Here’s the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you! Black Jack: amzn.to/3SYHrMf Arcan: amzn.to/3Cb4wp3 Pittsburgh (also available at Harbor Freight): amzn.to/3CfSvPr ESCO: amzn.to/3Pv1r6r Husky: amzn.to/3A7QMJk Maasdam: Available at Home Depot Daytona DJ3000: Available at Harbor Freight Snap On: Available at Snap On’s Online Store
This is EXACTLY how all comparison videos even how to videos should be done. Quick to the Point and only showing details and whats important. no BS back Stories or Opinions. There's no waste of time! No wonder this vid is popular. Its easy to watch all the way to the end.!
I recommended it and you actually did it!!!! A MILLION THANKS!!!!!! Got the Pittsburgh jack hoping it would be worth more than the price, your video proves it. I wish I could subscribe twice lol.
I bought a harbor freight jack about 30 years ago and another one with and adjustable saddle about 20 years ago, both are still working great with no problems. Thanks for the review especially the piece on refilling the jack oil. I am a fan of your reviews because they are thorough and objective. Thanks again for your efforts.
Bought a motorcycle floor jack about 20 years ago from HF. I have used it on Road Kings and Heritage Softails and is reliable and I have never felt it being spongy or cheap. Great tool.
So glad I found your channel. I don't know if you realize but you are a true champion of the consumer. Your depth of testing is so eye opening and your objective analysis is outstanding.
I bought a Daytona 3 ton low profile jack last week. I was glad to see in your review that it was money well spent. Thank you so much for taking the time to create these very informative videos.
I bought the Husky jack about 4 years ago as my first floor jack. So far, it’s held up well with regular use with no maintenance done to it yet. I only paid $119 plus tax when it was on sale at Home Depot. One of the best automotive tool purchases I have made. I thoroughly enjoyed the video, as always!
Been using the 3-ton Daytona for many years on my Tundra, Camry, and Elantra. Love it. The low profile is excellent for the Elantra, and the lift height is great for my Tundra. Outstanding jack that I wish I purchased long ago. Love this channel, btw. You stress test in ways that I can't even dream up and I watch every upload.. Keep it up, my man!
I hear you. I did not know that they made a low profile floor jack for years, so I always paid people to change my engine oil. Then I bought the low-profile black jack and it has saved me so much money on changing oil, but it does like to settle if you leave load on it.
I've had an Arcan for a couple of years now and I absolutely love it. I've had no issues with it and you can't beat the weight, especially if you move it from job site to job site. Great comparison, as always!
Thank you so much for your content. I have learned a lot from you. I don’t know what your background is but one thing you do know is how to test products way better than consumer reports and we know you’re not controlled by advertising. Thanks for your hard work. You are one amazing farmer.
Daytona makes a "Low profiel, long reach" model which has a longer and flatter saddle. I bought it several years ago and love it! The only jack I've found that fits under my car with ease.
Stellar video and reviews! I have that exact Daytona jack and for the money you CANNOT beat it. The quality feels top notch and there’s usually a coupon for it from Harbor Freight. I’m so impressed with it, I bought a second in a different color!
After watching for years, I'm still floored with the all testing and explaining of everything. The amount of time you put it into your videos is amazing. Watching the production value go up video after video great to see. Great work
Thanks for all your hard work on these videos. I’ve actually had the 4 ton variant of the Daytona lineup for few years now and absolutely love it. It does recommend topping off the fluid before first use, and for that I got some higher quality fluid from an auto parts store as opposed to harbor freight’s in house bottle.
Seems like most of HF's consumables seem to be priced in the ball park of known good by other Manf's. If they'll put melamine in their domestic children's formula, I don't doubt they'll cheap out on anything. Yeah, its an extra stop at the big box or auto store.
I've had the Arcan floor jack for 4 years now and it has been great. The hybrid design (aluminum/steel) makes it lightweight and easy to move and store. I purchased it through Costco for around $100 at the time and it's been a great tool.
I bought the same DJ3000 Daytona floor jack several years ago, got it on sale for, I think $200. Excellent performance so far. I have used it to jack up my 4 x 4 Dodge Ram, 4 x 4 Dodge Dakota and my Dodge Dakota R/T. It has worked perfectly every time. Keep up the great tool reviews and comparisons. Your no nonsense scientific approach and accurate reporting makes your RUclips channel the go to channel for tool and product reviews.
I’ve had my Pittsburgh for about 6 years and it’s never failed me. Don’t remember how much I paid for it, but it was an awesome deal, well under what they cost now. Never did maintenance on it (though I probably should) and I’ve used it quite extensively. Will definitely buy another one when/if this one fails. Also, this is one of the best channels on RUclips. Always look forward to new content on here. Keep rocking.
I'm on my second Pittsburgh, the first one lasted about 2 years after being used professionally on a regular basis. Then I had to disassemble it and do a small repair during which time I found some warn out components and decided it's no longer safe to use it professionally. It still works, but I only use it very occasionally at my house. The second Pittsburgh is on its second year and it's showing some signs of wear.. Maybe I'll try a different brand next time.
I have the Arcan Jack and an engine leveler as well. I bought them because it looked like the best bang for the buck. Couple years later I find this video by chance. Had I have seen this before buying the Arcan, it would made me not even consider another brand. I have a feeling it'll be in my garage 30-50 years from now. GREAT quality
@@ProjectFarm if you haven't yet, you should do a review on engine levelers. I have an AC Delco and a Craftsman...the Craftsman broke pulling a 4 cylinder....but the AC Delco pulled my Cummins no problem which weighs over twice as much as the 4 cylinder
I bought an Arcan about 2 years ago and I'm very happy it did so well on these tests. It has worked great so far and I always appreciate your testing to confirm this!
I bought my Arcan (HJ3000, red) 6 years ago due to its lightweight aluminum-steel construction. Not sure if it's the same as the lime green one in the video as they look different, but it's been working great!
I bought the Daytona last year after reading good reviews. I’m very happy with it so far. I’ve used it probably 6 times. I love how fast I can jack up my classic Mercedes which weighs 4,376 lbs and the other 3,600 lbs. Now I’m looking into some jack stands that are safe and budget friendly. I always slide the wheel under the car just in case.
I bought a new floor jack based on this review. Also, I have bought many other tools based on your reviews. My favorites are my knipex tools, gear wrench ratchets, irwin side cutters, and many quarts of seafoam. Good tools are hard to come by, good tool reviews are even harder to find, thank you for your straightforward and honest tests, followed up by real world opinion. Well done!
I love to see a test on these jacks after a few years of use. I have the Pittsburgh, ive had it for id say at least 10 years...it's quite decent. The only time i ever had it release pressure was when i tried to help level an rv with it. Other than that it's done everything ive ever asked of it with zero issues.
I have the arcan jack and I've owned it for the last two and a half years. It's held up great both in the shop and being drug through gravel working outside. Being light was the biggest selling factor to me as I used to constantly put the jack in the bed of the truck for rescue missions.
One of the best and most thorough tool review channels on RUclips! Have you ever thought of doing a video comparing impact wrenches that are corded, as in they plug in to a outlet? There's a couple out there from name brands and it would be interesting to see how they compare.
I also have the 3 ton Daytona, and I'm super-pleased with it. Definitely a better jack in all ways than the Pittsburgh it replaced. Glad to see it perform so well in your testing!
@@DTW-bx2vy lifts quite quickly with no load, once its got some weight on it (like as soon as it contacts the vehicle) it lifts like a jack should in my opinion. Definitely easy to pump, even when approaching its weight limit it only requires a slight bit of "oomph" I've got the Daytona 3 ton low profile long reach. Used it daily in a shop for at least 2 years now.
@@DTW-bx2vy I am sorry to hear about that. Do you have access to an air compressor? There are different types of airbag jacks that are powered pneumatically. Controlled by the push of a button, and much lighter and easier to use than a hydraulic jack. I suppose it wouldn't be a good choice to keep in your vehicle for roadside emergencies due to needing an air supply, but then again I doubt anyone is carrying a full size Daytona jack either. Obviously I don't know your situation so I'm trying not to assume anything here, but it sounds like a pneumatic jack might be a good option for you. That is, if you have an air compressor.
@@DTW-bx2vy I wish I could give you a confident answer here. I have noticed the Daytona definitely is easier to pump than about any other jack I've used for my line of work, including Cornwell, Matco, Strongway, and Sunex. I've never really thought much about it, more than noticing it takes less force. As for whether 25 pounds of force is enough, I don't think I could say with 100% certainty. I can give you my thoughts though. The heavier the vehicle, and also the higher you lift, you usually need more force on the handle. I suspect 25 lbs would likely get the wheels off the ground for something of average weight. Much higher than that, im just not sure. Just today I used my Daytona to lift my Ford Ranger and I didn't find myself pressing hard into the lever at all. Perhaps you could use a "cheater bar" on the end of the jack handle to provide more leverage, thus reducing the force you have to impart, provided you have enough space to pump a longer handle. Something like a larger pipe to fit the outside of the handle, or even a piece of rebar to slide inside the handle. Sorry I can't be more of a help here.
