Harbor Freight's Badland off-road jacks come in two sizes, and picking the wrong mount means either buying twice or trying to force-fit hardware that wasn't built for your jack. Here's what actually separates our two mounts — beyond just the price tag.
| 1.5-Ton Mount | 3-Ton Mount | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.88 | $219.98 |
| Material | Laser cut 1/8" mild steel | Laser cut 1/8" mild steel |
| Finish options | Raw Steel or Black Powder Coat | Raw Steel or Flat Black |
| Mounting | Any flat surface, horizontal or vertical | Any flat surface |
| Included hardware | Retaining pin, 1 anti-rattle strap | Retaining pin w/ linchpin, 2 anti-rattle straps |
| Extras | Optional E-Track clips add-on | — |
| Ship time (powder coat) | 1-2 days | 1-2 weeks |
| Reviews | 7 (100% five-star) | 39 |
The real difference isn't just size
Both mounts are cut from the same 1/8" mild steel and store the jack handle underneath so nothing rattles loose — that part of the design carries over. Where they actually diverge:
- The 1.5-Ton is the faster option to get finished. Its powder-coated version ships in the same 1-2 days as raw steel. The 3-Ton's powder coat takes 1-2 weeks — worth knowing if you're planning around a trip date.
- The 1.5-Ton offers E-Track clips as an add-on. If your bed already runs an E-Track system, that's a mounting option the 3-Ton doesn't list.
- The 3-Ton ships with a second anti-rattle strap and a linchpin on the retaining pin — makes sense given it's holding a heavier, bulkier jack in place.
Which one do you actually need?
This part's simple: match the mount to the jack you own. If you're running the Harbor Freight Badland 1.5-Ton jack, get the 1.5-Ton mount — it's not rated or shaped for the 3-Ton unit, and vice versa. If you haven't bought the jack yet, the 3-Ton lifts more (6,000 lbs vs. the 1.5-Ton's rating) but weighs more and takes up more bed space; the 1.5-Ton is the lighter, more compact choice for anyone who doesn't need to lift a full-size truck off uneven ground.
What customers are saying
The 1.5-Ton mount is sitting at a perfect review record right now — customers have called out the fast turnaround (one mentioned it shipped the day after ordering, back when it was a brand-new listing) and the fit and finish on the powder coat. The 3-Ton has a much longer track record at 39 reviews, with recurring mentions of the weld quality and how tight the fit is once it's strapped in.
Shop the 1.5-Ton Mount — $199.88 →
Shop the 3-Ton Mount — $219.98 →
Pairing either with a Horizontal Tire Rack? Both mounts bolt directly to it — no separate hardware needed.