October 15, 2015 / Recommended Tool Lists

Repair Stand Comparison Guide

A common question we often get is what makes one repair stand different from another. To address those questions, we have created tables comparing our Portable and our Shop Repair Stands as a quick reference for what makes each one unique.

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Portable Repair Stands

Home Mechanic Repair Stands

PCS-9.3 PCS-10.3 PCS-4
Height 39″ to 57″
(99 cm to 145 cm)		 39″ to 57″
(99 cm to 145 cm)		 51″ to 68″
(129.5 cm to 173 cm)
Weight 16 lbs. (7.2 kg) 17 lbs. (7.7 kg) 26 lbs. (11.8 kg)
Folded Dimensions 42.5″ x 14.25″ x 10.25″ (108 cm x 36 cm x 26 cm) 43″ x 14″ x 10.25″ (109 cm x 35.5 cm x 26 cm) 59″ x 26.25″ x 6″ (150 cm x 66.5 cm x 15 cm)
Finish Blue powder coat Blue powder coat Blue powder coat
Capacity 80 lbs. (36 kg) centered over legs 80 lbs. (36 kg) centered over legs 100 lbs. (45 kg) centered over legs
Clamp
  • Adjustable
  • Fits tubes from 7/8″ to 3″ (22 mm to 76 mm)
  • Cam-actuated adjustability for quick closing, clamping and opening
  • Fits tubes from 7/8″ to 3″ (22 mm to 76 mm)

Choice of two different clamps:
Replacement Jaw Covers

2860 Jaw Covers

 2860 Jaw Covers 468B or 1960 Jaw Covers
Features
  • Clamp rotates 360°
  • Height adjustable
  • Steel leg straps ensure all parts slide, fold and unfold together
  • Folds for storage
  • Clamp rotates 360°
  • Quick-release height adjustable
  • Height adjustment collar accepts Park Tool accessories
  • Includes height-adjustable parts tray
  • Steel leg straps ensure all parts slide, fold and unfold together
  • Quick-release folding for storage
  • Clamp rotates 360°
  • Quick-release height adjustable
  • Solid, four-point leg system
  • Folds for storage
Optional
Accessories		 *Requires 2848A Accessory Collar
  • 104 Work Tray
  • 105 Cast Aluminum Work Tray
  • 106 Work Tray*
  • PTH-1 Paper Towel Holder*
  • TS-25 Repair Stand Mounted Truing Stand
*Requires 106-AC Accessory Collar

Team Issue Repair Stands

PRS-22.2 PRS-25 PRS-26
Height BB height from 30″ to 45″
(76 cm to 114 cm)		 45″ to 60″
(114 cm to 172 cm)		 38″ to 58″
(97 cm to 147 cm)
Weight 12.5 lbs. (5.67 kg) 17 lbs. (7.7 kg) 12.6 lbs. (5.7 kg)
Folded Dimensions 33″ x 7.5″ x 9″ (84 cm x 19 cm x 23 cm) 46.25″ x 8.75″ x 8.5″ (117.5 cm x 22 cm x 21.5 cm) 38.5″ x 8″ x 7.5″ (98 cm x 20.5 cm x 19 cm)
Finish Black hard anodized / blue powder coat Black hard anodized Black hard anodized / blue powder coat
Capacity 60 lbs. (27 kg) centered over legs 100 lbs. (45 kg) centered over legs 80 lbs. (36 kg) centered over legs
Clamp

N/A
  • Features the Professional level 100-25D Micro Adjust Clamp
  • Cam-actuated adjustability for quick closing, clamping and opening
  • Fits tubes from 7/8″ to 3″ (23 mm to 76 mm)
  • Features the Professional level 100-25D Micro Adjust Clamp
  • Cam-actuated adjustability for quick closing, clamping and opening
  • Fits tubes from 7/8″ to 3″ (23 mm to 76 mm)
Replacement Jaw Covers

N/A

1960 Jaw Covers

 1960 Jaw Covers
Features
  • 360° horizontal rotation
  • Quick-release height adjustable
  • Height adjustment collar accepts Park Tool accessories
  • Aluminum leg straps ensure all parts slide, fold and unfold together
  • Folds for storage
  • Clamp which rotates 360°
  • Quick-release height adjustable
  • Height adjustment collar and top tube accept Park Tool accessories
  • Park Tool’s exclusive Hexatude™ hex shaped extruded aluminum tubing ensures low flex and no rotation
  • Aluminum leg straps ensure all parts slide, fold and unfold together
  • Quick-release folding for storage
  • Clamp which rotates 360°
  • Height adjustable
  • Top tube accepts Park Tool accessories
  • Aluminum leg straps ensure all parts slide, fold and unfold together
  • Folds for storage
Optional
Accessories
  • BAG-15 Travel & Storage Bag
  • 106 Work Tray
  • PTH-1 Paper Towel Holder
  • TS-25 Repair Stand Mounted Truing Stand
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Shop Repair Stands

PRS-2.3 PRS-3.3 PRS-33.2
Clamp Height 50″ to 62″
(128 cm to 158 cm)		 50″ to 62″
(128 cm to 158 cm)		 9″ to 78″
(23 cm to 198 cm)
Mounting Options 115 lbs. steel plate base (#135) or mounts directly to floor using FP-2 68 lbs. steel plate base (#130) or mounts directly to floor using FP-2 115 lbs. steel plate base with levelers (#135-33) or mounts directly to floor
Finish Chrome-plated and powder coated Chrome-plated and powder coated Anodized aluminum
Capacity 2 clamps
120 lbs. (54 kg) per clamp		 1 clamp
120 lbs. (54 kg)		 Up to 2 clamps with optional PRS-33.2 AOK
120 lbs. (54 kg) per clamp
Clamp Choice of two different clamps: Choice of two different clamps: 100-3D Micro Adjust Clamp
Replacement Parts 468B or 1960 Jaw Covers 468B or 1960 Jaw Covers 1960 Jaw Covers
Features
  • Clamp rotates 360°
  • Easily height adjustable to five positions using our proven lock block system with locking pin
  • Includes 105 Tool Tray and RPP-1 Repair Stand Post Protector
  • Clamp rotates 360°
  • Easily height adjustable to three positions using our proven lock block system with locking pin
  • Includes 105 Tool Tray and RPP-1 Repair Stand Post Protector
  • Clamp rotates 360°
  • Height adjustable using smooth, infinitely adjustable electric motor
  • Integrated 60″ (153cm) wide accessory bar
  • Two USB charging ports
  • Integrated Work Tray, PRS-33TT Tool Tray, and two 470 Oversized Machine Thread Hooks included
Optional
Accessories
  • 135 Repair Stand Base
  • FP-2 Floor Plate
  • 104 Plastic Work Tray
  • PRS-TT Deluxe Tool and Work Tray
  • TK-4 Tool Kaddie with Stand Mount
  • 130 Repair Stand Base
  • FP-2 Floor Plate
  • 104 Plastic Work Tray
  • PRS-TT Deluxe Tool and Work Tray
  • TK-4 Tool Kaddie with Stand Mount
In this article
1Portable Repair Stands
2Shop Repair Stands
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