These 3 tonne axle stands (pair) are workshop support stands designed to hold a vehicle securely off the ground for maintenance, inspection and repair. Supplied as a matched pair with a combined rated load of 3.0 tonnes, the stands provide a stable support after a hydraulic jack has lifted the vehicle to the required height; their primary use is to support cars, light vans and similar vehicles during wheel, brake, suspension and underbody work.

Each stand is manufactured from heavy-gauge mild steel (S275 structural grade) with a welded frame for load-bearing strength and a formed saddle head to centre on axle tubes or chassis jacking points. Height adjustment is by a serrated ratchet post with a spring-loaded pawl and locking pin rather than a screw thread, allowing quick, positive engagement and simple incremental setting. The finish is a durable powder-coated paint on the frame with zinc-plated pawl and pin components to improve corrosion resistance in a workshop environment. The product is produced under an ISO 9001 quality management system and is designed to conform to the relevant BS/EN safety requirements for lifting supports used in vehicle workshops.

Typical applications include routine garage maintenance, MOT preparation, bodyshop and restoration work, motorsport pit support and agricultural or light commercial vehicle servicing. Industries using these stands range from independent garages and dealerships to mobile mechanics and restoration specialists. The ratchet-and-pawl arrangement makes the stands fast to operate and suitable for repeated use in busy workshops.

Key benefits include reliable corrosion resistance from the painted and plated finishes, strong welded construction to give consistent load-bearing performance, and compatibility with most conventional axle and chassis jacking points when used on a flat, level surface. The positive locking pawl provides a secure secondary restraint to reduce risk of accidental lowering; the stands should always be used in pairs and never as the sole means of support during work.

Duchy Fasteners stocks a selection of axle stands in different height ranges and capacities, available as single units or in pairs and packaged in trade packs for workshop or retail use. Please contact us for current sizes, heights and pack options.