15 best jacks

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

How to choose a good jack

Very often, users choose a car jack according to their typical preference, bypassing the design nuances, and also, in a number of cases, even the carrying capacity parameters. It is worth noting that this approach does not at all guarantee that the model you choose will be able to last a long time and become a reliable element in your personal toolbox. In this regard, the journal '' recommends paying attention to the following criteria:

1. Carrying capacity. The first and main aspect of the choice, which should be treated with great care. When choosing a jack, be sure to estimate the actual weight of your vehicle (taking into account additional things in the trunk, car interior, etc.) and in the future, start from the resulting figure. In general, screw jacks with a weight of 1.5 to 3 tons are suitable for cars. For off-road vehicles, roll-up (at service stations) or bottle jacks with a carrying capacity of 3-8 tons are ideal. Anything above these numbers is truck options.
2. Pickup height. This parameter is one of the most underestimated, and, in fact, the most important after the actual mass being lifted. It is determined by the vehicle's clearance, which must be taken as a standard. In this regard, the owners of SUVs and trucks will experience the least problems, the ground clearance of which will make it easy to place under the bottom (on the side members) jacks of rolling, bottle, rack and pinion and other types (with a lifting height of more than 150 millimeters). However, if the car is a passenger car, and the ground clearance does not exceed 150 millimeters, then only screw and rolling models will be the most probable options.
3. Lifting height. A characteristic showing to what height from the fulcrum the jack is able to lift the planned load. The range of variation here is from 300 to 500 millimeters, and this height is often sufficient for changing a wheel or making other repair work. If it is necessary to obtain more significant lifting heights, the purchase of rack and pinion jacks should be considered. These models are capable of lifting a car up to 1000 millimeters above the ground and are used mainly when driving off-road.

Which jack is better than a screw, bottle or rolling jack

Jack type	Benefits	disadvantages
Screw	+ Lightweight construction + The lowest price in the segment + Ability to pick up cars with low ground clearance (from 95-100 mm) + High rigidity of the rhombic frame	– Low stability due to the narrow support foot – Ability to break the screw at the top lifting point – Low lifting capacity – Uneven distribution of forces on the handle
Bottle	+ Good load capacity + Ease of manipulation (force is transmitted through the pump lever) + High stability due to wide support heel + Average cost level	– The need for periodic maintenance (cleaning of dirt, checking the seals and opening the valves) – Impossibility of picking up cars with low ground clearance – Destruction of seals over time and, as a result, oil leakage with the need for periodic refilling
Trolley	+ Huge variety of drive mechanisms (pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, etc.) + High degree of stability + Low profile and low initial pick up + High structural rigidity + Uniform power transmission	– The highest cost in the segment – Large weight and dimensions of the structure – The need for placement only on flat surfaces (due to the possibility of skewing)

Rating of the best car jacks

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best rolling jacks	1	WIEDERKRAFT WDK-81885	12 052 rub.
	2	Matrix 51040	RUB 5,024
	3	KRAFT KT 820003	RUB 3,230
	4	SKYWAY S01802005	RUB 2,519
Best bottle jacks	1	Kraftool 43463-6	RUB 2,713
	2	AIRLINE AJ-TB-12	RUB 3,899
	3	AUTOPROFI DG-08	RUB 1,476
	4	Bison 43060-12	RUB 1,649
Best rack jacks	1	SKYWAY S01803005	RUB 5 409
	2	MATRIX 505155	RUB 3,549
Best screw jacks	1	AUTOPROFI DV-15R	RUB 960
	2	KRAFT KT 800025	RUB 830
	3	Airline AJ-R-02	969 RUB
	4	BELAVTOKOMPLEKT BAK.00058	749 RUB
Best inflatable jack	1	AIR JACK 3 tons	RUB 6 310

The best rolling jacks

WIEDERKRAFT WDK-81885

Rating: 4.9

Low-profile jack of German production, intended for use at service stations and car inspection points. It has two working cylinders, which increases the reliability of the moving part and allows you not to fear for a possible breakdown. It has a carrying capacity of 3 tons, somewhat increasing the variety of serviced vehicles.