Love your content PF! I would love to see a video comparing arborists handsaws. There are so many brands making them these days in foldable and non foldable. They are a must for hunters, gardeners, farmers, aborists, trail riders, and list of others! Thanks for the great content!!
Excellent presentation (as always). Something I would emphasize for farmers/ranchers who may have to use a jack "in the field", consider the weight of the jack. It appears that as I got older, my tools got heavier! A light jack like the Arcan is very useful when it comes down to raising an implement/implement part off the ground in awkward positions/location which is usually when/where farm machinery fails. Thank you for these practical tests, Ciao, L (Morningside and Starshine "Project" Farms).
I'd love to see a comparison of different brand's compressors, something like a 20 Gallon upright from each different brand, all with roughly similar specs, designed for home use. Testing things like time to build air, true CFM, and maybe even do a torture test to see how long they can run continuously. A lot of brands lie about CFM and other specs.
I’d love to see this too. Largely small compressors that are likely to be seen in a small home workshop or the portable ones for small jobs (other than pancakes) by companies like Milwaukee, DeWalt, etc.
I had an old German made Febi Bilstein floor jack with a spindle, the thing was huge and heavy, 130lbs, and even after 60 years or more as good as new apart from some surface rust. Sold it for 50€ because I don't work on cars and don't have the space. Looking at these the buyer got a damn good deal :(
Another outstanding product review. Best part of your reviews is the presentation efficiency, absolutely no wasted time, just facts. As always unbiased, thorough, fair and impartial. I don't buy anything vehicle/shop related until I check in to see if you have a done a review. Thank you.....now off to Harbour Freight for a Daytona Floor Jack.
My Harbour Freight floor jack( Daytona in orange) has been a great addition to my tool line up. I also have a vintage Craftsman floor jack from the late 1970s that still pulls its weight . Thanks for another fine video. ✌️
I LOVE THIS CHANNEL. Not only is this just great entertainment and presented so entertainingly it is good time killer at work for me. But the thoroughness of the review and presentation is just amazing. He seems to have really made this channel into perhaps the most professional review platform I've ever seen.
Wow. Learned a lot. I remember when I first started working at the dealership when I was 19, (I am 38 now), the craze was snap-on tools. The truck would come every Friday on payday to collect payments and sell whatever they could. Not having any tools, everyone urged me to buy the "best" and so I followed suit and became a slave to snap on lol. I bought everything from that truck from toolboxes to screw drivers. I quickly found out that you were just paying for a name. Quality does come with a price, but so does brand recognition. Like this test. The Daytona is almost identical to the snap on and performs just as well for $720 less. Think about how many tools you could buy with that remaining $720 without compromising quality for your jack. Great video.
We have an old Blackhawk Jack that’s older than any of us here that still works great! We also have several Daytona Jacks and two Pittsburgh aluminum racing jacks! All work great!
The old Blackhawk Jacks and Walker branded jacks were considered the best of the best before they moved operations to China. My dad and grandfather used Blackhawk and Walker jacks exclusively in a very large commercial tire shop for decades. They used to lift heavy cars when cars were still 5,000 lbs and large pickup trucks, heavy tractors and even semi-tractors with their 2.5-ton Blackhawk and Walker jacks. (Yes a 2.5-ton jack can lift the rear drive axel on a semi tractor that isn't attached to a trailer.) All they ever used were 2.5 ton jacks for everything except when a 12-ton or 20-ton air-powered bottle jack was needed to lift fully loaded semi trucks or loaded 1-ton dually pickup trucks. A good Blackhawk 2.5-ton jack would lift about 90% of everything they faced on a daily basis.
I bought a Daytona long reach jack last year too, on sale for $149. Based on the recommendation from Scotty Kilmer's channel. So far, no problems at all, and brother in law (professional mechanic) who has the Snap On said it seemed to work just as well as the very expensive SnapOn. I truly believe that most of what you're usually paying for with Snap On, is the guy in the truck. Having a tool man come to replace a broken tool in minutes, is worth it when you're in the middle of a job.
I have the arcan, works great, easy to move around, holds the equipment i lift without sagging over time. Thank you Project Farm team for all your work!
I suggest you do a review/test of jack stands. I have a pair of Harbor Freight 3-ton stands which were recalled and replaced a couple of years ago. I am always leery working underneath a vehicle and use redundant stands for safety. Test modes could include total weight to failure, work height, dynamic stability, ratcheting mechanism release, etc. I really enjoy your videos as they are extremely informative and well done. I am impressed by your creativity and resourcefulness on conducting the tests. Keep up the good work.
Yes, and if you can include a cross-comparison between the common triangular base ones (with and without secondary safety bar on the sawtooth vertical lift post, and those that use a solid pin-and-hole design vs. sawteeth), and a category comparison against the "tripod style" (e.g., ESCO 10498 and now Harbor Freight's new Daytona copy). Thanks!
I had a Pittsburgh, but wound up getting one of the aluminum Arcan ones (Jegs branded) because the steel Pittsburgh was so heavy I couldn't carry it to the street where I worked on my car. Glad to see it held its own, thanks for the video!
Great video as always! This may be a little different from your normal content but I'd love to see a comparison of laundry detergents. I'm always fighting grease and dirt stains and would love to see a side by side comparison!
I think I like the arcan most, I prefer relying on hardware over welds as well as that being easier to replace parts if needed and I really like that it's aluminum and that nice handle on the side
To me, being 50 lbs lighter is a huge deal - the arcan aluminum seems like it would be easy to toss into or out of the car or truck if you want to work somewhere different from your regular garage. I have an older 100lb Harbor Freight and I'd never consider travelling with it.
Agreed. If you're using floor jacks often in your shop, the light weight is a big advantage. I've been eyeing that same model Arcan jack for a while to compliment my old boat anchor steel 3ton. This was a great test at the perfect time.
To be fair, these are 3T jacks. Most folks never need to lift 6000#. My largest vehicle weighs in at 6500# and my 2T Alum Jack lifts the front end (heaviest) just fine and it's more portable than a 3T. Were I to need a 3T jack, I suspect the welded steel of most of these jacks will last my lifetime. On the Alum model, you have to check the bolts from time to time. Otherwise, they can become loose and wear down the Alum frame, leading to a potential failure with time and abuse.
Wow! Great review and I like your style of straight to the point and no BS. I like your fast talking and fast cuts. It makes the video so much easier to watch and get the information I need vs these guys who ramble on and on. Thank you!
Excellent video and very well thought out for the different testing criteria including lubrication points and lack of them for many jacks. I purchased 3 different 3 ton jacks last year including the Maasdam. All work fine but yes there are differences between them only realized through usage which is shown in your various tests. Over time one develops a preference and usually grabs that one first. In summary, very well done sir!
I've had 2 Pittsburgh floor jacks for years. One 4 ton and a low profile 2 ton. They are still going strong, and they are great. Both were from Harbor Freight.
I did construction for 30 years, now retired at 46 years old. The igloo little playmate is the hands-down favorite. Don’t blow your money on something more expensive, stay frugal and invest your paychecks in real estate or good growth-stock mutual funds like ETFs. It isn’t gambling, I can tell you that when I was 25 and bringing my home-made lunch to the job, watching my buddies scratching lottery tickets made me shake my head in disbelief. Some of the older guys I worked with at 18 are still working and can’t afford to retire. Take my advice, don’t buy anything more than basic hand tools to use on the boss’s time. It’s HIS responsibility to buy the tools, not yours. If you want to go into business for yourself, when the boss replaces a tool because a cord is bad, take it home and replace the cord. Half the tools in my gang box once belong to guys I worked for that they told me to put in a dumpster. Keep your gloves and a rag on your hard hat, and drive a reliable old beater. Bring coffee in a thermos and don’t gamble, and you’ll be a millionaire before you’re 50!
Every video on this channel is a learning experience. I have been using the same floor jack for 20 years and have never even checked the oil level. After watching this video, I will go ahead and fill the oil level in my 20 year old jack that has worked great since day one and still works great.....
Would love to see cordless hammer drills tested. Thanks for doing these videos. Knowledge is power and youre arming us all to make better purchases. As prices go up, and tools are expensive to begin with, getting the biggest bang for the buck is crucial.
Another great test video. I myself would love to see a low price hobby grade plasma cutter comparison at some time. It seems that there are a very large number of them available and trying to pick one is nearly impossible without seeing a side by side shoot out that only Project Farm could do. Maybe also throw in a professional grade unit just to show a comparison to see what you get by spending the extra money. Thanks again for all your play time in your shop, sorry, I mean scientific testing. 😁
I'm so pleased with myself as I'd been looking at jacks last year and settled on the Daytona. The Arcan looks to be a good choice too. Great comparison - I wonder how many jack manufacturers will standardize your test now during design stages, eh?
