Have to say, HF has stepped up their game ...old tech here and like yourself got caught up in the very few choices we had for professional grade tools. The tool boxes, roll cabs ect are outstanding purchases. My very old full Snap On box will soon have company...Series 3 roll box. Retired but still perform most of my services as so many companies don't invest in their employees as you appear too. Keep the great work.
Thank you Sherwood. Being a home mechanic, years ago I went to Harbor Freight. Walked away because of the low quality of all of their products. But they have upped their game and the the other manufacturers need to take a lesson. I have purchased more Bauer brand tools than ever, and after watching your review of their ICON brand tools that is what I told my family I want for Christmas. Appreciate you honesty.
Thank you for speaking your mind about harbor freight products. Yes, they used to be garbage back in the day and it was likely any tech would’ve avoided them, but overtime, they’ve stepped up their game.
Honestly tho , their lifting equipment has never been garbage. They've been hit or miss on some hand tools, but their hoists and jacks have always been solid in my experience
Sherwood, I must commend you on having Junior Tech Night. I can imagine how excited the young men and women are to be part of such a great event at your shop.
Yeah, what he's doing is definitely inspiring for me. Eventually, when I start to build my shop and get more experience under my belt, I'm definitely gonna be doing what Sherwood is doing!
Thank you for doing the comparison. I was a Porsche tech for over 30 years, & I was a Fabricator for Carrol Shelby. Harbor Freight has definitely stepped up their game. I have two stand up Snap On boxes full of Snap On, I have another stand up tool box full of Icon, & Pittsburgh too they work great for most everything.
I’ve had the harbor freight hoist for about 6 years. I used it during a street rod build. My brother has also used it two or three times to pull and re install a big block Ford in his race car. Seems to work well.
I bought a jegs hoist in 08, 09 or so for an engine swap. Bought 2.5 harbor freight hoists in probably 2014. Bought another from rural king a couple years ago. They were basically all identical.
Very good presentation, very well done. I just want to say the design height of these engine hoists today don’t impress me. My Dad had an engine hoist that nothing comes close to what these hoists are today. The rear wheels swiveled, solid wheels in the front. Plus, to collapsed it, the hoist folded up in ONE unit stowed against the wall to a total of 6 inches and you can make a strap to hold it. Stowed to the wall totally out of sight, out of mind until you needed it. Plus, it was a beast. I don’t know who the manufacture was. We were ever able to figure it out because there was no brand on it. My brother has it to this day! One other thing, I may suggest for people pulling engines, get a tilt positioner, they do wonders!
I agree with your assessments of the front wheels. The rear pivot point of the Vevor looks to be in front of the rear wheels also. If you think about principles of a tug-of-war contest, you need to get your body's pivot point [hips] behind your legs and feet.
I use a grey looking Pittsburgh 2 ton for pulling everything including big diesel engines. I've had it for many years. I swapped the ram for a pneumatic air/hydraulic and love it. Haven't had any real issues other than when the legs are in the storage position, they like to fall forward and bang stuff, so I keep a bungy around them. Also, it's kinda hard to get the pins in when putting the legs back into use position. The one you have definitely doesn't look like the older ones. I've had mine for 10-12 or so years now. I haven't used the 2 ton position in years. Even the over 1k lb diesels I use the 1/2 ton hole to get the arm out as far as possible. I really wish they'd make one that has longer legs and a longer reach. I have to remove the front bumpers off the f450s/550s and 7500s to get enough room to reach the engine.
Earlier this year, I swapped a Dodge 2.7l in my Charger to a 3.5. Did it in my driveway. Got that Pittsburgh Engine Hoist from HF. Along with a engine stand and stabilizer bar for the hoist. Worked great and allowed me to do the job, first time ever trying something like that. Dodge still running and working. After I finished the Dodge, I used it on my old '97 Corolla. Again worked great, had no issues. Other than it being on a driveway (had a slight slant to it) and so moving it around with an engine hanging on was a bit tough.
