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Thread: HF 12-ton press
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12-08-2010 #1
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HF 12-ton press
Anyone ever used this press?? It's an A-frame design compared to the normal square frame. Looks to be a little sturdier than the square frame version. They also have a 20-ton version.
12-ton HF A-frame press
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-...ress-1667.html
20-ton HF A-frame press
http://www.harborfreight.com/20-ton-...ess-37999.html
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12-08-2010 #2
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I haven't used that version, but I have owned my square frame HF model for over 20 years with no problems and it was used in a Pro shop environment for 5 of those years
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I got a 20 ton air over hydro from Greg Smith Equipment for the same price as the regular 20 ton from Harbor Freight.
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06-20-2011 #4
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I have their regular square framed 20T and have used it quite alot over the past few years....works well.
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Haven't seen it, but Im looking to get a press soon, I might have to consider that one further, good find
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i have one just like that at my shop use it almost every day works good press bearing off axles and press hubs and bearings out of knuckels we have had it for 5 yrs now i like it but we have the 20 ton and it did come from H.F. they are good with anything that brakes we just take it in with our receipt and walk out with a new one i like them.
07-08-2011 #7
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the only problem with most of the cheaper / intro presses is that the plates are cheap / dangerous. There are a lot of threads online about the HF plates breaking under pressure, and can cause serious damage. I think it was Ballistic Fab or someone on Pirate4x4 that made replacement plates that won't break. Now I'm not a fan of Ballistic's customer service, but their quality is pretty top-notch. Edit: here is the thread about them:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...t=arbor+plates
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