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[Radar]

I've been looking at machinemart and there is a 2 ton (http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/clarke-2-tonne-trolley-jack-ctj2001g) jack with what looks like a broader chassis and a 3 ton model (http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ctj3000ql-3-tonne-quick-lift-trolley-j/brand/clarke)
Any recommendations as to which is going to be better would be appreciated. Also any tips on whether to get some axle stands also?

[Jimbob]

There is a 3 ton version of the 2 ton you have posted
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ctj3000g-3-tonne-professional-garage-j/path/trolley-jacks-bottle-jacks-transmission-jacks

a few of us have this and are happy, but more expensive though

[JamesV6CDX]

Agree with JimBob. Get the 3 tonne one, much better. I've had mine for some time, it's had lots of abuse and still works well

[Radar]

Thanks guys - The 3 ton one you mention is unfortunately out of my price range.

[Jimbob]

Thanks guys - The 3 ton one you mention is unfortunately out of my price range.

It was mine too

unfortunately that just meant I added the price of that, to the cheap one I bought before it 

Can you wait for them to do a VAT Free day, its how I bought mine.

If you dont get the invites....then order a catalogue off the website and you will be on the list, and will likely get a special offer not long after 

[Radar]

Thanks for the wise words
Do you use axle stands also when raising the car?

[Jimbob]

Thanks for the wise words
Do you use axle stands also when raising the car?

If im under the car....there are always stands as well.

I have Halfords 3 tonne ratchet ones.

[Radar]

Thanks for your help

[Ghost]

Have a look at www.argos.co.uk they have a 2 ton trolly for £25 and a set of axel stands with wheel chocks for £12.  just a thought as your in the same boat as the most of us. ( the no cash boat ) I have a 2 ton trolly and it works fine have had it for 8 years now so its seen plenty of action. With the stands always try and use stands, as a miggy ( or other car ) on the legs or head doesnt help much. always safty first. 

[amba]

An omega is a heavy car and you should really use atleast a 2.5 ton ,better still 3.0 ton jack for peace of mind..axle stands again should be a good quality set.
Bear in mind it only needs to fail once..as said before "saftey first" and buy the best set of stands and jack you can afford.

[Radar]

Will look into and lol!!

[feeutfo]

would recommend spending in the upper end of your budget if possible, i had a 2 ton for 25 quid and it almost folded in half one day, more like a scissor jack than a trolley jack, i try not to think what could have happened. 2.5 minimum imho, i ended up with a sealey 3 ton quick lift for about 90 in the end, wanted 2.5 but could not find one locally within the time frame

[tunnie]

i love mine, i got it from Cosco ages ago, its super low and got a big FLAT pad for lifting on, also 3 ton.

i'll double check the brand at the weekend.

was about £70 iic

[JamesV6CDX]

DO NOT USE argos stands......

A member here had one collapse, could have been fatal!

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1183063480/0

[Radar]

Thanks to everyone for their advice