sealey 2.5t jack for the last 7 years and not had a problem, being aluminium and steel its a bit lighter but still heavy

Sealey RJAS2500 2.5tonne Low Entry Aluminium Trolley Jack Rocket Lift/Lifting | PrimeTools

 

[gez 172]

Which 3 tonne one did you get ? I've got my eye on this two tonne one. I also have an E46 that is very low [my current jack won't get under it] so that would hopefully solve that problem too. There's a 3 tonne cheaper though.

I just bought the standard 3 tonne one for £86. Seems great value!

 

[Clio_fool]

What they all 3 tonne? Not many people with a 2 tonne car piss around jacking it up at home and its not like you're lifting the whole car up off the ground anyway. I need one but as I don't have a garage to drag it into f**k carrying it to and from the shed!

 

[Usr117063]

Arcan 2 ton done me well for some years now, left it outside countless times as well.

 

[Davyboy888]

I just weighed my own, broken, 2 tonne jack now... it's only 15Kg... 35Kg-40Kg is some weight to be hokin about in/out of the house alright. Think I need one of those aluminium NASCAR jacks

 

[JamesBryan]

I just weighed my own, broken, 2 tonne jack now... it's only 15Kg... 35Kg-40Kg is some weight to be hokin about in/out of the house alright. Think I need one of those aluminium NASCAR jacks

Definitely.

I'm only a skinny guy so by the time I've carried my 45kg one through the house, I'm shaking like Mariusz Pudzianowski in the deadlift 😂

 

[Bankrupt_drunk]

I've just got one of these after the seals gave up on my old one.
£50, about 15kg and low enough to go under the clio, with enough room for a jack pad.

Halfords 2 Tonne Low Profile Hydraulic Trolley Jack | Halfords UK

Shop the latest Halfords 2 Tonne Low Profile Hydraulic Trolley Jack at Halfords UK

www.halfords.com

 

[Fidodido182]

The seals in my 25 year 2-tonne old trolley jack have finally cried enough. Guess it's time to get a new one for the new year.

There are a few threads on here recommending trolley jacks, one being the Costco Arcan 2 ton, but that doesn't appear to be available from there any more... only this [35Kg !] 3 ton. Has anyone any thoughts on a good light, high quality trolley jack that they've bought and that's still available ?

https://www.costco.co.uk/Tyres-Auto...on-Steel-Service-Jack-Model-XL2750EU/p/254971

Hi there yes I bought a light weight racing jack on ebay for around £150 and I must say it is very good rated to 2.5 ton I would,nt say it is light around 17 to 20 kilograms.I don,t remember what make or model but has anodized side plates If I get a chance I will take a photo and put it on the site ok.

 

[PaulH1971]

Anyone tried the Workshopping website?

I’m thinking about this:

Aluminium Trolley Jacks | Sealey & Draper Tools, Hardware | Workshopping.co.uk

Welcome to workshopping.co.uk Your place for Sealey Tools and Draper Tools and Laser tools at discounted prices along with workshop consumables. All with Free Delivery above £50.00(UK Mainland) Suppliers of Sealey Tools, Draper Tools, Electrical Tools, Power Tools

workshopping.co.uk

Price has gone up £3 recently.

 

[BoatNonce]

I've just got one of these after the seals gave up on my old one.
£50, about 15kg and low enough to go under the clio, with enough room for a jack pad.

Halfords 2 Tonne Low Profile Hydraulic Trolley Jack | Halfords UK

Shop the latest Halfords 2 Tonne Low Profile Hydraulic Trolley Jack at Halfords UK

www.halfords.com

I’ve got the advanced version. It’s pretty awesome IMO. Quick lift pedal is great and the quiet wheels are a godsend. It’s heavy, but that’s no biggy for me.

 

[Davyboy888]

I’ve got the advanced version. It’s pretty awesome IMO. Quick lift pedal is great and the quiet wheels are a godsend. It’s heavy, but that’s no biggy for me.

That looks really good... how heavy is it ?

In fact the 2 tonne Halfords one looks very good too.

 

[BoatNonce]

Err not sure offhand. Good 20kg I’d say. I can still carry it around.

£80 if you have a trade card.

 

[Brigsy]

Halfords advanced low profile jack is alright and not too expensive. Preferred it over the sgs as it has a quick lift pedal.

