US made floor jack

Happy Gilmore · Sep 6, 2014

I was hoping to keep it in the the $400 range, but after seeing the Milwaukee Model 40 priced at just under a grand, I'm going to seriously consider upping the budget. I'm tired of buying foreign junk jacks that simply don't last. I'd like a quality jack to pass down to the kids with the farm someday.

Scooby074 · Sep 6, 2014

hein warner are still very good. Search member hiball on garage journal. hes a jack expert and insists that hw are still good as ever.

The model 40 is a 4 ton, they have a model 20 that is much less if it meets your requirements (check clearance and capacity).That said,i don't think anyone regrets buying the 40. Lots of satisfied owners on garagejournal.

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Happy Gilmore · Sep 7, 2014

I sent an email to Milwaukee with a couple questions, hope to hear back tomorrow.

Happy Gilmore · Sep 8, 2014

Got an email back today from Milwaukee. Their price direct with an online 10% discount is $787.50 plus shipping for a model 40. Hey, that's $200 less than what's available online through a dealer.

Kyle_in_Tex · Sep 9, 2014

Happy Gilmore said:
Got an email back today from Milwaukee. Their price direct with an online 10% discount is $787.50 plus shipping for a model 40. Hey, that's $200 less than what's available online through a dealer.

That's a good price for a model 40.

ruffdog · Sep 9, 2014

Interesting...they are not too far from me.

Happy Gilmore · Sep 10, 2014

Kyle_in_Tex said:
That's a good price for a model 40.

The 5-6 months wait is a bit, but hey, hopefully it'll outlast me.

Happy Gilmore · Sep 17, 2014

While waiting on the call from Milwaukee I picked up this new US Jack 20 ton bottle jack. Price on it is $290 plus shipping. Picked it up for $84 plus shipping on eBay. This boy's heavy at nearly 40 pounds. Made in USA. Bigger than I really need, but couldn't pass on the price.

Happy Gilmore · Jan 16, 2015

Got the email yesterday from Milwaukee that the Model 40 is built and ready to ship. I called them shortly after with payment info and it should be shipping out next Tuesday. It took 4 months, hopefully it's worth the wait. The woman I spoke with told me they only build 50 Model 40s at a time, which is why it's such a wait. I'm looking forward to getting a quality US made floor Jack!

Happy Gilmore · Feb 6, 2015

Picked up the Milwaukee Model 40 at the freight terminal yesterday. It's on a pallet in the back of my truck and locked up under my cap. Hopefully it'll come out later today.