We Tested the Viking Arm vs. the Dewalt vs. Irwin Jacks

[@HFRajuncajun]

I’ve had the Viking for years now. VERY expensive, but the times it has saved me a situation of frustration and even having to get help, it has totally paid for itself many times over. Guys on site have borrowed it so many times, like when I first brought the Fein multi tool to site. Nicely done Rob.

[@philwort1873]

Short format was great for a change. Love your head to heads

[@crownmoldingbyspectaculart941]

I’ve got two Viking arms and also the cabinet lift accessories for them. This is one of those tools like the Grabo, where you don’t know how much you’re gonna use them until you have them, and then they are indispensable.

[@MichaelSandersMaJikMik777]

Thank you for Always being the most informative when reviewing tools!!! I Appreciate All of the work that y'all put into your videos!

[@thomaskubiak7019]

Love this. I’ve been holding off on buying 1 of these for the reason of not knowing which one to get. Thanks Rob.

[@vinjanderson]

Did you decide, I’m in the same situation right now

[@thomaskubiak7019]

@vinjanderson I went with the Dewalt. For what I do, being able to hold a door and push down with my foot and have the jack still be functional was huge. Also, from watching Rob lift the weights when he’s squeezing I could see how much stress and pressure he’s putting on his hands. I have a bad right hand so being able to just push down on the lever and not have to truly rely on grip strength is big for me too.

[@Tool_Addicted_Carpenter]

I might have to scoop a couple of these. Probably leaning towards Dewalt. Thank you sir. I finally threw up my tool trailer video if you want to give it a look. I think you'll appreciate it.

[@JoeOfAllTrades100]

Nice comparison video. Very helpful. Thanks!

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@JoeOfAllTrades100 thanks for commenting

[@jeffstanley4593]

I have never used one of these but it seems to me that if you can activate it with your foot that is a huge plus.

[@FrankATracy]

So if you’re eyeballing your work then the DeWalt or Irwin would be fine. But for precision work, where you’ll be using a level, the Viking Arm is best. One thing to note is that the Viking Arm has a number of accessories available. They also have a long version available, where the handle is about 29” above the ground. And it comes with a bigger base. For myself, I have three pairs of knockoffs made in China. Not as robust as the others, but fine for my needs.

[@ggrimm79]

Saw the DeWalt recently amd was curious. Well done.

[@Erik_The_Viking]

Interesting timing - The Wood Whisperer just had a video today discussing the Irwin jack.

[@riba2233]

They all got the "influencer pack" and instructions

[@ssl3546]

I imagine that anyone who needs one would already have the Viking Arm. Makes installing cabinets so much easier.

[@Jackson-T23]

I can see a lot of overlapping parts between the Irwin and DeWalt which makes sense since they are both owned by SBD.

[@Handyman247llc]

This made my choice easer, Thank you

[@jeffa847]

If you get the Viking you can get some thinner bottom pieces (maybe you would call them feet) that I use more than the regular feet. They are awesome for slipping underneath of things. I really like how precisely I can lower the Viking

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@jeffa847 they really are a problem solver

[@philipwhichard8197]

Just discovered your reviews. Great job. Brief. Well covered. Keep'em brief, factual! I'll be back.

[@fernandoullaguari9073]

Very nice review as always Keep up the good work.

[@jamessimon7292]

How is 3/16 more accurate than 2/16?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@jamessimon7292 it’s not, my bad, I said that wrong.

[@patriciacurtis7448]

❤ - Great video. Thank you

[@philstubbs94]

Good video. I like short and sweet BUT I agree you forgot to compare the price of the three Jacks.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

That is true

[@xenonburst]

Viking Arm is the inventor of the jack & suing Stanley Black & Decker [owner of DeWalt & Irwin] for patent infringement. This will be a "David [Viking Arm] vs Goliath [Stanley Black & Decker]" lawsuit. FYI

[@feanor5037]

My Brit brain has a bit of a sense of what an inch is but all those fractions used as comparators made my head hurt 😂

[@BiggMo]

Rob… I’ve been looking for a way to help me hang/set fire doors one manned… do you think these might be an option? These are 1 hour rates, 8’ tall pre-painted doors

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@BiggMo yes

[@Metalcastr]

That's also how I lift at the gym

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@Metalcastr haha right

[@FairlyInconspicuous]

No mention of price? I found Viking to be twice as expensive as the Irwin, no idea on the dewalt.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@FairlyInconspicuous good catch - my bad!

[@fZionists78]

Viking $170 DeWalt $120

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@fZionists78 thx for adding

[@gwall1789]

Viking $169 DeWalt $119 Irwin $99

[@JDAlwaysWorkin]

Thickness of the base? The viking looks thicker than dewalt. The irwin is irrelevant as 3/16 increments is intolerable. If you placed it under one side of something. How much have you raised it before jacking any?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@JDAlwaysWorkin good points

[@Pdpawlak]

Wonder what a diy version using a bar clamp would look like

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@Pdpawlak you got time to weld something?

[@Pdpawlak]

@@ConcordCarpenter I was thinking a small plywood base that you put a bessey clamp in

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@Pdpawlak sure but don’t think you’d have the weight capacity

[@secondaccount4035]

Great video!

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@secondaccount4035 thank you

[@riba2233]

Did you also get the "influencer pack" from Irwin 😁

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@riba2233 No, I’ve had the Viking Arm for a few years and the Dewalt since it came out

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@riba2233 no I’ve been using Viking Arm for 2years. I have a pair

[@riba2233]

@@ConcordCarpenter cool to hear!

[@myhandyman8724]

Dewalt the winner for me

[@jronmanbuilds]

No links to the jacks in the description?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@jronmanbuilds I’ll ad

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@jronmanbuilds added

[@BaconEggUSA]

I have to lift something that is 640 lbs. If I use two jacks, will that work?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@BaconEggUSA in theory -I’ve left a little bit and put blocks under. Or try to get a hydraulic jack under it.

[@tedmcdonald3377]

😎🛠️😎🛠️😎

[@colo5220]

Did Viking lower the price yet? Lol 😆 overpriced! $199 Viking

[@supersproodle]

On sale now at Lowes for $129

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

Theyre all over priced.

[@Goliad_Respector]

I will NEVER buy another dewalt product in my life. Their new DEI manager and team, take a look at their “engineering dept.” some Chinese H1B literally ordered 10 sets from Viking and told them they would work a deal after Viking busted him, then they just made it. If you buy Dewalt or Irwin, both Stanley black and decker, they HATE YOU AND WANT YOUR CHILDREN NOT TO EXIST. We are sick of it.

[@BaconEggUSA]

Oh my. Sounds like you have a lot of hate.

[@Bobcat1950]

Where do put the battery on the DEWALT? Laugh out loud.

[@jeffmorefield]

It's brushless!