I’m using Pittsburgh hoist for years. Picked it up used from FB marketplace. Also 2 tons. But not as beefy as yours. Fits all my needs. The only mistake I made - I purchased an engine stand from Pittsburgh too. The mistake is - I choose more beefier version with the same design legs as the an engine hoist. That means I can’t move the stand very close to the hoist because the stand “V” shaped legs interfere with hoist “V” shaped legs.
I have 2 older engine hoist. Neither of the 2 are folding models for easy storage. But, both have tubing that telescope inside the bottom rails of the front casters. The key is the casters have to be out past the engine hook.
PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ABOUT THE ENGINE STANDS OF HARBOR FREIGHT AND A COMPETITOR BRAND!!!! THANK YOU, i love the trajectory that you guys are going since you'll be making more tool and shop equipment videos!!
Vevor puts their name on many items that are usually on the cheaper end of that category. Some of their stuff is good and some is garbage. Harbor Freight is really stepping up their game even on the cheaper stuff.
I'm a DIY person and need an engine hoist. I was planning on getting the harbor freight one next week since it's going to be on sale. Makes me happy to know it won't tip forward when I pull my 6.1 hemi later this year/early next year
I think you're right about the brackets Sherwood. There's not much information online (and nothing in the manual), but the fact that the brackets are adjustable makes me thing they're to center the load using straps and stop it from swinging when you're moving it around the shop.
Good honest video. I just found your channel. I am a retired millwright and I supplied my own tools to work with throughout my career. Used to nearly all import tools were extremely inferior (garbage 🗑️). Many have improved very much over the years and some not so much. Inflation has really hurt everyone; some companies like harbor freight have improved much of their product line, but the Chinese are fond of profit margin so each tool has to be judged by its own merits and safe use potential. Thank you for the video and 73 GOD bless Earnest K5EWM 👍.
They don’t use swivels on the front because moving the engine sideways quickly can cause the hoist to flip over sideways much easier than when you have to back it up and move it over slowly, the hoist will flip much easier if the engine gains motion sideways
The HF having plates for the boom vs the Vevor channel is actually better. The back of the boom is under tension, not compression. The larger total weld area afforded by the plates is more secure. For context, I am an engineer, despite never having played one on TV.
I bought my hoist from a Car Quest years ago. Got feeling they all might be made in the same place, just with various changes. I paid $200.00 for mine. Front casters and have hung V-8's with tranies on them up high to clear the radiator in a truck.
Ive had a pittsburg hoist since 2008 and it was left outside and all by my stepdad used quite often, still works to this day everynow and then have to clean the rust off the cylinder so it dont cut the seals but its still good
Got the 1 ton - been a life saver a few times - really solid - BUT - i did have to replace the cylinder early on. Put a big red on it i think. No problems since
Thank's for your informative video, and yes - it was scary to see how the older engine lift was moving from the ground. I like your videos, keep going that way ! 🙂
I'm not an engineer either. But, as I'm looking at that pivot and support at the back of the boom, it got me thinking. When there is a load on the hook, there is going to be a tremendous amount of up force at that point, not down. There is actually going to be a ridiculous amount of down force on the jack. The way the Pittsburgh hoist is built seems better at handling those forces than the Vevor.
I’ve got an older version of that harbor freight hoist, it’s great. Spend the extra money to get the air over hydraulic cylinder, it really takes it to the next level.
Great video! Very revealing! It would definitely be interesting to compare other various equipment from each of these vendors, such as jacks, sonic cleaners, etc
Great vid, last one I was going to mention that I love my Pittsburgh professional 3/8 ratchets. Of course with all the manufacturing being booted out of America, it's no wonder...
Harbor Freight has a pneumatic 8 ton long ram you can install on there hoist. That adds a nice touch and makes the job of pulling engines much, much easier.
I purchased one of the those HF hoists a couple yrs ago and used it to lift the entire front of my Mustang off of the engine/k member. However, the cylinder did fail within a couple months but HF replaced the whole unit no questions asked.
