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JET HP-5A 5 Ton Hand-Operated Hydraulic Shop Press vs Eastwood 20 Ton Shop Press

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. JET HP-5A 5 Ton Hand-Operated Hydraulic Shop Press is cheaper at $1860. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec JET HP-5A 5 Ton Hand-Operated Hydraulic Shop Press Eastwood 20 Ton Shop Press
US price $1860
BrandJETEastwood
Released
Capacity tons 5 20
RAM stroke (in) 4
Frame type H-frame H-frame
Working width (in)
Bed height adjustment 19 in. vertical table travel Pinned, multi-position adjustable table
Pump type manual (hand pump) manual (hand pump)
Pressure gauge Yes Yes
Weight (lb) 159
Screw stroke (in) 3
RAM diameter (in) 1.75
Screw traverse

Sources — JET HP-5A 5 Ton Hand-Operated Hydraulic Shop Press: brightsteelsolutions.com (verified 2026-08-12). Eastwood 20 Ton Shop Press: eastwood.com (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the JET HP-5A 5 Ton Hand-Operated Hydraulic Shop Press and Eastwood 20 Ton Shop Press?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Capacity tons: JET HP-5A 5 Ton Hand-Operated Hydraulic Shop Press 5 vs Eastwood 20 Ton Shop Press 20
  • Bed height adjustment: JET HP-5A 5 Ton Hand-Operated Hydraulic Shop Press 19 in. vertical table travel vs Eastwood 20 Ton Shop Press Pinned, multi-position adjustable table

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