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Mike CA

11-04-2006 23:34:09




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I found this on e-bay. It was pretty cheap, which worries me, but maybe it's just a good deal?

is 48" tall enough to jack an H up?

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Hugh MacKay

11-04-2006 15:32:37




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 Re: Farm Jack in reply to Mike CA, 11-04-2006 23:34:09  
Mike: I've never owned that type of jack, why you may ask? I know of at least a dozen, owners all told me their jacks were broke. I asked one guy once, why all these jacks were broke. His reply, "Most of us loaned those jacks to guys who tried to jack too much weight."



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Wardner

11-04-2006 14:49:23




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 Re: Farm Jack in reply to Mike CA, 11-04-2006 23:34:09  
I guess I am the only one who doesn't own this type of jack. I prefer lifting from the top with a hoist, crane, or loader. If that is not possible, I use a forklift.

There must be a good reason why the auto mfgs stopped furnishing them with every new car. The phase-out probably occurred when Americans started suing everybody instead of blaming themselves for their own incompetance.

If they have big shade trees in CA, buy a chainfall.

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Harley

11-04-2006 10:54:59




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 Re: Farm Jack in reply to Mike CA, 11-04-2006 23:34:09  
Like all the others have said Mike, they will lift the world if you can get a bite on it, but they will also tip all over the place on you. When I lift machinery with it I usually place my blocks under whatever I am lifting and use the jack to lift a little at a time and then reblock. It will easily lift your H, just have lots of blocks and be careful. Harley



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banjo

11-05-2006 08:24:21




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 Re: Farm Jack in reply to Mike CA, 11-04-2006 23:34:09  
Also called Hi-Lift in these parts or may of been the brand name but most everybody around here calls it Hi-Lift. They have their uses but they teeter quite abit.If your just wanting to lift a tractor a 20 ton bottle jack or 2 1/2 to 3 ton floor jack woorks pretty good



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NE IA Dave

11-05-2006 08:16:50




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 Re: Farm Jack in reply to Mike CA, 11-04-2006 23:34:09  
I have at least a dozen of the original Handi Man brand name and we use them all the time and are very handy. They are definatly not a jack for the average home owner. They, if not used properly and respected will be a poor investment regardless of the price. I was in our local Tractor Supply Company just yesterday and noticed a cheap version for around $25.00 give or take. I kinda did not even hardly break my stride as it probably means trouble even before it gets out the store door. NE IA Dave

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old

11-05-2006 07:43:43




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 Re: Farm Jack in reply to Mike CA, 11-04-2006 23:34:09  
Why bother with E-bay. You can find them at any good farm and home store and most auto parts stores will have them or be able to get them.



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Rauville

11-05-2006 07:43:40




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 Re: Farm Jack in reply to Mike CA, 11-04-2006 23:34:09  
I've had my "Handyman" jack for 40+ years and have found many jobs (pulling fence posts is one) where it works fine. But, lifting a tractor is one job that I would find a good bottle jack for.
One thing that I did when I bought mine was add a wider base plate made from a piece of 8" channel iron. Works great, and the jack will stand up by itself.



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F-Dean

11-05-2006 07:29:23




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 Re: Farm Jack in reply to Mike CA, 11-04-2006 23:34:09  
I have two of them and use them to lift F-20s, F-30s, W-30s, F-12s, F-14s and Ms with no problems. They work great to move tractors with stuck engines. I always use a short 2x4 between the lifting "Lip" and the tractor to reduce slipping. Also, I try to put the base on a short plank to increase stability.



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KRUSS

11-05-2006 06:52:29




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 Re: Farm Jack in reply to Mike CA, 11-04-2006 23:34:09  
The Jackall/widow maker is the topic of conversation at every auction sale because there's always a story to go with every one. Yes they are dangerous. So is whiskey. women, water and electricity.