Good review. I recommend getting a good guy in the shop a half days pay to weld up your own hoist there’s lots of books on how to make your own. Keep your money in house build pride making something of your own and over build it so it will last many generations. The final cost may be slightly higher then sending your money to china but the end product will be 10X better
That Vevor looks exactly like the older HF engine hoist which was a death trap. I bought a used OTC air over hydraulic 6000 Lbs foldable engine hoist and haven't looked back
Have the Vevor, had to modify the legs,had to make the legs extending them using steel that fit inside the frame.Tipped on us with a 5.7 Hemi on it denting the oil pan a little bit once
I think the reason for the lack of swivel casters is a lot of shops have trash uneven floors and they will drift. I have used a lot of different hoists and quite often the more stable they are the harder to position but I have never had one lift up. That's garbage. Best one I ever used was a vw/audi special tool. It was probably $20k.
Those sliding brackets on an industrial hoist was to tie the load to prevent it from swinging while moving. I am guessing that the same there on the Pittsburgh. The hoist pivot on the Pittsburgh actually is a stronger design than the C channel. Vevor did not do me well on a spring compressor last month. It failed at first use and they would not refund my money or take it back. Never buy from them again!! Keep up the great work and hats off to junior tech night. Need to see more shops involves in that. Suggested video, the twin post lifts ...brand, style, and why? Just a thought since your doing lifting equipment.
I have the hazard fraud 2 tonner. I took the boom extension and cut it in half. Welded it to the end of the 2 legs to extend them further out My buddy machined me a new boom extension that was about 2 feet longer than original. When the hydraulic ram gave out I got me the pneumatic ram
Thanks for sharing, I bought a vevor oil drain caddy that uses shop air to empty. I pressure tested it and the pressure gauge did not work, I contacted them and sent them a picture with another gauge hooked up showing 30 psi and there gauge reading zero. Surprisingly they reached out very quickly and sent me a replacement gauge. Maybe share your experience with them and see what they have to offer??? Let us know if you do, curious to see how it plays out. Thanks again!
Oh yeah I spotted the problem. The boom sticks out more than the legs on the vevor giving it not so that great of a balance or center lifting point. I'm not using the right terms properly, probably but I see the problem.
This is my second time seeing your videos on this subject. Here’s my 2 cents. I own 4 OTC engine cranes. 2 (4400) and 2 (2200) capacity. I think those are the capabilities, can’t remember. I’ver never pulled an engine, don’t own a shop, not a mechanic by trade. What I will tell you is the moment you set hands on an OTC it will change your mind. I guarantee. They were all bought used, monitor eBay. I was so impressed I bought 4 and would buy more but that would be excessive. It already is! I’ve used it to lift heavy unconventional things with ease. One of the front casters swivels and one is fix, it’s still pretty maneuverable. I wouldn’t trust using those things you have, sure they work. Side note, get yourself the OTC engine leveler. I think I have (2) 4000 capacity ones. I do have a problem huh. But those two pairings will change your mind. Take it from a DIY who appreciates quality tools, but isn’t on the bandwagon of many.
I don't remember the channel name but I know there is a fellow on this platform that does a lot of tool product reviews (not Project Farm) and he has expressed that Vevor is a very large manufacturer but that they can be known to build poorly made things. Or it is at least hit and miss with them. If I remember the channel name I'll post a reply to this post.
Harbor freight makes Hella good cherry pickers, I bought one late nineties, an orange version and I pulled all kinds of engines with it with no weld breaks or anything but just had to replace the hydraulic
I notice the vevor uses less steel for reinforcement so that kinda creates black bigger safety risk of it failing and falling in someone,that being said yes a full weld all the way around will be a lot stronger as long as the weld has penatrated the metal
Tractor with a hog hanger......or forklift.....I even use four post and two post lift..... many safer ways than those things...... over head hoist on track was what I used mostly...and it's best...
I am depressed. A shop that does over 3million a year that has no one that knows how to adjust a hoist nor why it should be adjusted. Although i do think the Vevor is mislabeled in that it cold not pick up the 1 ton as marked on the jib. It would tip over.
Every engine hoist i have ever used had leg extensions and they were locked in place by a bolt. Tha Harbour Freight definitely looks alot better. Great video!
