An engine stand holds an engine block on a rotating head so it can be turned while it is worked on. Listings differ in capacity, how the head rotates, the number of casters and whether the frame folds for storage. Capacity figures on Amazon are the sellers’ own, and several listings below disagree with themselves.
The six stands below range from a folding geared model to a cast iron stand with four adjustable arms. Sizes and features come from each product’s listing page. We have not used these stands ourselves, and we make no load claims of our own. Check the maker’s figures and instructions for your engine.
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What to Look For
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Listed capacity | A maker’s figure; compare it with your engine’s weight |
| Head design | Adjustable arms and a rotating head set what blocks it fits |
| Casters | Count, type and whether any lock |
| Frame | Folding frames store smaller than fixed bases |
Specs at a Glance
| Stand | Listed capacity | Size and weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEVOR | 750 lb (title) | 33.3 x 27.6 x 33.3 in; 41.4 lb | Cast iron body; 4 casters; 4 arms |
| BIG RED T25671 | 1,250 lb (title) | 64.9 lb | Tool tray; 4 casters; 4 arms |
| BIG RED AT26801UR | 1,500 lb (title) | 34.25 x 32.28 x 33.86 in; 73.9 lb | Folding frame; 3 wheels with 2 brakes |
| SUNEX 8300GB | 1000 lb (detail table) | 14.25 x 9.1 x 37.5 in | Worm drive gearbox; foldable |
| Performance Tool W41025 | 1,000 lb (title) | 30.4 lb | Head locks in 6 positions |
| GarveeTech | 1653 lb (title) | 55.3 lb | Tool tray; 4 arms |
The 6 Best Engine Stands
1. VEVOR 750 lb Rotating Engine Stand
A 33.3 by 27.6 by 33.3 inch stand weighing 41.4 pounds. The listing describes an H-shaped base, a cast iron body, four casters, four adjustable arms with 1.1 inch hex head bolts and a 360 degree adjustable head, and the title gives 750 pounds (3/8 ton).
Suits: a lighter stand with four arms. Strengths: a lower weight than most stands here. Weaknesses: the lowest listed capacity. Skip it if you need a higher stated figure.
View VEVOR 750 lb Rotating Engine Stand on Amazon
2. BIG RED T25671 Rotating Engine Stand
A 64.9 pound alloy steel stand with a 360 degree rotating head, four adjustable arms, four casters and a tool storage tray. The title gives 5/8 ton (1,250 pounds) and the listing shows a one year limited warranty.
Suits: a stand with a tool tray. Strengths: a tray and four casters. Weaknesses: sparse detail beyond the bullets. Skip it if you want a folding frame.
View BIG RED T25671 Rotating Engine Stand on Amazon
3. BIG RED AT26801UR Folding Engine Stand
A 73.9 pound alloy steel stand measuring 34.25 by 32.28 by 33.86 inches with a folding frame, a 360 degree head, four adjustable arms with 2.16 inch hex head bolts, an H-shaped base and three casters, two with brakes. The title gives 3/4 ton (1,500 pounds). The same listing address showed a different model, AT23401BR at 3/8 ton, in search results, so check the model number before ordering.
Suits: a folding stand with a high listed figure. Strengths: a folding frame and brakes. Weaknesses: the heaviest stand here and a model-number mismatch. Skip it if you need a light stand.
View BIG RED AT26801UR Folding Engine Stand on Amazon
4. SUNEX 8300GB Foldable Engine Stand
A foldable stand with a 63 to 1 worm drive gearbox described as self-locking, ball-bearing swivel casters with locks, and a four-wheel base. The title says half ton while the detail table says 1000 pounds, and the weight is listed as 13.61 grams, which cannot be right. Size is 14.25 by 9.1 by 37.5 inches, likely the folded form.
Suits: a geared, foldable stand. Strengths: a crank gearbox and locking casters. Weaknesses: an impossible weight figure on the page. Skip it if you want clean listing data.
View SUNEX 8300GB Foldable Engine Stand on Amazon
5. Performance Tool W41025 Engine Stand
A 30.4 pound tubular steel stand. The listing says the head assembly rotates 360 degrees and locks in six positions, with heavy-gauge steel construction, swivel casters and a fully adjustable mounting head. The title gives 1,000 pounds.
Suits: a light wheeled stand. Strengths: six head positions. Weaknesses: the 8.5 x 7.75 x 35 inch size looks like packed or folded dimensions. Skip it if you want a tool tray.
View Performance Tool W41025 Engine Stand on Amazon
6. GarveeTech 0.75 Ton Engine Stand
A 55.3 pound stand with a 360 degree head, four adjustable arms and a tool storage tray. The title says 0.75 ton (1653 pounds), which matches a metric ton rather than the 1,500 pounds of a US short ton. It also says four casters, while a bullet describes two front swivel casters. The warranty is listed as 30 days.
Suits: a stand with a tool tray. Strengths: four arms and a tray. Weaknesses: conflicting capacity and caster details. Skip it if you want a long warranty.
View GarveeTech 0.75 Ton Engine Stand on Amazon
Specs to Check Before Ordering
- Listed capacity against the weight of the engine and any attached parts.
- Mounting arms and hardware that fit your block.
- Caster count, type and brakes.
- Folded and open dimensions.
- Tool tray or no tray.
- Warranty length.
- The maker’s assembly and mounting instructions.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Treating a title capacity as confirmed when the detail table disagrees.
- Mixing up tons: US short ton, metric ton and the pound figure.
- Ignoring the model number when a listing shows two models.
- Choosing by weight alone without checking the arms.
Engine Stand FAQ
What do the arms do?
They hold the engine to the head. Listings describe adjustable arms with bolts for mounting.
Do any of these fold?
The BIG RED AT26801UR and SUNEX 8300GB list folding frames. See also our bike repair stands for another workshop stand.
The Short Version
For a lighter four-arm stand, the VEVOR. For a tool tray, the BIG RED T25671. For a folding frame, the BIG RED AT26801UR. For a geared crank, the SUNEX. For six head positions, the Performance Tool. For a tray and four arms, the GarveeTech.
