Viking Folding 360º Rotating Engine Stand with Geared Handle & Drain Pan ES680DS vs HOLODAO 2000LBS Engine Stand

The Viking ES680DS is the better stand for most home mechanics. Its geared handle turns a loaded engine smoothly and locks it, where the HOLODAO stand relies on a manual twist handle that gets hard to control with a heavy block. The Viking also adds four stabilising feet and an integrated, height-adjustable drain pan. The HOLODAO stand wins on raw capacity and reach: it is rated to 2,000 lb (about 907 kg) against the Viking's 680 kg, and its extra-wide U-base is built to resist rocking. Build quality on both is all-steel; the Viking carries a 3-year guarantee, while the HOLODAO listing makes no guarantee claim. Owners of geared stands consistently prefer them for one-person engine work.

• Choose the Viking ES680DS if you want geared, lockable rotation, stabilising feet and a drain pan for rebuilding engines up to 680 kg.
• Choose the HOLODAO 2000LBS stand if you work on heavy V8 or diesel blocks near the 900 kg mark and want the widest base for stability.