Features:

  • The Hi-Lift Jack HL604 60 inch cast and steel jack is constructed with a mix of cast components and four high-strength stamped steel components
  • Top winch connector clamp and powder coated finish with zinc-plated hardware standard on all jacks
  • Two piece handle and socket is durable and reliable. Made of Cast & Stamped Steel Parts
  • Safe use information stickers, including rated load details and operating instructions, affixed to handle
  • For greater safety, all Hi-Lift jacks are equipped with a shear bolt which prevents the jack from being used on loads greater than 7000 pounds
It's a beast!!

This is my second hi-lift jack and I am very pleased with it. I bought my first back in around 1981 and used it for many years to recover my 4x4 pickup truck when stuck in the woods or on the beach when hunting or fishing. The original one was a life saver more than once. I wouldn't go out without it. I forgot and left it behind the seat when I gave the truck to my son, which explains the purchase of the new one. I like the 60 inch version since it gives me some extra reach and additional margin of safety when jacking. Note that instead of the expensive red jack support I use a 30 inch piece of 2x10. I drill holes to match the base and bolt it in place for when I need it.

What a tool

What can I say that their reputation doesn't already? If you're new to this whole thing, when used the paint is going to scratch some, duh. It's not a pretty accessory, it's a tool. As the paint scratches it is smart to get some axle grease (aquatic grade is best) and wipe down your shaft. You should probably clean it and grease it every time you wash your truck. Or leave it in the garage when not in use (its not a handbag ladies, u dont need to carry it to the store) and then you only need to clean it after heavy use or new paint gouges. They work much better for much longer when not stored in the elements on your roof. Wear gloves. Mechanics, construction workers, tow truck drivers, ect. all wear gloves and their hands are tougher than yours. These have multiple pinch points engineered to eat exposed fingers. Watch a youtube video or two so you don't drop your truck on yourself when lowering. Good luck and don't tempt Darwin.

Quality is worth the price

As other reviewers have stated, this unit is a serious piece of equipment. It is very heavy duty and able to hoist very heavy objects. I used it to reposition the ramp on my boat dock. I needed a jack with extended length lifting. This jack is actually an over kill for my application however because of its extra lifting capacity I am sure I will find additional uses for it. This jack works in both directions making it useful for pulling as well as lifting. The company offers accessories for this jack enhancing its versatility. It can be used much like a come along or hand winch. Other versions of this very jack are used to pry open accident vehicles for passenger extrication. Emergency personnel use this jack. It also has field repair kits to overhaul the lifting and pulling mechanism. The jack is so heavy duty it’s hard to believe that it could ever break. The handle is all metal. There are no plastic parts on this jack. The finished surface on this jack appears to be powder coated and very durable. Only time will tell how durable the finish actually is. Yes believe it or not, it is still possible to buy an all-metal extra heavy-duty piece of equipment these days at a reasonable price.

Very Solid and Well Built

Primary use is on a Tacoma with 8 inch lift. No problem with the lifting my truck and is very sturdy. Lifted my brother's Excursion fairly well and did not even give a hint at bowing like some jacks do (of course did not lift to highest point out of common sense either). Would recommend the optional foot pad if using it in soft material as the base is very small compared to the height but this is not a limitation. I expect will work great for pulling as well. FYI: There are some tube mounted (like front bar or such) fixtures that are made to mount the jack to your vehicle. I have not come across one yet that can handle the weight of this jack appropriately. I took a piece of channel iron, welded some wheel studs from to poke out from the inside (so I could use the same wheel locks on my tires to secure) then welded that channel to my front brush guard. Very solid mount.

This jack functions perfectly, but I had a problem ...

This jack functions perfectly, but I had a problem and called the manufacturer. I spoke with Juli Baker, she assessed the problem and within a few days my problem was resolved. This kind of prompt service is very lacking in business today. My compliments to Hi-Lift for employing people who exceed my expectations, and to Juli who is one of those people.

very heavy duty

Edit:We finally mounted it and it works great. We have used it a few times off road. The one thing to look out for for all these hi-jack lifts is the bottom part could kick out at you and it will hurt and could severly damage something. I would just make sure you are using it very carefully and jacking your vehicle up very slowly. Holly cow this thing is large. We bought this for our jeeps for wheeling. This is a really great made hi-lift and heavy duty. We have not mounted it yet, but we did buy a mount to have it mounted to the hood.

Good buy

Now this is a legit jack. I've only used it once, and I'll update my review if anything changes. But no more will I dick around with hydraulic pieces of crap that don't work and weigh just as much. I got the 36" variety, and I can't imagine why you would need anything bigger unless your rig is suspended to the moon.

Love the Hi-Lift Jack

Just what I needed to pull T-bar and rotten post out of the ground! I bought the 60" model and it is a bit more that on person can handle try to wrap the chains around what you may be pulling out of the ground. As me I always think bigger the better. The 48' would have been fine for me. Your decision. Love the Hi-Lift Jack.

60" is HUGE!

The jack just came in the mail today and looks awesome! I purchased the 60", because it was cheaper than the 36" and the 48", at $75. One thing to note is this jack is HUGE! I have a 78 Ford with 35's and the 60" is definitely overkill. If you are debating on getting the 48" or the 60", you will be just fine with the 48". I haven't seen any issue with the paint and the jack ran flawlessly out of the box. I am very happy with my purchase.

2" EMT .. Fits like a glove. Nice. 5 Stars!

I used this to jack up girders on my footbridge to install falseworks under it so as to enable restoration. I do have a porta-power here, but it has a limited travel range, and I needed about 7 1/2 feet to get under the girder .. 2x12 Doug fir x 20'. If you take off the pulling adapter at the top, you will be able to slip a length of 2" EMT over the stem of the jack .. in my case, 5 feet was about perfect. I ground a 2" deep trapazoid out of the upper end to nicely grip the bottom of the 2x12. This adaptation worked so splendidly well, I thought I should share my falseworks installation solution, as yet another use for this equipment. I had bought one from HF maybe 25 years ago and as I recall, couldn't get it to work. This puppy works like a charm. I do wish that the direction lever was easier to operate, but that's just the nature of the beast I guess. The base did find it's purchase in the creekbed easily enough, and the lifting went quite smoothly. 2" schedule 40 may work, but the EMT is considerally cheaper, and I didn't need that degree of strength (compression). Take your jack to the building supply and try before you buy (the EMT or pipe). If the pipe is even slightly bent you won't get a slip fit. Cheers!

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