Product details
Aim Tools 2 pack steel ramps with hydraulic jack – 5 tonne lifting platform
After a no-nonsense pair of ramps that’ll stand up to proper garage work? These AIM Tools steel ramps marry a drive-up platform with a hydraulic lift so you get the ease of ramps and the control of a jack in one tidy package. Perfect for busy workshops or the keen home mechanic who doesn’t want to be faffing about with multiple stands.
Built for workshop use
Made from alloy steel and finished in a red powder coat, these ramps shrug off corrosion and look smart on the workshop floor. Each ramp weighs about 18 kg — substantial enough to feel solid, but not a nightmare to move when you need to.
Adjustable, capable and safe
The platform adjusts from roughly 280–375 mm, giving good clearance for brake, exhaust and underbody work on most modern cars. The pair handle a combined load of up to 5 tonnes, so they’ll cope with typical cars and smaller vans seen in everyday garage work. There are secure locking bolts to hold the platform in place once raised — handy reassurance when you’re lying under the car on a chilly day.
Practical features you’ll actually use
- Hydraulic action for quicker, less strenuous raising and lowering — brilliant if you’re getting under the car regularly.
- Generous drive-up and entry widths so most tyre sizes sit comfortably on the platform.
- Platform footprint of 400 x 270 mm gives a stable base while you work.
Typical uses and who it suits
Great for routine servicing, oil changes, exhaust and brake work, and general inspections. Ideal for small workshops, fleet use or the home mechanic who likes to get stuck in. If you’ve got a very low sports car, double-check the entry height and bumper profile first — some low noses will need a purpose-built, low-profile ramp.
Quick spec and what to expect
- Brand: AIM Tools, model number 161942.
- Material: alloy steel with red powder coat.
- Height adjustable: approximately 280–375 mm; drive-up starting height around 270 mm.
- Total loading capacity: up to 5,000 kg (5 tonne) for the pair.
- Platform size: 400 x 270 mm; overall dimensions: 1,150 x 325 x 270 mm.
- Weight: approx. 18 kg per ramp.
Worried hydraulic ramps are fiddly? They arrive ready to use and can be bolted down if you want extra security. If you’re unsure about fitment for a particular vehicle, check the wheel width and approach angle first. Overall, they’re a sensible, cost-effective way to get quicker, safer access under a vehicle — a real time-saver, especially in winter when you’d rather not stand about too long in the cold.