Shop Equipment

Under-Vehicle Access: Creepers, Stools and Shop Seats

Nine items in this category put a technician at the right height. Five are creepers and four are seats or stools.

• Sunex 8515 4 Caster Super Duty Creeper - four-caster layout, low-profile deck, 27.3 lb shipping weight. The heaviest creeper here.
• Sunex 8505 6 Wheel Creeper - steel rail frame, adjustable headrest, six swivel wheels. The six-wheel layout is what reduces rocking and gives you directional control across a bay floor.
• Sunex 8504 Steel Rail Padded Creeper - four wheels, padded headrest, steel rails, 10.5 lb.
• Sunex 8507 Padded Roller Creeper Bench - a convertible: padded seat for bench-height seated work, low-profile roller platform for going under the vehicle.
• GearWrench 86995 40 Inch Creeper With Magnet Trays - 40 in. deck with integrated magnetic trays so fasteners and sockets stay on the creeper instead of on the floor.

For seated work, the Sunex 8516 Pneumatic Shop Stool and Sunex 8509 Pneumatic Shop Seat both adjust by pneumatic cylinder; the 8509 listing specifies air-operated height control tied to shop compressed air, so plan an air drop near where it will live. The 8516 listing describes a pneumatic cylinder for height adjustment and does not call for an air line. The GearWrench 86992 Adjustable Shop Stool uses a padded swivel seat with 360 degree rotation. The Sunex 8514 Swivel Pneumatic Tractor Seat is a different animal: it is a mountable operator seat with pneumatic height adjustment and a full 360 degree swivel, and the listing says its standard mounting provisions suit a wide range of equipment platforms - automotive bays, agricultural machines, lawn equipment and industrial carts. The listing does not publish a bolt pattern, so confirm fitment against your machine before ordering.

Component Support: Underhoist Stands, Engine Stands and Support Bars

This is the section where capacity ratings matter most, because these items take load off a hoist or hold a component while it is off the vehicle. Three of the four support stands publish a capacity and they cover a 1,500 lb to 4,000 lb band; the fourth, the UH15FP, publishes none:

• Sunex 6810A - 3/4 ton, foot-pedal operated for hands-free height change.
• OTC Robinair Bosch UH15 - 1,500 lb capacity, welded steel base, non-marring saddle pads, adjustable height.
• OTC Robinair Bosch UH15FP - the foot-pedal auxiliary stand, so both hands stay on the work. Its listing does not publish a capacity rating; ask for it before you load it.
• OTC Robinair Bosch UH20 - 2 ton tripod stand, heavy-gauge steel, adjustable column with locking pin, folds for storage.

Above that, the OTC 1750A Revolver Engine Stand is rated to 6,000 lb and is built for medium and large diesel engines, with a swivel head and a controlled revolver stop for rotating an engine through a rebuild. At 722 lb it is a heavy piece, but the listing says its footprint and caster layout are meant for transfer between workstations, so plan a clear rolling path rather than a fixed corner. The OTC 7102 Lifting Bracket is a pair rated at 8,000 lb for engine cradle handling and transmission positioning. The Astro Pneumatic 5820 Transverse Engine Support Bar adjusts from 31 in. minimum to 64 in. maximum with locking adjustments, which is the number to check against your fender-to-fender span before ordering. The OTC 1734A Extra Wide Truck Step rounds out the group for access on service trucks.

Pressing, Pulling and Bearing Separation

Seven items handle press-fit work. The OTC 939 is rated at 30 tons. Five bearing splitters cover the range, and their capacities overlap rather than step:

• OTC 1121 - 15/16 in.
• OTC 1122 - 2 in. maximum
• OTC 1123 - 1/2 to 4-5/8 capacity range
• OTC 1124 - 5-3/4 maximum
• OTC 1130 - 9 in., the largest splitter in the category

The 1123 spans 1/2 to 4-5/8 and therefore covers everything the 1121 and the 1122 do, so those two make sense only as dedicated small splitters; above the 1123, the 1124 and the 1130 are the two that extend your range. The OTC 1183 5 Piece Bearing Puller Set covers routine bearing and bushing extraction and is sized to live in a rolling toolbox. All of these are designed to work with a press or puller setup rather than to replace one.

Bench Vises: 4 in. Through 6-1/2 in.

Ken Tool supplies all five vises in the category. The listings quote the size three different ways, so compare carefully: the 65005, 64065 and 64650 state a jaw width (5 in., 6-1/2 in. and 6-1/2 in.), the 64055 states a 5-1/2 in. jaw capacity, and the 63004 states only a 4 in. specification.

