Two-ton triple-lift floor jack that cradles a transmission, transfer case, ATV or motorcycle as easily as a car, with a locking safety bar and a 5.5 to 17.5 inch range.
Home mechanics pulling a differential cover, swapping a rear axle on a Ford 8.8 or dropping a small transmission usually end up with a floor jack that is great for lifting the truck and terrible for holding the part. The Powerbuilt 620422E Triple Lift is built for both. It is a 2-ton (4,000 lb) floor jack with a removable round saddle and long padded lift rails, so the same jack raises a car or light truck, then turns into a flat cradle for a gearbox, a center section, an ATV or a motorcycle.
With the round saddle installed, the 620422E behaves like any service jack: you place the cup under a factory lift point and pump. Pull the saddle and you are left with two wide, padded rails. Those rails spread the load across a transmission pan rail, a differential housing or a frame, instead of balancing it on a 4-inch cup. Built-in tie-down loops let you strap an awkward load to the rails so it cannot roll off while you walk the jack out from under the vehicle. A locking safety bar drops into place once the jack is raised, so the lift is held mechanically and not only by hydraulic pressure.
Think about the heaviest thing you plan to cradle. For axle work on a Ford 8.8 or 7.5, a transfer case, a manual gearbox or a compact automatic, a wide-rail floor jack with straps is a practical tool. For a full-size heavy-duty automatic, a dedicated transmission jack with a tilting head and chains gives you more control when you mate the unit to the engine. Our transmission jack buying guide compares the styles so you can pick the one that fits your work.
This is a universal shop tool, not a vehicle-specific part. It suits cars and light trucks for lifting, and drivetrain components, ATVs, motorcycles, mowers and snowmobiles for cradling. Always lift only at points the vehicle maker specifies, and check that the load is within the 4,000 lb rating. The 5-1/2 in. collapsed height is with the saddle removed; plan on more clearance with the saddle installed. Browse our transmission and driveline tools for the pullers and installers that pair with it.
Chock the wheels, raise the vehicle on the saddle and set it on rated jack stands before you crawl under it. The locking bar is a backup, not a reason to skip stands. Then remove the saddle, roll the jack under the component, and raise the rails until they just take the weight. Strap the part through the tie-down loops before you pull the last bolts. Lower slowly and keep the load centered as you roll out.
On a Ford 8.8 rebuild, the jack pairs well with an OTC 4520 side bearing puller for carrier bearings and the Yukon carrier installation kit for the bearings, shims and seals going back in. If the limited slip chatters, the 8.8 Traction-Lok spider gear and clutch pack kit is worth doing while the axle is open.
This jack ships as heavy freight, so allow standard ground transit time when you plan the job.
| Type | 2-ton (4,000 lb) patented Triple Lift floor jack |
| Capacity | 2 tons / 4,000 lb |
| Lift range | 5-1/2 in (saddle removed) to 17-1/2 in (saddle on) |
| Works on | Cars, trucks, transmissions, ATVs, motorcycles, mowers |
| Safety | Locking safety bar + built-in tie-down loops |
| Standards | Meets or exceeds ASME PALD |
| Footprint | 27 x 17 x 8.5 in, approx 79 lb |
| Model | 620422E (Alltrade Tools) |
| Brand | Powerbuilt |
For axles, transfer cases, manual gearboxes and smaller automatics it works well with the saddle removed and the load strapped to the rails. For large heavy-duty automatics, a dedicated transmission jack with a tilting head gives better control when aligning the unit.
About 5-1/2 in. with the saddle removed and up to 17-1/2 in. with the round saddle installed.
Yes. The locking safety bar holds the jack mechanically, but anyone working under a vehicle should still support it on rated jack stands.
About 79 lb, with a footprint of roughly 27 x 17 x 8.5 in. It ships as a heavy freight item.
Yes, as long as you lift only at the points the vehicle maker specifies. The padded rails help spread the load on pinch welds and frames.
