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#1

jd335

jd335

ok i seen the mojack lift today we need something like that here is that the best for the money or are there some other brands out there im not aware of the cost was 200 bucks


#2

RobertBrown

RobertBrown

A lift for your mower...mo-jack...get it?
I wish I had thought of that....brillant!

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#3

jd335

jd335

yea that caught my eye real quick i was gonna go ahead and get but i no i will check with the pros first i got to be back tomorrow so i'll probably have one.


#4

Ric

Ric

jd335 said:
ok i seen the mojack lift today we need something like that here is that the best for the money or are there some other brands out there im not aware of the cost was 200 bucks
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You can look at these sites also. I've been using the Mojack EZ for about a year and I lift a 44" and a 48" ZTR and I can't tell you how much work the thing has saved me. Quick and EZ as the name says. Got it at Tractor Supply $198.99 Photos - http://lawncare.forumsmotion.com/t38-z-force-44

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#5

T

Tater

I guess just call me shade tree, but I've had a 1" poly rope over a big limb in a tree in my back yard with a clevis in it that I hook a $20 come-along in, and I use a chain and lift my 89 mod. Wheel Horse 724z to do the blades etc... I think the MoJack would be in the way in front for changin blades etc. ... Been using that setup for 20+ yrs., but I do jump up on the front after raisin it to make sure the rope it still strong...lol... It's up out of the way and you don't see the rope in the tree till I hook the come-along in it...
Have a good one...Tater2...


#6

Jetblast

Jetblast

Love the MoJack EZ. I paid $200 for it a month or two ago but last time I was at Tractor Supply Co. they had them for $169, so they do go on sale occasionally. Even at $200 though, I think it's a good buy. It gets the deck nice and high so blade changes are a walk in the park, and it feels plenty strong.


#7

M

Mini Motors

When I saw the title of this thread, I'm thinkin' -location device for a stolen mower?:laughing::laughing:


#8

jd335

jd335

thanks for the imput i went by today they only had the display model suppose to get some monday so hopefully i'll have one then it was @ tractor supply i am in all the stores daily and they are the only supplier i have seen so far.


#9

jd335

jd335

Tater said:
I guess just call me shade tree, but I've had a 1" poly rope over a big limb in a tree in my back yard with a clevis in it that I hook a $20 come-along in, and I use a chain and lift my 89 mod. Wheel Horse 724z to do the blades etc... I think the MoJack would be in the way in front for changin blades etc. ... Been using that setup for 20+ yrs., but I do jump up on the front after raisin it to make sure the rope it still strong...lol... It's up out of the way and you don't see the rope in the tree till I hook the come-along in it...
Have a good one...Tater2...
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i promise i will send flowers


#10

G

Giles

Looks like a neat tool. However I have been using my "cherry picker" engine lift, for many years. It can also be used for other lifting jobs and it cost about the same or less.


#11

jd335

jd335

Giles said:
Looks like a neat tool. However I have been using my "cherry picker" engine lift, for many years. It can also be used for other lifting jobs and it cost about the same or less.
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i have used my cherry picker for years to lift my mowers but it is so big and takes up alot of room and i can get it out of my way and quit stumbling over it all the time


#12

J

jeff

I have an electric hoist from Harbor Freight. It is mounted on a double two by six in my shop. Never gets in the way and it would be hard to stumble over it. The hoist will lift most lawn and garden tractor as high as I need to. Cost? $150


#13

Jetblast

Jetblast

I tried every way around buying a single purpose tool like the MoJack. I think most MoJack buyers probably do. For me it was having no room for an engine hoist, no overhead beam to support a lift, and being sick of screwing with a floor jack, blocks, and ramps. Even still I couldn't use my electric impact wrench on the spindle nuts, until now.

The MoJack pops apart and stows flat against the wall behind my big garbage can. Gotta love that.


#14

Ric

Ric

Jetblast said:
Love the MoJack EZ. I paid $200 for it a month or two ago but last time I was at Tractor Supply Co. they had them for $169, so they do go on sale occasionally. Even at $200 though, I think it's a good buy. It gets the deck nice and high so blade changes are a walk in the park, and it feels plenty strong.
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Don't ya just love it when stores do that to ya. I mean a month or two is one thing but when goes on sale the very next week :rolleyes:

Jetblast said:
I tried every way around buying a single purpose tool like the MoJack. I think most MoJack buyers probably do. For me it was having no room for an engine hoist, no overhead beam to support a lift, and being sick of screwing with a floor jack, blocks, and ramps. Even still I couldn't use my electric impact wrench on the spindle nuts, until now.

