Peculiarities
A rolling jack is a very useful thing that will find its application in every garage. A flat and solid surface is required to use it. The appearance of the device resembles a narrow and elongated cart of small size, but quite heavy. The described device is not suitable for constant transportation in the trunk and its use on the road, since it is not easy to find a suitable platform for it. In addition, the heavy weight and size will constantly interfere in the car.
This device will be indispensable for small workshops or tire shops, where there is no need to fully raise the machine on a lift. In such establishments, this device will surely find its use.
This device will not be left out in a private garage either. After all, the owner does not always have a desire to climb to the bottom of the trunk for the "native" jack that comes with the car. In addition, some car manufacturers equip their cars with plastic jacks, and in order not to check its strength once again, it is better to have a rolling one. In the raised state, the described jack is very stable, although it has a small height. 4 points of support under the entire structure make it possible to securely fix the car in this state.
The device consists of a metal frame, a retractable hydraulic piston, a working cylinder and a hand-operated oil pump. The hydraulic system, with its compact size, is capable of lifting large weights and lowering them smoothly. The device also includes a non-return valve. It allows you to fix the machine in a given position. To increase functionality, some models are equipped with special grips.
Rolling jacks have the following advantages:
- ease of use if free space allows;
- wheels on the structure allow you to roll the lift, and not carry it in your hands;
- with such a jack, you can raise the entire side of the machine at once;
- you can push the jack against any strong place in the body, you just need to make sure that it is strong;
- the device is universal, it can lift any car, permissible by weight.
Despite such obvious advantages, the tool still has disadvantages:
- high price;
- big size;
- the instrument is quite heavy.
The need to purchase this device should be quite obvious, unless we are talking about an additional piece of inventory in your workshop. In other cases, a simple bottle-type hydraulic jack is quite possible. It can lift the same weights, but it costs significantly less.
Top best jacks
In the ratio of price and quality, Sorokin HobbyLine Jack 3.520 with a carrying capacity of 2 tons can be put in first place. It is ideal for ordinary passenger cars. Having the smallest weight and dimensions, it will be a good helper in a difficult situation on the road. Also Matrix Master 51028 has a lot of positive reviews. Users note good endurance and long-term operation of the tool. The Airline AJ-3F-390P is the leader in the 3-ton rolling jacks rating. Although the reviews regarding this model are very contradictory. But if we compare the ratio of price and quality, then this model fully meets expectations.
Quality tool
Despite the variety of offers, you can still choose a quality and inexpensive tool. For a clearer idea of the product, you can read reviews about it or watch a suitable video.
