- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
I found myself needing a offroad floor jack for work projects, being a railroad field mechanic means not always working in a shop with a nice concrete floor, but in the dirt and rocks next to and between the RR tracks.
I was looking at the Harbor Freight Badland floor jack which costs $300, but my manager has an aversion to buying HF tools for work. I mentioned the Pro Eagle option at $600, but it was deemed too pricy.
I found a CAT 3 ton offroad floor jack on Amazon that seemed like a great in-between option for $400. Bought on the company Visa and put it to use right away, lifting a 1,500# Meritor axle for a piece of heavy equipment. I was working on the RR track and tossed down a piece of plywood to keep it rolling smoothly.
This CAT jack is big and heavy at 90#'s, but it's incredibly well built and has a flat skidplate on the bottom, for use in soft situations. It also includes a jack pad extension for even more height, if needed.
I don't know that it's the best option as a 'race jack' but it could be handy to keep on a trailer, in the back of your truck, etc. The weight is the biggest issue IMO, but if you can get past that it's a good option. I'm already impressed with it and am looking forward to using it again.
I was looking at the Harbor Freight Badland floor jack which costs $300, but my manager has an aversion to buying HF tools for work. I mentioned the Pro Eagle option at $600, but it was deemed too pricy.
I found a CAT 3 ton offroad floor jack on Amazon that seemed like a great in-between option for $400. Bought on the company Visa and put it to use right away, lifting a 1,500# Meritor axle for a piece of heavy equipment. I was working on the RR track and tossed down a piece of plywood to keep it rolling smoothly.
This CAT jack is big and heavy at 90#'s, but it's incredibly well built and has a flat skidplate on the bottom, for use in soft situations. It also includes a jack pad extension for even more height, if needed.
I don't know that it's the best option as a 'race jack' but it could be handy to keep on a trailer, in the back of your truck, etc. The weight is the biggest issue IMO, but if you can get past that it's a good option. I'm already impressed with it and am looking forward to using it again.