They are royalty auto service 7.6k likes. “giving you glimpse of the auto repair industry”. Background pic of them and bunch of kids. All other ones are fake accounts.
OK relatively new subscriber... I understand the equipment reviews, But i followed your channel for your top notch diagnostic skills.. Feel free to keep reviewing tools but please do the tools that count, How about what Torque wrench to buy, Ratchets, screwdrivers, Scan tools and even simple scope units. And by the way would love to see you showing some high school kids learning about the field.. i Have watched a video from Daves Auto Center and it is a great video for the up coming mechanics... Your a man with great knowledge and many years of experience, share it with the youth and keep the wrench monkey tradition going... Thanks
Diag videos will not be stopping. Our goal going forward is at least 1 diagnostics video, 1 tool review video, and 1 shop talk video each week. Thanks for watching!
Some mechanics loathe idea of even looking at the harbor freight name and feel lile they would have a heart attack just walking in the doors. Biases Run Deep In mechanics.
its a shame how cheap they are built mine the bottom legs extend for when the boom is extended. those cheap hoist are ok just Do Not try to pick up a old school 454 or 440 or hemi they just are not strong enough the boom on my old hoist is 2X4 and legs 4X4 will pick up anything hard to find any of them anymore. the old good ones had adjustable bottom legs that extended.
100% tariff on china imports is going to double the cost of this very good harbor freight stuff. Will still be cheaper. But “less cheaper” than it is today.
These are all the same..mostly..subtle differences but made in the same plant in China..I've got the "Summit Racing " hoist EXACTLY like these for ~$300...(m8ne has the better welds)...around 5 years ago You can get castors at Harbor Freight for a couple dollars and swap em yourself..they'll up charge you $200 for $10 castor wheels...
Vevor has HORRIFIC customer service. If you get junk, you get stuck with junk. On Amazon when I'm shopping for a tool and see a Vevor version, they always have really bad reviews.
In my experience with both brands, Vevor is for when Harbor Freights is too expensive. In other words, it VERY cheap stuff all 3rd party with no R&D. But in a pinch most of it gets the job done for a while. On to watch the video now. :)
Vevor brand is cheap and nasty, as for issue the lifting arms over hang the feet of the hoist. Which I guess this is where your going with it. I'm at the 4 mind mark of video.
Have to say, HF has stepped up their game ...old tech here and like yourself got caught up in the very few choices we had for professional grade tools. The tool boxes, roll cabs ect are outstanding purchases. My very old full Snap On box will soon have company...Series 3 roll box. Retired but still perform most of my services as so many companies don't invest in their employees as you appear too.
Keep the great work.
Thank you Sherwood. Being a home mechanic, years ago I went to Harbor Freight. Walked away because of the low quality of all of their products. But they have upped their game and the the other manufacturers need to take a lesson. I have purchased more Bauer brand tools than ever, and after watching your review of their ICON brand tools that is what I told my family I want for Christmas. Appreciate you honesty.
Thank you for speaking your mind about harbor freight products. Yes, they used to be garbage back in the day and it was likely any tech would’ve avoided them, but overtime, they’ve stepped up their game.
Honestly tho , their lifting equipment has never been garbage. They've been hit or miss on some hand tools, but their hoists and jacks have always been solid in my experience
Sherwood, I must commend you on having Junior Tech Night. I can imagine how excited the young men and women are to be part of such a great event at your shop.
Yeah, what he's doing is definitely inspiring for me. Eventually, when I start to build my shop and get more experience under my belt, I'm definitely gonna be doing what Sherwood is doing!
@@khaledabujamous3867That’s a fantastic goal to have! I wish you great success!
Agreed. That's a great idea!
Thank you for doing the comparison. I was a Porsche tech for over 30 years, & I was a Fabricator for Carrol Shelby. Harbor Freight has definitely stepped up their game. I have two stand up Snap On boxes full of Snap On, I have another stand up tool box full of Icon, & Pittsburgh too they work great for most everything.
