Great demonstration and thanks. My current vehicle is an F150, and I am considering purchasing this Caterpillar Jack in the near future. It looks durable.
They are durable. Love the extension and wide sturdy base. Definitely worth it. Thanks for watching. Glad I could be part of the decision. Please like and subscribe
I also have an F150 on 37s with 7" lift. I've been beating my head trying to figure out a floor jack + jack stands arrangement but not having luck. Came across this tonight at 8000lb and got way more excited over the other brand 6000lb product. Is the link price for a pair or PER jack? Any discount/coupon code?! Might have to wait and see if BF will yield a sale.
The link in the description is per Jack. They do go on sale occasionally. They went on sale 10 hours after I bought mine. I went back to the store and got the difference refunded. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
For a large vehicle such as a truck, it would be wise to find out the travel of the suspension, both front and rear before spending money on a jack. The lift of the jack must exceed the travel of the suspension, otherwise the jack will not raise the wheels clear of the ground. The more that the jack lift exceeds the travel of the suspension the better. I had to buy a telescoping jack for my 3/4 tone 4X4 truck so that I do not have to block up the truck and jack it a second time, with blocking under the jack to extend its height.
No link in description. Looks like you have to drive your vehicle up on blocks to use it so the jacking function wouldn't work too well on low vehicles.
I have a similar unit. The one thing I dislike is that there’s 2 failure points and they are not redundant (the extension pin, and the locking mechanism). If either of those fail, it would be catastrophic. So the probability doesn’t work out great. Most late model jacks have a locking mechanism and a redundant safety pin.
It’s rated for 4000 pounds. Just keep the load under that capacity and you will be ok. The locking mechanism is the same as a traditional axle stand. If you are scared of these “failure points” then you might as well not drive because your vehicle has dozens of failure points that are way more catastrophic if they fail. Do t over analyze things. These jacks work well. You are misleading people with your paranoia. Thanks for watching though.
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 Union probability is not your friend when it comes to safety. Things fail. I do use my unijack all the time. I just stick a wheel underneath the car for redundancy.
Yes the Chevy is low for an suv it’s size but I love these jacks. Sometimes I use my floor jack on the front frame to lift it a few inches then I put these all in one stands in place. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Yes they work great for lifting trucks. My former neighbor uses these ones on his Silverado. Very stable and great extension. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
It would of been better if you showed the tire lifting off the ground as you jacked it up.. just so we kno it can be done .... without having to drag out a regular floor jack .
Of course it can lift my wheel off the ground. If it wasn’t capable of that I wouldn’t have bout it. You seeing it lift my wheel wouldn’t be clarification for your setup anyways. Every vehicle has different weights and ride heights. The specifications are mentioned in the video. If your vehicle is less then 4 tons then it will lift. If 21 inch extension will lift will get your tires off the ground then this jack would work the same as any other jack with the same extension. You saw it lift the side of the vehicle up with ease. Complaining about not seeing the wheel lift off is a bit of a stretch I think ☺️. Thanks for watching
Help me out here. Several different Amazon reviews say that the bottle jack doesn't retract on its own weight. Your effort 2:35 was simple. Your experience? Are they fake CAT competitor reviews?
It’s hard to tell anymore with online reviews. It very well could be the competition slamming them in reviews to get more sales. I find with most products these days it’s a shot in the dark and you can’t trust any review. Personally I love these jacks. Never had an issue yet. Super easy to use. I recommend buying them. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 yeah, at 5:09 you sure seemed to disprove those Amazon reviews with a simple push down. I see their point though, which is if it doesn't "fall" under its own weight, once the wheels get back on the ground how do you get the product out from under the axle or frame if it's even just slightly "jammed"?
Personally every bottle jack I’ve owned never went all the way down on its own. They all needed at least a finger push to help it the rest of the way down. My theory on that is if you look at a floor jack or trolly jack the piston has all the weight of the arm to help push the piston back in. For bottle jacks, the piston has no arm or any weight that will naturally pull it down.
Do you just have or or did you buy two. I just received mine in the mail was looking in the owners manual shows not to be used alone recommended use two. How is your experience using one?
Using two is a safety precaution to make the vehicle more stable. However I’ve used only one many times and never had an issue. I do have two and sometimes use two if I need. All depends on what work I’m doing. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
No it does not. That’s why I put the wood. Needs that extra inch. Thanks for watching. Hope this video helps you choose a jack. Please like and subscribe
You are correct. I misspoke. It’s asphalt like you would see in any average parking lot. The old stands never sank with the old asphalt parking lot. It just started happening 3 years ago when they redid the parking lot. Thanks for watching. I say the condo board cheaped out on the install
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 weird. In the time it took you to type that out you could have just looked at the box or looked at the actual product....and then answered the question.
Its too tall..... Looking at your video you have a block under each tyre just to show how it works. If those wooden blocks under the tyres was not there you never would get this jack under neath. Looks like a waste of money to me. Good idea but who ever decided to use the tallest bottle jack out there!!!!
