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cardiff_gareth:
Just out of curiosity, what do you prefer, trolley jack or bottle jack

Only asking as my bottle jack that came with my Disco likes going up but don't like going down to much  :lol:

I've looked around and also in LROi this month there was a feature of trolley jacks with the clarke one looking good but it only lifted to 38cm.
Now I have looked at the bottle jacks on Machine Marts website and for the same money as a trolley jack I could get a 8 or 10 ton bottle jack that'll go up to 42cm, so that looks a better option....but do you agree....... :?:

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/range/guid/965F1C73-4C78-4371-AE7A-14940D122511

Bush Tucker Man:
If only for stability at home, the trolley-jack comes out on top.

Downside, a good one is bl**dy heavy (think mine's a 3-tonner)

redhand:
I'd agree with Bush Tucker Man. But i'd also add that which ever you choose don't forget to get a good strong pair of axle stands and always use them if your working underneath any vehicle.

Wanderer:
Like everything else each has their own properties. A trolley jack can be hard to use on some ground if you don't have something to give it a base to spread the load (on soft ground) whereas a bottle  jack can be easier to find something to spread the load.
Trolley jacks dissappear in mud and ruts which is where a good hi-lift comes in.

Ed

Drift:
Just bought a new trolly jack yesterday  :shock:  blew the seals on the old one  :oops: .
I also have a bottle jack and the Mrs's  siccor jack from her  car  :wink: just the farm jack and Im covered  :lol:  :lol:

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