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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: gravyface on May 07, 2010, 10:42:10 PM

Title: Trolley jack vs. floor jack
Post by: gravyface on May 07, 2010, 10:42:10 PM

What's the difference?  They look like they function the same, but huge price difference:

http://www.princessauto.com/shop-garage/repair-equipment/lifting-devices/8036709-2-ton-trolley-jack?keyword=floor+jack

http://www.princessauto.com/shop-garage/repair-equipment/lifting-devices/8074668-1-1/2-ton-aluminum-floor-jack?keyword=floor+jack

Title: Trolley jack vs. floor jack
Post by: monty23psk on May 07, 2010, 11:31:59 PM

To me they look the same except the minimun height. If you car gets really lowered, the floor jack would be the only one to work.

Title: Trolley jack vs. floor jack
Post by: PumpItUp on May 08, 2010, 01:58:06 AM

floor jack is hydraulic. effortless lifting, and long enough to lift from the diff or crossmember

trolly jack uses springs. its basically the same jack you'll get in some heavy car, like a minivan or something, except its on wheels, has a longer pole, and is a bit heavier.

floor jack is not a bad investment if you work under your car a lot. saves a ton of time (takes ~20 seconds to lift & place jackstands) and your back, but it's not something most people have at home