Good Hydraulic Press?

[mohadib]

Hello,

I'm looking for a good hydraulic press. I don't need anything huge, just big enough to press in bearings for cars, atc, atvs. Can anyone here suggest a brand I should check out? Also, what ton capacity should I look at?
I would like to get something not made in China if possible.

Thanks!

[bkm]

China or not, I've heard nothing but good things about the Harbor Freight 20ton press and it's hard to beat the price.

[M.Pargiello]

I second that, the HF press will be plenty for a person using it in his garage.

But in a shop, used daily? I would probably go for a better one.

[mohadib]

Ok, thanks guys.

I found this one: http://www.harborfreight.com/20-ton-shop-press-60603.html

The reviews all look really good. Also found a 20% off coupon. Going to head over this weekend and pick it up.

Thanks!

[Dirtcrasher]

I just put some gussets on mine and the inner tube was hollow, now it's solid steel drilled and tapped to hold into the top.

A little work and they work just fine.....

[redsox]

i have zero complaints about the craftsmanship of the 7 year old chinese lad who built my harborfreight press. its pretty good.

[DohcBikes]

One tip on the HF presses, or any tool they sell with a hydro ram: Check the oil, often they are about 1/4 filled.

[BOB MARLIN]

I also have the 20 ton HF. No complaints. To find a new one that's not built in china will cost thousands.

[JesseA420]

if you are just using it for stuff like atv bearings, here is a 10 ton dake which is somewhat reasonably priced
http://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/93143063

[BOB MARLIN]

That particular Drake is made in China.
The American version of it is over 2 grand. I don't know, but it may actually be built with China parts.

[Scootertrash]

I just put some gussets on mine and the inner tube was hollow, now it's solid steel drilled and tapped to hold into the top.

A little work and they work just fine.....


Pics Please?

[mohadib]

Picked up the 20 ton press. Seems really solid. Hopefully the jack will be decent. Works find for now. I did have to add oil to it, there was hardly any in it.

[rdlsz24]

Should work great for you. I've had the 12 ton press for a few years now. I bought it when I was replacing the bearings in all my snowmobile bogies. I have the older orange model. That new gray color looks pretty good.

Rob