• 63004 - 4 in., industrial duty
• 65005 - 5 in., professional bench vise
• 64055 - 5-1/2 in., heavy swivel
• 64065 - 6-1/2 in., heavy duty swivel
• 64650 - 6-1/2 in., reversible jaw configuration

Two of the five swivel (64055, 64065) and one reverses (64650). None of the five Ken Tool listings publishes a weight, so ask for the shipping weight of the model you want before you plan your bench mount. Weight does not follow jaw size in a straight line - the 5 in. 65005 is heavier than the 5-1/2 in. 64055 - so check the figure for the model you want against your bench.

Air Movement and Ventilation

Five items move air, and they are rated two different ways. Two GearWrench shop fans are sized by fan diameter - the GWSFAN20 at 20 in. and the GWSFAN24 at 24 in. Two GearWrench air movers are rated in CFM - the GWAM800 at 800 CFM and the GWAM1800 at 1,800 CFM, a better spec to compare against room volume when the job is drying a floor or clearing fumes after a washdown. The Milwaukee 0820-20 M12 Air Mover Fan is the cordless option, with variable speed settings and no cord to route across a bay. It runs on M12 batteries.

Cleanup, Compressed Air and Air Treatment

The Milwaukee 0970-20 M18 FUEL PACKOUT Wet/Dry Vacuum holds 2.5 gallons and fits the PACKOUT modular system. Its listing states clearly that battery and charger are sold separately, so budget those if you are not already on M18. Seven more Milwaukee cleaning accessories are stocked here, and their listings tie them to parts washers and wash cabinets rather than to the 0970-20: the 49-90-1991 vacuum accessory adaptor kit, the 49-90-1981 1-7/8 in. round brush, the 49-90-1982 1-7/8 in. floor brush, the 49-90-2020 swiveling palm brush, the 49-90-2033 2.5 in. magnetic utility nozzle, the 49-90-2034 non-marring utility nozzle kit, and the 49-90-2035 tip cross brush, which its listing says fits common gun washers and paint gun cleaning stations. Three of them - the 2020, 2033 and 2034 - carry the Air-Tip name in their listings. If you need accessories confirmed for the 0970-20 vacuum itself, ask for the fitment list before ordering. Milwaukee also supplies the 48-22-8488 PACKOUT Work Top.

On the pneumatic side, the Sunex SX1000 Air Powered Vacuum Kit runs off shop air for fluid recovery and general vacuum work, with reinforced hoses and a collection canister, and the Sunex SXBG01K Air Blow Gun Kit adds a variable trigger for modulated airflow. The OTC 6043 Multi Purpose Cleaning Tool is a hand tool for detail work on spray guns, small housings and fittings; its listing is explicit that it is a supplement to a parts washer, not a standalone one.

The one air-treatment product in the category is the Tsunami 21999-0390-Z-MM Oil Coalescing Filter, and it is fully specified: 20 SCFM maximum flow, 1/4 NPT ports, pneumatic drain, 250 max PSI, 175 max degrees F, 2 lb, 10-1/2 in. x 2 in. x 2 in. It removes oil, oil mist and particulates down to 0.01 micron at 99.9 percent efficiency using borosilicate glass micro fibers with a non-wicking drain layer. The listing positions it as point-of-use protection for air tools and pneumatic equipment, so size that 20 SCFM ceiling against the output of the compressor branch it will sit on.

Heavy Floor Equipment: Brake Lathe and Recycling Balers

Two product families in this category need a permanent footprint and a dedicated circuit.

The Ranger RL-8500XLT Heavy-Duty Combination Brake Lathe turns rotors up to 17 in. / 432 mm diameter and 2-1/2 in. / 63.5 mm thick, and drums from 6 in. to 28 in. / 152 mm to 711 mm, with an extended-capacity spindle that reaches drums up to 10 in. deep. Spindle speeds are 150 RPM (inner groove) and 200 RPM (outer groove), selectable in seconds. Maximum load is 150 lb / 68 kg on the standard 1 in. arbor and 250 lb / 113 kg on the 1-7/8 in. truck arbor. The listing also notes an optional truck adapter kit sold separately - confirm with a rep whether that kit is what gets you to the 250 lb rating. The body is 450 lb of cast iron; shipping weight with bench and standard tools is 685 lb / 310 kg.