I’ve had the harbor freight hoist for about 6 years. I used it during a street rod build. My brother has also used it two or three times to pull and re install a big block Ford in his race car. Seems to work well.
I bought a jegs hoist in 08, 09 or so for an engine swap. Bought 2.5 harbor freight hoists in probably 2014. Bought another from rural king a couple years ago. They were basically all identical.
Thanks for doing the tool videos it helps save us from wasting money on junk or unnecessary expensive tools.
I own two of the Pittsburgh hoists. Been using them for years. No issues.
Very good presentation, very well done. I just want to say the design height of these engine hoists today don’t impress me. My Dad had an engine hoist that nothing comes close to what these hoists are today. The rear wheels swiveled, solid wheels in the front. Plus, to collapsed it, the hoist folded up in ONE unit stowed against the wall to a total of 6 inches and you can make a strap to hold it. Stowed to the wall totally out of sight, out of mind until you needed it. Plus, it was a beast. I don’t know who the manufacture was. We were ever able to figure it out because there was no brand on it. My brother has it to this day! One other thing, I may suggest for people pulling engines, get a tilt positioner, they do wonders!
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I agree with your assessments of the front wheels.
The rear pivot point of the Vevor looks to be in front of the rear wheels also.
If you think about principles of a tug-of-war contest, you need to get your body's pivot point [hips] behind your legs and feet.
I use a grey looking Pittsburgh 2 ton for pulling everything including big diesel engines. I've had it for many years. I swapped the ram for a pneumatic air/hydraulic and love it. Haven't had any real issues other than when the legs are in the storage position, they like to fall forward and bang stuff, so I keep a bungy around them. Also, it's kinda hard to get the pins in when putting the legs back into use position. The one you have definitely doesn't look like the older ones. I've had mine for 10-12 or so years now. I haven't used the 2 ton position in years. Even the over 1k lb diesels I use the 1/2 ton hole to get the arm out as far as possible. I really wish they'd make one that has longer legs and a longer reach. I have to remove the front bumpers off the f450s/550s and 7500s to get enough room to reach the engine.
Earlier this year, I swapped a Dodge 2.7l in my Charger to a 3.5. Did it in my driveway. Got that Pittsburgh Engine Hoist from HF. Along with a engine stand and stabilizer bar for the hoist. Worked great and allowed me to do the job, first time ever trying something like that. Dodge still running and working. After I finished the Dodge, I used it on my old '97 Corolla. Again worked great, had no issues. Other than it being on a driveway (had a slight slant to it) and so moving it around with an engine hanging on was a bit tough.
I’m using Pittsburgh hoist for years. Picked it up used from FB marketplace. Also 2 tons. But not as beefy as yours. Fits all my needs. The only mistake I made - I purchased an engine stand from Pittsburgh too. The mistake is - I choose more beefier version with the same design legs as the an engine hoist. That means I can’t move the stand very close to the hoist because the stand “V” shaped legs interfere with hoist “V” shaped legs.
I have 2 older engine hoist. Neither of the 2 are folding models for easy storage. But, both have tubing that telescope inside the bottom rails of the front casters. The key is the casters have to be out past the engine hook.
PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ABOUT THE ENGINE STANDS OF HARBOR FREIGHT AND A COMPETITOR BRAND!!!! THANK YOU, i love the trajectory that you guys are going since you'll be making more tool and shop equipment videos!!
Vevor puts their name on many items that are usually on the cheaper end of that category. Some of their stuff is good and some is garbage. Harbor Freight is really stepping up their game even on the cheaper stuff.
I'm a DIY person and need an engine hoist. I was planning on getting the harbor freight one next week since it's going to be on sale. Makes me happy to know it won't tip forward when I pull my 6.1 hemi later this year/early next year
I think you're right about the brackets Sherwood. There's not much information online (and nothing in the manual), but the fact that the brackets are adjustable makes me thing they're to center the load using straps and stop it from swinging when you're moving it around the shop.
Sherwood is really working the algorithm with these videos. You're becoming more of a UA-camr.