With dimensions of 640 × 342 × 174 millimeters, WIEDERKRAFT WDK-81885 provides lifting of the serviced vehicle (or other large-sized cargo) to a height of 455 millimeters, which is a good result, especially for low-profile jacks. The only weak point identified by consumers was the mass parameter: moving 34 kilograms of metal in space is a rather difficult task. In other aspects, this model turns out to be beyond praise, justifying the price tag with excellent performance.

Advantages

• optimal cost level;
• low profile, allowing to organize pick-up of cars with low ground clearance;
• two hydraulic cylinders in the working section;
• high quality components.

disadvantages

• large weight of the product (34 kilograms).

Matrix 51040

Rating: 4.8

The rolling jack of a standard profile (with a pickup height equal to 150 millimeters) made it into the ranking due to its high popularity in service points. Having one working hydraulic cylinder, this model is in no way inferior in quality to more powerful two-cylinder competitors, providing a reliable pickup of a vehicle weighing up to 3 tons. The height of its rise reaches 530 millimeters, which makes it easy to climb into the repair work area.

Another important advantage of Matrix 51040 is its own weight, equal to 21 kilograms. It is convenient to move it in space and quickly install it on the rise, which is very important for work in service points. Due to its low cost, this device is a priority choice in today's market segment.

Advantages

• favorable combination of price and quality;
• carrying capacity (up to 3 tons);
• the ability to lift the vehicle to a height of 530 millimeters (when picking up at a height of 150 millimeters);
• high demand for a complete set of service stations.

disadvantages

• own weight (21 kilograms).

KRAFT KT 820003

Rating: 4.7

Despite the appearance of flimsy and compactness, the KRAFT KT 820003 is a very durable jack, designed for lifting loads weighing up to 2.5 tons. Its main feature is the right balance between cost and performance. Largely thanks to this, he managed to ensure his popularity in the realities of garage repair and small service stations focused on situational car maintenance.

As a representative of models with an average profile of the structure, it provides a pick up at 135 millimeters, and is able to lift cars with low ground clearance. True, this plus is offset by one very annoying nuance: the maximum lifting height barely reaches the level of 385 millimeters. The final advantage of the KRAFT KT 820003 is its low dead weight: only 12 kilograms, which direct competitors cannot boast of. This jack is the best of its kind, given the ratio of load capacity to dead weight.

Advantages

• optimal ratio of own weight to carrying capacity (12 kilograms to 2.5 tons);
• low cost level;
• high quality workmanship.

disadvantages

• the maximum lifting height does not exceed 385 millimeters.

SKYWAY S01802005

Rating: 4.6

The compact SKYWAY S01802005 jack, which has found application among consumers who often repair cars in a garage, made it into the list of the best. Its carrying capacity is limited to 2.3 tons, which, in terms of its own weight (8.7 kilograms), is an excellent result. The pickup height here is similar to the competitor in the face of KRAFT KT 820003, and is 135 millimeters, which indicates that the jack belongs to the standard profile models.

As for the maximum lifting height, here it is equal to 340 millimeters, being the smallest indicator among the options listed in the rating. This nuance somewhat constrains the actions of the master for repair and maintenance of the bottom of the cars, but in general it does not represent an unsolvable problem. As a result, we have a worthy representative of the category of rolling jacks with the lowest price and acceptable performance.

Advantages

• optimal indicator of carrying capacity (up to 2.3 tons);
• low own weight (8.7 kilograms);
• the lowest price in the segment;
• pickup is carried out at the level of 135 millimeters.

disadvantages

• the smallest lifting height (340 millimeters).

Best bottle jacks

Kraftool 43463-6

Rating: 4.9

The six-tonne bottle jack is a hit among the audience of SUV and small truck owners. It is a very durable tool, made from a quality selection of materials – from the body to the hydraulic cylinder and piston part. Provides a pickup of vehicles at the level of 170 millimeters, which is acceptable even for a number of passenger cars. The peak lift height is limited to 420 millimeters, which is sufficient for wheel hanging and work under the underbody.

