Lightweight Trolly Jack - Advise

[Sam99]

Hello

Im after a little help , please .
Im looking for a replacement trolly jack
The one I have is a CLARKE CTJ2QLP 2 TONNE QUICK LIFT , but its handle returns to the vertical position which then rests against my bodywork and it weighs an awful lot. - 30 odd Kg
It UP and DOWN heights are just as I need though :
A/ - Min Height - 75mm
B/ - Max height - 510mm

It does what I need , its with the handle issue and the weight , Im looking to change it

Can anyone recommend a trolly jack with :

A - Min Height - 75mm
B - Max height - 510mm
And weighs less than 30Kg.
And the handle does not automatically return to the Vertical.


I have looked at the Sealey RJA1550 1.5 tonne Trolley Jack as an option but its Upper and Lower heights are not what I need.

For those who will probably ask , I want it to go in my boot of an Austin Healey 100.

OR ???? I may look at a quality scissor jack , but I had a very lucky escape with one many years ago.
Never been near one since.

Your help or advise , please ???

[Belle427]

This type is quite light and ideal for the boot and I'm almost certain the handle stays where it was left.
Obviously the min/max heights are not what you want.
https://www.halfords.com/tools/garage-workshop/axl...

[TwinKam]

Some trollEy jacks can be easily modified so that the handle doesn't return to vertical... look for those with a spring on the handle pivot and simply remove it (usually by removing one of the bolts that form the pivot).
Ones with springs on the plungers ...more tricky.

[Turkish91]

I have this one, had it for about 5 years now and it’s excellent. Not too heavy, good height both in terms of entry and jacking ability. Handle doesnt necessarily return to upright but wants to if you let go of it past about 10/10:30. Either way it’s a 2 second job to remove it with a large thumb screw at the base.

[Sam99]

Thank You for your replies.
I still haven't found what Im looking for ( Sounds familiar )
I will keep looking.

There is /was a very expensive Jack on a well known website - Waaaayyyyy too expensive and didn't do what I wanted.
Maybe it doesn't exist ??

Thanks,

Sam,

Edited by Sam99 on Wednesday 26th July 14:57

[dhutch]

I have an 1800kg Arcan branded aluminium low entry trolley jack, bought off ebay about 10 year ago when Costco where also selling them, and overall I cant fault it really. Handle stays up, but spring is fairly lazy so it stays down too, good padding on the handle too. Has survived moderate home garage use, been lugged around a bit, feels solid but light enough I can get it in the boot alone without killing myself.

Looks suspiciously like this item.
https://www.sealey.co.uk/product/5637194960/15-ton...
£250
Min 90mm
Max 360mm
Weight 13.5kg
Rated 1500kg

They also do a larger version.
https://www.sealey.co.uk/product/5637868474/3-tonn...
£300
Min 85mm
Max 500mm
Weight 34.2kg
Rated 3000kg

Neither are quite the spec you asked for, but the latter gets fairly close.

[Krikkit]

Min/max heights are what's killing your chances, it's too big a range. Depending on what you're doing with it I'd be tempted to a decent scissor jack, especially as they fold up tiny for transport, just got to be cautious during lifting.


ETA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AU_a4jeb1o

Edited by Krikkit on Wednesday 26th July 16:08

[Skyedriver]

Was on the lookout for a very short, lightweight jack today, was thinking of the Sealey 1.5T one myself at around 400mm long.

[Sam99]

Apologies for the delay in replying
thanks all for your comments.

Sam

[dhutch]

What have you bought?

[s p a c e m a n]

The handle on my low profile Sealy one stays down, it's also light enough that I prefer carrying it over dragging it and scratching up my driveway

[tux850]

s p a c e m a n said:

The handle on my low profile Sealy one stays down, it's also light enough that I prefer carrying it over dragging it and scratching up my driveway

For what it's worth I've just bought a Sealey that happens to have polyurethane wheels on it. Didn't put any significance on to that for the purchase but have since discovered how much better they are in terms of not marking the floor being also being so much quieter when moving around, which in turn almost makes it feel lighter as it doesn't sound quite as much of beast than it actually is! Very pleased with it actually, and very reassured that every single component is available as a spare part.