Good honest video. I just found your channel. I am a retired millwright and I supplied my own tools to work with throughout my career.
Used to nearly all import tools were extremely inferior (garbage 🗑️). Many have improved very much over the years and some not so much.
Inflation has really hurt everyone; some companies like harbor freight have improved much of their product line, but the Chinese are fond of profit margin so each tool has to be judged by its own merits and safe use potential.
Thank you for the video and 73 GOD bless Earnest K5EWM 👍.
They don’t use swivels on the front because moving the engine sideways quickly can cause the hoist to flip over sideways much easier than when you have to back it up and move it over slowly, the hoist will flip much easier if the engine gains motion sideways
Thanks for the video. I’ve been considering a Harbor Freight hoist. Glad to see how well it works for you.
The HF having plates for the boom vs the Vevor channel is actually better. The back of the boom is under tension, not compression. The larger total weld area afforded by the plates is more secure. For context, I am an engineer, despite never having played one on TV.
What are the sliding plate on the legs for? Is that like a chock to hold the hoist in place?
The quality of the welds is also significant
I bought my hoist from a Car Quest years ago. Got feeling they all might be made in the same place, just with various changes. I paid $200.00 for mine. Front casters and have hung V-8's with tranies on them up high to clear the radiator in a truck.
Ive had a pittsburg hoist since 2008 and it was left outside and all by my stepdad used quite often, still works to this day everynow and then have to clean the rust off the cylinder so it dont cut the seals but its still good
Got the 1 ton - been a life saver a few times - really solid - BUT - i did have to replace the cylinder early on. Put a big red on it i think. No problems since
Thank's for your informative video, and yes - it was scary to see how the older engine lift was moving from the ground.
I like your videos, keep going that way ! 🙂
I'm not an engineer either. But, as I'm looking at that pivot and support at the back of the boom, it got me thinking. When there is a load on the hook, there is going to be a tremendous amount of up force at that point, not down. There is actually going to be a ridiculous amount of down force on the jack. The way the Pittsburgh hoist is built seems better at handling those forces than the Vevor.
Do a video on the transmission jack you guys use?
I have had Pittsburgh tools. I have one ratchet that I bought about 10-15 years ago that still works. I have got newer ones that broke first time.
I also have a Garbage Freight ratchet , works well as a hammer !
@ there are few things I buy from them. However, I was impressed with the cherry picker.
I’ve got an older version of that harbor freight hoist, it’s great. Spend the extra money to get the air over hydraulic cylinder, it really takes it to the next level.
Great video! Very revealing! It would definitely be interesting to compare other various equipment from each of these vendors, such as jacks, sonic cleaners, etc
Great vid, last one I was going to mention that I love my Pittsburgh professional 3/8 ratchets. Of course with all the manufacturing being booted out of America, it's no wonder...
the lower leg hooks are for straps to hold the load from swinging. also doubles as a hold down to strap the legs up for storage and transport
Harbor Freight has a pneumatic 8 ton long ram you can install on there hoist. That adds a nice touch and makes the job of pulling engines much, much easier.
I truly enjoy & appreciate your videos.
In business it's ALL about FUNCTIONALITY & ROI. 😊
Removed a LS2 with manual transmission by myself with my Harbor Freight hoist 👍
I purchased one of the those HF hoists a couple yrs ago and used it to lift the entire front of my Mustang off of the engine/k member. However, the cylinder did fail within a couple months but HF replaced the whole unit no questions asked.
Good review. I recommend getting a good guy in the shop a half days pay to weld up your own hoist there’s lots of books on how to make your own. Keep your money in house build pride making something of your own and over build it so it will last many generations. The final cost may be slightly higher then sending your money to china but the end product will be 10X better
That Vevor looks exactly like the older HF engine hoist which was a death trap. I bought a used OTC air over hydraulic 6000 Lbs foldable engine hoist and haven't looked back
Have the Vevor, had to modify the legs,had to make the legs extending them using steel that fit inside the frame.Tipped on us with a 5.7 Hemi on it denting the oil pan a little bit once
HF keeps upping they’re game. 👍🏻
It’s the new Sears for me. 👍
@ Exactly! 👍🏻
I think the reason for the lack of swivel casters is a lot of shops have trash uneven floors and they will drift. I have used a lot of different hoists and quite often the more stable they are the harder to position but I have never had one lift up. That's garbage. Best one I ever used was a vw/audi special tool. It was probably $20k.
