Reddit reviews Pro-Lift B-006D Grey Hydraulic Bottle Jack - 6 Ton Capacity
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The product is 6Ton bottle jackEasy and simple use kitThe product is manufactured in chinaSteel lifting saddle engineered to hold load securelyExtension screw adjusts to accommodate desired work heightBuilt-in bypass system protects against ram over travelHeat treated critical stress areas ensure long life performanceDesigned to meet ANSI/PALD standards
Can I use a bottle jack? It weighs ~4kg more than your mount.
I have a high lift and a couple bottle jacks. And jack stands. I would never use the high lift when I could use a bottle jack. High lifts are great off road, but I'd never use one for automotive work or a flat tire.
You can get a decent 3 ton or larger bottle jack for $15-30 at a farm and ranch store, they'll be the same ones as the auto parts store sells for $40+. Make sure it will fit under the axle when you have a flat tire and lift high enough to put a spare on/work under your van. (Measure your under axle height and subtract the height from ground to wheel to get this) For a full size van it will probably be a 6 or 8 ton to get the correct height. I use this 6 ton one I got for $25 locally for my E250 Class B.
Avoid the habor freight ones, their seals tend to leak. Torin ones at amazon and home depot are the cheapest I'd go.