Norco vs. US Jack - Bottle Jack Feedback Request

[jerstw]

Looking at "uniweld" bottle jacks, 5-ton or 6-ton rated and thus far it seems like Norco and US Jack are the only options but there is about a $90 to $100 price difference between the two. Just wondering if anyone on the forums has first hand experience and opinions on either. Just an addition to the tool kit for the truck. Also, would like it to work with zero or minimal trimming to a Hi-Lift off road base which I believe is will allow without trimming a 4.5" x 7.375" jack base.

Thanks,
JS

 

[upsidedown2]

I have worked in or been the foreman in truck and heavy equipment shops for 30+ years. I have used a lot of Norco jacks from 12 Ton on up to I think 50Ton. I do not know how long they have been in business but that is the go to name for me. I have bought 20 to 30 of them over the years. All good they do the job and then some. I have had 5 at most that would leak after a lot of time on them they got used every day. You can leave a load on them they do not leak down. I will buy Norco long before any other brand.

 

[jerstw]

Thank you for the feedback. What I was looking for.

 

[landsharkman]

I have an 8 ton long lift jack from US Jack well made and works great

 

[jgaz]

I had experience with Norco products in daily use (abuse) for almost 10 years before I retired. The most used were floor jacks but we had their 5? Ton bottle jacks on the service trucks, never a problem.

 

[jgaz]

This link may give you more info than you want but I found it useful for my home shop purchase.

http://www.hyjacks.com/H2.HTM