Electric Jack

gd1418 · 24th March 2008, 17:19

Recently a friend of mine acquired a very useful piece of equipment in Kuwait - an 12V electric jack that takes upto 2 tons.

Does a similar kind of jack available here in India and if so, where and for how much? And has anyone out here seen similar thing like this anywhere?

ad75 · 24th March 2008, 17:49

have seen ads in autocar & od. dont remember the brand though.

simplythebest · 24th March 2008, 18:26

You should check the amps required for the motor.

It wouldn't be funny when you're finished changing your tyre and notice the battery is low.

I guess you'd have to run the thing for 30 secs to 1 minute to get the car up.

shuvd · 24th March 2008, 18:49

Guruji, it must be VERY tiring to manually "jack up" after being detained for 3 hrs by the road na?
I've also seen adverts for inflatable ones (vehicle Jacks, not Jills)

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IIRC, a friend got the kind you posted for 4k.

No offense Guruji..

rkbharat · 24th March 2008, 21:46

there is one i saw on ebay: eBay India: CAR ELECTRIC AUTO JACK (item 180226545480 end time 30-Mar-2008 22:53:48 IST)

greenhorn · 24th March 2008, 21:52

somebody reading 5.someone actually figured out how to make one

ashthedivx · 24th March 2008, 22:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by simplythebest

You should check the amps required for the motor.

It wouldn't be funny when you're finished changing your tyre and notice the battery is low.

I guess you'd have to run the thing for 30 secs to 1 minute to get the car up.

You can get the car jacked while your car being idled.

I second GD on idea of getting somethings of this sort. Will be surely helpful on long tours. Though i have noticed air pumps of this sort, haven't tried anything personally.

DDDHRUV · 24th March 2008, 22:45

I've seen an add for something similar in the overdrive magazine. Branded as LINUS brand electric jack.
Details
13.8 V with max current 10A.
Jacking range: 41 cm to 43 cm
Jacking Time : 90 secs

They also market a 12V DC auotomatic air compressor in the same Brand
Marketed by : Sunil & Company. DDA Shopping Centre, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi 110029. Ph: 9810271386, 26716541.
Hope some Bhp ians from around Delhi can provide further details on the same.

gd1418 · 25th March 2008, 13:22

If after you've encounters of the third dimension with a 'baalika brahmchaari' lasting about 3 hours, and still come back unscathed, then nothing is VERY tiring.

And no offense at all ShuvD. Ishaan, was my reply 'satisfying'...?

Quote:

Originally Posted by shuvd

Guruji, it must be VERY tiring to manually "jack up" after being detained for 3 hrs by the road na?
I've also seen adverts for inflatable ones (vehicle Jacks, not Jills)

.
IIRC, a friend got the kind you posted for 4k.

No offense Guruji..

sandeepmdas · 25th March 2008, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDDHRUV

They also market a 12V DC auotomatic air compressor in the same Brand
Marketed by : Sunil & Company. DDA Shopping Centre, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi 110029. Ph: 9810271386, 26716541.
Hope some Bhp ians from around Delhi can provide further details on the same.

A 12V DC air compressor and a hydraulic jack can make a better solution I think; you can use the compressor for small issues (especially if you are on tubeless), and if you have no other choice, use the hydraulic jack?

Just my 2 cents...

gd1418 · 25th March 2008, 13:27

Rajiv, this looks very interesting.. Has anybody tried this gadget?

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkbharat

there is one i saw on ebay: eBay India: CAR ELECTRIC AUTO JACK (item 180226545480 end time 30-Mar-2008 22:53:48 IST)

trrk · 25th March 2008, 16:54

Hi,

> Rajiv, this looks very interesting.. Has anybody tried this gadget?

Sorry for poking my nose.

First off, the thing is excruciatingly slow. This was on trial runs since the Sumo / safari never had a flat when it was around! Further once your tyre is flat, there is less likelyhood of it going underneath your vehicle.

You better look for a 3 tonne hydraulic jack, a smaller version of the ones you see in the service centres or in the tyre shops.

I have used one for the Safari and it is not back breaking at all to use these even after hours on the road.

magneto · 29th May 2009, 13:42

Hi, I did buy the linus brand jack from Delhi, it almost killed me, as the base and parts are made of cast aluminum alloy and not mild steel.

I was lifting my scorpion and while it was being lifted i was looking at its working from under the foot board, there was a loud cracking noise and the car fell down as the base shattered into pieces, and i got hot by the foot board on my head as it fell, and for a few moments i saw stars and luckily escaped with a small bump on my head.

I complained to the seller and he wanted to replace it but, i do not trust this product as it is outright dangerous.

I took a no of air pumps in exchange, which are quite good actually. and safe ofcourse .