I always recommend your channel to everyone I know. Your testing is always fair and very insightful. Thank you for providing us with quality content and an unbiased opinion on tools and equipment. Project farm for president!
My old hydraulic jack finally died today while working on my car. Thanks to this video, I went and bought the Daytona DJ3000 and it is so much better than my old jack. Love the videos, keep them up!
I have a mobile work van and mostly lift a few hundred pounds. I have a small Pittsburgh low profile that I use most often. For the occasional heavy lifting, I have the Arcan. It is very well built, good looking and the aluminum construction makes it actually portable. If you are looking for something that won't wear you out or break your back taking it in and out of a mobile service vehicle the Arcan is it.
I have a Daytona high rise low pro jack and absolutely love it! I had a Pittsburgh before that and it’s spent five years outside and even at the bottom of a mud hole to help get a lifted del sol out. That thing still goes up and down somehow.
I have the yellow Daytona which is now offered in "hot lava" red and maybe another color. The $280 Daytona is definitely better than the others at Harbor Freight because if you look carefully, the wide wheels have greaseable zirks and they also have internal bearings. And the handle has an easy pull-out knob to remove the handle. The cheaper Daytona models do not. So side to side with some of the others they look almost identical, but it's these small added features that sold me on it. The wider wheels with bearings also make it much more stable and quieter. I think I paid $250 for it on sale with a coupon in 2016. It's a fantastic jack and ...$750 less than Snap-On. And while the Daytona may have 3/4" less height.. that's $250 more per 1/4". And I think I have $750 worth of scrap plywood laying around lol.
Excellent suggestion: Yes even if you don't need the extra height, rolling the jack onto a rectangular piece of plywood may also help even out some lumps and bumps in the surface of a floor - thus helping the jack when it needs to roll to maintain its safe lifting position as the saddle rises.
I was actually just thinking about jacks and jack stands this morning as I want to buy them in the next few months. And then Project Farm comes along and BAM
@@1pcfred Especially when you don't want to pay these insane high prices and just want to do the basic maintenance on your own. It's like $95 at a Ford Dealership for a Full Synthetic Oil Change.
@@enacku Synthetic Oil is not cheap. No oil is cheap anymore. $95 for an oil change may not be bad. If they're taking care of everything for you. Cheap oil changes are usually come ons themselves. Shops want to get customers in so they can up sell them other services.
I review everything before I buy it. This review was by far the best I've ever watched. Not because of the products reviewed but by the way it's done. This review is fast, no BS and covers everything. Much appreciated and you now have a life long follower/subscriber!👍
Agreed this was a great video with a ton of info. I got my low profile 3 ton from Harbor Freight on a big sale paid under $100 about 7 years ago. Fit nicely under my Monte Carlo and pops my Jeep off the ground with ease. Unless I get something over 5,000 lbs or start doing suspension work on the regular no need to spend more than $150 on a jack
I really enjoy watching your test videos. I have made several purchases bases on your tests and this was one of them. I have never liked any of the floor jacks that I have ever purchased. Some of them turned out to simply be unsafe. One of the unsafe ones was the Black Jack floor jack. The first jack of the two that I purchased simply would not work properly. I returned it and took another one home to try. It worked fine for the first 3 or 4 uses but then it suddenly failed while I was under the vehicle. Thankfully I had jack stands in place that took the load after about 3 or 4 inches of slow to medium pressure failure on the Black Jack. Based on this review, I purchased a Daytona 3 ton. It was like night and day using the Daytona jack. It lifts so much faster and I was able to get the Daytona for around $149 with sale price and a one time coupon. I have used it several times in the last couple of months and I like it more every time I use it. I still put jack stands under the vehicle after I raise it, but the Daytona has never lost pressure. Keep up the good work!
Usually I lower my car onto the stands and remove the Jack completely. I find the Jack tends to get in my way and I feel safer with the weight on the stands which are typically more stable.
I have the Walmart variation of the black jack. It works for what it is, but this convinced me I am due for an upgrade. Several good options presented here. Great breakdown, as always
Another great, to the point, and objective test. I commend you on the time it takes to develop these tests, fabricate the fixtures, conduct the tests, and edit the presentations.
I have a steel Arcan I bought a few years ago. It looks exactly like the Maasdam or the Husky, but it's red and black. It has great build quality, along the lines of the Husky. It's been a great jack.
I bought a Costco UK ally jack, twin-piston job. It's been great so far, only had to lubricate the wheels before use. I've had some dodgy jacks before, including one which leaked so badly there was hardly time to get an axle stand under it.
I concur with the Daytona. Over a 20 year period I've been thru 1 Craftsman, 2 Pittsburgh, and still have the Daytona. I plan on buying one of the Candy Apple one's they just came out with. Great Video! Thanks!
Given that I'm only using it for lifting lighter cars, I've been quite happy with the price/performance ratio of the Pittsburgh. They regularly go on sale below even the value price in this video.
I’ve had my Pittsburgh 3 ton low pro for 8 or 9 years now. Bought it to put a leveling kit on my truck but have consistently rolled it out of the garage for every oil change or break job since. I bought the low pro because while I might have a truck other family members had cars of various clearances. It’s the best all around jack.
Agree same here, I have been abusing my pittsburgh for 5 years now and its done great, I have looked into the aluminum model from harbor freight just for ease of mobility
Thanks as always for your clear and concise videos. I really love how you get straight to the point, reading exactly what they put on the box with no opinions given, then do your best to test what the manufacturers claim. I also love how open minded you are, endorsing tools from across a wide range of manufacturers and origins based solely on how they perform in facts-based testing. And most of all, I love that you reply so often to your comments, but without ever endorsing a single subjective opinion or anecdotal experience from a viewer. You just thank them for their feedback, and move on. You're the epitome of what a scientist is and should be, and I think it's so important for people from all walks of life to see a scientist who isn't in a labcoat working on esoteric and mysterious equipment, but just a friendly guy experimenting with stuff we can all buy in stores to see if it's any good based on tests you come up with in the garage. Great content, thanks for what you do.
Wow, I would not have expected an aluminum jack to perform at the same level as full steel construction models, that's pretty awesome engineering. Snap-On has got some egg on their face, being almost perfectly matched by a jack that is less than a third of the price :P
Having purchased a Daytona within this year I can say I've been VERY happy with the overall quality and functionality of the jack. Easily one of the nicest floor jacks I've used in a long time especially when you consider it's value.
Awesome! Can't wait to see the results. I bought the Daytona 3 ton Snap-On clone two years ago. Edit: BTW, the Daytona is made in the same factory as its Snap-On cousin and Snap-On sued them if I recall correctly Final Edit: Woot! I picked a winner.
I have the Daytona it works great! I've heard of the lawsuit. what happened at the end? if they are made in the same factory which I'm sure they were what's the lawsuit about??
@@philllsxga.7737 I heard something about snap on getting in trouble about not being made in the USA as they state for the jacks. Could be wrong just what I heard and so that changed some of the outcome
I am always impressed by how thorough the testing process is. I wish there was a EU version of Project Farm though, as most of the tested products can only be found in NA.
Watched this back when it first came out as i was looking for a lighter floor jack with certain heights required, minimum height and had to lift to a certain height. Wanted it specifically to change my winter studded snow tires on my CX5 AWD Mazda and it has after market running boards, the problem, and the cars jacking points are the sill just after and just before the wheel wells, and the Black Jack met the requirements, the one I bought had the optional lifting handle, bought new for $80, on sale at Amazon with free shipping and the jack works great and has a lot of strokes but they are easy strokes, less effort, as I am a senior citizen. Jack worked great and that is all it will be used for twice a year. Glade I got the studs on as we have had a foot of snow and ice for a month and more coming. you had a good review, thanks !! !
Great video and reviews! I’ve had that same Daytona jack for a few years and have been throughly impressed with it after a lot of use. Well worth the money. Anyone that buys a $1000 floor jack needs their head examined!
Love your content, but it would of been nice to see an AC hydraulic. It's not as expensive some of the made in USA units, but arguably has equal or better quality being made in Denmark with rebuild kits for all of their products. Their jacks are used in commercial settings as well.
@@ProjectFarm Ah, didn't realize you were looking for suggestions. In that case, I'd like to throw Norco into the hat as well. They have made in USA and made in Taiwan (more affordable versions of the same jack). Norco also offers rebuild kits for their products. I've had AC hydraulic floor jacks and engine hoist for over 10 years (home hot rod use) with zero issues, and I recently picked up a norco transmission jack. The quality is there for both.