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Randy S.E.-MN

11-05-2006 06:50:46




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 Re: Farm Jack in reply to Mike CA, 11-04-2006 23:34:09  
I bought one of those at my local farm store for about thirty dollars, then proceeded to find out how useless they were in jacking up a tractor. Ive used it for other things, but don't use it for a tractor...the top will tilt inward twards whatever you are jacking and will scratch or dent your sheetmetal or whatever...Randy



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Duner Wi

11-05-2006 06:47:08




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 Re: Farm Jack in reply to Mike CA, 11-04-2006 23:34:09  
It is tall enough to jack and "M" so it should work on an "H". I have 2 of them and use them all the time. I think I would buy locally after looking it over. I have raised buildings with mine but it is asking too much of it.



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gene (missouri)

11-05-2006 06:33:06




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 Re: Farm Jack in reply to Mike CA, 11-04-2006 23:34:09  
Farmers jack or what every it's called locally. Usually available at your local farm and ranch store. Lots of uses on the farm. Unstable as the other have pointed out.



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bob from ontario

11-05-2006 06:26:12




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 Re: Farm Jack in reply to Mike CA, 11-04-2006 23:34:09  
this jack is called a jackall and was invented in kitchener ontario by the hallman company,the original jack had all steel construction but the later copys were made of cast and not near as good.i have a niegbour who says they are as good as a hired man .i have marks on my left hand i wiil take to my grave from one of these jacks when the dogs slipped



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Jimer

11-05-2006 06:01:38




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 Re: Farm Jack in reply to Mike CA, 11-04-2006 23:34:09  
It looks like what is called a "handy-man jack" around here. Also known as a "widow maker", and for good reason. Very unstable and can ratchet down.



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Sam#3

11-05-2006 05:54:23




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 Re: Farm Jack in reply to Mike CA, 11-04-2006 23:34:09  
I have one that is similar but much heavier. Dad referred to it as a 'house jack.' We once used it to lift an 'H' by the cross bar but in general there’s no place the lip can reach. Like most everyone has said it's for lifting not supporting.



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El Toro

11-05-2006 04:56:57




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 Re: Farm Jack in reply to Mike CA, 11-04-2006 23:34:09  
That looks to be nothing but a bumper jack. I would pass on it. Hal



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RustyFarmall

11-05-2006 04:36:26




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 Re: Farm Jack in reply to Mike CA, 11-04-2006 23:34:09  
Those jacks do have a lot of uses around a farm, but should not be used for kacking up a tractor. It will result in a very unstable condition.



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DelMN

11-05-2006 04:28:44




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 Re: Farm Jack in reply to Mike CA, 11-04-2006 23:34:09  
The price on this is 25.00 plus 22.00 shipping--one can buy these anywhere for 45.00! I wouldn't use this jack for anything real heavy--they are just too unstable. I have 2 of them that I hold up my temporary workbench with!



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John London, Tx

11-05-2006 03:44:55




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 Re: Farm Jack in reply to Mike CA, 11-04-2006 23:34:09  
Mike, In rural Central Texas these type Jacks are commonly referred to as suicide jacks. Lots of people still use them but You best be careful when lifting anything.



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gene bender

11-05-2006 03:35:31




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 Re: Farm Jack in reply to Mike CA, 11-04-2006 23:34:09  
You dont want a jack like that to use on a tractor. Get a good 3T hy.



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Mike Van

11-05-2006 03:13:28




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 Re: Farm Jack in reply to Mike CA, 11-04-2006 23:34:09  
Mike, that seller has 55 negs. in the last month - Do you really want to buy there? This jack is more than likely from China, just me, but I wouldn't get under anything it held up. Including itself. I've always used hydraulic bottle jacks, you need a few short 6x6's or so for cribbing, but i've never had one slip or fall.



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terryjd98

11-04-2006 20:11:54




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 Re: Farm Jack in reply to Mike Van, 11-05-2006 03:13:28  
I've always heard them called a jackall around here. They are very good at lifting but like everybody else says they are very unstable. I never liked them very well, when they start to lean when jacking I am waiting for the bottom to kick out. I have one hanging on the garage wall right now that hasn't been used in a few years now, its a jack of last resort and then only with much caution and blocking. I like using a bottle jack any day instead. At that price you can buy one locally at any farm store for around $40.00.

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