Recovery jack comparison

[Jonathan Hanson]

Anyone reading who's in the market for a recovery-capable jack but can't decide which way to go might benefit from the article I just published here. I've used them all in the field, but remain agnostic and give them all fair due.

 

[John McVicker]

Excellent article @Jonathan Hanson and very unbiased.

I still haven’t gotten away from the trusty 8 ton bottle jack (along with some boards for xtra lift and improved stability) and/or my Hi Lift. I really do like the Safe Jack stuff too, although I haven’t sprung for any of his kits yet. But am seriously considering one of his 6 ton bottle jacks…they seem to be excellent.

That ARB thingamagig is nice but the price is Krazy!

Again, good article and thanks!

 

[aztoyman]

Thanks for posting this.

 

[MountaineerLC]

Thanks for posting...very good read! I'd love to have one of those ARB jacks but good gosh they're expensive. Having grown up winching vehicles with come-alongs I certainly understand the danger of getting into the ZoD of a Hi-Lift.

Just my 2 cents, but dollar for dollar it's tough to beat a factory Toyota bottle jack and a Hi-Lift. One just has to be aware and exercise caution.

 

[EmanC]

I had been looking for a good jack option. The Humvee jack looks nice and the adapter may be a fun weekend project to machine.