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OTC is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of automotive tools and diagnostic equipment, and over the years has developed a reputation for producing a range of high quality tools that mechanics have come to rely on to get the job done. OTC is based in Owatonna, Minnesota, and has a wide range of different tools that incorporates everything from the legendary Genisys Diagnostic systems through to the range of OTC Transmission Jacks, which are one of the most common sights in workshops up and down the country.

Replacing a gearbox on a truck or car is a very tricky job that requires a great deal of care to be taken to avoid doing damage. Whenever the engine block is removed from a vehicle, it is absolutely essential that the transmission is supported, and the best way of removing the gearbox or supporting it when the engine is removed is to use a specialized OTC transmission Jack. Thanks to a design and structure that is entirely built around providing the best possible support for a heavy and bulky item, these jacks are the perfect addition to your workshop, and are a tool that will have a great deal of use in a short time.

One of the main advantages of OTC transmission jacks over those produced by other manufacturers is that the company have researched and refined their design over the last twenty years in order to constantly improve all aspects of the service that it offers. By concentrating on a gradual evolution of the product in order to meet the demands required by users, OTC transmission jacks are amongst the most robust and stable on the market.

The most important part of the job that an OTC transmission jack needs to be able to carry out is to support a heavy weight for a long time. It is vitally important when working with an item like a transmission block that it is kept in place. With a jack, the gearbox can be held at precisely the right height when the engine block is removed, preventing the potential for expensive damage to precision components.

There are a number of different OTC transmission jacks within the range of products offered by Red Hill Supply. One of the main things to consider when choosing the right jack for your workshop is to find one that is designed for the kind of vehicles that you are most used to working on. While some vehicles only require a relatively lightweight jack in order to support their transmission when it needs to be removed, trucks and wagons demand the most robust and powerful transmission jacks thanks to the much heavier components that they need to support.

OTC transmission jacks come in two basic ratings, those that are designed to support loads of up to 1,000lb, and the more powerful alternative versions which are rated at being able to carry an enormous 2,200 lb mass. These jacks are intended to be worked hard, and their design is kept as simple as possible in order to prevent problems occurring due to failure.

The jack head on the OTC transmission jack is adjustable in order to allow for it to be moved into precisely the right place when supporting the transmission. It is important to be able to get the jack into place at the right time in the maintenance process. With this in mind, there are high lift OTC transmission jacks such as the OTC 1791. This fantastic quality jack has been designed with ease of use in mind, and as such features a powerful foot pump and lever release to ensure that it can be put into place as quickly as possible, and then locked in place to provide support you can trust throughout whatever procedure you are carrying out.