3.5 Ton H1 Scissor Jack vs HD Gortech

[White_Comanche]

Guys, I just came across a very heavy duty scissor jack. Looks to be a quality product. In recent weeks I've been doing research on the best portable lifting solution for my MJ. I've considered all options (such as using a bottle jack + extensions). THIS might be the ticket.

 

I like how an extension can be mounted for extra height. Below is one of the pictures they have in the gallery. Very reasonably priced too!

 

https://gortech-usa.com/

 

[Salvagedcircuit]

I use an AM general / Hummer H1 scissor jack

https://www.ebay.com/itm/135089780293

https://www.easternsurplus.net/PartDetails/4696/3-and-a-half-ton-Scissor-Jack-with-Tools-and-Carrying-Bag

 

rated for 3.5 tons. They are built incredibly well, and you can still get them on ebay and at army / navy stores. They are usually about $70usd

[White_Comanche]

23 hours ago, Salvagedcircuit said:

I use an AM general / Hummer H1 scissor jack

Thanks for an alternate route. It's considerably less expensive, and smaller. I'll probably be on the lookout for one.

 

Do you know the max lifting height on these? I've done some research, but most pages so far don't have any specs.

[Salvagedcircuit]

I have to check max height. I believe this is max height. I really like it. The base is nice and wide too. It can be made lower profile if you grind off the steel peg at the top and just weld on a simple steel plate or steel cup. I made an adapter for mine instead which just fits on top of the adapter and has a set screw.

[White_Comanche]

On 8/2/2024 at 11:30 PM, Salvagedcircuit said:

I use an AM general / Hummer H1 scissor jack

Appreciate you suggesting the optimum scissor jack. It took a while, but I finally was able to get one. The planetary gear looks to make raising loads easy. This one is mine:

 

[Eagle_SX4]

I think GM used the same jack in their trucks through the 90's. Although the GM ones don't have the extra wide foot welded on and only some have the gear reduction.