Jack + axle stands rating

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I am planning to replace the scissor jack, which is twisted, with a bottle jack. The maximum van weight is 3.3 tonne (Adria Twin Fiat Ducato 100 JTD).

As I will be jacking up one corner, to change a wheel, will a bottle jack rated at 2 tonne be ok. Similarly for axle stands will 2 at 2 tonne rating be ok as only one end of the vehicle will be on them?

Or should I go for 3 tonne ratings?
 
We went for the 3 ton axel stands , for the little extra in cost thought it would be safer.
 
i got a 6 ton from machine mart. the difference is that it is a lot easier to pump the handle, lower rated jacks can be quite an effort when you may be lying half under the van
 
Ref SGS Engineering when looking at axle stands, jacks etc, I recently purchased an air compressor + tools, fantastic service and kit better than I expected.
 
Hello UFO,

yes, two tonne is more than adequate and just as safe as higher rated items. All lifting equipment is tested well beyond the rated value so there is no gain in going to a higher rated item. Yes a higher rated jack is easier to use but it will be slower, up to you?

Alec
 
i'd still rather have an over rated jack- maybe it's a memory of changing a wheel on a 30foot coach with a 1 1/2 ton jack one rainy night,having to pump with both hands on the handle as a fine spray of hydraulic fluid came out of the top seal . also it can have other uses.
but i'd rather have one of these Sealey 3000LQ Trolley Jack 3tonne Long Reach Rocket Lift
 
a decent trolley jack is easier to use but for 350 quid ill carry on using my 10 ton bottle jack maybe once or twice a year, ive also got two cheap trolly jacks. one each side is adequate for most road vehicles i want to lift.
 
...... has anyone seen the result of a vehicle crushing someone after jack failure?

I have twice.

Belt and braces is the only sensible approach.
 
Probably obvious, but don't forget something solid to put under the jack. I've seen a few people essentially jacking down into a grass verge before.
 
Touringtheworld said:
...... has anyone seen the result of a vehicle crushing someone after jack failure?

I have twice.

Belt and braces is the only sensible approach.
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Yes once back in the 60`s.

A guy working underneath a coach and they gave way.

It took a while for him to die as the others tried to get it off him, something i never want to see again :sad:
 
i have a strong fear of being squished,and if nothing else is available, will chuck a wheel or gas bottle under the van before i go in
 
I also have a 6 ton drybolick jack that's small and came with a plastic case, easily to store on motorhome, but my motorhome sits quiet high with the rear air suspension, and with me being a skinny old git I can slide under the van very easily without it being jacked up.

John.
 
I always use a bottle jack rated well above what I need, currently use a 6ton when lifting a corner of my 5.3ton van.
 
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