@@ProjectFarm I would be curious to see how Duralast from Autozone holds up. Might be a rebranded version of one of the jacks you tested in this video since it is made in China (I think)
Once again, your comparison testes are spot on with what I'm considering purchasing. My current jack was purchased at Harbour Freight about 20 years ago when they first came out with their aluminum, low profile fast pump jacks. I also purchased their original orange jack stands with white risers and have had NO ISSUES with either, except the jack is leaking a due to a bad seal at the release/lower lever point. In my opinion, when using tools that are being used daily or on heavy work, they need to be replaced within a reasonable time due to safety, like jacks and jack stands. like ALWAYS, Project Farm, your videos provide GREAT information and content.....THANX from California
I always appreciate the time and thought you put into your tests as well as your narrative. It takes a lot of dedication to bring all this information to us at your own expense. I appreciate all you do to make these videos. THANK YOU!!
I like your videos because there is no BS and you go through a lot very quickly. I just subscribed since I realized I've watched several of your videos and they are very informative and not biased. Good stuff. Thanks.
I've had the pittsburg for a few years now. Caught it on one of hazard frauds sales for I believe around $100. For someone who doesn't use it every day, I have zero complaints honestly. It jacks everything I need and holds pressure well. Still no leaks and of course I always use jackstands. Even my 16 year old daughter has no trouble using it to change the oil.
Same here, couldn't pass up the Pittsburgh on sale at Hazard Fart when my old jack croaked in the middle of a brake job. It's provided good service, and the quick connect handle is indispensable as a cheater bar when loosening nuts that some "Impact Wrench Igor" over tightened. (I swear auto shops in my neck of the woods don't know what a torque wrench is... fasteners are either loose, or blasted on by impact at max load.)
I think you guys missed the most impressive part of his comment. “Even my 16 year old daughter has no trouble using it to change the oil”. That in and of itself, that she’s changing her own oil, is the greatest. As soon as m kids start driving they will be doing their own too. Great job sir. 👍🏻👍🏻
I wouldn't doubt that a lot of them are made by the same companies in the same plants. Snap On jacks in the past were US made Walker/Lincoln/Blackhawk/Hein Werner units but now Shinn Fu America owns those names and I believe that Snap On is a Chinese made Shinn Fu. The HW jacks are US assembled and use the "old" Walker/Lincoln style chassis. I just used my 93632 Walker 1.5-ton unit today. It was free from the curb and needed to be bled, have fluid added and eventually I had to change the U joint. It's been a solid jack for several years now.
@@dickmick5517 I think it refers to their operations in the US. But yes, they own the rights to the Hein-Warner name, which also includes parts for Ajax, Walker, Marquette, and Lincoln.
That was a good video for sure, you covered everything quite well! I'd like to have that aluminum jack or the Snap-on without the Snap-on price. I have a Weaver (USA) that I bought in 1978. It's seen a lot of use, I rebuilt it once (seals) and am still using it. Now I'm going to have to go out and measure it for reach, resting and full height to compare to these new fangled jacks.
I just bought a Daytona extended reach jack a few weeks ago and have been very impressed with it. I was relieved to see your testing back up my impressions. Also, I’m looking forward to your review of the LTT screwdriver!
I'd like to see oscillating tool blades tested. I usually end up burning through wood instead of cutting it since the blades go dull so fast. Also cutting outlets out of drywall will pull the teeth right off of them.
The coated blades are the only ones I have had to hold up any length of time. Not sure if it's titanium nitrite or not but it is a gold color. Everything else dulls faster than a fishing trip in the bath tub.
From my understanding, HF jacks have always been one of their gems, and have been known to last long periods of time. Only reason I bought a Pittsburgh rather then a Daytona was because of my budget. It's been working great for me. Biggest downside is I have to throw down a bit of plywood on my gravel driveway so it can roll when lifting my truck.
I have one of Harbor Freight's old floor jacks. A model with what looks like a metal brick in the back of it and it is a beast. Heavy as all get out to move though. I was just abusing it a couple weeks ago when a large tree fell in my front yard. I was using it to jack the trunk up so I could chainsaw it.
I have a Pittsburgh from about 10 years ago that looks similar to this one, no issues. They have a lot of gems, and a lot of crap. For the most part you can spot the difference by appearance and the reviews.
@Tony as far as I can tell they do not censor their reviews. The crap products have bad reviews posted warning you to stay away, assuming they’ve been around for awhile. Some of the crap products are still worthwhile, like a cheap wet time saw if you want to remodel a bathroom and just need it to last through that job. I did that 10 years ago, it has made it through half a dozen jobs. It is cheap and crude, but good enough and hasn’t died. For something like a ratchet, no, get the best with better ergonomics.
@@lordjaashin Yes, though they've since released new ones, and it's not as though it didn't look like many of the other brands use the same manufacturer/factory as the old recalled models. I have a set of the new 3-ton jack stands. They're nice, and while the extra safety pins are extra steps, but it's nice to have the piece of mind. They've also released 6-ton versions.
I constantly tell all my friends about your reviews, you do great work and make it easier for us to spend our hard earned 💰 Thanks for the effort and planning involved.
Here’s the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you!
Black Jack: amzn.to/3SYHrMf
Arcan: amzn.to/3Cb4wp3
Pittsburgh (also available at Harbor Freight): amzn.to/3CfSvPr
ESCO: amzn.to/3Pv1r6r
Husky: amzn.to/3A7QMJk
Maasdam: Available at Home Depot
Daytona DJ3000: Available at Harbor Freight
Snap On: Available at Snap On’s Online Store
Mac tools??
This is EXACTLY how all comparison videos even how to videos should be done. Quick to the Point and only showing details and whats important. no BS back Stories or Opinions. There's no waste of time! No wonder this vid is popular. Its easy to watch all the way to the end.!
Thanks so much!
Anything PF reviews is like this. This YT channel has saved me so much time and money i could never say TY enough. But Thank You for real PF.
I recommended it and you actually did it!!!! A MILLION THANKS!!!!!! Got the Pittsburgh jack hoping it would be worth more than the price, your video proves it. I wish I could subscribe twice lol.
You are welcome and great choice on the Pittsburgh
I bought a harbor freight jack about 30 years ago and another one with and adjustable saddle about 20 years ago, both are still working great with no problems. Thanks for the review especially the piece on refilling the jack oil. I am a fan of your reviews because they are thorough and objective. Thanks again for your efforts.
Thanks and you are welcome!
sometimes more expensive doesnt mean better!
Bought a motorcycle floor jack about 20 years ago from HF. I have used it on Road Kings and Heritage Softails and is reliable and I have never felt it being spongy or cheap. Great tool.
Harbor Freight, yeah i remember them from 40 years ago. Nice to know they have maintained - or i hope they have - a high quality company.
So glad I found your channel. I don't know if you realize but you are a true champion of the consumer. Your depth of testing is so eye opening and your objective analysis is outstanding.
Thanks!
I bought a Daytona 3 ton low profile jack last week. I was glad to see in your review that it was money well spent. Thank you so much for taking the time to create these very informative videos.
You are welcome!
I bought the Husky jack about 4 years ago as my first floor jack. So far, it’s held up well with regular use with no maintenance done to it yet. I only paid $119 plus tax when it was on sale at Home Depot. One of the best automotive tool purchases I have made. I thoroughly enjoyed the video, as always!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Been using the 3-ton Daytona for many years on my Tundra, Camry, and Elantra. Love it. The low profile is excellent for the Elantra, and the lift height is great for my Tundra. Outstanding jack that I wish I purchased long ago. Love this channel, btw. You stress test in ways that I can't even dream up and I watch every upload.. Keep it up, my man!
I hear you. I did not know that they made a low profile floor jack for years, so I always paid people to change my engine oil. Then I bought the low-profile black jack and it has saved me so much money on changing oil, but it does like to settle if you leave load on it.
Had my daytona for 3 years, Been loving it the moment I got it! Love the guide on how to oil the jack too!
Great feedback on the Daytona! Seems very well built!
@@ProjectFarm really well built! Only thing I've had issues with is the paint on the handle, Makes sense though, I use the handle as a cheater bar 🤣
Fantastic testing video as always! A++ Thank you!
Thanks and you are welcome!
I've had an Arcan for a couple of years now and I absolutely love it. I've had no issues with it and you can't beat the weight, especially if you move it from job site to job site. Great comparison, as always!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
It was on sale for close to $200 a few years back. Very happy with my purchase!
My Arcan won't pick up my Volvo as well as my Napa 3 ton.But the difference in weight is fantastic. Especially in the gravel I can position it easily.
Thank you so much for your content. I have learned a lot from you. I don’t know what your background is but one thing you do know is how to test products way better than consumer reports and we know you’re not controlled by advertising. Thanks for your hard work. You are one amazing farmer.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Daytona makes a "Low profiel, long reach" model which has a longer and flatter saddle. I bought it several years ago and love it! The only jack I've found that fits under my car with ease.
Thanks for the feedback.
The Pittsburgh also makes a a low profile version mine is over 8 years old and still works perfectly. I lift trucks and big caddies weekly with it .
Stellar video and reviews!
