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Experiences with Hi-Lift Jacks?
Posted on 1/5/15 at 2:50 pm
Posted on 1/5/15 at 2:50 pm
Figured I'd get better response here rather than OT board.
I'm looking to buy a Hi-lift jack for my farm tractor and trailer. Looks to be well made, portable and more lift range than a hydraulic jack. Amazon reviews are very good, but you guys are a great resource close at hand as well.
Feedback (pro and con) greatly appreciated.
I'm looking to buy a Hi-lift jack for my farm tractor and trailer. Looks to be well made, portable and more lift range than a hydraulic jack. Amazon reviews are very good, but you guys are a great resource close at hand as well.
Feedback (pro and con) greatly appreciated.
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Posted on 1/5/15 at 3:10 pm to Unobtanium
Really good. Used a bunch of times as a jack and winch when I owned one. Very easy to mount on things. Keep it clean and greased (not heavy). Very tippy and the handle can frick you up if it whips up
Posted on 1/5/15 at 3:12 pm to Hammertime
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Really good. Used a bunch of times as a jack and winch when I owned one. Very easy to mount on things. Keep it clean and greased (not heavy). Very tippy and the handle can frick you up if it whips up
Spot on.
You'll get a bloody lip or two before you figure it out, but they work great once you know how to use them, where to place them, and what moving parts to watch out for.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 3:17 pm to Unobtanium
You can frick some shite up if you aren't careful
Posted on 1/5/15 at 3:45 pm to Unobtanium
Great way to really frick your face up if you aren't careful.
They're handy as hell and I've used one more than I could count for all kinds of random shite. Just keep yourself away from that damn handle and make sure you know when that pin goes in.
They're handy as hell and I've used one more than I could count for all kinds of random shite. Just keep yourself away from that damn handle and make sure you know when that pin goes in.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 4:23 pm to Hammertime
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Really good. Used a bunch of times as a jack and winch when I owned one. Very easy to mount on things. Keep it clean and greased (not heavy). Very tippy and the handle can frick you up if it whips up
Couldn't have said it better myself
Posted on 1/5/15 at 4:25 pm to Unobtanium
Keep young children away when using..... The F bombs will be flying
Posted on 1/5/15 at 4:36 pm to TexasTiger01
I used to haul them around everywhere when we had center pivots on my farm. Been knocked out twice, and broken a finger. Hate them haha
Posted on 1/5/15 at 4:37 pm to TexasTiger01
I can also add that they are good for lowering things down, and to keep something heavy and metal to bang it with when the pins stick (they will). Also bring WD40
Posted on 1/5/15 at 4:44 pm to Unobtanium
Keep pb blaster on hand bc they need to be greased thoroughly to work. I've used them in some unusual manners successfully. Every farm should have IMO.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 4:49 pm to Unobtanium
They are handy but dangerous. I picked up a corner of a 12' x 20' house with one a couple of weeks ago. I wasn't nervous until I put the 5 foot cheater pipe on it for those last few inches. Needless to say I'm glad my face and all teeth are still intact.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:34 pm to ZacAttack
Thanks for all the info and laughs - brings back memories from the old car bumper jack days.
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