Preamble...I'm not in the least bit mechanically minded. I can also be extremely stupid. A few years back I changed a wheel using a scissor jack on gravel and it slipped. The disk cut into my hand leaving me literally scarred for life. You live and learn.

 

Being intent on switching between summer and winter tyres on my Scout, I'm looking to buy a trolley jack to minimise the anxiety, but the various threads which highlight the problems with jacking points are a worry. So if there's something out there with an extra large rubber saddle to spread the load, all well and good. I'm only going to be using it for wheel changes, but even so it should pay for itself in a couple of years.

 

I'm prepared to spend around £120. This SGS is a possibility.  

 

Thoughts/recommendations welcome, thanks.

 

   

I've had this SGS one http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-equipment/trolley-jacks for about 2 years i'ts spot on, I'd definitely recommend them.

Preamble...I'm not in the least bit mechanically minded. I can also be extremely stupid. A few years back I changed a wheel using a scissor jack on gravel and it slipped. The disk cut into my hand leaving me literally scarred for life. You live and learn.

Being intent on switching between summer and winter tyres on my Scout, I'm looking to buy a trolley jack to minimise the anxiety, but the various threads which highlight the problems with jacking points are a worry. So if there's something out there with an extra large rubber saddle to spread the load, all well and good. I'm only going to be using it for wheel changes, but even so it should pay for itself in a couple of years.

I'm prepared to spend around £120. This SGS is a possibility.

Thoughts/recommendations welcome, thanks.

Had this one for 7 months now, so good I bought a 2nd, quick to lift.

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Thanks S4Dane & Toxicvrs. I take it that the aluminium build causes no concern then. 

I bought a Halfords 2.5 Ton trolly jack a good few years back, still works well and didn't cost all that much

If you are just swapping wheels, the £14, two tonne trolley jacks from Aldi would suffice.

Thanks S4Dane & Toxicvrs. I take it that the aluminium build causes no concern then. 

 

I over compensated by getting a 3 tonne one and it lifted my old 2.5 tonne C6 allroad no problem - no creaks or struggles.

 

It still looks new too although it's only subject to enthusiast use.