The MoJack pops apart and stows flat against the wall behind my big garbage can. Gotta love that.
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I basically tried everything before buying the MoJack like you, floor jack, jack stands you name it even had my muscle bound son pick up the front end of the mower and set it on stands and I didn't feel comfortable under the mower until I purchased the MoJack and you're right it hangs on the wall out of the way nicely. :thumbsup:


#15

O

Oddball

Man, you guys are talking me into getting one of these. The last time I had the mobile service guy come out and make a couple of repairs and do some routine maintenance while he was at it, it cost me an arm and a leg. The Mo-Jack EZ would have paid for itself with money left over just from that one service call.


#16

jd335

jd335

got my mo-jack yesterday man is that a handy thing i can use it then take a couple pins out fold it up put it under the work bench good by cherry picker:biggrin:


#17

Jetblast

Jetblast

Cool man, have fun jacking your mo. :smile:


#18

twall

twall

Gee, I haven't seen the 'mojack' thread at the top of General Discussion in almost a few hours, so I figured I'd bump it...:rolleyes:


#19

Jetblast

Jetblast

No thread is complete until it's been twalled.


#20

twall

twall

Jetblast said:
No thread is complete until it's been twalled.
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:thumbsup::thumbsup:


#21

RobertBrown

RobertBrown

twall said:
:thumbsup::thumbsup:
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Bump it.... bump it up

JD's mojack
http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/gener...h-mower-support-stand-blade-removal-stop.html

Simple, and effective.....


#22

O

Oddball

Just picked up a MoJack EZ yesterday at Tractor Supply. On sale for $179. Since I first saw this thread I've been watching the sale papers on TS's website for this to go on sale. Haven't even had time to open the box yet, but will post an opinion when I get it together and try it out.


#23

Jetblast

Jetblast

Oddball said:
Just picked up a MoJack EZ yesterday at Tractor Supply. On sale for $179. Since I first saw this thread I've been watching the sale papers on TS's website for this to go on sale. Haven't even had time to open the box yet, but will post an opinion when I get it together and try it out.
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Don't forget to chock your rear wheels! TSC has nice rubber wheel chocks for $8 each.

On that note, does anyone use the provided nylon straps to secure the front wheels to the MoJack? I haven't and I'm not seeing the need since the tires fit so deeply in the pockets. Am I missing anything?


#24

Ric

Ric

Jetblast said:
Don't forget to chock your rear wheels! TSC has nice rubber wheel chocks for $8 each.

On that note, does anyone use the provided rubber straps to secure the front wheels to the MoJack? I haven't and I'm not seeing the need since the tires fit so deeply in the pockets. Am I missing anything?
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4_12_1.gif That's weird, I didn't get rubber straps. Mine are nylon pull straps with a metal hook in one end and a loop at the other for the pin and no I've never used the things, like you never saw the need.


#25

Jetblast

Jetblast

Sorry, I meant nylon. I fixed it. If you get killed because you didn't use them, will you let us know?


#26

D

daddy3

jack stands and a jack


#27

reynoldston

reynoldston

have been useing the rope and come-along for years (not the tree part) but the mo-jack looks a lot better and safer It also looks like it would work on my ATV's


#28

O

Oddball

Finally got the MoJack put together today. Took all of 25 minutes, wouldn't have been that long except my tools are up in the garage and the MoJack is in the basement with the lawn equipment, and of course I grabbed the wrong size wrench and had to make another trip around the house. I don't need it yet, but I can see it saving me a lot of time, frustration and money. The easier it is for me to do my own repairs/maintenance the more likely I am to do it myself.


#29

T

Tater

jd335 said:
i promise i will send flowers
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Ha, ha, I can't see the 1" Poly rope giving up before the Mojack, maybe I'll have to send flowers...lol...
Lets hope none are needed either way...
Have a good one...Tater...


#30

C

cottom

I use my 1Ton Engine crane, a Christmas gift from several years ago. A web sling lifts my tractors high enough sit the tractor on a set of HD "sawhorses."


#31

N

Natureboy

TSC is selling the mojaks like crazy. The one around me has been rainchecking them for 3 weeks. Wish I would of thought of it.


#32

S

swampdog50

afternoon

just picked a Mo jack lift from Tractor supply for $99.99 on sale, I did check them out at a couple other sites and they r asking 249.00 on one site.

any hoot just thought i'd give a heads up to anyone looking .

be well

swanpdog50


#33

djdicetn

djdicetn

jd335 said:
thanks for the imput i went by today they only had the display model suppose to get some monday so hopefully i'll have one then it was @ tractor supply i am in all the stores daily and they are the only supplier i have seen so far.
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Think I got mine at Lowes....same price as TSC.


