The best engine stands, compared.
Top pick: YOLANDO Chevy engine cradle MY100 Best value: AB Tools rotating engine stand, 450 kg – Score 69 at about £79.75, with one 450 kg figure and six locks, and with no review sample in this extract. Updated October 2026.
An engine stand holds a car or motorcycle engine off the vehicle so you can bolt to the block, turn the unit and roll it on a firm floor. It does not lift the engine out of the bay. An engine crane does that, and an engine leveller only balances the load while it hangs. If the engine is still in the car, look at an [engine support bar](/hub/lifting-equipment/engine-support-bar) or a rated crane before you buy a stand. On amazon.co.uk the usual home-garage tool is a steel rotating stand with a locking head and castors, in stated steps around 350 kg, 450 kg and 900 kg. Keep one capacity figure that the title, the bullet and the plate share. The checks, in order, are the type, then one capacity in kilograms, then the head and the wheels. A non-rotating cradle, a strap cart and a motorcycle bench stand are different purchases. This page does not adopt either figure as the single rating. Do not read that pound line as a 450 kg car stand.
An engine stand holds a car or motorcycle engine off the vehicle so you can bolt to the block, turn the unit and roll it on a firm floor. It does not lift the engine out of the bay.
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The YOLANDO MY100 is a rolling Chevy cradle at about £55.21, with 4.7 from 57 amazon.co.uk ratings and a bullet that states 750 lb. The listing is for small-block and big-block Chevy engines, and it says the cradle is not compatible with GM LS. The specification table does not give a kilogram rating, and it does not describe a rotating head, so this frame does not index a block through a locked angle. Assembly uses the included hardware and basic tools; the listing does not call the job tool-free. Three-inch swivel castors are stated, and brakes are not. The item weight is 7.8 kg, which is the cradle. In this set it is a move-and-store tool for those Chevy families.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You are moving or storing a Chevy small-block or big-block and you do not need to turn the engine.
Less suitable: You have a GM LS engine, or you need a locking head for a rebuild on the bench.
Specifications
Common questions
Will this cradle fit a GM LS engine?
No. The listing says it is not compatible with GM LS engines.
What load does the listing state?
A bullet states up to 750 lb. A kilogram figure is not in the specification table.
What tools does assembly need?
The listing says all hardware and instructions are included and that setup uses basic tools. It does not say the assembly is tool-free.
The Performance Tool W41037 is a strap rolling stand at about £161.88, the highest price in this set, with 4.6 from 73 amazon.co.uk ratings. The title states 750 lb and the specification states 340.19 kg, so those two lines describe one load. Adjustable width and depth and cam-buckle straps are included, the specification says assembly is not required, and the castors are 3 inches. A rotating head is not described. The item weight is 5.28 kg, which is the stand, not the engine. The model field prints W54152 against part W41037. Review text behind that star line is not treated here as United Kingdom ownership. It is a rolling strap cart for an engine that is already out.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a strap cart to roll an engine that is already out, and you do not need to turn it on a locked head.
Less suitable: You are rebuilding on the bench and you need adjustable arms and a locking head.
Specifications
Common questions
What load do the title and the specification state?
The title states 750 lb. The specification field states 340.19 kg. Those two lines describe the same load.
Does it include straps?
Yes. The bullets say adjustable cam-buckle straps are included.
Does the listing describe a rotating head?
No. It describes a rolling stand with adjustable width and depth and straps.
The DETYI E7120 is a motorcycle bench stand at about £56.86, with 4.2 from 34 amazon.co.uk ratings and an item weight of 4.2 kg. The title states 1,000 lb, and the specification table does not give kilograms, so that pound line is not a plate you can set beside a 450 kg car stand. The fitment bullet names 50 cc to 500 cc single-cylinder engines, motorcycle engines, ATV engines, and inline 2, 3 and 4 cylinder engines, while the title also says car and engine repair. A 360 degree rotation is in the title, and a lock count is not. A question on the page asks whether it has wheels, and the bullets do not answer it. The package is about 36 × 32 × 10 cm. Keep it for the small engines the bullet names.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You are supporting a small motorcycle, ATV or inline engine that matches the fitment bullet.
Less suitable: You need a car-engine stand, or you are reading 1,000 lb as a 450 kg workshop rating.
Specifications
Common questions
What capacity does the DETYI listing state?
The title and a bullet state 1,000 lb. The specification table does not give a kilogram rating.
Which engines does the fitment bullet name?
50 cc to 500 cc single-cylinder engines, motorcycle engines, ATV engines, and inline 2, 3 and 4 cylinder engines. The title also says car and engine repair.
Does the listing say it has wheels?
A question on the page asks whether it has wheels. The bullets and the specification table do not answer it.