The Tire Service International TC-710 baler comes in three drive configurations that share the same output: over 45,000 lb of crushing force, a 5 in. diameter cylinder, an oil cooler as standard equipment, and a finished bale of 20 in. x 20 in. x 36 in. weighing approximately 150 lb from aluminum cans or plastic bottles. The difference is entirely the power source and the footprint - electric single-phase, electric three-phase, or gas. Three accessories are stocked separately because the listings state they are not included: the 5557 Slide Rail (150 lb), the 5954 Drip Pan Weldment (250 lb, 36 x 22 x 2 in.), and the 6116K Hopper Chute (165 lb, 17.5 x 41 x 52.5 in.), which increases loading capacity and, per its listing, can be retrofitted to all TC-710 balers with some modifications. The slide rail and the drip pan are both described as quick installs. Baling wire is also called out as not included.

Displays, Storage and Handling

Three Lisle items serve counter and parts-room merchandising, and a fourth is a toolbox accessory. The 47500 Gondola Display is 46 in. H x 48 in. W x 12 in. D with seven 1 in. x 4 ft bars, hooks, plan-o-gram label strips, tool finder and a 42 in. x 8 in. header. The 47600 is the 8 ft version with 14 bars and holds 142 tools. The 47120 Rotary Waterfall Display is four-sided, 62 in. H x 31 in. W, holds 182 tools, occupies less than one square yard of floor space, and rolls. Note that the 47500 and 47600 both carry a published price but show a 'Call us up for details!' availability note, the same note used on the TC-710 balers, the Challenger cart, the 47120, the 49490 and the Tsunami filter - confirm stock and lead time with a rep before ordering. The Lisle 49490 Locking Tool Holder is 24 in. long and holds up to 13 tools across four 3/8 in. slots, one 7/16 in., four 1/2 in., two 5/8 in. and two 3/4 in.; the lock itself is not included.

The Lincoln Industrial 84191 Band Type Dolly moves 25-50 lb containers. The Challenger Lifts ACC-CART-PKG Adapter Cart is the lift-accessory package: it includes 4 six-inch stack adapters, 4 three-inch stack adapters, an EV foot pad kit (set of 4), a GM foot pad set for 2019 and newer GM half-ton pickups, cab-off adapters (set of 4), 1 in. and 1.5 in. rubber spacers, two 3-stage arms for low-profile access, and four replacement footpads. Fitment is specific: the 3 in. stack adapters are stated compatible with all Challenger Lifts 9K, 10K, 12K and 16K two-post lifts and all Challenger 10K and 12K inground lifts, while the low-profile 3-stage arms are compatible with the CL10AV3 only.

The Astro Pneumatic 55670 Multi-Action Work Station rounds out the handling group at 37.17 lb. Its listing describes a multi-action design for lifting, staging and transfer operations in a compact footprint, and a station that accepts trays, racks and mounting kits used with parts washers and drain systems. No capacity rating is published, so ask for the spec sheet if you plan to load it.

Power, Air and Space Requirements

Only two product families in the category publish power requirements, and they are the two that need them: the Ranger brake lathe and the three TC-710 balers. The Ranger RL-8500XLT runs on 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, single-phase, 20 amps, and needs 49 in. of width by 36 in. of depth of floor space; mounted on its bench it stands 62 in. tall with the spindle 39-1/2 in. off the floor and 6-7/8 in. of spindle travel. The TC-710 balers are 10 HP single-phase 220V, 10 HP three-phase, or an 18 HP gas engine with electric start. Baler footprints are 111 x 56 x 55 in. (E 1PH), 111 x 60 x 64 in. (E 3PH) and 111 x 69 x 64 in. (G) - measure the bay door before ordering, and note that all three are described as mobile units that fit a truck or trailer bed.

For compressed air, the Sunex 8509 shop seat, the SX1000 vacuum kit, the SXBG01K blow gun, the Milwaukee 49-90-2034 Air-Tip nozzle kit and the Tsunami filter are the listings that state they run off a shop air supply; the Sunex 8516 stool and 8514 seat are described as pneumatic height adjustment without a stated air-line requirement. Only the Tsunami publishes a pressure ceiling (250 PSI). For everything else in the category, the listings do not state a voltage or air requirement - check the individual model page or ask for the spec sheet before you plan a circuit or an air drop.

