Daytona, Pittsburgh, PT and Craftsman floor jack comparison. Another Jack...off.

Just a little look at 4 floor jacks. Harbor Freight has really done a great job creating inexpensive, but good, floor jacks.

[@EmbeddedJournalist]

I got the Daytona myself @ HFreight. I love it. I picked it for my garage because it's got a low enough profile to go under my BMW Z3 Roadster, my Jetta TDi commuter, and it's Tall enough reach, and brawny enough to lift my Ram 1500 4WD Truck.

[@jcx2bby]

It's a sweet freaking jack. I have a lowered Z28 and my neighbor has a lowered mustang cobra. This jack is one of the only ones that can get under both.

[@gunsaccessories8853]

Great video! I appreciate your commitment to doing the test each night.

[@jcx2bby]

Thank you!

[@dknight211]

Really great comparison of the Daytona vs Pittsburgh jacks! I couldn't find any good explanation of the differences anywhere online until I found your video.

[@jcx2bby]

Thank you for taking the time to comment. Glad you liked the video!

[@troybrake5686]

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[@scottsoltani3203]

I got the Pittsburgh for 136 out the door from Harbor Freight. The Daytona was nicer but they were out of it. My mechanic and the salesman at Harbor Freight said get the Pittsburgh unless you’re going to be using it a lot. It’s a lot better than the Honda jack that came with my car.

[@saltysteel3996]

The Daytona Super Duty 3 ton jack is the SnapOn jack. Same manufacturer, same factory, same assembly line, same exact jack. Best floor jack for the money. It's the only Daytona jack with the 3 year warranty. Goes nearly 24 inches up, it's about 3.5 inches tall all the way down, has a larger pad, reaches full height in 4.5 full stroke pumps, has larger front wheels with grease fittings, and has multiple grease fittings all over the jack and is easy to service if air needs to bleed out or fluid topped off. It's 104 pounds but rolls with the push of a finger. Can lift my Duramax just using one of my arms. Edit: All hydraulic systems will slowly leak down over time, both manual or powered hydraulic systems, new or old. Also, I've had a Torin Big Red 3 ton compact jack for about 15 years. Finally blew out a seal. Very versatile in small tight spaces. Can swing the handle 360 to any position you need, and has an extension section for the pad. Takes forever to pump up but it's my second favorite jack next to the big Daytona Super Duty.

[@jcx2bby]

Great comment, thank you. To clarify, the Daytona in my video is not the Super Duty you reference.

[@juanokiller]

I just got that Pittsburgh 3 ton at harbor freight, $103 total NY. I'm excited to lift my truck. Great video

[@jcx2bby]

You're gonna love it. I gave the red Pittsburgh jack to my buddy who has used it almost daily and has had no issues

[@cardo1111]

Excellent comparo thanks for sharing 👍🏽

[@jcx2bby]

Thank you!

[@Gabriellariz]

Thanks for the comparison, today early August '21 the Pittsburgh was $119 low profile, and the Daytona was $139 non low profile. I own a pick up and a suv. IMO the Daytona is my best option, I'm going back over the weekend and get one of those, crossing my fingers a better choice is on sale.

[@jcx2bby]

The Daytona is unbeatable for the price you pay. I love that PT jack, but it is much more expensive per lifting ton. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@edwinsprojects7039]

Would you say the Daytona is Higher quality than Pittaburgh?

[@JohnnyRamRod]

Damn I wish I knew to check this out before, now in May '22 Pittsburgh is $159 low profile and Daytona is $179...

[@RyC2004]

​@@edwinsprojects7039, they are absolutely identical now

[@morecowbell235]

Here we are almost a year after your video The Dayton 3 ton rapid pump low profile jack is $179.99. If you want a long reach version, its $239.99 (both @ harbor freight)

[@aznnp77]

Here we are 11 months after your comment, and the Daytona is $189.99 now.

[@XenomorphLV426]

​@@aznnp77 here I am from the year 2024 and it's 199.99

[@davidowens7051]

Just got the new gray pittsburgh, parking lot sale, 99 dollars

[@HeadsUP253]

I got the 3 ton Daytona super duty in candy apple red holy moly wheels are much larger and better dual pistons and just a best of any jacks from harbor freight! Ilwith 3yr warranty vs 3 months on Pittsburgh or other low end daytona models

[@jcx2bby]

I haven't tried the super duty model yet. Thanks for the information on it!