Despite such impressive operating parameters, the structural weight of Kraftool 43463-6 does not differ in sky-high values ​​- the device in working order weighs no more than 5 kilograms. And in terms of price, let's be honest, this model seems to be the most affordable on the market, leaving out of work the closest analogs.

Advantages

• optimal balance of own weight and carrying capacity;
• good lift horizon (up to 420 millimeters);
• providing a pick-up of a car at the level of 170 millimeters;
• high quality of component parts.

disadvantages

• not found.

AIRLINE AJ-TB-12

Rating: 4.8

The more durable analogue of the AUTOPROFI DG-08 jack surpasses it in almost all relevant comparison parameters, for which it achieves the coveted second line in the ranking of the best. Its carrying capacity is almost 12 tons, which allows it to pull not only small trucks and SUVs, but also to hang loaded bodies. Lift height at peak is 500 millimeters, but the entire cylinder stroke is limited to 270 millimeters. In other words, the AIRLINE AJ-TB-12 pick-up point is located at the level of 230 millimeters, which automatically cuts off the problem-free use of the jack with some cars.

Another important feature of the model is that with such high load capacities, its own weight is only 9.5 kilograms. On the one hand, this is very good, since this jack is more adapted to comfortable use and transportation. But on the other hand, the same nuance may turn out to be critical in the case of lifting the maximum calculated load – minor mechanical damage can lead to inevitable piston breakage and crushing of the AIRLINE AJ-TB-12 profile.

Advantages

• optimal lifting height (500 mm);
• the ability to take up to 12 tons of load;
• good ergonomics (mainly due to the low weight);
• low price.

disadvantages

• light weight can cause breakage of the jack in case of prolonged exposure to maximum load.

AUTOPROFI DG-08

Rating: 4.7

Bottle jack of Chinese production, providing the ability to lift loads weighing up to 8 tons. Due to this performance characteristic, it is most often used as a complete repair element for trucks, but due to its low cost, it is often purchased for use on passenger cars. Its main feature is the presence of a bypass valve, which allows the piston to take short-term loads in excess of the nominal up to 25 percent. In other words, the AUTOPROFI DG-08 mechanism is capable of withstanding up to 10 tons of load, but it is still not recommended to abuse this feature too often.

The lifting height of this jack is limited to 405 millimeters, and the pickup is carried out at 200 millimeters. With such impressive performance characteristics, the model's own weight is only 13 kilograms, which, in fact, is not so much.

Advantages

• attractive price;
• optimal pickup height;
• the possibility of supplying a short-term additional load (up to 10 tons);
• not the largest mass (13 kilograms).

disadvantages

• low level of lift (up to 405 millimeters).

Bison 43060-12

Rating: 4.6

A hardy jack of domestic production, the main advantage of which is expressed in the maximum carrying capacity and the non-trivial approach to use. The ability to lift up to 12 tons on the piston is not given to every model, however, to bring the load to the peak lifting point (465 millimeters), it takes a truly titanic effort. The pumping of fluid under such a load is extremely slow, which requires a large number of lever movements. It unequivocally hints at the limits of applicability and the pickup height equal to 230 millimeters – cars with low clearance are automatically swept away from the list of serviced.

“Zubr” 43060-12 is equipped with a special lever extension, which also complains about the use of a jack exclusively for heavy work. In this case, the reverse side of the lever, made flattened, is used to relieve fluid pressure by loosening the bypass valve. This and many other solutions of the model are nothing more than an attempt to fit into the budget segment, where, to be fair, the jack looks very preferable.

Advantages

• high degree of carrying capacity (12 tons);
• very robust construction;
• low cost.

disadvantages

• massiveness;
• not the most rational method of relieving pressure.