#34

djdicetn

djdicetn

swampdog50 said:
afternoon

just picked a Mo jack lift from Tractor supply for $99.99 on sale, I did check them out at a couple other sites and they r asking 249.00 on one site.

any hoot just thought i'd give a heads up to anyone looking .

be well

swanpdog50
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Man did you get a deal on a Mojack EZ Lift at that price!!!!!!


#35

S

swampdog50

evenin

yes and it works great . I couldn't believe the price, especially after I searched the net.... lol what a deal....

i'm happy ole man now..

be well

swampdog50


#36

jekjr

jekjr

I ordered the hydraulic lift from Harbor Freight. It should be here Tuesday according to the shipping info. I am looking forward to getting it for my small mower.


#37

Boudreaux

Boudreaux

I went to the Tractor Supply site and discovered that all four stores in my area did not have a Mojack (Selling at $99) available.

I called the service number, and was told they are at a clearance price, and are not coming back...... "GONE".

Then it struck me, I probable have something to raise the front end.

I tested (for future use) and found that the steel car ramps I have will work very well when the time arrives.

I raised the deck to it's maximum height, drove the front caster wheels up on the ramps, put the brakes on, then slowed pulled the lower end points of the ramps around and outward way from under the deck. That created so much space for changing the blades. I was very pleased thinking I would not have to spend another dime to raise the front end for a blade change...


#38

exotion

exotion

Boudreaux said:
I went to the Tractor Supply site and discovered that all four stores in my area did not have a Mojack (Selling at $99) available.

I called the service number, and was told they are at a clearance price, and are not coming back...... "GONE".

Then it struck me, I probable have something to raise the front end.

I tested (for future use) and found that the steel car ramps I have will work very well when the time arrives.

I raised the deck to it's maximum height, drove the front caster wheels up on the ramps, put the brakes on, then slowed pulled the lower end points of the ramps around and outward way from under the deck. That created so much space for changing the blades. I was very pleased thinking I would not have to spend another dime to raise the front end for a blade change...
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Not a lot of room for cleaning however


#39

B

Brucebotti

jekjr said:
I ordered the hydraulic lift from Harbor Freight. It should be here Tuesday according to the shipping info. I am looking forward to getting it for my small mower.
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I don't know if it is the same, but I got this one at Harbor Freight when it was on sale for $79, plus an additional 20% off with a coupon. I use it to lift the front of my ZTR and I am vey happy with it.

Bruce

High Lift Riding Mower / ATV Jack


#40

O

oldyellr

Even at $100 the mojack is a bit pricey unless you have a larger mower or a service shop. For my 30" and 34" rear engine riders, I find a bumper jack that came with an '84 Dodge van works just fine. You can likely still find these in junk yards.

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#41

djdicetn

djdicetn

Brucebotti said:
I don't know if it is the same, but I got this one at Harbor Freight when it was on sale for $79, plus an additional 20% off with a coupon. I use it to lift the front of my ZTR and I am vey happy with it.

Bruce

High Lift Riding Mower / ATV Jack
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That is "similar", but not a "Mojack". Actually looks very nice...do you like it??? I used my Mojack just this past Saturday for my Gravely and felt "very comfortable" being underneath the deck of that 1100 pound beast. Yeah, I used my Craftsman 1/2 ton floor jack for working on my "lawn tractors" but don't regret for a minute spending $200 on the Mojack for my Gravely......although it looks like I could have come out a lot cheaper with that Harbor freight one if I could have caught it on sale!!! The weight lifting capacity on the HF one looks to be the same as the Mojack(300lbs) and I "thought about" going with the Mojack Pro that has a 750lb capacity, but from what I gathered...lifting the front end of my Gravely is kinda like "tongue weight" on a trailer hookup to a hitch(you are not lifting the total weight of the machine and 300lb for my Gravely received the "blessing" of my Gravely dealer).


