No problems with my Harbor Fright engine stand. It has held numerous engines, some for months at a time. I have like a dozen of these things and so far they work ok. Mam i bought one like month ago at normal price and havnt even used it. Here is a couple of pics of the one I have in my basement, it at least works good for decoration. Capacity. Come in and enjoy our articles, galleries and information on aftermarket parts for the IS300, IS250, IS350. Have you tried reading the reviews on their website? It does bounce a bit when loaded, but I don't think that's a problem. I have one out in my garage that has never failed me. JMO. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I recently aquired a 454 chevrolet engine and was simply afraid to even try any of my 3 wheel stands with it. Buy the 2000# stand and don't look back. Go with at least the 1250# and I think you'll be good to go.. We have a 2000# model with a fully dressed Cummins on it and it is holding it great, just a bear to turn over by yourself. Capacity, Astro Pneumatic Tool 5820 Front-Wheel Drive Engine Support Arm Stand, OTC 4324 Stinger 1100 lbs Capacity Engine Support Bar, Sunex International 5207 Engine Transverse bar with Arm Support, Goplus 1100lbs Engine Support Bar Transverse for Motor Tranny Transmission w/ 2 Points Lift Holder Hoist Dual Hooks, OTC Tools 1725 Three Point Engine Support Bar, OEMTOOLS 24950 1100 Lb. Anyone used one? I guess it was the 2000# I was looking at, . I'm using my friend's HF 750 pounder for the 345 right now, and I honestly don't like moving it anymore it's so sagged. The four wheeled stand worded fine for me. Honestly, I rather spend the extra money for a quality product. Ive had a complete Caddy 500 sitting on it for three years with no sag. I'm very happy with it. http://www.harborfreight.com/2000-lb-foldable-engine-stand-69521-8970.html. It worked well. I built the engine with full accessories and even the long tube headers on the stand. As soon as I installed my heads on Sunday I knew my current stand wasn't going to cut it. I did mod the stand to ditch the weird lock pin - welded a nut on top and use a threaded handle to lock the head in place. I've got a 4 wheel cheapo (1000 lb) which I have only used a few timesI actually might turn it into a tool cart..For home use it's ok, for a working shop I'd get a better one.. That HF stand looks to be about the same as the one I had for my 302 build. As long as you keep the movement forward and back or sideways near the rear you should be Ok. I have the 3 wheel 750# item and a 3 wheel Eagle stand from 1975. I would add tha I'm using mine for small block chevy engines . a fully dressed IH motor is heavy for it. It is easy to turn and supports the motor no problem. I bought the HF unit to hold another engine coming apart. That would be a complete waste of time, since HF screens reviews and deletes any negative ones. If I were to buy another one it would be the 2000# HF one. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Thanks for the info. This thing is a beast. I use the term "build" lightly as it supported a motor that sat on my back porch for about a year before I sold the car and the motor. I use a 4 leg stand, more awkward to lift from but more stable. I think December issue, but will probably be in the tech part of the web site in a month or so. You must log in or register to reply here. Those holes in the head mount make it a bit of a PITA to line up with the lock. Lots of talk on this site about using HF engine stands and how to deal with their short comings, from a 2x4 brace to welding improvements. Go with a 4 wheel one. Harbor Freight, Harbor Freight Tools and related trademarks are registered trademarks of Central Purchasing Inc., which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this site. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I am in north texas if you are close and want it. I would not buy another HF stand. For just a bit more, I much prefer my Torin 4 legged stand (1500 lb?) If I wanted to work on a cummins for my pickup I would want a heavy duty stand. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon, Performance Tool W41018 Adjustable Engine Support for Vehicle Maintenance, Yellow, 700-lb Capacity, OEMTOOLS 24951 3 Point Engine Support Bar, Steel Construction, Transverse Engine Support Tool, Two Screw Hooks, Engine Bar Can Handle Off-Center Loads, Flexzion Engine Support Bar 1100 Lbs 2 Points Lift Holder Hoist Gearbox Steel Mount Stand with Dual Hooks and Rubber Padded Support Legs for Motor Tranny Transmission Transaxle Repair. One was in the back of a pickup with the upright tied in and the other was in the bed of a Cargostar with the casters blocked just moving about the ranch. Lift Range, JEGS Engine Cradle with Wheels | Chevy Small Block and Big Block | Steel Construction | Black Powder Coat | 3 Heavy Duty Steel Wheels | 750 LBS Capacity | Storage Hardware Included | Easy Assembly, GOOACC 3 Pcs Clip Pliers Set & Fastener Remover - Auto Upholstery Combo Repair Kit with Storage Bag for Car Door Panel Dashboard, All customers get FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon, Automotive Replacement Rods & Main Bearings for Engine Kits. Wanna go faster? Worked like a champ!! Here is a 25% OFF coupon for you to use on your stand. A little tap with a block of wood gets me going in the right direction. I have a fully dressed (well not so much now, have been cannibalizing it) 345 on one and it is fine. I think I will make my own stronger one when I get some free time. I have heard good things about this stand. Harbor Freight has a coupon floating around for their 1000# engine stand for $40. If you were close I would sell it to ya for 20 bucks cuz I havent had a use for it in some time and dont see a use for it any time soon. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The wheels are kind of lack luster but they work. We have a T style one that works OK temporarily too, but it has seen more action with an AMC 304. I bought the HF 1000# stand a few years back when I built my 347 stroker for my Mustang. I have the heavier one also, it is strong enough I would just caution about the wheels. Pushing and turning they can pitch. Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox! Review by thepenguin99 on April 23rd, 2010. I've got a couple of them and have never had any problems. Of course I did make a different adapter to hang the Flathead by the exhaust flanges to protect the fragile bell housing on the Ford. You are using an out of date browser. Guess what, if that happens DON'T TRY TO CATCH IT! Couple sticks of square tube and good to go. I think I will make my own stronger one when I get some free time. Harbor Freight has a store nearby and they have a stand that is rated for 1250 lbs. Much happier with the bigger stand. Content on my.is is generated by its users. Press the gas pedal harder! I have never dropped an engine . JavaScript is disabled. every tool I bought from Harbor Freight (Pittsburgh) sucks, If you use it as much as I do it pays for itself (once every few years), Sounds like you guys have better luck than I do with their toolslol. I had the 3 wheeled HF stand quite a few years back and built a 5.0 on it with iron heads and full accessories, it held the weight without issue, but it was very dangerous to move it around as it want's to dump over if you hit a crack, pebble, or turn to harsh.. No problems. I have used these cheap 3 leg engine stands for many years . The Eagle has had a lot of motors over the years and you can readily see the difference in metal thickness LOL. You'll only find glowing praise in their "reviews.". I have the Harbor Freight 1000lb stand. I have broken two of the 'T' style HF stands - both by having a full engine on it while driving. Thanks. You are using an out of date browser. Not bad for a $10 out of pocket. Those are meant to support people, I cant imagine what their quality control is on items that dont support people. Register a free account today to become a member! Seems like a fair price, I'll be going down in the morning, if they have one there. I have absolutely no fear of the engine falling on me while working on it or moving the stand around. My shop floor is not the smoothest, as I was moving it around with a fully dressed 345, a wheel snagged on a crack and the whole thing fell over. I prolly won't become an advocate for all things Chinese but this engine stand is wicked sturdy, and with the discount coupon that 06DIESEL posted ( Thank You) it was only 96.00. Capacity Engine Stand. Right now I own three of them . Its pretty basic and hard to break. Either it breaks or it doesn't work like it was supposed to. I definitely will ditto the people that say the 4 wheel 1000# HF stand is satisfactory. I do move it around once in awhile and the wheels that are supposed to turn (steer) dont turn easily. Discover more about the small businesses partnering with Amazon and Amazons commitment to empowering them. And I don't even have the heads on her yet. I recently used it to work on a 4.7l dodge engine and it worked fine for that too. if you were going to buy one this is one to buy: I have had the #1000 pound model for 2 years now and it has held a 302 on it for that time frame. Welcome to BinderPlanet.com the World's Premier IH Website. It would depend on what you want to put on it . Welds held, only the metal bent. They've held several fully dressed engines for me (some for several months at a time). Thank God it didn't land on my foot. That was an iron 351C, which weighs in at about 550#. I hate to be the guy that shoot down a brand but almost every tool I bought from Harbor Freight (Pittsburgh) sucks. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Thanks for the input. Community dedicated to Lexus IS Enthusiasts. I know that's prolly not true but it may be heavier duty than mine. I have a Ford FE 390 on the 4 wheel for a year, works well for me. 4 wheeled one worked great for me with several engines hanging on it. my.is is not in any way affiliated with Toyota Motor Corporation. I've had a full 5.4L engine on mine for about 4 years now and it doesn't sag. It is a little hard to rotate but has worked well holding my engine. 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If it's built anything like the engine hoist then it should be really solid (I have exceeded the lift capacity of the engine hoist and it performed remarkably well). The only complaint I have is with the cheap wheels. that I got from Northern Industrial. jut realize that 3 wheeled stands are less stable than 4 wheel when pushing, turning and putting sside weight on them. JavaScript is disabled. I just checked out the 2000 # stand from HF . The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada, my.is is an independent Lexus enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. Put the hoist back on it and went and bought the 2000# engine stand and returned the 1000# one. Shop products from small business brands sold in Amazons store. You must log in or register to reply here. I had a couple of the 3 wheel stands and they work decent enough for most engines. There is a modification you can do to them using a slack adjuster and the cam part for it from air brakes to make it a gear turn over on almost any engine stand. I have a 3 wheel HF stand that I got second hand in 1986. Will it hold the engine, probably. 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I was moving a SBF on a 3 wheeler once caught the front wheel in a crack and dumped it right over. Picked up this stand for $80 + tax after 20% off coupon and I couldn't have asked for more. how much money are you going to have wrapped up in this engine? ATD Tools 7477 Engine Transverse Bar with Arm Support, Sunex 6809A, Underhoist Support Stand, Ton Capacity, 12 Inch Diameter Base, Contoured Saddle, Bearing Mounted Spin Handle, Self-Locking ACME Threaded Screw, Supports Vehicle Components, NOVINO 7100 Engine Lifting Bracket Set,High Strength Steel Engine Hoist Bracket Kit for Use with Load Levelers and Lifting Slings, Withstand 4,000 lb. Pittsburgh Automotive 1000 Lb. is it worth the additional money for something a little more stout? After the build, I put it on craigslist for $30 and sold it a few days later. Log in or create a user account to post a review! I first bought the 1000# stand, hung my IH 345 V8 on it, moved some other things out of the way and it was sagging a bit and moving farther. JavaScript is disabled. However, my experience with the one I'm using on my back up motor is that it buckles a bit under the weight of my 600 lb Pontiac motor, so much so that it makes it difficult to rotate. I bought this like a year ago for $50 I thought? Right now I have my 221 cu in Flathead Ford hanging and no problems. I would recamend tack welding the joints and a gusset from the horzontal to the upright . Zombie Thread - update: Hot Rod Magazine just did a "test" on the HF engine stands. Rendasun 7100 Lifting Bracket Set, Engine Support bar, for use with Lifting Slings and Load Levelers, Can Withstand 4000 pounds Capacity.