The Sealey ES350 is listed at about £103.90, and the title and the size field both state 350 kg. The item weight on the listing is 16.3 kg, the colour is red, and the dimensions line prints 18 × 88 × 21 cm. amazon.co.uk shows 4.0 from 5 ratings. Two UK reviews in the extract talk about arrival condition: one says it does the job but looked used, with marked wheels and missing paint, and the other says the paint was chipped, the engine-holding part was twisted, and burrs were painted over. This amazon.co.uk extract does not describe the head, the arm count or a fold. Sealey’s ES350.V3 instructions still set a 350 kg limit, a 360 degree head and a 700 mm maximum load length. Take it when you want that plate and you will return a twisted head. Leave it when the dressed engine is not clearly under 350 kg.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want the Sealey ES350’s 350 kg plate and you will check the head and the paint before the engine is bolted on.
Less suitable: The dressed engine is not clearly under 350 kg, or you want a longer UK review record than five ratings.
Specifications
Common questions
What load does the Sealey listing state?
The title and the size field state 350 kg.
What do the UK reviews say about condition?
Two UK reviews are in the extract. One says it does the job but looked used, with marked wheels and missing paint. The other says paint was chipped, the engine-holding part was twisted, and burrs were painted over.
Does this extract describe the rotating head?
No. The bullets only say Sealey tools and equipment. Head, arm count and fold are not in this extract. The maker’s ES350.V3 sheet still states a 360 degree head.
The T-Mech 210914F3 is the most fully specified rotating stand in this set. The title and a bullet state 900 kg / 2,000 lb, the specification field prints that load as 9E+2 kg, and the amazon.co.uk price is about £149.99. It lists a 360 degree head with eight positions at 45 degrees, four adjustable arms, six castors, two rear brakes, legs that fold inwards, and a work height of 810 mm. amazon.co.uk shows 3.8 from 11 ratings. Of the three UK reviews in the extract, one calls the support sturdy, one reports excessive play in the head, and one says it arrived damaged, with poor welds, and that a refund was denied. Assembly is required, and the frame is painted alloy steel in orange. The 900 kg line does not cancel those notes, so the pin and the welds need a look before an engine goes on. On the score used here it is the top pick because the load, the locks, the wheels and the brakes are stated together.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a folding rotating stand with a stated 900 kg load, eight locks and brakes, and you will inspect the head and the welds on arrival.
Less suitable: You need a long UK review record, or the dressed engine already fits a 450 kg plate and you would rather not pay about £149.99.
Specifications
Common questions
What load does the T-Mech listing state?
The title and a bullet state 900 kg / 2,000 lb. The specification field is written as 9E+2 kg.
Does this stand fold?
Yes. The listing says the legs fold inwards for storage or transport.
What do the UK reviews in this extract say?
Three UK reviews are present. One calls the support sturdy. One reports excessive play in the head. One says it arrived damaged, with poor welds, and that a refund was denied.
The AB Tools AV471, at about £79.75, states a single load of 450 kg and six locking positions at 45 degree increments. That is the clearest mid-range rotating specification among the seven listings. The page says the fit is fully adjustable and universal, and it does not state an arm count, so universal is a listing phrase rather than a bolt pattern you can check on the block. It says you can manoeuvre the stand around the workshop, and it does not give a wheel count or a brake. amazon.co.uk shows no star line and no reviews in this extract, which is the limit at this price. The colour is green, the warranty line is 12 months, and item weight and dimensions are absent from the table. For a home petrol rebuild that sits under one honest 450 kg figure, it is the best value rotating stand here if you can buy without an owner sample.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a rotating workshop stand with one 450 kg figure and six locks, at about £79.75, and you accept a listing with no review sample.
Less suitable: You need brakes, a folding frame, or UK owner comments before you mount an engine.
Specifications
Common questions
What load does the AB Tools listing state?
The amazon.co.uk extract states a load capacity of 450 kg.
How many lock positions does it list?
Six locking positions, set at 45 degree increments.
Does the listing state how many wheels it has?
No. It says you can manoeuvre the stand around the workshop, and it does not give a wheel count or a brake.
The Garvee listing at about £56.99 is a folding rotating stand with four adjustable arms and 3.6 cm hex bolts, and this amazon.co.uk extract has no star line and no reviews. The title states 340 kg and a four-castor base. A bullet states 680 kg and 1,500 lb, and five swivel castors with lockable central wheels. Those are two loads and two castor counts, so this comparison does not adopt the higher figure. The frame is listed as Q235 alloy steel in red, the item weight is 19.4 kg, the size is 85 × 75 × 90 cm, and a bullet says the frame folds with tool-free assembly. The head is described as 360 degrees, and the lock count is not stated. Until the page settles on one load and one castor count, there is no single plate to match to a dressed engine.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You already know which of the two load lines and which castor count is on the plate in the box, and that single figure covers the engine.
Less suitable: You need one stated kilogram figure before you buy, or you need UK owner comments on this listing.
Specifications
Common questions
Which load figure does the Garvee listing use?
The title states 340 kg. A bullet states 680 kg and 1,500 lb. The extract does not settle on one figure.
How many castors does it list?
