ESCO 10498 3-Ton Performance Jack Stand

The ESCO 10498 is a single 3-ton (6,000 lb per stand) pin-style jack stand. Placement is straightforward: raise the vehicle with a floor jack, slide the stand under the designated lift point, lower the inner post into the pinch weld or frame rail, and drop the steel cross-pin into the aligned holes. The removable flat rubber saddle pad — the defining feature of this model versus ESCO's axle-groove variants — protects pinch welds and provides positive grip. Community evidence from GarageJournal confirms the tripod base (12 × 12 in footprint, confirmed circular steel pads) sits flat on garage concrete without shimming and is explicitly praised for stability on uneven surfaces. With 918 Amazon reviews at 4.7 stars, no documented locking failures, and a Project Farm destruction test reportedly exceeding 4× rated capacity, the stand performs as specified.

Right choice for owners working on standard sedans, SUVs, and light trucks under a 3-ton-per-corner load, where a pin-style mechanism and a certified load rating give the safety margin appropriate for the work. The 13.2-inch minimum saddle height is a real constraint — owners with low-clearance sports cars (Corvettes, lower-riding imports) should look at the ESCO 10499, which starts at 10 inches. Also note this is sold as a single stand; most under-vehicle work requires two.

Jack stands are life-safety equipment. A stand that fails while a person is under the vehicle causes death or serious injury. The quality score covers the load certification and locking mechanism integrity for this model. No active CPSC recall on this model as of 2026-05-20; the 2020 CPSC recalls (20-130 and 20-131) covered Torin and Pittsburgh Automotive ratcheting stands — the ESCO 10498 uses a pin-style mechanism and is a distinct product and manufacturer. Never work under a vehicle supported only by a floor jack — jack stands are the primary safety device. Steel and cast-iron construction; no chemical exposure pathway. The tripod base and powder-coated steel construction are recyclable at standard scrap metal facilities at end of life.