Does the Kincrome have sufficient lift?
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Originally Posted by
thekernel
I see that some of you are purchasing single-stage hydraulic jacks such as the kincrome 6T.
Please do more research before purchasing any of these as it is my firm belief that only a
two-stage jack has a sufficient stoke to lift the D3/D4 via the chassis.
There are really only three important facts to consider
1. sufficient load rating (2000kg is enough)
2. short enough to fit under chassis with tyre deflated, and
3. long enough stroke to lift under chassis and fit an inflated tyre
The screw section is only of use in the first step - ie getting it under the chassis, after which it is only the stroke that is important.
Here is a much better alternative -
BST2000 Omega Jack
available from Blackwoods for approx $115 (less if you have an account)
2000kg telescopic 2 stroke
Min height 181mm
Max height 442mm
Stroke 201
Screw goes up 60mm
Several threads refer to this jack including
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...ion-sorts.html .
Also Merc Sprinter jacks have been used but they are difficult to obtain and taller than the Omega to start with.
Hope this helps.
thekernel
Hi folks,
Following on from post above... Sorry if this question has been addressed but if it has, I can't find it. A bit confused. Based on the minimum lift requirement of 170mm from the other thread referenced above this 6T Kincrome will fall short, won't it? 'cos you (obviously) can't use the screw out top once under load.
Kincrome Hydraulic Bottle Jack 6000KG #K12052
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
? Capacity : 6000KG
? Weight : 5.2KG
? Hydraulic Lift: 125mm
? Screw Extension : 70mm
? Overall Height Closed : 200mm
? Overall Height Open : 395mm
? Base Area: 169mm?
? Standard : AS/NZ 2693:2007
? Capacity : 6000KG
? Weight : 5.05KG
? Hydraulic Lift : 125MM
? Screw Extension : 80MM
? Overall Height Closed : 200MM
? Overall Height Open : 405mm
? Base Area : 120 x 115MM
So we should buy the Omega or similar dual stage jack instead?
Thanks,
David