Floor jacks are an invaluable tool when you need to lift your car, the automotive floor jacks are used by sliding them under the car and activating the lift mechanism, for changing tyres there is no better labour saving device to have in your garage.
Not all floor jacks are created equal and there are different types that are used in different circumstances, you may need one to use occasionally when you have a flat tyre to replace or at the other end of the scale are floor jacks for use in a commercial garage setting that use “speed packs” to get the lift with minimal effort.
Torin Floor Jack
If you are after something that will help you when you need to change a tyre once in a while then the Torin Floor Jack may be just the thing for you, it is not an all singing all dancing jack that has loads of features you will never use instead it is a great tool to have for a specific account.
It is on wheels so it is easier to maneuver into position when you need to use it, sliding right under your car should be no problem for the low profile at just 5 1/4 inch minimum height but rising to a workable 15 inch maximum height.
Hein-Werner Axle Jack — 20-Ton Capacity
When you have to lift quickly and with little effort the Hein-Werner Axle Jack — 20-Ton Capacity floor jack is the tool for the job, it has a huge 20 ton capacity that is more than enough for most cars.
Hein-Werner are using the Patented “Speed Pack” this provides a smooth and quick lift with very little effort from the user, this is great for working in a busy environment where you do not want to be worn out operating the floor jack several times an hour.
With wheels made of rubber to help you move the jack around the work space and a cleaver automatic valve system that is designed to help reduce the risks of overloading this is a handy tool and with the lift height adjustable from 9 1/2in (24cm appx) to 17 1/2in (43cm Appx) you can see it is versatile too.
Changing a tyre need never be a pain again if you have a automotive floor jack in your garage to take the strain out of the heavy lifting.