I recoment the hydralic type of jacks as they are quite sturdy, and if one is working under the car, PLEASE USE AN ADDITIONAL TRIPOD TO SUPPORT THE CAR.

Bye. M.

tanwaramit · 3rd June 2009, 12:46

woof, thats dangerous. thank the stars that you are safe, even if you are lifting your car with hydraulic jacks, I donot think it is wise to peer below the car seeing how it is lifted as accidents can happen with them too.

However this thing breaking down, may be the weight of scorpio killed it.

sgiitk · 3rd June 2009, 14:14

I would not buy a hydraulic jack. Got one some years back. When I needed it the hydraulics had leaked. Luckily I was able to borrow a jack from a colleague.

@magneto: It should not have broken, but were you by any chance exceeding the load limit of the device.

24th March 2008, 17:19	#1
gd1418 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,577 Thanked: 729 Times View My Garage	Electric Jack Recently a friend of mine acquired a very useful piece of equipment in Kuwait - an 12V electric jack that takes upto 2 tons. Does a similar kind of jack available here in India and if so, where and for how much? And has anyone out here seen similar thing like this anywhere? Last edited by gd1418 : 24th March 2008 at 17:29.
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ad75 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 272 Thanked: 25 Times View My Garage	have seen ads in autocar & od. dont remember the brand though.
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simplythebest BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 121 Thanked: 11 Times	You should check the amps required for the motor. It wouldn't be funny when you're finished changing your tyre and notice the battery is low. I guess you'd have to run the thing for 30 secs to 1 minute to get the car up.
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shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Guruji, it must be VERY tiring to manually "jack up" after being detained for 3 hrs by the road na? I've also seen adverts for inflatable ones (vehicle Jacks, not Jills). IIRC, a friend got the kind you posted for 4k. No offense Guruji..
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rkbharat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Gurgaon/New Delhi Posts: 1,603 Thanked: 724 Times View My Garage	there is one i saw on ebay: eBay India: CAR ELECTRIC AUTO JACK (item 180226545480 end time 30-Mar-2008 22:53:48 IST)
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greenhorn BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,878 Thanked: 4,909 Times View My Garage	somebody reading 5.someone actually figured out how to make one
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24th March 2008, 22:45	#8
DDDHRUV BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 116 Thanked: 13 Times	I've seen an add for something similar in the overdrive magazine. Branded as LINUS brand electric jack. Details 13.8 V with max current 10A. Jacking range: 41 cm to 43 cm Jacking Time : 90 secs They also market a 12V DC auotomatic air compressor in the same Brand Marketed by : Sunil & Company. DDA Shopping Centre, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi 110029. Ph: 9810271386, 26716541. Hope some Bhp ians from around Delhi can provide further details on the same.
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25th March 2008, 16:54	#12
trrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alleppey, Kerala Posts: 2,113 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	Hi, > Rajiv, this looks very interesting.. Has anybody tried this gadget? Sorry for poking my nose. First off, the thing is excruciatingly slow. This was on trial runs since the Sumo / safari never had a flat when it was around! Further once your tyre is flat, there is less likelyhood of it going underneath your vehicle. You better look for a 3 tonne hydraulic jack, a smaller version of the ones you see in the service centres or in the tyre shops. I have used one for the Safari and it is not back breaking at all to use these even after hours on the road.
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29th May 2009, 13:42	#13
magneto BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 71 Thanked: 53 Times	Hi, I did buy the linus brand jack from Delhi, it almost killed me, as the base and parts are made of cast aluminum alloy and not mild steel. I was lifting my scorpion and while it was being lifted i was looking at its working from under the foot board, there was a loud cracking noise and the car fell down as the base shattered into pieces, and i got hot by the foot board on my head as it fell, and for a few moments i saw stars and luckily escaped with a small bump on my head. I complained to the seller and he wanted to replace it but, i do not trust this product as it is outright dangerous. I took a no of air pumps in exchange, which are quite good actually. and safe ofcourse . I recoment the hydralic type of jacks as they are quite sturdy, and if one is working under the car, PLEASE USE AN ADDITIONAL TRIPOD TO SUPPORT THE CAR. Bye. M.
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3rd June 2009, 12:46	#14
tanwaramit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dilwalon ki Dilli Posts: 1,943 Thanked: 514 Times	woof, thats dangerous. thank the stars that you are safe, even if you are lifting your car with hydraulic jacks, I donot think it is wise to peer below the car seeing how it is lifted as accidents can happen with them too. However this thing breaking down, may be the weight of scorpio killed it.
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3rd June 2009, 14:14	#15
sgiitk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,971 Thanked: 4,808 Times	I would not buy a hydraulic jack. Got one some years back. When I needed it the hydraulics had leaked. Luckily I was able to borrow a jack from a colleague. @magneto: It should not have broken, but were you by any chance exceeding the load limit of the device.
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