[@dayton3781]

Thank u

[@ironhorsegladiator5034]

Thanks

[@jcx2bby]

No sweat

[@reddyuda]

Crud, HF has the Pittsburgh for $120 and the Daytona for $150. Both 3-ton low profile like you have in this vid. I actually bought the Pittsburgh on Black Friday but after seeing this video I am returning it tomorrow and getting the Daytona because now it is on sale for their Christmas sale The extra gussets, jack pad design, and smoother release has me sold. I just wish it came in red to match all my other tool boxes! They only have it in Black, Blue, Green, and Orange. Probably will just get it in blue.

[@jcx2bby]

Either one is great. I gave the Pittsburgh in this video to my buddy, he uses it regularly and it's great. I kept the PT and Daytona and they both rock. You can't make a wrong decision.

[@aznnp77]

Lucky. 160 and 190 for me now. And I think I have to get a jack this weekend.

[@500erider]

Not sure what's going on with the handle on his Pittsburgh, but the handle on mine, which is the exact same model, stands straight up at rest.

[@jcx2bby]

Yeah a few others have commented the same thing. I must have had a weirdo model or perhaps it was user error.

[@ThomasNappo]

Well done..😊

[@johnoberle9750]

You sound like Clint Eastwood. Great review!

[@jcx2bby]

I get that comment from time to time....I always am flattered, lol. Thanks for watching.

[@Trump-The-GREATEST]

Can't beat the price for any Daytona comparing to any Snap-On jack that the Daytona's copied from hence why Snap On sue HF for it but lost & that's why HF keeps making them! Im starting to upgrade my tools to their ICON since i notice greatly when working on my BMW how their Pittsburgh brand tools are very cheap and tolerance not soo good when working on tough torque bolts as Icon drives them out like a champ & no worries!

[@jcx2bby]

Yeah the Daytona jacks are awesome. I haven't used any Icon tools yet but I hear good things, like you have stated here. Thanks for commenting.

[@Darjan_Spasojevic]

I swear i got that red Pittsburgh 3 ton low pro for 90ish total. Great jack. I have a Torin 3 Ton red floor jack and that thing is a beast also.

[@jcx2bby]

I believe you. Occasionally those jacks have been on sale for super cheap. Especially in the pre covid days. I miss those days.

[@lonniehaynes8261]

I have 3 ton Craftsman jack no problems so far

[@jcx2bby]

It's a great jack just heavy AF

[@aznnp77]

The only thing that scares me about the expensive jacks as they are twist to release. On my cheap jack you have to remove the handle and deliberately turn that knob counter clockwise. It feels much safer in that sense.

[@jcx2bby]

I supposed you are right about it being safer, although I've never had an incident with the way these jacks are set up.

[@ranger178]

you really can't just bump into the handle and have it twist and release I always use jack stands anyway and keep jack slightly loaded as a backup

[@aznnp77]

@@ranger178 Yeah I would never not use jack stands, but most of the mechanics I've run into just use the jack. I took my car to a cheap shop and the guy was under my lowered car and I was so scared I was gonna hit the handle and kill him.

[@aznnp77]

Thanks I'm debating on the Pittsburgh and the Daytona myself. I have a Craftsman 2 1/4 ton that i've used for about 10 years. A couple of years ago it started to sink relatively quickly and I've got a repair I needa do where I could be under the car for like 10 minutes that scares the crap outta me with a lowered car. With inflation, the Daytona is now $50 more than the Pittsburgh. For $25 more it's kind of a non brainer to go with the Daytona. Even though it may be considered an off brand, the Daytona Jack feel almost like a Lexus of jacks to me. I'd like the Daytona just cuz it looks nicer. I probably only use it 4-5 times a year though. But I feel like it's something that'll last me the rest of my life almost so maybe get the better one anyways. Surprised me that the Daytona dropped at all overnight though.

[@jcx2bby]

To be fair to the Daytona, it was brand new when I made this video and I have used it quite a bit since, without noting any drop under extended use. I haven't measure it either, so who really knows but recently I had it under the front control arm of my FJ for about 2 weeks and it held up just fine.

[@garonjohnson5922]

You don't put your fuc*in car on stands? You just get under your car counting on just the jack to keep it from crushing you?