Certifications and Warnings Declared on These Listings

Being straight about this: none of the 61 listings in this category declares an ALI, ETL, ASME or OSHA certification. Five listings do carry a California Prop 65 warning - the Ranger RL-8500XLT and all four Lisle items. Seven listings carry sales-tax notices you should factor into a quote, from two suppliers: the Ranger RL-8500XLT states that Ranger charges sales tax in California, and all six Tire Service International listings - the three TC-710 balers plus the 5557 slide rail, the 5954 drip pan and the 6116K hopper chute - state that Tire Service International charges sales tax in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Indiana, Minnesota and Arizona. The Ranger listing also states that unloading the freight at your location is the buyer's responsibility, which matters for a 685 lb crated lathe if you do not have a forklift or a dock.

Comparison of Twelve Models

A note on that last column: where a listing publishes a weight in its own specification table - the Ranger (which publishes a shipping weight with bench and standard tools), the three TC-710 balers and the Tsunami - that is the figure shown. The rest are the shipping weights shown on the product page, which are not always the same thing. Where the two disagree, the specification table is the figure to trust, and for a crated or palletized item you should confirm the freight weight before you book a carrier.

Where the Listings Disagree

Five points worth confirming with a sales rep before you order:

• TC-710 E 3PH voltage. The product name specifies 230/460V; the body text on the same listing says 220/440V. The product name is the more reliable of the two, but confirm against your panel before ordering.
• TC-710 E 3PH and TC-710 G headings. Both listings open with a heading copied from the single-phase model. The specification tables and the drive descriptions underneath are model-specific and are the figures to trust.
• OTC 939. The product name calls it a 30-Ton Shop Press while its own body text describes a push-puller configuration. The name is the more reliable of the two, but confirm the configuration with a sales rep if you need a floor-standing press frame.
• Lisle 47600 width. The feature text says the display fits 142 tools in 96 in. x 46 in., which matches the 8 ft, 14-bar build; the specification table on the same listing reads Width 12 in., the same figure the 4 ft 47500 lists as its depth. Plan on the 96 in. run and confirm before you allocate wall space.
• Milwaukee Air-Tip naming. Three of the seven Milwaukee accessories carry the Air-Tip name, which Milwaukee uses for a separate accessory line, while all seven listings here describe parts washer and wash cabinet use. Confirm the intended application with a sales rep before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all 61 items in this category new?

Yes. All 61 products in this category are listed as condition New. JMC Automotive Equipment is a distributor of new equipment only.

Which items in this category need three-phase power?

One: the TC-710 E 3PH baler, at 10 HP three-phase. The TC-710 E 1PH runs on single-phase 220V and the TC-710 G runs on an 18 HP gas engine, so a shop without three-phase service has two options in the same family with the same 45,000 lb crushing force. The Ranger RL-8500XLT lathe is single-phase, 115/230 VAC, 20 amps.

How do I pick the right bearing splitter?

By maximum capacity, but the ranges overlap rather than step. The 1123 spans 1/2 to 4-5/8 and therefore covers everything the 1121 (15/16 in.) and the 1122 (2 in. max) do, so the 1121 and 1122 make sense only as dedicated small splitters. Above the 1123, the 1124 (5-3/4 max) and the 1130 (9 in.) are the two that extend your range. Buy for the largest bearing you actually service, since a splitter cannot open past its rating.

Do the TC-710 balers include the hopper, slide rail and drip pan?

No. All three TC-710 listings state that the slide rail, hopper chute, drip pan and baling wire are not included and are sold separately. The three accessories are stocked here as the 5557 Slide Rail, the 6116K Hopper Chute and the 5954 Drip Pan Weldment. The hopper chute listing adds that it can be retrofitted to all TC-710 balers with some modifications, while the slide rail and drip pan are described as quick installs.

Which of these ship free, and what should I plan for on the heavy items?

Four of the 61 items are flagged for free shipping: the Ranger RL-8500XLT and the three Lisle displays (47500, 47600, 47120). Everything else, including the Challenger Lifts ACC-CART-PKG Adapter Cart, quotes shipping normally. Everything else quotes shipping normally. On the Ranger lathe, the listing states the buyer is responsible for unloading the freight at their location, so arrange a forklift or dock for a 685 lb crate.

Will the Challenger adapter cart work with my two-post lift?

The 3 in. stack adapters in the package are stated compatible with all Challenger Lifts 9K, 10K, 12K and 16K two-post lifts and all Challenger 10K and 12K inground lifts. The two 3-stage low-profile arms included in the package are compatible with the CL10AV3 only, and the GM foot pad set is engineered for 2019 and newer GM half-ton pickups. If your lift is another brand, confirm fitment before ordering.