I'm in the market for a new floor jack. I'd like to get something that is reliable and others have had success with. I'm tired of my pos craftsman jack, and would like something that is nice and low that will easily slide under the 993 and the MINI. However I don't want to spend $550 on the AC Hydraulic DK13HLQ.

Suggestions?

 

I've been happy with the jack I bought from Tire Rack.

 

Arcan XL35 3.5 Ton Low Profile Jack. Sometimes available at Costco but I have seen lately they have a smaller, non-low profile jack (don't get that one). I have seen this Jack at Northern Tool for $189. I have the Costco version and I love it, never failed me. One negative is it is very heavy.

 

+1

 

I've been shopping for a new jack as well, and the Arcan 3.5ton low profile keeps coming up as a popular model. There's a lighter aluminum 2ton version that might be better if you're concerned about the 109lb weight. I think it's about 40 or 50 lbs.

Even Harbor Freight has a very highly rated Pittsburgh 3.5 ton low profile which sounds like it should be cheap Chinese junk, but with overwhelmingly positive reviews. For under $100 on sale with cheap shipping, I would give it a shot.
http://t.harborfreight.com/3-ton-Ste...ump-68048.html

 

I'm happy with this one. Excellent range, price point, and availability. It has proven to be very reliable in repeat use over the past ~2 years.

Usual HF disclaimers apply.

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ump-68050.html

 

This one is great!
http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ump-68050.html

 

I co-sign on the Harbor Freight jack. I happen to steal it for 79 bucks during a sale. For the price its very good quality even if you pay 130 for it.

 

I have a 2.5 ton low profile HF floor jack for several years now. Very happy with it. Fits easily under my lowered 993s. Make sure you get the Low Profile one.

 

Ditto for me. I am on my second Arcan, first one lasted upwards of 20 years, it was cheaper to buy another at Costco a couple of years back vs. fixing the old one.

 

Low-profile jacks









Andreas

 

Hilarious. I have an Arcan from Costco. 11 years and counting.

 

" is only a third of the weight of your adverage steel garage jack"

Never heard of adverage steel...

 

I had a Costco one before the Tire Rack unit and it lasted ~5 years.

 

Thanks for being such a helpful friend!