Best rack jacks

SKYWAY S01803005

Rating: 4.9

A rack-and-pinion jack of a mechanical type is a frequent element of the technical equipment of a vehicle repair facility for the repair of passenger cars. And in the case of the SKYWAY S01803005 – and highly recommended by experts. This device is good because at its peak the lifting height can be up to 1350 millimeters, and the pickup is carried out already at 130 millimeters. Absolutely everything that weighs up to 3.5 tons can be lifted up in this way – cars with this jack are serviced without unnecessary problems.

As noted by users, SKYWAY S01803005 rail is made of high-quality tool alloy, and can withstand short-term overloads without severe structural damage. The coolness of this jack is indirectly indicated by the weight parameter, equal to almost 14 kilograms. It will be very expensive to carry such a 'baby' on a daily basis, however, when going off-road, he will be indispensable. At the end of this brief review, let me repeat the key idea once again: it is simply impossible to find something similar for the same amount.

Advantages

• very attractive price;
• pickup height (130 millimeters);
• lifting height (1350 mm);
• the quality of the materials used (the structure is able to withstand short-term overload).

disadvantages

• not found.

MATRIX 505155

Rating: 4.8

In terms of functionality, MATRIX 505155 cannot be compared with the category leader (SKYWAY S01803005), but in terms of reliability it is beyond praise. This parameter is the only good reason to buy this model, and not only for a possible 'garage' maintenance, but also for everyday needs. The quality and reliability of this model is expressed, first of all, in the massiveness of the main working parts: the weight of the assembled jack is 11.65 kilograms. In a detailed comparison of analogs in terms of structural endurance, experts give preference to this particular jack, noting a great tendency to correct distribution of loads over the entire surface.

The payload of the MATRIX 505155 is 3 tons, opening up a fairly wide range of applicability for the model. But with the pickup height, not everything is so great: 153 millimeters at a minimum sharply cuts off a decent part of passenger models from the total number of serviced cars. The maximum lift height is also small (only 700 millimeters), but sufficient for off-road raids. In addition, do not forget about the possibility of using this jack as a manual winch – with this functionality (and reliability), its value increases many times over.

Advantages

• low cost;
• high level of reliability;
• good workmanship;
• the ability to use as a hand winch.

disadvantages

• small lifting range (153-700 millimeters).

Best screw jacks

AUTOPROFI DV-15R

Rating: 4.9

'Thoroughbred' jack of Chinese origin, which has managed to stand out favorably against the background of other models of its series. Thinking more globally, it also turned out to be not without drawbacks, however, those concern only the ergonomics parameters. Namely: AUTOPROFI DV-15R requires a much more careful and accurate installation, since at the slightest distortion it is pulled to the side.

As noted by users, all the charm of this model lies in a good price-quality ratio, to which experts respond with unequivocal approval. The height of the rise here is 390 millimeters, but this 'diamond' still should not be brought to the peak – the reviews describe enough cases with its 'folding' from the top point. The pickup is carried out on the horizon of 100 millimeters, which, together with a carrying capacity of 1.5 tons, provides a fairly wide applicability. From the point of view of cost, this option is the most preferable, especially in view of good (really good) operating conditions.

Advantages

• the ability to lift cargo to a height of 390 millimeters;
• combination of low price and high quality;
• 'honest' parameters of carrying capacity (1.5 tons);
• reliable fastening of moving elements.

disadvantages

• low ergonomic conditions.

KRAFT KT 800025

Rating: 4.8

Inexpensive entry-level rhombic jack, which heroically withstands the declared characteristics practically at the maximum possible lifting height. Despite the nominally German origin, KRAFT KT 800025 is made in China, but there is still some degree of continuity here. It is expressed mainly in the endurance of the screw mechanism, which makes it possible to lift 2 tons of cargo up to 350-370 millimeters (with a maximum lifting height of 395 millimeters). As for the pickup, it is carried out at a height of 110 millimeters, providing the ability to service passenger cars with low ground clearance.

