What size Hi Lift jack - 48" or 60"

May sound a daft question, as normally bigger is better, but looking at getting a high lift jack, and one that preferably can be mounted on my dog guard inside the cabin.
I run with a 2" lift on 265/70/16 AT BFG's.
Do I really need the larger 60" one - will this be a better buy than the 48" one?

Any experiences you can share?

Cheers

do you think you'll fit a 60 inside the cabin ?

I did wonder but not in the old girl today to measure....

thats a 5ft tall jack, a standard sized pallet fits in the disco door leaving about 2- 3" either side as it goes in I think giving you a 45" opening total I think!

Only reason for my question is came across these when searching today and seemed a good price...

60" High Lift Ratchet / Farm Jack

48" High Lift Ratchet / Farm Jack

2 tonne max lift.......not much really

Almost 3 ton according to the specs I've read. I've got a 48 inch one and it fits in nicely, lofts 4 foot too which is more than enough

Good point, might just leave it then.....

I've got a 3ft jackal masdam, got a 4 tonne lift on that I think

4ft fits nicely on the back seats, not much wiggle room though,

48"

A 48" HiLift has served me well for about 25 years. Ample tall enough for most recovery, slewing out of ruts etc. Do you know how FRIGHTENINGLY unstable a hi-lift is in use? Anything above a couple of feet off the ground is dangerous - even if you know what you are doing. Unless you intend to get a big lump of chain and use it as a hand winch you shouldn't need a big one.

cheers for the heads up and advice