Five hydraulic floor jacks. Four are rated 3 tons and differ in how low they start, how fast they lift and what ground they roll on; the fifth is a 4-ton steel jack for full-size trucks. Pick by ground clearance first and capacity second.
The one you carry. Aluminum brings it down to about 57 lb, and a 3.3 inch saddle gets under a car a steel jack cannot reach.
The one that stays in the bay. Two pumps cover the empty travel in a handful of strokes, so the handle time goes into lifting.
The one for repetition. Geared for speed from the floor to full height when you are pulling wheels off all day.
The one that leaves the concrete. Oversized wheels roll on gravel and dirt, and 22.4 inches reaches a lifted truck's frame rail.
The one for the truck. Full steel, 8,000 lb rated and the tallest reach in the range, with capacity left over on a loaded pickup.
Confirm final figures against the listing before ordering.
| Specification | AluminumLightest |
Dual PumpAll-round |
Fast LiftQuickest |
Off RoadRough ground |
Dual PistonMost capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 3 tons | 3 tons | 3 tons | 3 tons | 4 tons |
| Lift range | 3.3″ – 18.1″ | 3.5″ – 19.6″ | 3.5″ – 20.1″ | 5.7″ – 22.4″ | 3.9″ – 20.5″ |
| Frame material | Aluminum with steel lift arm | Steel | Steel | Steel | Steel |
| Jack weight | About 57 lb | About 68 lb | About 70 lb | About 78 lb | About 85 lb |
| Pump | Dual piston | Dual pump | Fast lift, single stroke to contact | Dual piston | Dual piston |
| Wheels | Standard casters | Standard casters | Standard casters | Oversized wheels for loose ground | Heavy-duty casters |
| Suited to | Sports cars, sedans | Sedans, crossovers | Repeat tire and brake work | Lifted trucks, Jeeps, trailside | Full-size pickups, vans |
| Where to buy | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon |
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