Dnk Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 What do you guys use ? Just looking at one for general use, this looks good value for money https://www.sgs-engineering.com/tj3x-3-ton-trolley-jack?gclid=CjwKCAjwnK36BRBVEiwAsMT8WNr6M1oxkF0vjTrvZyuYhHye6gLfVk67RVlqeaZ33YqR6KPkcviiExoCo5kQAvD_BwE# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 I've got a Sealy 3 ton jack similar to the one in your link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 30, 2020 Author Share Posted August 30, 2020 I've got a Sealy 3 ton jack similar to the one in your link Was looking at Sealey jacks but another £30 more than the SGS one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 The SGS stuff looks great tbf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 I've got a costco one, pretty much exactly same design just different branding. Overall they're good and far better than the cheap halfords type 2tonners, although a couple of criticisms... They don't fit under the sides of the supra unless you drive the car onto wooden blocks first. They're bloody heavy to lug around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 I've got a costco one, pretty much exactly same design just different branding. Overall they're good and far better than the cheap halfords type 2tonners, although a couple of criticisms... They don't fit under the sides of the supra unless you drive the car onto wooden blocks first. They're bloody heavy to lug around. Looks a good jack but £125 SGS 3 ton -----------39 kg - £70 SGS 2.5 ton alu ---- 28 kg - £122 Costco 3 ton -------- 35 kg - £125 Sealey 3 ton -------- 37 kg - £109 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 I have this one from SGS. https://www.sgs-engineering.com/tja25-aluminium-trolley-jack Can't fault it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 I have a Snap On trolley jack which has served me very well for over 15 years. I would buy one now that is lower though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 mac tools I have ,as I needed it for the truck now that pile of shxxx is gone ,probably over kill for the car ,sgs stuff is ok ,but terrible after sales service , I needed struts for the truck ,they sent the wrong ones ,so I sent them back once they had them back thet fleeced me for double the carriage for me to get them back ,spoke to cs they said pay the carriage or you don't get them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus GTE Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) I have an SGS low profile one. It’s very well made but almost Impractically heavy if you need to move it without rolling it https://www.sgs-engineering.com/tj3lp-low-profile-garage-trolley-jack Edited August 31, 2020 by Marcus GTE (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdale Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 I think mine is the SGS 2ton low profile. Car has OEM skirts and eibach lowering springs. Can't reach the sill jacking points without putting a block of wood on the jack first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 I think mine is the SGS 2ton low profile. Car has OEM skirts and eibach lowering springs. Can't reach the sill jacking points without putting a block of wood on the jack first. I don't think any trolley jacks get under a lowered Supra with skirts fitted, this is to use on my Range Rover so i don't have that problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 I have a Snap On trolley jack which has served me very well for over 15 years. I would buy one now that is lower though. No idea what they are from the Snap On van sellers but a 2 1/2 ton version on ebay is over £500 so that's a non starter really, i doubt i'll be using this very much so don't need a top workshop one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 No idea what they are from the Snap On van sellers but a 2 1/2 ton version on ebay is over £500 so that's a non starter really, i doubt i'll be using this very much so don't need a top workshop one I bought it used for £25! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 I bought it used for £25! A bargin if you've had 15 yrs out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 A bargin if you've had 15 yrs out of it Yes value for money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 I'm going to be selling my Costco 3 tonne trolley jack very soon - it's an Arcan XL30R. Pics and a for sale thread coming shortly. It'll be pickup only as it's a weighty beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc92 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 I have an SGS low profile one. It’s very well made but almost Impractically heavy if you need to move it without rolling it https://www.sgs-engineering.com/tj3lp-low-profile-garage-trolley-jack I have this one as well, I rate it very highly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 I'm going to be selling my Costco 3 tonne trolley jack very soon - it's an Arcan XL30R. Pics and a for sale thread coming shortly. It'll be pickup only as it's a weighty beast. Thanks but i've ordered the SGS 3 Ton heavy duty which arrives today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 https://www.sgs-engineering.com/tj3lp-low-profile-garage-trolley-jack?utm_campaign=pdp_recs_also&utm_medium=web&tmsb=o9ms4lx&tmsl=product-page-carousel-1&tmty=w&tmcv=38&tmcs=go2yy1b I have this one from SGS. Excellent quality, albeit very heavy! would definitely recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 Sorted now, thanks for the input guys Now i'm looking for a light weight carry box like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FACOM-NEW-RELEASE-LARGE-SELF-CLOSING-24-TOOLBOX-WITH-INNER-TRAY-BLACK-RED/182320463546?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200520130048%26meid%3D34f16164d28a4a248b346c450db52ee0%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D180738671430%26itm%3D182320463546%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplAMLv5PairwiseWebWithBBEV2bDemotion%26brand%3DFacom&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus GTE Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 https://www.sgs-engineering.com/tj3lp-low-profile-garage-trolley-jack?utm_campaign=pdp_recs_also&utm_medium=web&tmsb=o9ms4lx&tmsl=product-page-carousel-1&tmty=w&tmcv=38&tmcs=go2yy1b I have this one from SGS. Excellent quality, albeit very heavy! would definitely recommend. That’s what I have too. I like it, but put it this way; it needs to be a worthwhile task to lift it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 Well its definitely 39kgs but i've got it out the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 Went for this Stanley carry box which is 26" long so my 2ft breaker bar will fit in it along with all my other hand tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 Sold the 3 Ton to a mate that needed a new workshop trolley jack for what it cost me and just took delivery of the SGS 2 1/2 ton Aluminium one. Those 12 kgs make all the difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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