I have that exact Daytona jack and for the money you CANNOT beat it. The quality feels top notch and there’s usually a coupon for it from Harbor Freight. I’m so impressed with it, I bought a second in a different color!
Thanks for the feedback.
After watching for years, I'm still floored with the all testing and explaining of everything. The amount of time you put it into your videos is amazing. Watching the production value go up video after video great to see. Great work
Thank you very much!
Thanks for all your hard work on these videos. I’ve actually had the 4 ton variant of the Daytona lineup for few years now and absolutely love it. It does recommend topping off the fluid before first use, and for that I got some higher quality fluid from an auto parts store as opposed to harbor freight’s in house bottle.
You are welcome! Thanksk for sharing.
Seems like most of HF's consumables seem to be priced in the ball park of known good by other Manf's. If they'll put melamine in their domestic children's formula, I don't doubt they'll cheap out on anything. Yeah, its an extra stop at the big box or auto store.
I've had the Arcan floor jack for 4 years now and it has been great. The hybrid design (aluminum/steel) makes it lightweight and easy to move and store. I purchased it through Costco for around $100 at the time and it's been a great tool.
Thanks for sharing!
I bought the same one Tom, when I saw it at that price, somehow I got a $10.00 off deal . I paid $90 for it. Nice 3.5 ton jack.
I wish Costco would stock it here in Australia.
They cost $229 now at Costco. Oh well.
I bought the same DJ3000 Daytona floor jack several years ago, got it on sale for, I think $200.
Excellent performance so far.
I have used it to jack up my 4 x 4 Dodge Ram, 4 x 4 Dodge Dakota and my Dodge Dakota R/T.
It has worked perfectly every time.
Keep up the great tool reviews and comparisons.
Your no nonsense scientific approach and accurate reporting makes your RUclips channel the go to channel for tool and product reviews.
Thanks, will do!
Thanks for the consistently great content!
My pleasure!
I am endlessly impressed at how clearly and quickly you are able to impart information. It is quite a skill.
Thanks!
I’ve had my Pittsburgh for about 6 years and it’s never failed me. Don’t remember how much I paid for it, but it was an awesome deal, well under what they cost now. Never did maintenance on it (though I probably should) and I’ve used it quite extensively. Will definitely buy another one when/if this one fails. Also, this is one of the best channels on RUclips. Always look forward to new content on here. Keep rocking.
Thanks, will do! Thanks for sharing.
Have had my Pittsburgh for 10+ yrs. Payed $59 & love it.
I'm on my second Pittsburgh, the first one lasted about 2 years after being used professionally on a regular basis. Then I had to disassemble it and do a small repair during which time I found some warn out components and decided it's no longer safe to use it professionally. It still works, but I only use it very occasionally at my house. The second Pittsburgh is on its second year and it's showing some signs of wear.. Maybe I'll try a different brand next time.
I have the Arcan Jack and an engine leveler as well. I bought them because it looked like the best bang for the buck. Couple years later I find this video by chance. Had I have seen this before buying the Arcan, it would made me not even consider another brand. I have a feeling it'll be in my garage 30-50 years from now. GREAT quality
Thanks for sharing.
@@ProjectFarm if you haven't yet, you should do a review on engine levelers. I have an AC Delco and a Craftsman...the Craftsman broke pulling a 4 cylinder....but the AC Delco pulled my Cummins no problem which weighs over twice as much as the 4 cylinder
I bought an Arcan about 2 years ago and I'm very happy it did so well on these tests. It has worked great so far and I always appreciate your testing to confirm this!
Thanks for sharing.
I bought my Arcan (HJ3000, red) 6 years ago due to its lightweight aluminum-steel construction. Not sure if it's the same as the lime green one in the video as they look different, but it's been working great!
I bought the Daytona last year after reading good reviews. I’m very happy with it so far. I’ve used it probably 6 times. I love how fast I can jack up my classic Mercedes which weighs 4,376 lbs and the other 3,600 lbs.
Now I’m looking into some jack stands that are safe and budget friendly. I always slide the wheel under the car just in case.
Thanks for sharing.
@@ProjectFarm sure!
I bought a new floor jack based on this review. Also, I have bought many other tools based on your reviews. My favorites are my knipex tools, gear wrench ratchets, irwin side cutters, and many quarts of seafoam. Good tools are hard to come by, good tool reviews are even harder to find, thank you for your straightforward and honest tests, followed up by real world opinion. Well done!
Thanks so much!
I love to see a test on these jacks after a few years of use.
I have the Pittsburgh, ive had it for id say at least 10 years...it's quite decent. The only time i ever had it release pressure was when i tried to help level an rv with it. Other than that it's done everything ive ever asked of it with zero issues.
Thanks for the suggestion.
@@ProjectFarm
I hate it when they put them foam cushions on the handles.
the one on my mower started ripping in no time.
Same with garden tools.
I have the arcan jack and I've owned it for the last two and a half years. It's held up great both in the shop and being drug through gravel working outside. Being light was the biggest selling factor to me as I used to constantly put the jack in the bed of the truck for rescue missions.
Thanks for sharing.
It looks to me by far the best. At least the design is different, and the building construction is clearly superior.
Same here. It is my go to when I need it bring a jack somewhere. The aluminum is very nice. My 3.5 ton craftsman is far too heavy.
One of the best and most thorough tool review channels on RUclips! Have you ever thought of doing a video comparing impact wrenches that are corded, as in they plug in to a outlet? There's a couple out there from name brands and it would be interesting to see how they compare.
Thanks for the video idea.
Oh yesss !! I would like to see a test on that !!!
@@ProjectFarm who makes Earthquake " they seem to punch hard
I also have the 3 ton Daytona, and I'm super-pleased with it. Definitely a better jack in all ways than the Pittsburgh it replaced. Glad to see it perform so well in your testing!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
@@DTW-bx2vy lifts quite quickly with no load, once its got some weight on it (like as soon as it contacts the vehicle) it lifts like a jack should in my opinion. Definitely easy to pump, even when approaching its weight limit it only requires a slight bit of "oomph" I've got the Daytona 3 ton low profile long reach. Used it daily in a shop for at least 2 years now.
@@DTW-bx2vy I'd say it's fast but very solid - very predictable. Recommended.
@@DTW-bx2vy I am sorry to hear about that. Do you have access to an air compressor? There are different types of airbag jacks that are powered pneumatically. Controlled by the push of a button, and much lighter and easier to use than a hydraulic jack. I suppose it wouldn't be a good choice to keep in your vehicle for roadside emergencies due to needing an air supply, but then again I doubt anyone is carrying a full size Daytona jack either. Obviously I don't know your situation so I'm trying not to assume anything here, but it sounds like a pneumatic jack might be a good option for you. That is, if you have an air compressor.
@@DTW-bx2vy I wish I could give you a confident answer here. I have noticed the Daytona definitely is easier to pump than about any other jack I've used for my line of work, including Cornwell, Matco, Strongway, and Sunex. I've never really thought much about it, more than noticing it takes less force. As for whether 25 pounds of force is enough, I don't think I could say with 100% certainty. I can give you my thoughts though. The heavier the vehicle, and also the higher you lift, you usually need more force on the handle. I suspect 25 lbs would likely get the wheels off the ground for something of average weight. Much higher than that, im just not sure. Just today I used my Daytona to lift my Ford Ranger and I didn't find myself pressing hard into the lever at all. Perhaps you could use a "cheater bar" on the end of the jack handle to provide more leverage, thus reducing the force you have to impart, provided you have enough space to pump a longer handle. Something like a larger pipe to fit the outside of the handle, or even a piece of rebar to slide inside the handle. Sorry I can't be more of a help here.
Love your content PF! I would love to see a video comparing arborists handsaws. There are so many brands making them these days in foldable and non foldable. They are a must for hunters, gardeners, farmers, aborists, trail riders, and list of others! Thanks for the great content!!
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Oh this is a great one to test! Love how you conduct tests, really thorough!
Thank you very much!
Excellent presentation (as always). Something I would emphasize for farmers/ranchers who may have to use a jack "in the field", consider the weight of the jack. It appears that as I got older, my tools got heavier! A light jack like the Arcan is very useful when it comes down to raising an implement/implement part off the ground in awkward positions/location which is usually when/where farm machinery fails. Thank you for these practical tests, Ciao, L (Morningside and Starshine "Project" Farms).
You are welcome!
I'd love to see a comparison of different brand's compressors, something like a 20 Gallon upright from each different brand, all with roughly similar specs, designed for home use. Testing things like time to build air, true CFM, and maybe even do a torture test to see how long they can run continuously. A lot of brands lie about CFM and other specs.
Goodyear oil free 20gal vs Mcgraw oiled 20gal vs Craftsman 20 gal.
That would be a very expensive test. Rremember he pays for all the tools with the help of donations.
I’d love to see this too.
