Harbor Freight 1500 # ATV Floor Jack, Thinking it might be great for engine/trans removal Options

[914Sixer]

I saw this in the flyer, so I checked it out at the store in San Antonio. It is well made and half way light weight. Extends to about 20" with about a 12x14" rubber coated platform. Upper level comes off if needed. It would be a pretty stable platform to work with for engine/trans removal with out having to balance the trans end while lowering jack. I am probably going to get one for me because I do most of my work alone. Price is $189 but with a 20% off coupon brings it down to $150

[worn]

I saw this in the flyer, so I checked it out at the store in San Antonio. It is well made and half way light weight. Extends to about 20" with about a 12x14" rubber coated platform. Upper level comes off if needed. It would be a pretty stable platform to work with for engine/trans removal with out having to balance the trans end while lowering jack. I am probably going to get one for me because I do most of my work alone. Price is $189 but with a 20% off coupon brings it down to $150

I have my3.2 six and transaxle on one right now. I set up the stand so the engine runs sideways. That way you don't run into the handle. I really like mine, and have already test fitted up and down a few times. Oh, how I long to put the engine on the car and lower the jack empty though! I welded up a stand to bolt to the jack and increase height, because my tub is higher up than it would be on jacks.
Mine came from Home Depot at the same cost as the HF item. Harbor Freight being the more reputable of the two firms in my humble opinion.

Good luck.