This vehicle is low but just like floor jacks, you need to look at clearances and extension height. Just because I showed them on an equinox which btw only has 7 inches ground clearance on the front bumper and 10 on the sides, doesn’t mean the jack is a waste. It is suitable for many applications. My main interest is the flat bottom that I mention in the review due to regular stands piercing the pavement. I still have a small floor jack the lift the front end a couple inches then put these on the pinch welds and the height I can get is amazing. I don’t think it’s a waste. If it’s a waste of money to you than you need not buy it. It’s not for everyone. But I love it. Thanks for watching
I have 2 of the same for 2 years now and they work awesome. I mainly use it for leveling my Travel Trailer as my driveway is sloped. But as u said, I also use it for my other vehicles and use the regular car/truck jacks to get them lifted and then my CAT goes under and takes charge🙂😎
Everyone likes commenting but some rather take a swipe rather than stay positive, awesome video and it works exactly as u said. I even got photos to show😂😂😂
Yes I’m very familiar with the people who can’t keep negative thoughts to themselves. That’s the thing with doing video reviews, if I have an experience that differs from the viewer they think I’m wrong. There will always be an opposition. Thanks for sharing your positive experience. And thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe. Enjoy the awesome jacks.
Great demonstration and thanks. My current vehicle is an F150, and I am considering purchasing this Caterpillar Jack in the near future. It looks durable.
They are durable. Love the extension and wide sturdy base. Definitely worth it. Thanks for watching. Glad I could be part of the decision. Please like and subscribe
I also have an F150 on 37s with 7" lift. I've been beating my head trying to figure out a floor jack + jack stands arrangement but not having luck. Came across this tonight at 8000lb and got way more excited over the other brand 6000lb product. Is the link price for a pair or PER jack? Any discount/coupon code?! Might have to wait and see if BF will yield a sale.
The link in the description is per Jack. They do go on sale occasionally. They went on sale 10 hours after I bought mine. I went back to the store and got the difference refunded. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
For a large vehicle such as a truck, it would be wise to find out the travel of the suspension, both front and rear before spending money on a jack. The lift of the jack must exceed the travel of the suspension, otherwise the jack will not raise the wheels clear of the ground. The more that the jack lift exceeds the travel of the suspension the better. I had to buy a telescoping jack for my 3/4 tone 4X4 truck so that I do not have to block up the truck and jack it a second time, with blocking under the jack to extend its height.
No link in description. Looks like you have to drive your vehicle up on blocks to use it so the jacking function wouldn't work too well on low vehicles.
Your vehicle needs 11 inches clearance to be able to use this jack. All in one jack stands are not intended for lower vehicles. Suvs and trucks only
one of the best demonstrations, good stuff
Thanks for the feedback. Please like and subscribe
I have a similar unit. The one thing I dislike is that there’s 2 failure points and they are not redundant (the extension pin, and the locking mechanism). If either of those fail, it would be catastrophic. So the probability doesn’t work out great. Most late model jacks have a locking mechanism and a redundant safety pin.
It’s rated for 4000 pounds. Just keep the load under that capacity and you will be ok. The locking mechanism is the same as a traditional axle stand. If you are scared of these “failure points” then you might as well not drive because your vehicle has dozens of failure points that are way more catastrophic if they fail. Do t over analyze things. These jacks work well. You are misleading people with your paranoia. Thanks for watching though.
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 Union probability is not your friend when it comes to safety. Things fail.
I do use my unijack all the time. I just stick a wheel underneath the car for redundancy.
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 4 ton rating is 8000 lbs.
Ya I know that already. Thanks.
The locking mechanism is somewhat supported by the jack still?
Nice use of wood blocks to raise vehicle a bit, to get clearance.
Yes the Chevy is low for an suv it’s size but I love these jacks. Sometimes I use my floor jack on the front frame to lift it a few inches then I put these all in one stands in place. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
For storing a vehicle for a long time, does putting wood under the wheels save the tires? I’m guessing it does.
I don’t think putting blocks under the tires would save them during storage.
Great video, bought 2 from princess auto. I hope your next video is how to flush oil or add.
Thanks for watching. I do have a few oil change videos. What vehicle are you driving? Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Great video, great product
It really is. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Are these good for emergency use for a F150 like changing a tire?
Yes they work great for lifting trucks. My former neighbor uses these ones on his Silverado. Very stable and great extension. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
How tall does the bottle Jack it self extend up?
I believe about 21 inches
It would of been better if you showed the tire lifting off the ground as you jacked it up.. just so we kno it can be done .... without having to drag out a regular floor jack .