Largely small compressors that are likely to be seen in a small home workshop or the portable ones for small jobs (other than pancakes) by companies like Milwaukee, DeWalt, etc.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Excellent test. Your ability to develop a range of tests that completely tell all the pertinent information is very commendable. Thanks again.
Thanks and you are welcome!
I had an old German made Febi Bilstein floor jack with a spindle, the thing was huge and heavy, 130lbs, and even after 60 years or more as good as new apart from some surface rust.
Sold it for 50€ because I don't work on cars and don't have the space.
Looking at these the buyer got a damn good deal :(
Thanks for sharing.
I went for the Pittsburgh built on a Wednesday. Couldn’t be happier with the purchase. Thanks for doing what you do in this channel I am a huge fan
Thanks so much! Thanks for being a huge fan!
Another outstanding product review. Best part of your reviews is the presentation efficiency, absolutely no wasted time, just facts. As always unbiased, thorough, fair and impartial. I don't buy anything vehicle/shop related until I check in to see if you have a done a review. Thank you.....now off to Harbour Freight for a Daytona Floor Jack.
My Harbour Freight floor jack( Daytona in orange) has been a great addition to my tool line up. I also have a vintage Craftsman floor jack from the late 1970s that still pulls its weight . Thanks for another fine video. ✌️
I've got an old 60s Sears 1.5 ton floor jack ,it leaks a little but they lied on the rating ,it'll lift a dually pickup.
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
@@MrTheHillfolk Yeah, they under-rated them back then & over-rate them now.
I LOVE THIS CHANNEL. Not only is this just great entertainment and presented so entertainingly it is good time killer at work for me. But the thoroughness of the review and presentation is just amazing. He seems to have really made this channel into perhaps the most professional review platform I've ever seen.
Thanks so much!
Wow. Learned a lot. I remember when I first started working at the dealership when I was 19, (I am 38 now), the craze was snap-on tools. The truck would come every Friday on payday to collect payments and sell whatever they could. Not having any tools, everyone urged me to buy the "best" and so I followed suit and became a slave to snap on lol. I bought everything from that truck from toolboxes to screw drivers. I quickly found out that you were just paying for a name. Quality does come with a price, but so does brand recognition. Like this test. The Daytona is almost identical to the snap on and performs just as well for $720 less. Think about how many tools you could buy with that remaining $720 without compromising quality for your jack. Great video.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Some harbour freight and snapon jacks are literally the exact same jack from same factory with different stickers for $700 less.
We have an old Blackhawk Jack that’s older than any of us here that still works great! We also have several Daytona Jacks and two Pittsburgh aluminum racing jacks! All work great!
Nice! Thanks for sharing!
The old Blackhawk Jacks and Walker branded jacks were considered the best of the best before they moved operations to China. My dad and grandfather used Blackhawk and Walker jacks exclusively in a very large commercial tire shop for decades. They used to lift heavy cars when cars were still 5,000 lbs and large pickup trucks, heavy tractors and even semi-tractors with their 2.5-ton Blackhawk and Walker jacks. (Yes a 2.5-ton jack can lift the rear drive axel on a semi tractor that isn't attached to a trailer.) All they ever used were 2.5 ton jacks for everything except when a 12-ton or 20-ton air-powered bottle jack was needed to lift fully loaded semi trucks or loaded 1-ton dually pickup trucks. A good Blackhawk 2.5-ton jack would lift about 90% of everything they faced on a daily basis.
I bought a Daytona long reach jack last year too, on sale for $149. Based on the recommendation from Scotty Kilmer's channel. So far, no problems at all, and brother in law (professional mechanic) who has the Snap On said it seemed to work just as well as the very expensive SnapOn. I truly believe that most of what you're usually paying for with Snap On, is the guy in the truck. Having a tool man come to replace a broken tool in minutes, is worth it when you're in the middle of a job.
I have the arcan, works great, easy to move around, holds the equipment i lift without sagging over time. Thank you Project Farm team for all your work!
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
I suggest you do a review/test of jack stands. I have a pair of Harbor Freight 3-ton stands which were recalled and replaced a couple of years ago. I am always leery working underneath a vehicle and use redundant stands for safety. Test modes could include total weight to failure, work height, dynamic stability, ratcheting mechanism release, etc. I really enjoy your videos as they are extremely informative and well done. I am impressed by your creativity and resourcefulness on conducting the tests. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.
Yes, and if you can include a cross-comparison between the common triangular base ones (with and without secondary safety bar on the sawtooth vertical lift post, and those that use a solid pin-and-hole design vs. sawteeth), and a category comparison against the "tripod style" (e.g., ESCO 10498 and now Harbor Freight's new Daytona copy). Thanks!
I had a Pittsburgh, but wound up getting one of the aluminum Arcan ones (Jegs branded) because the steel Pittsburgh was so heavy I couldn't carry it to the street where I worked on my car. Glad to see it held its own, thanks for the video!
If you tip it up on two wheels, you can roll and steer it quite easily. (unless you don't have a paved driveway)
I have the Pittsburgh 1.5 Ton aluminum one it's so lightweight at 33lbs.
I've had it for 10 years now no issues
Thanks for sharing.!
Great video as always! This may be a little different from your normal content but I'd love to see a comparison of laundry detergents. I'm always fighting grease and dirt stains and would love to see a side by side comparison!
Seconded.
I think I like the arcan most, I prefer relying on hardware over welds as well as that being easier to replace parts if needed and I really like that it's aluminum and that nice handle on the side
When's the last time you replaced frame parts on a jack...lol
To me, being 50 lbs lighter is a huge deal - the arcan aluminum seems like it would be easy to toss into or out of the car or truck if you want to work somewhere different from your regular garage. I have an older 100lb Harbor Freight and I'd never consider travelling with it.
Agreed. If you're using floor jacks often in your shop, the light weight is a big advantage. I've been eyeing that same model Arcan jack for a while to compliment my old boat anchor steel 3ton. This was a great test at the perfect time.
@@OffTheBeatenPath_ not the frame lol the bolts and stuff
To be fair, these are 3T jacks. Most folks never need to lift 6000#. My largest vehicle weighs in at 6500# and my 2T Alum Jack lifts the front end (heaviest) just fine and it's more portable than a 3T. Were I to need a 3T jack, I suspect the welded steel of most of these jacks will last my lifetime. On the Alum model, you have to check the bolts from time to time. Otherwise, they can become loose and wear down the Alum frame, leading to a potential failure with time and abuse.
Wow! Great review and I like your style of straight to the point and no BS. I like your fast talking and fast cuts. It makes the video so much easier to watch and get the information I need vs these guys who ramble on and on. Thank you!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Excellent video and very well thought out for the different testing criteria including lubrication points and lack of them for many jacks. I purchased 3 different 3 ton jacks last year including the Maasdam. All work fine but yes there are differences between them only realized through usage which is shown in your various tests. Over time one develops a preference and usually grabs that one first. In summary, very well done sir!
Thanks and you are welcome!
I've had 2 Pittsburgh floor jacks for years. One 4 ton and a low profile 2 ton. They are still going strong, and they are great.
Both were from Harbor Freight.
Thanks for sharing.
@@ProjectFarm Sure thing. Keep up the good work.
Love how thorough your testing is. I just started working in the construction field and would love to see what is the best lunchbox!
I did construction for 30 years, now retired at 46 years old. The igloo little playmate is the hands-down favorite. Don’t blow your money on something more expensive, stay frugal and invest your paychecks in real estate or good growth-stock mutual funds like ETFs. It isn’t gambling, I can tell you that when I was 25 and bringing my home-made lunch to the job, watching my buddies scratching lottery tickets made me shake my head in disbelief. Some of the older guys I worked with at 18 are still working and can’t afford to retire. Take my advice, don’t buy anything more than basic hand tools to use on the boss’s time. It’s HIS responsibility to buy the tools, not yours. If you want to go into business for yourself, when the boss replaces a tool because a cord is bad, take it home and replace the cord. Half the tools in my gang box once belong to guys I worked for that they told me to put in a dumpster. Keep your gloves and a rag on your hard hat, and drive a reliable old beater. Bring coffee in a thermos and don’t gamble, and you’ll be a millionaire before you’re 50!
Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.
Every video on this channel is a learning experience. I have been using the same floor jack for 20 years and have never even checked the oil level. After watching this video, I will go ahead and fill the oil level in my 20 year old jack that has worked great since day one and still works great.....
Thanks for sharing.
Would love to see cordless hammer drills tested. Thanks for doing these videos. Knowledge is power and youre arming us all to make better purchases. As prices go up, and tools are expensive to begin with, getting the biggest bang for the buck is crucial.
So true
Another great test video.
I myself would love to see a low price hobby grade plasma cutter comparison at some time. It seems that there are a very large number of them available and trying to pick one is nearly impossible without seeing a side by side shoot out that only Project Farm could do. Maybe also throw in a professional grade unit just to show a comparison to see what you get by spending the extra money.
Thanks again for all your play time in your shop, sorry, I mean scientific testing. 😁
Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.
