Heavy Duty Jack Stands

What makes a jack stand heavy duty

Three things separate a heavy duty stand from a general-purpose one: the load it is rated to carry, the footprint of its base, and how far its column extends. A larger stand sits on a wider base to stay stable under a taller lift, and its saddle is shaped to seat against an axle or chassis rail rather than a light sill. Check the rating on the stand and on its product page before you commit a load to it.

Matching capacity and working height to the vehicle

Start with the weight you need to support, then the height you need to reach. The 3010T series is sold in pairs and covers the lighter end of the range. Above it, the tallest 3010H reaches 1077 mm and the tallest 3010V reaches 1090 mm, which is enough to hold a truck chassis clear once the wheels are off. Confirm the stated capacity and height range on each product page against the vehicle in front of you rather than working from the model number alone.

Adjusting height with precision

The 3010H and 3010V series adjust for height, which matters when you are levelling a chassis across four points or holding a vehicle at a set ride height. Set each stand to the same position, lower the vehicle gradually, and check the load is sitting square on the saddles before the jack takes its weight off.

Built for Australian workshops

UNIPAC supplies and supports the Beta Tools range across Australia, from single-bay workshops to heavy vehicle and plant operations. The stands sit alongside the wider Beta vehicle repair and workshop equipment range, so a workshop fitting out a new bay can standardise on one brand rather than piecing it together from several.

Working safely under a raised vehicle

Use stands in matched pairs, on level, solid ground. Chock the wheels that stay on the ground, lower the vehicle slowly onto the saddles, and give it a firm push to confirm it is stable before you go underneath. A jack lifts a vehicle; a stand holds it. Never work under a vehicle supported by the jack alone.