Of course it can lift my wheel off the ground. If it wasn’t capable of that I wouldn’t have bout it. You seeing it lift my wheel wouldn’t be clarification for your setup anyways. Every vehicle has different weights and ride heights. The specifications are mentioned in the video. If your vehicle is less then 4 tons then it will lift. If 21 inch extension will lift will get your tires off the ground then this jack would work the same as any other jack with the same extension. You saw it lift the side of the vehicle up with ease. Complaining about not seeing the wheel lift off is a bit of a stretch I think ☺️. Thanks for watching
Help me out here. Several different Amazon reviews say that the bottle jack doesn't retract on its own weight. Your effort 2:35 was simple. Your experience? Are they fake CAT competitor reviews?
It’s hard to tell anymore with online reviews. It very well could be the competition slamming them in reviews to get more sales. I find with most products these days it’s a shot in the dark and you can’t trust any review. Personally I love these jacks. Never had an issue yet. Super easy to use. I recommend buying them. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 yeah, at 5:09 you sure seemed to disprove those Amazon reviews with a simple push down. I see their point though, which is if it doesn't "fall" under its own weight, once the wheels get back on the ground how do you get the product out from under the axle or frame if it's even just slightly "jammed"?
Personally every bottle jack I’ve owned never went all the way down on its own. They all needed at least a finger push to help it the rest of the way down. My theory on that is if you look at a floor jack or trolly jack the piston has all the weight of the arm to help push the piston back in. For bottle jacks, the piston has no arm or any weight that will naturally pull it down.
Do you just have or or did you buy two. I just received mine in the mail was looking in the owners manual shows not to be used alone recommended use two. How is your experience using one?
Using two is a safety precaution to make the vehicle more stable. However I’ve used only one many times and never had an issue. I do have two and sometimes use two if I need. All depends on what work I’m doing. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
will this work for smaller regular cars?
This jack has a minimum height of 11 inches. You will have to measure your vehicles ground clearance to know if it will work for you.
Trying to order a couple but website only provides one US State (north Dakote)
Try going to the TSC stores website. They also carry these. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Does it fit under you chevy without wood?
No it does not. That’s why I put the wood. Needs that extra inch. Thanks for watching. Hope this video helps you choose a jack. Please like and subscribe
clicking on "read views" on website seems to do nothing?
Perhaps a glitch in their system.
Why do you have a piece of wood under the tire of the car?
The jack was a bit high to fit under the subject vehicle so I parked on the blocks so I could simulate a higher ground clearance to do the video.
He doesn't have a truck.
Very helpful video, thanks
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Nice
Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Jack Sinks Into Your Concrete ? On A Hot Day ! Blacktop or Chip N Seal Yes But If It Sinks Into Your Concrete Somethings Wrong With Your Concrete
You are correct. I misspoke. It’s asphalt like you would see in any average parking lot. The old stands never sank with the old asphalt parking lot. It just started happening 3 years ago when they redid the parking lot. Thanks for watching. I say the condo board cheaped out on the install
Where can I pick that jack up at
Depends what country you’re in. I’m in Canada and I got it at princess auto.
Amazon 150
Is this made in the USA?
No idea. I don’t really pay attention to that. It’s not important to me where it’s made. What’s important is that it works well and it does.
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 okay Thanks
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 weird. In the time it took you to type that out you could have just looked at the box or looked at the actual product....and then answered the question.
Same goes for you. But yet no answer lol.
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 you taking to me???
I don't own this.
170$😅
Yes that is the cost.
Amazon has it for 100 now just bought one
Its too tall..... Looking at your video you have a block under each tyre just to show how it works. If those wooden blocks under the tyres was not there you never would get this jack under neath. Looks like a waste of money to me. Good idea but who ever decided to use the tallest bottle jack out there!!!!
This vehicle is low but just like floor jacks, you need to look at clearances and extension height. Just because I showed them on an equinox which btw only has 7 inches ground clearance on the front bumper and 10 on the sides, doesn’t mean the jack is a waste. It is suitable for many applications. My main interest is the flat bottom that I mention in the review due to regular stands piercing the pavement. I still have a small floor jack the lift the front end a couple inches then put these on the pinch welds and the height I can get is amazing. I don’t think it’s a waste. If it’s a waste of money to you than you need not buy it. It’s not for everyone. But I love it. Thanks for watching
I have 2 of the same for 2 years now and they work awesome. I mainly use it for leveling my Travel Trailer as my driveway is sloped.
But as u said, I also use it for my other vehicles and use the regular car/truck jacks to get them lifted and then my CAT goes under and takes charge🙂😎
Everyone likes commenting but some rather take a swipe rather than stay positive, awesome video and it works exactly as u said. I even got photos to show😂😂😂
Yes I’m very familiar with the people who can’t keep negative thoughts to themselves. That’s the thing with doing video reviews, if I have an experience that differs from the viewer they think I’m wrong. There will always be an opposition. Thanks for sharing your positive experience. And thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe. Enjoy the awesome jacks.
Guess it depends on preference and need. I like this height of 11-21
too tall
Depends on the vehicle you drive. It won’t fit smaller vehicles.