Thread: Engine Stands, Any recommendations

I bought one new off eBay when I bought my engine crane.

Can't remember how much it was but it wasn't much... say $75?

It is "rated" to 900kgs, and certainly seems strong enough to hold up a 2.25. Should be okay with a V8 too I would think...

Have a look at one of the "tool box" stores dont know if theres any round your way I go to the one in Narrellan,

they have a 3 in one peice of kit thats an engine stand, engine crain and gear box jack all in one when I saw it I thought what a bloody great ideia
3 peices of kit rolled into one

so insted of haveing large stuff in 3 places its all stored in no more room than the engine crain takes up

what about this stand ? it looks nice and sturdy..




Edit:

Tony I Just Saw your post , I agree stands /Crane combo is a great idea ,

something like this ..

Do not buy the T shaped one in the first pic. They are unstable if moving it around under low. Buy a C shape one and the highest rating you can afford. I am about to buy a new one as well and looked at th crane engine stand combo, but will get individual units so the crane can be used for other stuff on its own.

Originally Posted by CraigE

Do not buy the T shaped one in the first pic. They are unstable if moving it around under low. Buy a C shape one and the highest rating you can afford. I am about to buy a new one as well and looked at th crane engine stand combo, but will get individual units so the crane can be used for other stuff on its own.

I looked at the ones from Kennards Hire and as soon as i saw the T-shape engine stands it reminded me of a mate whom years ago was rebuilding a Ford engine in his garage using one of these T-Shapped stands, not exactly sure how but suddenly the thing toppled over and nearly crushed all his toes and took his leg with it.

Ideally I would like to have a seperate Crane and a Seperate Stand , but having a single garage and limited space doesn't really help.

thats it, but the one I saw had a gearbox jig on top of the crain

all the extres are removeble from the crain, so relley there all seperet bits

I'm gonna convert my crain so's it'll take the g/box jig as well

Originally Posted by Disco_owner

Tony I Just Saw your post , I agree stands /Crane combo is a great idea ,

something like this ..

I've got this one. It's been given a hiding. About 4 engine changes in about 4 weeks, and a couple of gearboxes too.
The only thing I would change is the fitment of pneumatic wheels. The little steelies dont run too good through mud and gravel.

Cost under $300 from Sprint Auto.

..............rental on a bare stand stand from the local hire joint was about $60 per day, probably similar for the hoist too. Made the decision to buy real easy.

Originally Posted by d@rk51d3

I've got this one. It's been given a hiding. About 4 engine changes in about 4 weeks, and a couple of gearboxes too.
The only thing I would change is the fitment of pneumatic wheels. The little steelies dont run too good through mud and gravel.

Cost under $300 from Sprint Auto.

..............rental on a bare stand stand from the local hire joint was about $60 per day, probably similar for the hoist too. Made the decision to buy real easy.

Geez, Sprint Auto I was going to say you would have to be SA without looking at your details Usually get my stuff from Pam Luke in Murray Bridge when visiting the parents.