Central Machinery (Harbor Freight) · Updated August 2026
Central Machinery 20 Ton H-Frame Floor Shop Press: price & specs
Central Machinery 20 Ton H-Frame Floor Shop Press. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: harborfreight.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Central Machinery 20 Ton H-Frame Floor Shop Press is listed at $269.99 on harborfreight.com as of 2026-08-12, the cheapest hydraulic shop presses (median $1860); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 90/100 pay-blind standing, #2 of 9 in class.
Verified Aug 12, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the Central Machinery 20 Ton H-Frame Floor Shop Press a good buy?
At $270, the Central Machinery 20 Ton H-Frame Floor Shop Press is the cheapest of the 5 hydraulic shop presses we track, where the median is $1860. On the spec sheet, its working width of 27.5625 in is above the median of the 4, its weight of 175 lb is below the median of the 5, and its capacity tons of 20 is at the median of the 9.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $269.99 Current Harbor Freight retail price, item #70603 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Central Machinery (Harbor Freight) |
| Released | — |
| Capacity tons | 20 |
| RAM stroke (in) | 5.5 |
| Frame type | H-frame (open-side, floor-standing) |
| Working width (in) | 27.5625 |
| Bed height adjustment | Raise/lower table via pinned positions for working distance |
| Pump type | manual (hand pump) |
| Pressure gauge | — |
| Weight (lb) | 175 |
| Screw stroke (in) | — |
| RAM diameter (in) | — |
| Screw traverse | — |
Source: harborfreight.com (verified 2026-08-12) · corroborated by manuals.harborfreight.com. Harbor Freight's own product page (item 70603) confirms 20-ton capacity, 5-1/2 in. ram travel, 27-9/16 in. working width, adjustable table, 175 lb product weight (184.34 lb shipping), 40,000 lb maximum capacity rating, includes arbor plates, $269.99 price, and 90-day warranty. Pump type inferred as manual hand-pump from product description ("spring-return ram") since Harbor Freight does not sell an air-assisted variant of this specific H-frame model; pressure gauge is not mentioned in the fetched spec table, so left null rather than assumed.
Is the Central Machinery 20 Ton H-Frame Floor Shop Press worth it vs cheaper hydraulic shop presses?
Central Machinery 20 Ton H-Frame Floor Shop Press against its closest cheaper and pricier hydraulic shop presses on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 5 ranked
| Product | Price | Capacity tons | RAM stroke (in) | Frame type | Working width (in) | Bed height adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Machinery 20 Ton H-Frame Floor Shop Press this | $269.99 | 20 | 5.5 | H-frame (open-side, floor-standing) | 27.5625 | Raise/lower table via pinned positions for working distance |
| Black Widow BD-PRESS-20A 20 Ton Air-Operated Shop Press | $699.99 | 20 | 7.25 | H-frame | 29.5 | 9 pinned positions spaced 4-3/4 in. apart |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Central Machinery 20 Ton H-Frame Floor Shop Press cost?
The Central Machinery 20 Ton H-Frame Floor Shop Press has a US price of $269.99 (Current Harbor Freight retail price, item #70603), as of 2026-08-12.
How does the Central Machinery 20 Ton H-Frame Floor Shop Press compare on price?
At $270, the Central Machinery 20 Ton H-Frame Floor Shop Press is the cheapest of the 5 hydraulic shop presses we track, where the median is $1860.
What are the Central Machinery 20 Ton H-Frame Floor Shop Press's key specs?
Central Machinery 20 Ton H-Frame Floor Shop Press (Central Machinery (Harbor Freight)): capacity tons 20, ram stroke in 5.5, frame type H-frame (open-side, floor-standing), working width in 27.5625, bed height adjustment Raise/lower table via pinned positions for working distance. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-12.
Price of record: $269.99 at harborfreight.com, 2026-08-12. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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