I'm so pleased with myself as I'd been looking at jacks last year and settled on the Daytona. The Arcan looks to be a good choice too. Great comparison - I wonder how many jack manufacturers will standardize your test now during design stages, eh?
Thanks!
Used both.. can't go wrong with either. Do like how lightweight the arcan is though. .
Picked up the Pittsburgh 3 ton low profile today for Black Friday for $94.99. An amazing deal I’m so happy.
Nice!
I always recommend your channel to everyone I know. Your testing is always fair and very insightful. Thank you for providing us with quality content and an unbiased opinion on tools and equipment. Project farm for president!
You are welcome!
My old hydraulic jack finally died today while working on my car. Thanks to this video, I went and bought the Daytona DJ3000 and it is so much better than my old jack. Love the videos, keep them up!
Thanks, will do! Thanks for sharing.
I've got the 1.5 and 2.5 Arcan. Been used hundreds of times. With maintenance, they can take a beating, and still work great!
Thanks for sharing.
I really really appreciate the information you have included at the 15 minute mark of how to assess if ones jack needs more oil. thanks so much!!
You are welcome!
That was so impressive in the way you tested those jacks. Very creative, this channel is only going to continue growing
Thank you very much!
I have a mobile work van and mostly lift a few hundred pounds. I have a small Pittsburgh low profile that I use most often.
For the occasional heavy lifting, I have the Arcan. It is very well built, good looking and the aluminum construction makes it actually portable. If you are looking for something that won't wear you out or break your back taking it in and out of a mobile service vehicle the Arcan is it.
Thanks for the feedback.
I have a Daytona high rise low pro jack and absolutely love it! I had a Pittsburgh before that and it’s spent five years outside and even at the bottom of a mud hole to help get a lifted del sol out. That thing still goes up and down somehow.
Thanks for sharing.
One of the few channels I don't watch at 2.0 speed. Thank you for getting right to the facts at a rapid fire pace.
I know right? It's because he's already talking at 2.0!! LOL
Now THIS is a test I've been waiting for
Thanks!
I have the yellow Daytona which is now offered in "hot lava" red and maybe another color. The $280 Daytona is definitely better than the others at Harbor Freight because if you look carefully, the wide wheels have greaseable zirks and they also have internal bearings. And the handle has an easy pull-out knob to remove the handle. The cheaper Daytona models do not. So side to side with some of the others they look almost identical, but it's these small added features that sold me on it. The wider wheels with bearings also make it much more stable and quieter. I think I paid $250 for it on sale with a coupon in 2016. It's a fantastic jack and ...$750 less than Snap-On. And while the Daytona may have 3/4" less height.. that's $250 more per 1/4". And I think I have $750 worth of scrap plywood laying around lol.
Excellent suggestion: Yes even if you don't need the extra height, rolling the jack onto a rectangular piece of plywood may also help even out some lumps and bumps in the surface of a floor - thus helping the jack when it needs to roll to maintain its safe lifting position as the saddle rises.
I was actually just thinking about jacks and jack stands this morning as I want to buy them in the next few months. And then Project Farm comes along and BAM
Perfect timing!
jacks and jack stands are handy dandy items.
@@1pcfred Especially when you don't want to pay these insane high prices and just want to do the basic maintenance on your own. It's like $95 at a Ford Dealership for a Full Synthetic Oil Change.
@@enacku Synthetic Oil is not cheap. No oil is cheap anymore. $95 for an oil change may not be bad. If they're taking care of everything for you. Cheap oil changes are usually come ons themselves. Shops want to get customers in so they can up sell them other services.
Loving your videos! I Subbed and Let the ads run because you deserve it for excellent unbiased videos you create!!
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I review everything before I buy it. This review was by far the best I've ever watched. Not because of the products reviewed but by the way it's done. This review is fast, no BS and covers everything. Much appreciated and you now have a life long follower/subscriber!👍
Thanks so much!
what did you think was the best bank for your buck
Agreed this was a great video with a ton of info. I got my low profile 3 ton from Harbor Freight on a big sale paid under $100 about 7 years ago. Fit nicely under my Monte Carlo and pops my Jeep off the ground with ease. Unless I get something over 5,000 lbs or start doing suspension work on the regular no need to spend more than $150 on a jack
He could slow down the talk, a lot of info to take in rapidly !!!!!!!
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I really enjoy watching your test videos. I have made several purchases bases on your tests and this was one of them. I have never liked any of the floor jacks that I have ever purchased. Some of them turned out to simply be unsafe. One of the unsafe ones was the Black Jack floor jack. The first jack of the two that I purchased simply would not work properly. I returned it and took another one home to try. It worked fine for the first 3 or 4 uses but then it suddenly failed while I was under the vehicle. Thankfully I had jack stands in place that took the load after about 3 or 4 inches of slow to medium pressure failure on the Black Jack. Based on this review, I purchased a Daytona 3 ton. It was like night and day using the Daytona jack. It lifts so much faster and I was able to get the Daytona for around $149 with sale price and a one time coupon. I have used it several times in the last couple of months and I like it more every time I use it. I still put jack stands under the vehicle after I raise it, but the Daytona has never lost pressure. Keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do! Thanks for sharing.
Usually I lower my car onto the stands and remove the Jack completely. I find the Jack tends to get in my way and I feel safer with the weight on the stands which are typically more stable.
I have the Walmart variation of the black jack. It works for what it is, but this convinced me I am due for an upgrade. Several good options presented here. Great breakdown, as always
Thanks for the feedback.
Just dont buy the Esco
Another one great tests. I can’t wait to see what the results are of the 24 HR test.
Thank you!
Another great, to the point, and objective test. I commend you on the time it takes to develop these tests, fabricate the fixtures, conduct the tests, and edit the presentations.
Thanks and you are welcome!
I have a steel Arcan I bought a few years ago. It looks exactly like the Maasdam or the Husky, but it's red and black. It has great build quality, along the lines of the Husky. It's been a great jack.
Thanks for sharing.
I bought a Costco UK ally jack, twin-piston job. It's been great so far, only had to lubricate the wheels before use. I've had some dodgy jacks before, including one which leaked so badly there was hardly time to get an axle stand under it.
Thanks for sharing.
I concur with the Daytona. Over a 20 year period I've been thru 1 Craftsman, 2 Pittsburgh, and still have the Daytona. I plan on buying one of the Candy Apple one's they just came out with. Great Video! Thanks!
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
Which model do you have?
Given that I'm only using it for lifting lighter cars, I've been quite happy with the price/performance ratio of the Pittsburgh. They regularly go on sale below even the value price in this video.
I’ve had my Pittsburgh 3 ton low pro for 8 or 9 years now. Bought it to put a leveling kit on my truck but have consistently rolled it out of the garage for every oil change or break job since. I bought the low pro because while I might have a truck other family members had cars of various clearances. It’s the best all around jack.
Agree same here, I have been abusing my pittsburgh for 5 years now and its done great, I have looked into the aluminum model from harbor freight just for ease of mobility
looking at the charts, I'd bet money the engineers were gunning for snap on's performance
Same here, I got mine on clearance about 2 years ago, I was a bit afraid when they told me I couldn't return it. Best $90 bucks I've spent so far.
I've had Pittsburgh over 10 years. Used it this morning on my dad's car
Thanks as always for your clear and concise videos. I really love how you get straight to the point, reading exactly what they put on the box with no opinions given, then do your best to test what the manufacturers claim. I also love how open minded you are, endorsing tools from across a wide range of manufacturers and origins based solely on how they perform in facts-based testing. And most of all, I love that you reply so often to your comments, but without ever endorsing a single subjective opinion or anecdotal experience from a viewer. You just thank them for their feedback, and move on. You're the epitome of what a scientist is and should be, and I think it's so important for people from all walks of life to see a scientist who isn't in a labcoat working on esoteric and mysterious equipment, but just a friendly guy experimenting with stuff we can all buy in stores to see if it's any good based on tests you come up with in the garage. Great content, thanks for what you do.
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Very detailed research and product testing. Definitely a new favorite channel of mine.👍👍
Thanks!
Wow, I would not have expected an aluminum jack to perform at the same level as full steel construction models, that's pretty awesome engineering.
Snap-On has got some egg on their face, being almost perfectly matched by a jack that is less than a third of the price :P
Nothing new for Fap-on. They should be used to it, their fanboys are gonna hop on the r ape van anyway.
Just picked up a daytona 3 ton super duty.
Many expletives. Very good.
Nice!
Having purchased a Daytona within this year I can say I've been VERY happy with the overall quality and functionality of the jack. Easily one of the nicest floor jacks I've used in a long time especially when you consider it's value.
Thanks for the feedback.
I love my 3 ton daytona! Works great and made nicely
Awesome! Can't wait to see the results. I bought the Daytona 3 ton Snap-On clone two years ago.