The title says a 4 castor base. A bullet says five swivel castors, including lockable central wheels.
Does the listing say it folds?
Yes. A bullet describes a folding frame and tool-free assembly.
Scores use the seven amazon.co.uk listings kept here, with shelf prices, stars and review notes read on 19 October 2026 and scored on 20 October 2026. No lab test and no workshop weigh-in. A high score is a listing that states one job, one load and a head you can lock. It is not a measured safety rating. The five parts below sum to 100. Deductions sit outside that total: a further cut applies for UK reviews that describe a twisted head, head play or arrival damage, for a 1,000 lb title on a 4.2 kg bench stand, and for a model field that does not match the part number. The highest score is the top pick. Best value is the £79.75 stand with one 450 kg figure and six locks, and it is a different product.
Type fit
25%A rotating car or gearbox stand scores higher than a Chevy cradle, a strap cart or a motorcycle bench stand. Pick the type for the job before the brand.
One capacity figure
20%Title, bullet and specification should agree on one load. A split rating stays low. A pound title with no kilogram line scores below a single kilogram plate. If the lines disagree, the higher number is not adopted.
Head, wheels and brakes
15%Stated lock positions, castors and brakes score here. A missing wheel count costs points. A head that locks without play is part of the buying check, not a lab measurement.
Amazon stars and sample
25%The amazon.co.uk star line is scaled, then the review count is added. A listing with no star line scores 0 on this part. US and Canadian review text on a UK page is not treated as UK owner evidence.
Price against the job
15%The shelf price in GBP is judged against the type of stand, not against the biggest number printed in a title. Prices are the 19 October 2026 amazon.co.uk figures.
Choose the type of stand for the job, then keep one capacity figure that the title, the bullet and the plate all share. A crane still has to lift the engine out. A stand does not do that.
An engine stand holds the engine, and often the gearbox, after it is out of the vehicle. You bolt to the block, lock the head, turn the unit and roll it on a firm floor. It does not pull the engine out of the bay. An engine crane does that job, and an engine leveller only balances the load while it hangs. The checks, in order, are the type, then one capacity in kilograms, then the head and the wheels.
Garvee states 340 kg and four castors in the title, and 680 kg and five castors in a bullet. This comparison does not adopt the higher load or either castor count as settled.
DETYI’s title states 1,000 lb on a stand that weighs 4.2 kg. The fitment bullet names small bike, ATV and inline engines. That pound line is not a 450 kg workshop plate.
Sealey’s ES350 sheet says lock the plate, push from behind the post, do not pull a loaded stand backwards, and do not work underneath. A twisted head or painted-over burrs are a return.
The title, the bullet and the plate should name the same load in kilograms. Sealey ES350 states 350 kg in the title and the size field. AB Tools states 450 kg. T-Mech states 900 kg / 2,000 lb, and the specification field prints 9E+2 kg. Performance Tool’s 750 lb title matches 340.19 kg in the specification. YOLANDO states 750 lb and does not print kilograms. DETYI states 1,000 lb and does not print kilograms. Garvee states 340 kg and 680 kg.
A rebuild stand needs adjustable arms and a pin or screw that locks the angle, unless you only need a cradle for storage. AB Tools lists six locks at 45 degrees. T-Mech lists eight locks, six castors and two rear brakes, and the legs fold inwards. Sealey’s instructions say the ES350 head swivels 360 degrees and the maximum load length is 700 mm, and that you push from behind the post rather than pull a loaded stand backwards. Brakes matter if you must park on a slight imperfection.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You are rebuilding one petrol engine on a concrete floor, and you already have a separate crane. The AB Tools stand states one 450 kg figure and six locks at about £79.75. It has no amazon.co.uk review sample in this extract, and it does not state brakes or a wheel count.
You want the fullest stated rotating specification in this set: 900 kg, eight locks, six castors and two brakes. The T-Mech stand is that listing, at about £149.99. Where employees use it, HSE treats an engine stand as equipment to inspect under PUWER. UK reviews here still report head play and arrival damage.
You need a bench stand for a small bike, ATV or inline engine, not a car stand. The DETYI E7120 weighs 4.2 kg and the fitment bullet names 50 cc to 500 cc singles and inline engines. Do not read the 1,000 lb title as a 450 kg workshop rating.
The top pick is the T-Mech folding engine stand at about £149.99. It scores 83, the highest of these seven, because the title and a bullet state 900 kg together with eight locks, six castors and two brakes. UK reviews in the extract still report head play and arrival damage, so the pin and the welds need a look before an engine goes on. Best value is the AB Tools stand at about £79.75, a different ASIN, score 69, with one 450 kg figure and six locks and with no amazon.co.uk review sample. Skip the T-Mech if a 450 kg plate already covers the dressed engine. Skip AB Tools if you need brakes, a folding frame or owner comments first.
AB Tools rotating engine stand, 450 kg
Score 69 at about £79.75, with one 450 kg figure and six locks, and with no review sample in this extract.
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
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