JET
JET HP-5A 5 Ton Hand-Operated Hydraulic Shop Press
$1860
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JET HP-5A 5 Ton Hand-Operated Hydraulic Shop Press vs Palmgren 25 Ton Hydraulic 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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Palmgren (JPW Industries)
Palmgren 25 Ton Hydraulic Shop Press
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | JET HP-5A 5 Ton Hand-Operated Hydraulic Shop Press | Palmgren 25 Ton Hydraulic Shop Press |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1860 | — |
| Brand | JET | Palmgren (JPW Industries) |
| Released | — | — |
| Capacity tons | 5 | 25 |
| 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). Palmgren 25 Ton Hydraulic Shop Press: palmgren.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the JET HP-5A 5 Ton Hand-Operated Hydraulic Shop Press and Palmgren 25 Ton Hydraulic 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 Palmgren 25 Ton Hydraulic Shop Press 25
- Bed height adjustment: JET HP-5A 5 Ton Hand-Operated Hydraulic Shop Press 19 in. vertical table travel vs Palmgren 25 Ton Hydraulic Shop Press Pinned, multi-position adjustable table