Those sliding brackets on an industrial hoist was to tie the load to prevent it from swinging while moving. I am guessing that the same there on the Pittsburgh. The hoist pivot on the Pittsburgh actually is a stronger design than the C channel. Vevor did not do me well on a spring compressor last month. It failed at first use and they would not refund my money or take it back. Never buy from them again!! Keep up the great work and hats off to junior tech night. Need to see more shops involves in that. Suggested video, the twin post lifts ...brand, style, and why? Just a thought since your doing lifting equipment.
Love your channel! I'm more interested in how or why the 4.7 quit? Broken timing belt or overheat from loss of coolant?
The clip on the hook is called a mice. It is there for safety.
I have the hazard fraud 2 tonner. I took the boom extension and cut it in half. Welded it to the end of the 2 legs to extend them further out
My buddy machined me a new boom extension that was about 2 feet longer than original. When the hydraulic ram gave out I got me the pneumatic ram
Matco got you, I wonder if Snap Off has one, probably $30k. Great video.
Ive had the orangr harbor freight one for years pulled alot of engines no welds have cracked etc been good so far
Sherwood I would be hammered at the to guy. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for sharing, I bought a vevor oil drain caddy that uses shop air to empty. I pressure tested it and the pressure gauge did not work, I contacted them and sent them a picture with another gauge hooked up showing 30 psi and there gauge reading zero. Surprisingly they reached out very quickly and sent me a replacement gauge. Maybe share your experience with them and see what they have to offer??? Let us know if you do, curious to see how it plays out. Thanks again!
What i have found is if you always leave the ram screw open when not in use the ram will usually last longer.
Found the ac Delco one from a local parts store been very reliable
Fixed dolly wheels on the front legs gives more control . I would worry lifting a Marshmallow with the Vevor lift !
Oh yeah I spotted the problem. The boom sticks out more than the legs on the vevor giving it not so that great of a balance or center lifting point. I'm not using the right terms properly, probably but I see the problem.
This is my second time seeing your videos on this subject. Here’s my 2 cents. I own 4 OTC engine cranes. 2 (4400) and 2 (2200) capacity. I think those are the capabilities, can’t remember. I’ver never pulled an engine, don’t own a shop, not a mechanic by trade. What I will tell you is the moment you set hands on an OTC it will change your mind. I guarantee. They were all bought used, monitor eBay. I was so impressed I bought 4 and would buy more but that would be excessive. It already is! I’ve used it to lift heavy unconventional things with ease. One of the front casters swivels and one is fix, it’s still pretty maneuverable. I wouldn’t trust using those things you have, sure they work. Side note, get yourself the OTC engine leveler. I think I have (2) 4000 capacity ones. I do have a problem huh. But those two pairings will change your mind. Take it from a DIY who appreciates quality tools, but isn’t on the bandwagon of many.
I think it would help if the legs could go out further. The ones at my work have adjustable legs that can slide in and out and be locked into place.
I don't remember the channel name but I know there is a fellow on this platform that does a lot of tool product reviews (not Project Farm) and he has expressed that Vevor is a very large manufacturer but that they can be known to build poorly made things. Or it is at least hit and miss with them. If I remember the channel name I'll post a reply to this post.
all the ones I've used and seen have legs that extend out... and some guys put weights on the pump side for 'ballast'.
I'd like to know where he got that flashlight and multi-tool holster. And maybe what model light?
Harbor freight makes Hella good cherry pickers, I bought one late nineties, an orange version and I pulled all kinds of engines with it with no weld breaks or anything but just had to replace the hydraulic
I notice the vevor uses less steel for reinforcement so that kinda creates black bigger safety risk of it failing and falling in someone,that being said yes a full weld all the way around will be a lot stronger as long as the weld has penatrated the metal
I noticed that the Vevor uses a higher grade of bolts than the Pittsburgh does.
