uncle albert
New Member
should do but might not have lot of hight if it is one im thinking
this is the one I am thinking of getting:
Clarke CTJ2MB 2 Tonne DIY Trolley Jack with Carry Case - Machine Mart
Clarke CTJ2MB 2 Tonne DIY Trolley Jack with Carry Case - Machine Mart
timtheenchanteruk
Well-Known Member
those little carry case ones will only just a get a corner off the floor (borrowed one yest to help with a clutch change, ended up with loads of blocks on top of it)
to keep in, I think a bottle jack is as good as anything, fit under the drivers seat too.
my trolley lives at home for the real work!!
to keep in, I think a bottle jack is as good as anything, fit under the drivers seat too.
my trolley lives at home for the real work!!
timtheenchanteruk
Well-Known Member
and up, thats the same as the one i borrowed, don't bother!!
uncle albert
New Member
can change wheel , but thats about it . not much use for other work ie putting it on axle stands etc . you realy need bit more lift hight 
uncle albert
New Member
you pays you`re money and takes you`re chance , yes it will change wheels but gaurantee later you will think wish it went higher.
I am sure you are right uncle albert
When you look at this bottle jack for example, there is no real ‘jacking surface’ if you know what I mean?
Clarke CBJ4 4-Tonne Bottle Jack - Machine Mart
When you look at this bottle jack for example, there is no real ‘jacking surface’ if you know what I mean?
Clarke CBJ4 4-Tonne Bottle Jack - Machine Mart
not heard of anyone having issues with the stability of bottles.
Though i did drop my series off my trolley jack and axle stand the other day.
That was all bad
uncle albert
New Member
diferent jacks diferent uses , bottle jack fine as long as hard surface and wheel chocks used . trolly jack a bit safer and dont sink into ground as much, as i said it depends what you do with it , advise think long term
uncle albert
New Member
they wont go off road .personaly bottle jack in motor , and decent trolly jack at home . thats what I do but obviosly you`re call in end
.personaly bottle jack in motor , and decent trolly jack at home . thats what I do but obviosly you`re call in end
chunkymunky
New Member
Hehe I bought a 20tonne one at auction Saturday for £15. Reckon I can lift the corner of a tank now farm auctions are awesome for stuff like that.
6tonne axle stands too. If you are working under for any length of time are ideal
farm auctions are awesome for stuff like that.6tonne axle stands too. If you are working under for any length of time are ideal
uncle albert
New Member
A little ott but def. safeHehe I bought a 20tonne one at auction Saturday for £15. Reckon I can lift the corner of a tank now
6tonne axle stands too. If you are working under for any length of time are ideal
Station House
Well-Known Member
Agree with the above posts - high lift trolley jack for workshop, bottle jack in Landy for emergencies
One of the Disco bottle jacks (usually loads on ebay) are often commented on, as higher lift than standard ones and better craddle
discovery bottle jack in Car Parts | eBay
One of the Disco bottle jacks (usually loads on ebay) are often commented on, as higher lift than standard ones and better craddle
discovery bottle jack in Car Parts | eBay
discostew38
Active Member
The small trolley jacks like the one your looking at have two main problems
1 they can twist as you load them up so just as unstable as a bottle jack
2 they don't have much in the way of lift
So if you was only going to use it on a dead flat ground and your tyres are not to big it will do the job but anything else its no good
1 they can twist as you load them up so just as unstable as a bottle jack
2 they don't have much in the way of lift
So if you was only going to use it on a dead flat ground and your tyres are not to big it will do the job but anything else its no good
DEFENDER90-DAZ
New Member
I bought one of these: 2.5 TON HYDRAULIK BOTTLE JACKS,BRAND NEW OFF MERC SPRINTER VANS,100 IN STOCK. | eBay
Lifts up to 57cm (nearly 2 feet)
Lifts up to 57cm (nearly 2 feet)