#42

B

Brucebotti

djdicetn said:
That is "similar", but not a "Mojack". Actually looks very nice...do you like it??? I used my Mojack just this past Saturday for my Gravely and felt "very comfortable" being underneath the deck of that 1100 pound beast. Yeah, I used my Craftsman 1/2 ton floor jack for working on my "lawn tractors" but don't regret for a minute spending $200 on the Mojack for my Gravely......although it looks like I could have come out a lot cheaper with that Harbor freight one if I could have caught it on sale!!! The weight lifting capacity on the HF one looks to be the same as the Mojack(300lbs) and I "thought about" going with the Mojack Pro that has a 750lb capacity, but from what I gathered...lifting the front end of my Gravely is kinda like "tongue weight" on a trailer hookup to a hitch(you are not lifting the total weight of the machine and 300lb for my Gravely received the "blessing" of my Gravely dealer).
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It's actually very well made and pretty stable. I always try to rock the ZTR pretty hard prior to crawling under. The only thing I found strange is that the instructions say to jack it up with the wheels on the mower chocked. If you do, the jack starts to pivot and tilt. I jack it up with the mower in neutral and then once its in the air, I apply the brakes and chock the wheels. I'm old school and always err on the side of safety. When I was a teen, I needed to change the trans on my 57 Ford. I took the wheels off and used cinder blocks to support the car. I had all four brake drums sitting in the pocket of a cinder block. It seemed pretty logical and safe to me. My Mom called me in for lunch, and when I came back out the car was sitting flat on the ground. Since that day, I take no chances and I am overly conservative when it comes to safety.
Bruce


#43

djdicetn

djdicetn

Brucebotti said:
It's actually very well made and pretty stable. I always try to rock the ZTR pretty hard prior to crawling under. The only thing I found strange is that the instructions say to jack it up with the wheels on the mower chocked. If you do, the jack starts to pivot and tilt. I jack it up with the mower in neutral and then once its in the air, I apply the brakes and chock the wheels. I'm old school and always err on the side of safety. When I was a teen, I needed to change the trans on my 57 Ford. I took the wheels off and used cinder blocks to support the car. I had all four brake drums sitting in the pocket of a cinder block. It seemed pretty logical and safe to me. My Mom called me in for lunch, and when I came back out the car was sitting flat on the ground. Since that day, I take no chances and I am overly conservative when it comes to safety.
Bruce
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Yep, and FYI....just to be sure I always "disengage" my HydroGear trannies before jacking mine up because even with the handbrake on the rear wheals "turn" as you jack it up(can't be good for "engaged" trannies).


#44

J

Jimh4662

I have the MoJack Pro750. JD X758 is a little heavy. What I like most is the Stability and working height. It cranks up to 28 inches. Haven't seen much else that folds and stores with the same capability. Used car floor jack and stands before. Was ok but MoJack opens up the work area more. Still use the Jack for tire removal. That's the only Flaw with Mojack. I'm thinking if MoJack design folks made an adapter to catch the front frame that would put in in the Perfect Tool class. One other Plus. Sitting on a shop stool, or floor. Working height of mower deck to front is at a comfortable working height. With mower off. Pretty much reach any point of repair or maintenance. This was not figured in the equation before purchasing. Everyone has there idea of what works. Doing a lot of work alone I like the stability of this lift. Most of reviews are positive. The ones that aren't isn't against the the tool, it's because they have their way of lifting. Whether its, ropes, blocks, 1950 car jack or Jimbob who can lift and hold it while they sharpen blades. Most places will take back a purchase. Try it.


#45

wjjones

wjjones

Jimh4662 said:
I have the MoJack Pro750. JD X758 is a little heavy. What I like most is the Stability and working height. It cranks up to 28 inches. Haven't seen much else that folds and stores with the same capability. Used car floor jack and stands before. Was ok but MoJack opens up the work area more. Still use the Jack for tire removal. That's the only Flaw with Mojack. I'm thinking if MoJack design folks made an adapter to catch the front frame that would put in in the Perfect Tool class. One other Plus. Sitting on a shop stool, or floor. Working height of mower deck to front is at a comfortable working height. With mower off. Pretty much reach any point of repair or maintenance. This was not figured in the equation before purchasing. Everyone has there idea of what works. Doing a lot of work alone I like the stability of this lift. Most of reviews are positive. The ones that aren't isn't against the the tool, it's because they have their way of lifting. Whether its, ropes, blocks, 1950 car jack or Jimbob who can lift and hold it while they sharpen blades. Most places will take back a purchase. Try it.
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Yep I thought the same to make it more multi purpose. I rigged mine last year to act as a engine stand/ work bench to work on a lawn engine.


#46

Ric

Ric

wjjones said:
Yep I thought the same to make it more multi purpose. I rigged mine last year to act as a engine stand/ work bench to work on a lawn engine.
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You know that they make the work stand for the Mojack specially for working on engines and mowers.


#47

tnman

tnman

I use a 1ton chain hoist and lift mine as high as I want. Nothing in the way and easier to get tires off if needed. I looked at the mojack but that's about it. $200 vs my $35 hoist sounded a lot better. Works better as well.


#48

exotion

exotion

Just comes down to what your comfortable doing just keep in mind that these machines are very heavy and will kill you if they fall on you


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