In the world of floor jacks, there are a few main pieces of data that we’re looking for. First is how much it will lift. The average weight of a vehicle is about 4000 pounds, or two tons. If you have a sedan or wagon or small SUV, you’re probably under that weight; if you have a truck or big SUV, you’re probably over it. Get something that’s rated for more than what you’re lifting.
Depending on your vehicle, you’ll also have to pay attention to the profile of the jack. Customized and sportier cars usually sit lower to the ground, so you don’t want a jack that can’t slip under your rocker. You also need to figure out how high you want the jack to go. Obviously if you have a pickup truck, the jack won’t even touch your vehicle until it’s eight inches up, so a 12-inch lift would do nothing.
Finally, the size and weight of the actual jack should come into play. If you’re looking to use it with some frequency, you’ll appreciate a lighter one—no need to invite a hernia every track day! Aluminum jacks are more expensive, but worth it if you travel with yours. Without any further ado, a jack for all trades.
Cooke 2-Ton Big Wheel Jack
This expensive jack is built for off-road vehicles and comes with an eight-inch extension, reaching all but the most lifted of brodozers. It features big, composite wheels that will work well in mud, sand, and dirt.
Jetech Low-Profile 2.5-Ton Jack
This jack has a range of about three inches to 20 inches, and it has two pumps for quick lifting. It also has omnidirectional wheels for easier movements around your garage.
Torin Low Profile 3-Ton Jack
Torin is a reputable jack company, and this low-profile setup will lift 6000 pounds, enough for many trucks and SUVs. Its lift goes from four to 23 inches.
Jegs 2-Ton Aluminum Jack
This aluminum jack from Jegs is lightweight and features a skid plate on the bottom to allow jacking in dirt, mud, and sand. It’s rated for two tons.
Omega Lift 3.5-Ton Jack
This Omega jack can lift 7000 pounds up to 21-plus inches. This one is not made from aluminum so it would be harder to travel with, but it does have a large saddle (4.8 inches) for easy jack positioning.
Liftmaster 3-Ton Aluminum Jack
This three-ton jack from Liftmaster can slip under vehicles just three inches off the ground and can lift more than 19 inches. It weighs 60 pounds.
VViViD 1.5-Ton Aluminum Race Jack
This aluminum and steel jack is only rated to 3300 pounds, but it can still raise a small car to about 14 inches. This VviViD setup features a quick-lifting system and a valve to prevent overloading.
Pittsburgh 3-Ton Low-Profile Jack
Pittsburgh
amazon.com
$117.99
This three-ton jack from Pittsburg has a low profile to get under sports cars and can lift 6000 pounds (that’s a big sports car).
This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io