Edit: BTW, the Daytona is made in the same factory as its Snap-On cousin and Snap-On sued them if I recall correctly
Final Edit: Woot! I picked a winner.
Great choice!
I have a Daytona, not this exact one it was cheaper but it works amazingly, had it for a long time, never fails
I have the Daytona it works great!
I've heard of the lawsuit.
what happened at the end?
if they are made in the same factory which I'm sure they were what's the lawsuit about??
@@philllsxga.7737 I heard something about snap on getting in trouble about not being made in the USA as they state for the jacks. Could be wrong just what I heard and so that changed some of the outcome
@@mattwiederholt7258 okay.
Nothing is made in the USA!
Sad... Cheap labor but the white collars at the top are more wealthy than ever!
I am always impressed by how thorough the testing process is.
I wish there was a EU version of Project Farm though, as most of the tested products can only be found in NA.
Thanks! Sorry the products are not found over there. Thanks for watching!
@@ProjectFarm I bet most of those are the same thing re-branded though.
Watched this back when it first came out as i was looking for a lighter floor jack with certain heights required, minimum height and had to lift to a certain height. Wanted it specifically to change my winter studded snow tires on my CX5 AWD Mazda and it has after market running boards, the problem, and the cars jacking points are the sill just after and just before the wheel wells, and the Black Jack met the requirements, the one I bought had the optional lifting handle, bought new for $80, on sale at Amazon with free shipping and the jack works great and has a lot of strokes but they are easy strokes, less effort, as I am a senior citizen. Jack worked great and that is all it will be used for twice a year. Glade I got the studs on as we have had a foot of snow and ice for a month and more coming. you had a good review, thanks !! !
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After watching this, I'm pretty satisfied I bought a couple Pittsburgh jacks.
Thanks for the feedback.
Great video and reviews! I’ve had that same Daytona jack for a few years and have been throughly impressed with it after a lot of use. Well worth the money. Anyone that buys a $1000 floor jack needs their head examined!
No not really. I use my SnapOn jack everyday and I can’t tell you how many harbor freight Daytona jacks I’ve seen returned. You get what you pay for
@@devonharris6367 I might maybe buy something with snap on marked on it, at a pawn shop or yard sale.
Love your content, but it would of been nice to see an AC hydraulic. It's not as expensive some of the made in USA units, but arguably has equal or better quality being made in Denmark with rebuild kits for all of their products. Their jacks are used in commercial settings as well.
Added to my list for round 2. I need 6 more brands...so far, Craftsman and AC Hydraulic on my list. Thanks again, Todd
Rebuild kits are super important, the seals will go out on even the best jack and if you can't get replacements into the trash it goes.
@@ProjectFarm Ah, didn't realize you were looking for suggestions. In that case, I'd like to throw Norco into the hat as well. They have made in USA and made in Taiwan (more affordable versions of the same jack). Norco also offers rebuild kits for their products. I've had AC hydraulic floor jacks and engine hoist for over 10 years (home hot rod use) with zero issues, and I recently picked up a norco transmission jack. The quality is there for both.
@@ProjectFarm I would be curious to see how Duralast from Autozone holds up. Might be a rebranded version of one of the jacks you tested in this video since it is made in China (I think)
Once again, your comparison testes are spot on with what I'm considering purchasing. My current jack was purchased at Harbour Freight about 20 years ago when they first came out with their aluminum, low profile fast pump jacks. I also purchased their original orange jack stands with white risers and have had NO ISSUES with either, except the jack is leaking a due to a bad seal at the release/lower lever point. In my opinion, when using tools that are being used daily or on heavy work, they need to be replaced within a reasonable time due to safety, like jacks and jack stands. like ALWAYS, Project Farm, your videos provide GREAT information and content.....THANX from California
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
I always appreciate the time and thought you put into your tests as well as your narrative. It takes a lot of dedication to bring all this information to us at your own expense. I appreciate all you do to make these videos. THANK YOU!!
Thank you very much!
Couldn't have said it better
I like your videos because there is no BS and you go through a lot very quickly.
I just subscribed since I realized I've watched several of your videos and they are very informative and not biased. Good stuff.
Thanks.
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I've had the pittsburg for a few years now. Caught it on one of hazard frauds sales for I believe around $100. For someone who doesn't use it every day, I have zero complaints honestly. It jacks everything I need and holds pressure well. Still no leaks and of course I always use jackstands. Even my 16 year old daughter has no trouble using it to change the oil.
Same here, couldn't pass up the Pittsburgh on sale at Hazard Fart when my old jack croaked in the middle of a brake job. It's provided good service, and the quick connect handle is indispensable as a cheater bar when loosening nuts that some "Impact Wrench Igor" over tightened. (I swear auto shops in my neck of the woods don't know what a torque wrench is... fasteners are either loose, or blasted on by impact at max load.)
same.. bought a pittsburgh there a few years ago for about $100 and have only used it a handful of times, but no complaints.
i use two separate jacks alot im too lazy to deal with jack stands😂
I think you guys missed the most impressive part of his comment. “Even my 16 year old daughter has no trouble using it to change the oil”. That in and of itself, that she’s changing her own oil, is the greatest. As soon as m kids start driving they will be doing their own too. Great job sir. 👍🏻👍🏻
@@DarKMatter.1 Its not a job for your daughter! the wife should be doing it. 😂
I wouldn't doubt that a lot of them are made by the same companies in the same plants. Snap On jacks in the past were US made Walker/Lincoln/Blackhawk/Hein Werner units but now Shinn Fu America owns those names and I believe that Snap On is a Chinese made Shinn Fu. The HW jacks are US assembled and use the "old" Walker/Lincoln style chassis. I just used my 93632 Walker 1.5-ton unit today. It was free from the curb and needed to be bled, have fluid added and eventually I had to change the U joint. It's been a solid jack for several years now.
Thanks for sharing.
I love how every Chinise company seems to have an American part to the name. (Shinn Fu America)
@@dickmick5517 I think it refers to their operations in the US. But yes, they own the rights to the Hein-Warner name, which also includes parts for Ajax, Walker, Marquette, and Lincoln.
Oh, yes. I've been waiting on this one.
How about a scissorjack or barrel jack comparison sometime? :D
Great suggestion! Thank you
That was a good video for sure, you covered everything quite well! I'd like to have that aluminum jack or the Snap-on without the Snap-on price.
I have a Weaver (USA) that I bought in 1978. It's seen a lot of use, I rebuilt it once (seals) and am still using it. Now I'm going to have to go out and measure it for reach, resting and full height to compare to these new fangled jacks.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
Just picked up the Daytona (4 ton) based on this video. Thank you for your work!
You are welcome!
I just bought a Daytona extended reach jack a few weeks ago and have been very impressed with it. I was relieved to see your testing back up my impressions.
Also, I’m looking forward to your review of the LTT screwdriver!
Thanks!
I'd like to see oscillating tool blades tested. I usually end up burning through wood instead of cutting it since the blades go dull so fast. Also cutting outlets out of drywall will pull the teeth right off of them.
I'm on a quest to find a blade that can cut 4 inches deep. Let me know if you can find one.
The coated blades are the only ones I have had to hold up any length of time. Not sure if it's titanium nitrite or not but it is a gold color. Everything else dulls faster than a fishing trip in the bath tub.
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He has done it already... Check the comment below yours
From my understanding, HF jacks have always been one of their gems, and have been known to last long periods of time. Only reason I bought a Pittsburgh rather then a Daytona was because of my budget. It's been working great for me. Biggest downside is I have to throw down a bit of plywood on my gravel driveway so it can roll when lifting my truck.
I have one of Harbor Freight's old floor jacks. A model with what looks like a metal brick in the back of it and it is a beast. Heavy as all get out to move though. I was just abusing it a couple weeks ago when a large tree fell in my front yard. I was using it to jack the trunk up so I could chainsaw it.
I have a Pittsburgh from about 10 years ago that looks similar to this one, no issues. They have a lot of gems, and a lot of crap. For the most part you can spot the difference by appearance and the reviews.
@Tony as far as I can tell they do not censor their reviews. The crap products have bad reviews posted warning you to stay away, assuming they’ve been around for awhile. Some of the crap products are still worthwhile, like a cheap wet time saw if you want to remodel a bathroom and just need it to last through that job. I did that 10 years ago, it has made it through half a dozen jobs. It is cheap and crude, but good enough and hasn’t died. For something like a ratchet, no, get the best with better ergonomics.
didn't HF had a recall on their jack stands?
@@lordjaashin Yes, though they've since released new ones, and it's not as though it didn't look like many of the other brands use the same manufacturer/factory as the old recalled models. I have a set of the new 3-ton jack stands. They're nice, and while the extra safety pins are extra steps, but it's nice to have the piece of mind. They've also released 6-ton versions.
I constantly tell all my friends about your reviews, you do great work and make it easier for us to spend our hard earned 💰 Thanks for the effort and planning involved.
Thanks so much!