Engine Hoist

Casey4wd · May 23, 2017

Curious if anyone has this engine hoist and if they like it? I am short on space, so I need one that folds up. I have been using my neighbors, but he needs it back. I need to buy one so I can continue making the minimal progress I am making!

Ok - I have no idea how to link the northern tool 2 ton engine hoist. Everytime I try it takes the link to vigilink???

Timmy390 · May 23, 2017

I have the HF 2 ton. It's pulled engines out of my Bronco, E350 van, and a host of other cars....It folds up nicely. Catch it on sale for $179

https://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-capacity-foldable-shop-crane-69514.html

Tim

Casey4wd · May 23, 2017

That looks like the same unit as Northern Tool. I wonder if HF will let me use a 25% off coupon on that?

73azbronco · May 23, 2017

look on craigslist, buy used one in good shape, pay half or less what HF sells new for, sell it when done for half what HF sells it for, job done.

sykanr0ng · May 23, 2017

Casey4wd said:
That looks like the same unit as Northern Tool. I wonder if HF will let me use a 25% off coupon on that?

They let me use one of those coupons on their one ton hoist, don't see why they wouldn't.

cldonley · May 24, 2017

x2 on the HF 2 ton. Works great, used the coupon.

savage · May 24, 2017

X-3 on HF 2-TON,I've used mine for other thing besides pulling engines, lifted a boat off trailer, used it to load things in the pickup.;D

Crush · May 24, 2017

Ive used mine a bunch for alot of things. Even lifting the riding mower so i can change blades without lating on my back!! Just watch your fingers when putting the legs in and out. Almost cut mine off

bigmuddy · May 24, 2017

Yep works for me too......

ransil · May 24, 2017

find someone local that will loan you one, they mostly sit around taking up space.
beware last time I did that I had to store it for 2 years plus, but I was able to loan it out and the next guy stored it for 2 years.

Casey4wd · May 24, 2017

ransil said:
find someone local that will loan you one, they mostly sit around taking up space.
beware last time I did that I had to store it for 2 years plus, but I was able to loan it out and the next guy stored it for 2 years.

This is what I have been doing, but now he needs it back. I need to just find another guy with one to borrow!!!

jmangi62 · May 24, 2017

I bought the Northern tool 2ton but haven't used it yet, I have a 390FE on they're engine stand and it was nice, but I've also had good luck with HF jacks, currently have 2.

broncodriver99 · May 24, 2017

I have the one ton folding hoist. Looks like this. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200640933_200640933 I think it came from Northern. I have used it beyond capacity and it spent a couple of years outside and the cylinder finally failed on it a couple of months ago. I can't complain I have abused it for 10 years. Gotta pick up another cylinder and get it back in business.

Broncobowsher · May 24, 2017

I got the orange HF style 2-ton unit nearly 20 years ago. Before HF was as big as it is now. Looks just like the HF right down to the color but it isn't. I keep it half knocked down in a storage closet in the garage. I'm about to pull it out to lift a 460.

If I have to knock it for one thing it is the front legs are a bit tall. Many times I have had to jack up a car to get the legs under it. I have even had issues with my trailer being too low. Having to park on blocks of wood so the hoist will clear the axle. Not bad enough that I would replace it, but enough that I would shop for shorter legs if I ever had to. I've seen nicer hoists that the ends of the legs have a heavy steel plate that puts the caster at the end of the leg instead of under the leg. Overall height of the leg drops from 8" to 5".

I'm now leaking jack oil. Thinking of upgrading to an air over hydraulic 8-ton ram.

tirewater · May 24, 2017

broncodriver99 said:
I have the one ton folding hoist. Looks like this. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200640933_200640933 I think it came from Northern. I have used it beyond capacity and it spent a couple of years outside and the cylinder finally failed on it a couple of months ago. I can't complain I have abused it for 10 years. Gotta pick up another cylinder and get it back in business.

I have this one as well. I'd recommend the 2 ton over the 1 ton. I'm not a big fan of the rickety setup it uses to support it when folded. The 2 ton has four wheels, versus two wheels and a lame metal foot when folded up.

broncodriver99 · May 24, 2017

tirewater said:
I have this one as well. I'd recommend the 2 ton over the 1 ton. I'm not a big fan of the rickety setup it uses to support it when folded. The 2 ton has four wheels, versus two wheels and a lame metal foot when folded up.

Looks like the 2 ton is on sale for only $10 more right now. Definitely a better setup.

sanndmann3 · May 24, 2017

ransil said:
find someone local that will loan you one, they mostly sit around taking up space.
beware last time I did that I had to store it for 2 years plus, but I was able to loan it out and the next guy stored it for 2 years.

lol... I'm currently storing my friends hoist... (only had it 6 months so far...)

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