TCE TCET825051 Torin Hydraulic Low Profile Trolley Service/Floor Jack with Single Piston Quick Lift Pump, 2.5 Ton (5,000 lb) Capacity, Blue

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Wow! When I first received this package, I was a little disappointed at first because the box definitely looked as if it had been tossed about several times. it had holes on the outside of the box and I had my camera ready to take photos of all the damage.It was double-boxed with the thicker box on the inside that had the jack and jack stands in it (thank goodness). But that box, too, had puncture holes from all of the tossing around at the top of that box.When I opened the box and inspected the contents inside, I have to say, I was both amused and impressed by them. The Trolley Jack was way more compact than I thought it would be, and its handle was pretty short at about 18 inches (46cm), but it's a solid piece of machinery! It comes with a bright yellow carrying handle that's also solid and I don't fear it will degrade anytime soon or snap under the weight and crush me toes. The jack and the jack stand's paint were slightly scuffed up but honestly, all in all, I would definitely recommend this product. I haven't gotten a chance to use them yet, but once I do, I will edit this if there happen to be any issues.

I would like to know how I received a product that, as of this review, Amazon still claims is "temporarily out of stock." Did they find and ship a floor model?I originally ordered this jack in May 2021, and renewed my order request in June. The calendar turned to July, then August. Still no jack and no word from Amazon. I tried to submit a question asking about product availability, but a standard robot reply indicated that the question could not be answered. Yet a few hours later, my account was charged, and a few days after that, I received a shipment notice. The jack "arrived" on August 05, 2021.THE SHIPMENT: The jack arrived in an improvised carton made of two UPS repack boxes telescoped and barely taped together. This container was entirely open at one end. UPS usually places large, heavy items directly in front of my storm door so that I have to shimmy out a window or take a long way around to the front of the house just to move the box out of the way. This time, however, the box was not in immediate view, and not blocking the door; instead, it was shoved up against the wall of the house so that I could not see the open end.Inside the box I found the jack and handle had simply been dropped in then poorly surrounded by fragments of Styrofoam packing material, garbage, and a shredded fragment of the original box. In addition I found the somewhat mangled owner's guide sheet and a tag with instructions for bleeding air from the system before using. Amazingly, the jack was complete and intact.THE JACK: This thing is a BEAST. The pricing was right for a four-ton capacity unit. That is why I was willing to wait a bit for delivery. I am impressed with the jack itself, though it does not lift any faster than my old, old Craftsman 3-1/2 ton unit. I am not, however, impressed with the handle. While its length is fine,and the neoprene/foam sleeve is helpful, its thickness seems insubstantial, and it lacks a "precision fit" into the yoke. The thumbscrew and groove retaining system does not seem secure, but time will tell. The two halves of the handle also fit together a bit loosely. Considering the weight of the jack (100 lbs.) the handle seems too flimsy when moving or positioning the jack (pushing and pulling). TCE--design a better handle and while you are at it, a better carton too.HEY, AMAZON: Where did you find this jack and what were the circumstances surrounding my "miracle" delivery of a still out-of-stock item?

Good product, robust and looks like it's made of good material

Easy to use heavy duty. Great price

It's initially felt like there was some air in the Pistons and had a bit of dead space in it, but now that I've used it a few times the Dead Space is gone and it's working perfectly. I specifically picked it for its extra stroke over the standard three-ton, I have seen it raise the back wheels off the ground once, and that might be because of the longer reach. Didn't tip over or fall off, so all is well that ends well.

False load-bearing: The actual load-bearing capacity is far lower than the advertised value (e.g., the nominal load-bearing capacity is 3 tons, but it is already unstable at 1.5 tons).Design defectsPoor stability: The base is too small or the support structure is unreasonable, and the vehicle shakes after lifting, especially on uneven ground.Inconvenient operation: The handle is too long/too short, the hydraulic rod is difficult to rebound, or the lifting process is stuck.Safety issuesNo anti-slip measures: The support tray is not anti-slip, and the vehicle is easy to slide.Lack of secondary insurance: Some low-priced models do not have a safety locking device and rely on