If you need a Floor Jack, look no further than Costco! I got this Arcan XL35R Floor Jack from Costco, when I bought my floormats. The price for the Arcan jack was $100, which was a great deal on a floor jack of this quality and weight capacity. (Actually we renewed our Costco membership just to get this jack, so in essence it was $150.) The Arcan Floor Jack is rated for 3.5 Tons or 7000 pounds.
So far I have only used the Arcan Floor Jack to lift-up my Mom’s Chrysler van (aka the Crapler). However, I can already tell what a great jack this is. Lifting the van was like, “cutting through butter” as they say. It lifted the backside up with ease and little effort on my part. Even a lot of professional floor jacks I have used require a little muscle to get the vehicle up. It has a low lift height of 3.5 inches, and goes to almost 21 inches. The design also makes it easy to get under the rear tire of the van, where as most jacks might get stuck. I am extremely impressed with the quality of the Arcan.
Best part about it, if the floor jack ever breaks, you can return it to Costco for a refund or exchange. No Questions Asked! Even a few years later if it breaks, they will accept a return. Costco has has a great return policy and makes sure it’s customers are happy with all purchases.
My only complaints are it is a bit heavy at a little over 100 pounds. I hurt my back getting it out of the car and out of the box. Of course, I would rather have a solid floor jack made from good metal and steel, rather than a cheap one.
I don’t think I could have found a better floor jack, at a better price. Even with having to renew our Costco membership for $50, I still think it was worth that cost. If you are in the market for a floor jack, I highly recommend you buy an Arcan XL35R from Costco. If you know someone who needs a floor jack, this might make a great Christmas gift. Of course, you might have a difficult time getting it under the tree.
Recently at a car show I saw a company that sells professional equipment to auto repair shops selling the Arcan XL35, which is basically the same model, for $160. Most stores and retailers I have seen sell it for that price or more. Kind of crazy Costco offers such a good price and return policy on a floor jack like the Arcan. I would even say the Arcan XL35R is the Best Floor Jack I have ever used and probably one the Best Deals in tools or equipment you will find out there.
If you have any questions about this floor jack, feel free to leave a comment below.
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Where are you located? My local Costco does not carry this jack, but I want it! I am near San Francisco, CA
Hello Andre,
I believe most Costcos around the country carry this floor jack. Sometimes it will sellout, because it is a popular item. The Arcan Floor Jack item is #300930. I would call and ask before a store in your area if there any in stock. Even if that store does not have it in stock, they can check inventory at other stores.
Thanks,
Auto Adam
I took a look at the Arcan jack while at Costco. It was hard. To tell however it appeared that the saddle would not accommodate a cross beam adapter very well if at all. It looked as though if the saddle plate were removed that the hole left in the saddle would not go very deep. Again, it was hard to tell from how high the display was.
That is a good question. I haven’t tried to use a crossbeam adapter on it. The Arcan Floor Jack certainly feels sturdy enough to handle one though. I am sure people have built ones at home to accommodate this jack. Thanks for commenting Henry.
I have used this Arcan jack on many cars now. The more I use it, the more I like it! It handles jacking up all different types of vehicles with ease. You really can’t, and I mean can’t, beat this jack for the money!
Hello,
I just bought one of these today and it seems like a very sturdy jack and picks the car up pretty quick. One thing I noticed is when trying to lower it slowly (to rest the car on jack stands) it was jerky. It would go slow for about 1/4 inch and then stop. I let the release out a little more and it will drop fast for 1/4 inch and stop. Seems to be a little better if I shake the handle but it is still annoying. Have you noticed this when using yours? I am trying to decide if I should exchange mine for another one or just return it all together.
Thanks!!
@chaddy
I personally have not had any issues with the lowering mechanism and have found it to be responsive. It lowers slowly when I want it to and quickly when I want it to. It is definitely sensitive and works well in my opinion.
I would recommend continuing to use it and if you still have any problems with the Arcan, just exchange it. You are not going to find a better floor jack for $100! Especially one you can return easily or exchange several years down the road. Thank you for commenting chaddy.
Raised in the Air Force, and now retired after 20+ years, I’ve been a technologist all my life.
You name it, I can fix it! So, when a buddy offered me a XL35R that had one piston sticking, for $25.00 cash, I grabbed it!
After dismantling the jack, and freeing up that sticking piston, she lifts the old truck to
full height in 12 strokes! It was a pleasant 2 hours of tinkering! She needed two ounces of jack oil, and a good cleaning, but, she has a new home in my garage!
This is a great Floor Jack and I have had no problems using it. Thanks for sharing your story Jack Man!
@Jack man
How did you reset those overload valve adjustments after you took it apart ? Thanks, Will
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