These days, with increasing environmental concerns being expressed all the time, many truck owners are choosing to adapt them to be more aerodynamic.  A fully faired truck can offer much better fuel economy when being driven at motorway speeds thanks to the smoother profile that it offers.  The engine has to do less work to push the truck forwards because of the reduced air resistance, and thus, fuel is saved throughout the journey.  Of course, a fully faired aerodynamic truck causes problems when it is time to perform maintenance, as it can be difficult to get conventional tools under them. 

One of the top requirements for any low profile transmission jack that you can find is that it is able to fold as low to the ground as possible when not in use so that it can be much more easily inserted under the front of a truck.  With the OTC5019 low profile transmission jack, which is able to heft 2,200lb in weight, you get a jack that is able to get down to just eight and a quarter inches off the ground when completely lowered.

The OTC5019 is a great demonstration of why OTC is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of low profile transmission jacks.  The tool is built to the highest possible standards, and features high quality metal components throughout, and despite its compact height when lowered to the lowest level, it is just 8 ¼ inches off the ground, but when fully raised, this astonishing jack actually reaches 36 ½ inches in height – more than enough to provide you with plenty of space to get under the vehicle and carry out work once the transmission is supported.  Thanks to a swiveling pump handle, it is possible to operate the mechanism for this jack in even the most restrictive area.

For even heavier jobs than the OTC low profile jack is capable of handling, there are alternatives available.  Sunex produce a unit called the SUN7752C, which is available to buy for just $824 from Red Hill Supply.  Like the OTC model, this jack lowers to a floor scraping 9 inches in height, and rises up to 37 inches, meaning that it is able to handle most of the jobs that you are likely to come into contact with.  The Sunex low profile jack is able to carry a staggering 3,000lb of weight, and the saddle is fully adjustable in a variety of different directions to ensure that you are able to get the perfect fit on a transmission before moving it or removing the engine that is connected to it.

There are few occasions where you would need to get lower than the 8 ¼ inch height offered by the OTC low profile jack, but if you find that you are working on a lot of lowered vehicles, then having a tool that is designed to get even lower is a great advantage to your business.  The Mountain MTN5552 low profile jack offers a combination of great value for money and functionality that are hard to match.  Costing just $363.61, this jack is able to offer you the ability to fold down to just 612 inches in height, and yet will lift up to 31 inches when you are ready to lift.  It can support up to 1 ton in weight, and yet weighs just 143 lb, meaning that you will find it easy to move the unit around the workshop into the place where you most need it. 

Thanks to excellent performance, and the ability to go where few other low profile transmission jacks can, this great value tool is definitely something worth considering for your workshop if you need a忀+