Vintage Tool Brand

[firebane]

So I picked up this 2 ton jack today that is worn enough that I can't tell the brand. Was maybe thinking someone could help?

I thought maybe "Taurus" but that came up with nothing..

http://i.imgur.com/UAPAS7Y.jpg

[ExtraSlow]

If I stare at this hard enough, I have some ideas about the letters.
Looks like T-a-k to start, then either a "U" or two L's, than Im guessing another k.
so, Takuk-something?
Do you know the history of this item? Any idea where it was manufactured? That word/brand may not be English.

Also, got a pic of the whole thing? That'd be interesting.

[firebane]

I know absolutely nothing nor does the guy I bought it from. He said he tried to do some research but could find nothing.

Its a double pump unit that weighs a considerable amount. I've include a overall shot of the jack as well as the handle.

In the picture with the overall shot the place between the lift mechanism and the handle lifts up to expose the hydraulics and such and looks to have had a tag on it at some point in time.

The handle fits into the jack and then a bolt secures it. The ribbed part is what allows it to go down as its the release for the jack.

http://i.imgur.com/lc4ci9U.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/oEJepRS.jpg

[anothers10]

Are you on the Garage journal ? I assume someone on there will know.

[Maxt]

It's a Japanese brand called Takubo.

[ExtraSlow]

Shit, I did pretty good at Taku.

[firebane]

Originally posted by Maxt
It's a Japanese brand called Takubo.

Nice. You know anything much about this brand?

[Maxt]

That brand hasn't been imported into North America for quite some time. Because of pricing, a lot of good quality Japanese imports have been displaced by cheaper Taiwanese,Chinese and Indian imports. I think its still around in Japan.
I had 2 of those Jacks that I sold because they were just to big for my needs, I had a 5 ton and a 10 ton. Both Jacks had the Takubo casting on them, but were rebadged by American companies.

[spikerS]

Originally posted by ExtraSlow
Shit, I did pretty good at Taku.

Have a cookie

/ruffleshair

[ExtraSlow]

Thanks buddy. :thumbsup:

[firebane]

Originally posted by Maxt
That brand hasn't been imported into North America for quite some time. Because of pricing, a lot of good quality Japanese imports have been displaced by cheaper Taiwanese,Chinese and Indian imports. I think its still around in Japan.
I had 2 of those Jacks that I sold because they were just to big for my needs, I had a 5 ton and a 10 ton. Both Jacks had the Takubo casting on them, but were rebadged by American companies.

Yeah it seemed to be a bit of an older jack. It seems to leak a bit of oil so I'm going to look into getting it rebuild and clean it up.

I figured due to the weight and its a double pump jack it must have been worth a few dollars in its day.