Tbh most of the 2-3ton low profile jacks are very similar, anything with a large 100mm plate will be ok. Avoid any 50mm plate hobby style jack, awful to use.

 

[Louis]

Looking to get a new trolley jack myself. I've had this one for 3 years and its been spot on - https://www.sgs-engineering.com/tjl2-2-tonne-low-profile-trolley-jack, but wouldn't mind one where I dont have to drive onto wood first but that might be a bit optimistic!

Looking to just get one from halfords as I have about £50 of vouchers aswell as my trade card.

These look good -

Axle Stands & Trolley Jacks | Halfords UK

Work safely under your car knowing that it’s being supported by our axle stands, with 2 & 3 tonne options available. Essential for the home mechanic.

www.halfords.com

Axle Stands & Trolley Jacks | Halfords UK

Work safely under your car knowing that it’s being supported by our axle stands, with 2 & 3 tonne options available. Essential for the home mechanic.

www.halfords.com

Sealey 2.5T Low Entry Trolley Jack | Halfords UK

Shop the latest Trolley Jack 2.5tonne Low Entry with Rocket Lift at Halfords UK

www.halfords.com

Eyeing up the halfords advance one the most at the moment!

 

[BoatNonce]

See above for your top link. 100% recommend

 

[Waitey]

I have this

SGS 2.5 Tonne Lightweight Aluminium Chassis Racing Trolley Jack

2 ½ Ton aluminium chassis racing trolley jack with rapid and a light-weight aluminium construction.

www.sgs-engineering.com

Picks the Rangie up no issue.

 

[Crybert]

Folk get hung up on lifting weight. At most you’ll only be lifting half the vehicles weight. 1.5 tonne is plenty for anything other than a bus

 

[gez 172]

I’ve had my fair share of wobbles with a jack. I like the wider wheels and larger jack arm on the 3 tonne. I’m yet to try it out. It was a no brainer for me at £86 anyway.

 

[MarkCup]

Folk get hung up on lifting weight. At most you’ll only be lifting half the vehicles weight. 1.5 tonne is plenty for anything other than a bus

100%

I've got an SGS one rated at 1.25 tons and unsurprisingly it managed to lift either end of my 1.6 ton Focus RS just fine.

 

[Cookson]

I think I will go for the 2 tonne halfords one, it's all I will ever need weight wise, but I will need something low entry once I drop the golf a little

 

[Pegasaurus Rex]

I bought the £50 Halfords low profile one the other day as I had a voucher from work. Is a nice little hack to be fair. Perfect for mincing around my little clio

 

[Davyboy888]

Think I'm gonna go for the £50.00 Halfords 2 tonne... for now at least and see how I get on.

 

[Panda.]

Halfords low profile is ace. Bought one last year as was bored of rolling the Volvo onto wood to get a jack under it! Also lifts it much easier than my old one (comfortably lifts one side of the car! (There’s an axle stand under there)).

 

[Davyboy888]

That looks fine... and it's only 15Kg, right ?

 

[Panda.]

That looks fine... and it's only 15Kg, right ?

Not sure what it weighs tbh but is light enough to carry the length of my garden to the roadside 🤣

 

[J-J]

That Halfords one is only £40 if you know anyone with a trade card.

 

[Paddy_g46]

Think I'm gonna go for the £50.00 Halfords 2 tonne... for now at least and see how I get on.

They do the job but they are made cheap! I have had 2 fail, just today i splashed out £96 (with trade card) for their advanced one. Not used it yet but the reviews tell you all you need to know. Find someone with a trade card and buy once 👍🏼

 

[Greeny.]

Timely thread this as I’m about to get one, looking at the sealey one atm as I want something I can take to track ideally, saw this one above which looks to fit the bill, the SGS one is out of stock:

Sealey RJAS2500 2.5tonne Low Entry Aluminium Trolley Jack Rocket Lift/Lifting

Mix of steel and aluminium not only makes this jack lightweight but incredibly strong. Large saddle with jacking pad. Rocket Lift with…

www.primetools.co.uk

 

[Clart]

Anyone replaced the seals on one of the SGS jacks? Mines leaking and I’ve purchased the kit, but looking on YouTube it looks like a bit of a shitty job

 

[R3k1355]

The SGS jacks are throw-away, don't piss around.

 

[BoatNonce]

Anyone I’ve ever heard of buying SGS gear has shortly afterwards regretted it massively due to abysmal reliability.