You are not sponsored by Harbor Freight.. But we accept the Thousands of Dollars in Tools 😂
That Pittsburgh looks the same as the Larkin from Farm & Fleet.
You can borescope the brace if you want to see what is in there
Which one would be better HF or NAPA hoist ?
Tractor with a hog hanger......or forklift.....I even use four post and two post lift..... many safer ways than those things...... over head hoist on track was what I used mostly...and it's best...
The legs you have on the vevor are for the 1 ton model, thats why they are short
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Vevor car lift would be cool if you guys think it safe .and a good price for what it is .thanks
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Mine looks like the vevor but the extension is not that long. To do a Camaro engine you must turn it sideways
Every hoist I've seen has had swivel casters on the front. Never seen one with solid wheels on the front.
Vevor has been in the news this week, regarding their Amazon practices. It wasn’t a positive news article.
I am depressed. A shop that does over 3million a year that has no one that knows how to adjust a hoist nor why it should be adjusted. Although i do think the Vevor is mislabeled in that it cold not pick up the 1 ton as marked on the jib. It would tip over.
HF is pretty close to what Sears used to be.
Every engine hoist i have ever used had leg extensions and they were locked in place by a bolt. Tha Harbour Freight definitely looks alot better. Great video!
But....but....but....it doesn't have an "S" sticker on the vertical arm!!!!
I don’t think it’s missing anything but the new model of that item has 8 inch longer legs
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That Vevor looks flimsy comparatively. As you pointed out, the welds, or lack thereof, are sketchy, the 'engineering' seems sus as well.
HF coming in clutch
Nice. All about having quality but saving money. Think of all the snap-on you have. Tools make you money not the box 😂😂
Can you help us out as to if the account on fb with your name and logo, is it yours?
They are royalty auto service 7.6k likes. “giving you glimpse of the auto repair industry”. Background pic of them and bunch of kids. All other ones are fake accounts.
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Some mechanics loathe idea of even looking at the harbor freight name and feel lile they would have a heart attack just walking in the doors.
Biases Run Deep In mechanics.
its a shame how cheap they are built mine the bottom legs extend for when the boom is extended. those cheap hoist are ok just Do Not try to pick up a old school 454 or 440 or hemi they just are not strong enough the boom on my old hoist is 2X4 and legs 4X4 will pick up anything hard to find any of them anymore. the old good ones had adjustable bottom legs that extended.
I could have told you to not trust Vevor with your life. lol. Their hand tools are okay purchases on a budget. Leaves some to be desired.
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100% tariff on china imports is going to double the cost of this very good harbor freight stuff. Will still be cheaper. But “less cheaper” than it is today.
I’m a mechanic of 13 years. How do I come work for yall? lol
These are all the same..mostly..subtle differences but made in the same plant in China..I've got the "Summit Racing " hoist EXACTLY like these for ~$300...(m8ne has the better welds)...around 5 years ago
You can get castors at Harbor Freight for a couple dollars and swap em yourself..they'll up charge you $200 for $10 castor wheels...
Vevor has HORRIFIC customer service. If you get junk, you get stuck with junk. On Amazon when I'm shopping for a tool and see a Vevor version, they always have really bad reviews.
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In my experience with both brands, Vevor is for when Harbor Freights is too expensive. In other words, it VERY cheap stuff all 3rd party with no R&D. But in a pinch most of it gets the job done for a while. On to watch the video now. :)
Lol matco is rebanded made in China. I'm not surprised he brought a Vevor 😂 could get that Vevor hoist for under $75.00 before tax on eBay
Vevor brand is cheap and nasty, as for issue the lifting arms over hang the feet of the hoist. Which I guess this is where your going with it. I'm at the 4 mind mark of video.
😂😂😂 I knew it. There is a lot of them out there, you would think they would be engineered
Those brackets on side would be to strap motor down to stop swinging of motor, can't see any other reason for them.
Man I see them for $100