VEVOR 3 Ton Ratchet Arbor Press: features, specs and who it suits

The VEVOR 3 Ton Ratchet Arbor Press is a manual bench press for pushing, forming and punching small parts. A lever drives a toothed ram downward with a lot of force and good control, and no electricity or hydraulics are needed. It is a workshop tool for bearings, bushings, rivets and small bending jobs.

What an arbor press does

An arbor press converts a hand pull on a lever into a straight downward push. The ram carries a rack, and the lever turns a pinion that moves it. Because the force is applied in a straight line, it suits tasks where a hammer would be crude: pressing a bearing onto a shaft, seating a bushing, or setting a rivet. VEVOR lists seals, stamping bushings, automotive U-joint replacement, riveting, extrusion, punching and bending among its uses.

What 3 tons and 12.2 inches mean

The press is rated for a maximum working pressure of 3 tons. That is the most force it is designed to apply, and in general it is a tool for small parts rather than heavy structural work. The maximum working stroke is 12.2 inches (310 mm), which is the distance the ram can travel, so taller workpieces fit. The ram is 17.3 inches (440 mm) long, the throat depth is 5.1 inches (130 mm), and the ram bore is 0.5 inch (12 mm). Throat depth limits how far from the edge a part can sit under the ram.

Ratchet lever and handwheel

The ratchet design lets you work the lever in short strokes when space is tight. VEVOR says the extended lever increases force with less effort. The lever position can be adjusted and locked, and rubber sleeves provide a grip. A handwheel sets the height of the gear strip so the ram can be brought close to the work before pressing. The rack and pinions are described as uniform and wear-resistant.

Anvil plate and tooling

The anvil plate is a 6.5-inch steel plate with four holes, which supports parts of different shapes and can be changed. Three molds are included: flat, pointed and round drifts. The 0.5-inch ram bore takes the tooling.

Construction and size

The body is high-strength cast iron with an anti-rust coating, and the anvil plate is polished with no sharp edges. The press measures 18.1 x 9.8 x 23.6 inches and weighs 99.2 lb (45 kg). The weight is useful for stability, but it should be bolted down to a sturdy bench.

Who it suits

It suits home workshops, mechanics, jewellery and leather workers, and hobbyists doing riveting or small stamping. It does not replace a hydraulic press for large parts.

What to check before you buy

• Force: confirm the 3-ton limit covers your jobs.
• Part size: compare your workpieces with the 12.2-inch stroke and 5.1-inch throat.
• Bench: it weighs about 99 lb, so mount it to a strong bench.
• Tooling: check the ram bore size against any punches you plan to use.
• Protection: wear eye protection and follow the manual.
• In the box: one press and three drifts.

The short version

• A 3-ton manual ratchet arbor press from VEVOR with a 12.2-inch stroke.
• Cast-iron body with an anti-rust coating, and a handwheel for height.
• 6.5-inch four-hole anvil plate; three drifts included.
• 0.5-inch ram bore and 5.1-inch throat depth.
• About 99 lb; best bolted to a sturdy bench.

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