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Norco 2,000 lbs Engine Stand, 75:1 Gear - 78230

Norco 2,000 lbs Engine Stand, 75:1 Gear - 78230

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$1,640.00last seen Oct 28

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Our take on the Norco 2,000 lbs Engine Stand, 75:1 Gear - 78230

The Norco 78230 is a heavy-duty engine stand rated for 2,000 lbs, aimed at shops and serious home mechanics pulling and holding full engine assemblies. It uses a 75:1 worm gear for rotating the block, and the stand itself weighs 289 lbs with a 42-inch height. Norco is known for low-profile, high-capacity garage equipment, and this model sits at the top of the consumer engine stand range.

Best forShops pulling V8 and diesel enginesHome mechanics with heavy truck or performance builds
Anyone who rotates a block often during rebuilds
Buyers who want a geared stand rather than a friction-lock one
Pros
  • 2,000 lb capacity covers most passenger, truck and light diesel engines
  • 75:1 worm gear makes rotating a heavy block controlled and holds position
  • Heavy 289 lb steel build resists flex under load
  • Norco has a long track record in professional garage equipment
Cons
  • 289 lbs makes it hard to move around a home garage alone
  • 42-inch height is tall for low-ceiling or cramped spaces
  • Costs far more than a basic 1,000 lb friction stand
  • Geared rotation is slower than a free-spinning head

Norco 2,000 lbs Engine Stand, 75:1 Gear - 78230 price history

Lowest price we've seen: $1,640.00 on Oct 28. Tracked across 1 store since Oct 28.

Specifications

Capacity
2,000 lbs
Height
42in
Weight
289 lbs

Questions and answers

Is the Norco 78230 worth it over a cheaper 1,000 lb stand?
If you pull V8s, diesels or fully dressed engines, yes. The 2,000 lb rating and 75:1 gear give margin a 1,000 lb friction stand does not. For a small four-cylinder, a lighter stand is enough.
What does the 75:1 gear ratio mean in practice?
It means roughly 75 turns of the handle for one full rotation of the engine. That is slow, but it lets one person turn a heavy block with little effort and it stays where you leave it.
Will it fit a big-block V8 or a diesel?
At 2,000 lbs capacity it handles most big-block V8s and many light truck diesels. Check your engine's dressed weight, including flywheel and accessories, against the rating.
How hard is it to move around the shop?
It weighs 289 lbs, so plan on a floor jack, a second person or leaving it in one bay. It is not a stand you roll around a home garage casually.
What's in the box?
The stand ships as the main frame, the geared rotating head and mounting arms. You supply the engine mounting bolts, and an engine crane is needed to lift the block onto it.

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