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.

 

[Krarl]

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.

 

[McGherkin]

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.

 

[McGherkin]

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!

 

[McGherkin]

See above for your top link. 100% recommend

 

[Waitey]

I have this

2.5 Ton Lightweight Aluminium Chassis Racing Trolley Jack

2.5 Ton low profile, lightweight aluminium chassis trolley jack with 460mm max lifting height. Quick lift to fully raise the jack in just 8 handle strokes. Free next day delivery!

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

 

[RustyMojo]

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 🤣

 

[OEM Battery Nonce]

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.

 

[McGherkin]

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