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Old 06-13-2018, 5:59pm   #1
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reasonably priced. dont need a racing jack 3 1/2 to 4 tons. not harbor freight

any suggestions appreciated
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Old 06-13-2018, 7:14pm   #2
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Working on school buses? A 4 ton floor jack probably weighs 200 pounds. I would check out farm auctions, watch for repair shop closures, and check out places like Tractor Supply.
You will definitely want to shop locally as truck freight will likely exceed $100.00.


A quick Google search shows a 4 ton at Sears for $200.00. Sounds like the deal right there!
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Maybe the "professional tool truck" has a used one ?
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I know you said no HF but have heard nothing but good things about this jack.And if my Craftsmans ever lets go i'm getting one of these.They outright copied the Snap-On version.

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-...uty-63183.html
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Maybe the "professional tool truck" has a used one ?
I would only get a used one if it was refurbished and trying to find o-rings and such on mostly china made jacks is almost impossible.
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I've gone through just too many Chicom crap jacks!
Learned about Milwaukee jacks, safety valve body and took a chance,
Absolutely love it!!!! fits under my C-4. USA made and ball bearing castors,
with Zerk fittings all around.

It also has a feature I really like, while lowering your vehicle and you
need to stop it immediately, no twisting the handle-just raise it slightly and
the descent stops, right there!
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I know you said no HF but have heard nothing but good things about this jack.And if my Craftsmans ever lets go i'm getting one of these.They outright copied the Snap-On version.

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-...uty-63183.html
I have this jack and I LOVE IT.
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I've gone through just too many Chicom crap jacks!
Learned about Milwaukee jacks, safety valve body and took a chance,
Absolutely love it!!!! fits under my C-4. USA made and ball bearing castors,
with Zerk fittings all around.

It also has a feature I really like, while lowering your vehicle and you
need to stop it immediately, no twisting the handle-just raise it slightly and
the descent stops, right there!
SKU number?
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Working on school buses? A 4 ton floor jack probably weighs 200 pounds. I would check out farm auctions, watch for repair shop closures, and check out places like Tractor Supply.
You will definitely want to shop locally as truck freight will likely exceed $100.00.


A quick Google search shows a 4 ton at Sears for $200.00. Sounds like the deal right there!
yeah, I probably don't need a 4 ton
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yeah, I probably don't need a 4 ton
You should have mentioned that in the OP. Oh, wait...
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I know you said no HF but have heard nothing but good things about this jack.And if my Craftsmans ever lets go i'm getting one of these.They outright copied the Snap-On version.

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-...uty-63183.html
FYI, Snap On actually sued Harbor Freight over this and LOST. I'm not sure, but I think the Snap On jacks aren't even made in the USA, I believe they are CHICOM as well...That Daytona jack is probably made in the same factory, for like 1/3 the price.
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FYI, Snap On actually sued Harbor Freight over this and LOST. I'm not sure, but I think the Snap On jacks aren't even made in the USA, I believe they are CHICOM as well...That Daytona jack is probably made in the same factory, for like 1/3 the price.
gonna probably go with it thanks
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SKU number?
Can't find SKU, ordered it right off the Milwaukee home site.

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