[@aznnp77]

@@garonjohnson5922 Of course I use stands. But When I'm under the car risking my life, I like as many safety protocols as possible. The jack, two stands, and a third jack stand for good measure. Still scares the crap outta me getting under the car. But with my jack sinking, it's just the 2 stands and the third one sometimes doesn't fit under there.

[@JamesCrowley-eo5tu]

​@aznnp77 This isn't real. Just buy the shiny new jack cause your paint is scratched. Don't gotta justify it to these guys. Jack the car up, throw your stands down and get to work. Don't gotta worry about nothing crushing you with good stands down.

[@aznnp77]

@@JamesCrowley-eo5tu Money is tight right now, so I can't really afford a $200 jack for something I use 3-4 times a year. Luckily this year it's only been once for my own car. I've done other people's cars, but I dunno if I could use the Daytona jack cuz it's not exactly portable with it's weight like a Trolly jack is.

[@generac43]

Here it is 1 year later and the price for the Red Pittsburg Jack is now $159. That's what I paid.... dang!

[@jcx2bby]

Still worth it I think. Although they did just run a "lot sale" where it was 119. See if you can catch it on sale, buy another one and then return the new one in the box on the old receipt. I've done that before

[@viralbull8085]

pittsburg is on sale at harborfreight right now until the 16th, i was going to buy the daytona but a whole 50 bucks price down can't be dismiss

[@Darjan_Spasojevic]

That red craftsman looks exactly like my Big Red 3 ton floor jack. I mean everything is exactly the same.

[@jcx2bby]

Probably is.

[@tylermcelwain]

I think those front casters are random. I’ve purchased two of the same low pro Pittsburgh jacks and the first has rounded wheels while the second had totally flat. Picked up the long reach Daytona jack and that one has the more rounded style also.

[@jcx2bby]

Really. Well there goes my theory on the wheels. Thanks for sharing this.

[@500erider]

My 3 ton Pittsburgh has flat fronts. I think they use whatever is on hand !!!!!!

[@jcx2bby]

@@500erider could be.

[@edwinsprojects7039]

Im indecisive bewteen the Daytona 2ton Alum Jack and the Pittsburg.😐Which one is the higher quality one?

[@jcx2bby]

If the extra $ is not an issue, go with the Daytona always. There is enough extra gusseting and design improvements that it is a superior item to the Pitts. That being said I don't believe you can make a wrong choice...both brands are really good nowadays.

[@edwinsprojects7039]

@@jcx2bby thank you for your input. Daytona it is🏁😁🙌

[@bestamerica]

' no wonder why why 3 pump floorjacks are NOT has the 2 handles on the both sides

[@ghe426]

My exact same Pittsburg handle sits straight up.

[@jcx2bby]

Yeah someone else here made a similar comment....I dunno, I guess mine was just made a tad different. No idea. Glad yours goes straight up because it makes s big difference in storage, at least to me

[@ghe426]

@@jcx2bby That could be. You probably already have but maybe see if there is any interference, Good video.

[@jonnyboat2]

The Home Depot Husky 3 ton floor jack looks much the same as the Pittsburgh and Daytona jacks. I'll be in the market soon for a new one. The Daytona looks like a good one. I think mine is a Craftsman and looks, at times, to lean to the left I think depending on the tilt of the ground in my driveway. It works though.

[@jcx2bby]

Never had a Husky jack but if it looks similar to these then I think you will be pleased. I love all of these jacks.

[@isiiiimp811]

I bought a 3tom craftsman from lowes and man when your lower your vehicle it just slams it doesnt release slow

[@lonniehaynes8261]

@@isiiiimp811 mine did that when I first bought it. I purged it 3 times in a row and no more fast release.

[@rtgray7]

Thanks for this! So, is a 3 ton jack safe for a 1/2 ton and a 3/4 ton jack ?

[@jcx2bby]

I assume you mean 1/2 or 3/4 truck....yes, it's perfect for that kind of vehicle. Everybody wang chung tonight!

[@tsims73]

Good video. I'm leaning towards getting the Daytona. But why do you have so many jacks?

[@jcx2bby]

Thank you, and I moonlight as a mechanic, so I use a bunch of jacks. I don't have the PT or Craftsman anymore....sold them.

[@MrSamBowers]

What I want to know is the oil refill plug rubber or screw on type on the Dakotas? I just found out the Pittsburgh jack has a rubber refill plug. I don't like that. For me those things, rubber plugs, are a pain in the ass to get out and a pain in the ass to get back in.

