TCE Engine Stand vs Performance Tool Engine Stand
Buy the TCE if you want a gear-driven stand with a lockable head, a drip pan and a magnetic tray for rebuild work. Buy the Performance Tool if you want the higher 1,250 lb rating and a simple six-position locking head. The TCE lists at $159 at Distritech as of November 3; the Performance Tool lists at $189 at Gorilla World as of November 3.
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TCE Engine Stand
Choose the TCE Engine Stand if you want geared 360-degree rotation with a lock, a drip pan and a magnetic tool tray, and you are fine with a 750 lb rated capacity.
Pros
- Gear-driven head turns under load and locks at any angle
- Drip pan and magnetic tray keep the work area clean
- Four adjustable arms hold blocks securely
- 2-year limited warranty
Cons
- Specs rate it at 750 lb, well below the 1,100 lb in the listing text
- Only one swivel caster, so it steers less easily than a four-swivel stand
- Mounting hardware not listed
What separates them
| TCE Engine Stand | Performance Tool Engine Stand | |
|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 3/8 ton (750 lb) in the specs; the listing text claims 1,100 lb | 1,250 lb |
| Head rotation | 360-degree rotation with a 1:60 gear drive and lock | 360-degree rotation, locks in six positions |
| Mounting arms | Four adjustable arms | Fully adjustable mounting head assembly |
| Casters | Two fixed and one swivel caster | Four-wheel design |
| Included accessories | Oil drip pan and magnetic tool tray | Metal parts tray |
| Mounting hardware | Not stated | Not included |
| Frame | Reinforced high-strength steel, powder coated | Heavy gauge tubular steel, machined finish |
Price history
- TCE Engine Stand: lowest $159.99 on Oct 28.
- Performance Tool Engine Stand: lowest $150.00 on Oct 28.
Specs compared
| Spec | TCE Engine Stand | Performance Tool Engine Stand |
|---|---|---|
| Finish | powder coated | Machined |
| Load capacity | 3/8 ton (750 lb) | — |
| Mounting arms | (4) adjustable arms | — |
| Head rotation | 360-degree rotation | — |
| Casters | (2) fixed casters and (1) 360-degree swivel cas… | — |
| Warranty | 2 year limited manufacturer warranty | — |
| Color | Blue | — |
| Foldable | — | No |
| Weight Capacity | — | 1,250 lbs. |
| Compatible Tools | — | Engine blocks |
Questions and answers
- Which stand holds a heavier engine?
- The Performance Tool, at 1,250 lb. The TCE specs list 750 lb, though its listing text claims 1,100 lb, so treat the TCE as the lower-rated stand.
- Which is easier to rotate a block on?
- The TCE. Its 1:60 gear drive turns the engine under load and locks at any angle. The Performance Tool head locks in six fixed positions.
- Is the TCE worth $159 against $189 for the Performance Tool?
- Yes if you want the gear drive, drip pan and magnetic tray and your engines are under 750 lb. Pay the extra $30 for the Performance Tool if you need the 1,250 lb rating.
- Do either include the bolts to mount an engine?
- The Performance Tool states mounting hardware is not included. The TCE does not list mounting hardware either, so plan to buy block-mounting bolts separately.
- Which rolls better with an engine on it?
- The Performance Tool has a four-wheel design. The TCE has two fixed casters and one swivel caster, so it steers less freely.
- Which has a warranty?
- The TCE carries a 2-year limited manufacturer warranty. The Performance Tool does not state one.