KRAFT KT 800025 was not without factory flaws. The first and most scrupulous of them lies in the low stability of the jack when a load is applied: it is necessary to look for a clear vertical, otherwise a barely noticeable skew will initially turn into a pull of the model to the side as the force is applied. The second (and last) nuance concerns the flimsy of the rubber pad on the thrust platform: it's good that this element can be easily replaced at home.

Advantages

• low price;
• maintaining the declared weight of the cargo (2 tons);
• good case performance.

disadvantages

• low stability (skewing is possible);
• poor quality rubber pad on the site.

Airline AJ-R-02

Rating: 4.7

Perhaps the most affordable jack from the entire assortment of screw, presented in all car dealerships in our country. However, it is popular not only for this: the main reason is the high degree of versatility. Think for yourself: Airline AJ-R-02 provides a unique opportunity to lift vehicles with a ground clearance of 95 millimeters to a height of 400 millimeters. This run will be enough not only to replace a wheel on passenger cars, but also for a full-fledged field service of the crossover category.

The actual carrying capacity of Airline AJ-R-02 is 1.8 tons (versus 2 tons declared by the manufacturer), which, nevertheless, is a good margin of safety for working with the vast majority of city cars. As a pleasant addition to the equipment, a rubber pad was installed on the support heel of the jack, which protects the body paint from chips and scratches. True, as in most cases, the quality of the material leaves much to be desired, in connection with which it is pressed through or even begins to move away from the site. However, this nuance does not harm the overall impression of the model, the main advantage of which is the low price.

Advantages

• high degree of stability;
• low price;
• the ability to pick up at a height of 95 millimeters;
• not bad quality for such a cheap product.

disadvantages

• low quality rubber pad.

BELAVTOKOMPLEKT BAK.00058

Rating: 4.6

It is known for certain that a domestically produced screw jack is almost the most bought in its price segment, and the reviews about its use are very positive. True, with a small caveat regarding the characteristics of endurance: both users and experts agree that they are not sufficiently expressed. From the point of view of technical parameters BELAVTOKOMPLEKT BAK.00058 looks quite standard: a load weighing up to 1.5 tons can be lifted to a height of 350 millimeters. In this case, the height of the profile of the jack at the time of pick-up is 100 millimeters.

With seemingly good technical conditions, the weight of the model does not exceed 2 kilograms, and therefore knowledgeable people strictly limit the maximum possible lifting height by about 50 millimeters. However, for servicing a passenger car in the field, this will be quite enough: it provides a small overhang of the wheel for replacement, and, therefore, copes with its preventive task.

Advantages

• very low price;
• compact design;
• lightest jack in the selection (1.95 kilograms);
• providing a pick-up at a height of 100 millimeters.

disadvantages

• in fact, the possible lifting height of the jack with a load does not correspond to the stated endurance parameters.

Best inflatable jack

AIR JACK 3 tons

Rating: 4.7

In the not so distant past, the Air Jack was just the prototype of a new type of jack, tested for performance under various operating conditions. However, today this pneumatic model is the most rational tool for off-road adventures, which is not afraid of sand, snow, clay and mud. Thanks to the ability to adapt to the terrain of the ground, Air Jack does not have the drawbacks typical of jacks with a small support heel: they do not sag, simultaneously getting stuck in the ground, and also do not skew, which can cause a car breakdown.

An important advantage of this model is the ability to lift a car even from a 20-mm clearance without the need for digging and deepening the installation site. In this case, the car can be 'lifted up' to a height of 700 millimeters, which eliminates the need to use heavy rack and pinion jacks. As a result, the model has a huge number of advantages in its asset, but in fairness it should be noted that the Air Jack manufacturing technology is not yet stable enough.

Advantages

• the ability to pick up the car at a height of 20 millimeters;
• wide supporting surface, excluding the possibility of the jack falling into unstable ground;
• 700 millimeters of rise;
• the actual absence of distortions.

disadvantages

• instability of manufacturing technology (there are many defective products).

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.