[@jcx2bby]

This is a great question. I had not even thought about comparing that when I made the video. I took off the cover that I pointed out at 4:13 in the video, and under there on the Daytona is the fill plug, which is a metal screw in type. I'm not sure about the Pittsburgh as I no longer have that jack. Regardless, you shouldn't need to fill oil into any of these Jacks on any kind of recurring basis.

[@denny8548]

Look like Pittspurgh is a replica version of Daytona just few cosmetic diffrences but the gut is the same.

[@jcx2bby]

Pretty close. Daytona is a tad beefier I suppose, not sure how much it really helps.

[@denny8548]

@@jcx2bby i saw this 2 going on sale next week and not sure differences. After i watch this vid seem to be same. Only different is $30 apart. Lol

[@jcx2bby]

@@denny8548 Honestly yes, the difference is mostly price. My buddy has the Pittsburgh jack from this video, uses it all the time and has had no issues. I kept the Daytona and I love it but I think the Pittsburgh is the way to go for most.

[@denny8548]

@@jcx2bby Thanks!

[@ranger178]

i don't like the new really low-profile jacks because the wheels are too small in diameter and the smallest crack or pebble on driveway makes the wheel stick as jacks move while lifting cars to stay centered under frame and the jack can twist. this is much more of a problem in aluminum jacks, but it can happen with steel also.I got jack from tire rack aluminum 2 ton and it twists at the drop of a hat my old 1980s steel jack with large front wheels is much better.

[@jcx2bby]

And the jack pads on these new jacks are 1/3 smaller or more than old school jacks. my dad has several floor jacks from the 80s and 90s that have enormous pads compared to this new crop.

[@Nicholas_Triumph_Thruxton]

The Daytona looks like a racecar.

[@jcx2bby]

It is a good looking jack. I really like it.

[@precisiont5188]

Can someone tell me which jack will lift my car the highest?

[@jcx2bby]

These 3 are all about the same. Depends on how much you want to spend, but there are some out there that go higher. But the price will go up accordingly as well

[@gamerclownz2783]

The Daytona lost 1/4 inch so most of all. Not 1/8.

[@aronp713]

Which performs better : Pittsburgh or Daytona ?

[@jcx2bby]

I can honestly say they're pretty even. The Daytona is a better jack because it's better built and costs more due to that. But 'performance', from my unscientific results, is almost identical.

[@aronp713]

@@jcx2bby I also see there’s a 3 ton Daytona super duty the candy red . I was thinking this one . Originally was looking at the 3 ton Pittsburgh

[@jcx2bby]

@@aronp713 that super duty is a whole different beast. I don't have experience with that one. I believe one of the other commenters on here said that it is the exact same as the Snap-on jack. Take that for what it's worth.

[@tylermcelwain]

I own the low profile Pittsburgh 3 ton and the Daytona long reach 3 ton…I have to say the Daytona definitely is nicer and let’s down the vehicle so much smoother, and is much easier to raise. Also the saddle is a nicer due to the rubber pad and square shape in my opinion. I should add that it’s probably easier to lift because of the extra reach though.

[@makethefight6821]

My handle goes straight up. Pittsburgh

[@jcx2bby]

Good deal

[@YTBEN1045]

Same here!

[@harrydietrich3854]

Weld on blue looks bad…

[@OU812NVME]

Remember the Pittsburgh Jacks go lower than the Daytona's half an inch is a half an inch guys that's if you need it

[@jcx2bby]

The pittsburgh only goes an eighth of an inch lower, not half inch. At least, between the two jacks in this video.

[@Broncort1]

They were all made in the same Red Chinese factory so there’s that….lol

[@alfreypatterson8308]

What the price

[@jcx2bby]

For which one?

[@viralbull8085]

Pittsburg is on sale right now, ill go get it in the morning

[@jcx2bby]

@@viralbull8085 yessir I saw that. 119 I believe, which is a killer price.

[@phillipbradberry1692]

Please please n Dont buy anything from harbor freight tools until they change there return policy . even with a cash recept you cant return anything you buy if you have had 3 returns in. A year! Even if the item is bad. Or you buy a extra warrenty. I was ban for life at harbor freight. As far as returns go. So i done buying at harbor freight tools the 90 return on your recept is a 100% lie..also they will emberris you out loud in public!😢😢😢

[@jcx2bby]

This doesn't sound standard. I think we're missing some details here.