3 ton car floor jack

My old (very old) Sears 2 ton floor jack finally gave up the ghost. There are two rebuilding services near me. The cost of a rebuild at a shop is said to be around $150 to $200 plus parts. So, getting new makes more sense.

I was thinking of a 3 ton this time. I sometimes lift my boat and think I was stressing the 2 Ton.

The bigger (heavier) the jack the more I wanted to consider an aluminum version. There is definitely a weight savings with Aluminum (63 pounds vs 103 pounds) However, the height it lifts is less (19 vs 24 inches). 40 pound weight savings is nice. But I like the iron jack features.

Does anyone make a 3 ton, Low Profile, Long Reach Jack in Aluminum?? I did a Google search, even trying quotations on different words. Nothing.

If you have other suggestions, please send links. I am sure you guys have seen more than me.

This will be my fall back:

 

I grabbed this one when it was on sale ($249 for reference): Only thing i miss about a regular jack is the swivel casters.

 

Those 3 ton Dakotas are good. It's what I've got. Anything less than 3 ton is borderline worthless for a truck. First time I was ever able to get both back wheels on my 98 Tacoma off the ground at the same time was with that jack. 2 ton could never do it. Or it could do it once or twice then the jack died. Wouldn't have been nearly enough for the Tundra.

If you rotate your own tires, plan to replace your own leaf springs etc., at least a 3 ton is the way to go.

I've had my Dakota for about 3 years and it's been great. My current place has a dirt parking lot and I'll admit that "off road" jack with bigger tires looks appealing...The smaller tires on the Dakota work fine, but it's a little bit of a hassle. Wouldn't matter at all on pavement.

 

Your 2020 Tundra isn't exactly low profile. If you look, most floor jacks just by design only lift a certain amount. So the closer to
the ground you start, the closer to the ground you are gonna end up. Or is your other car a RAV4?
I have two, one is lower profile with quick pump - I love that feature. I got it for our 1994 Corolla Wagon, 3" ground clearance.
That Badland Off Road jack is worth a look. Especially for uneven surfaces. HF seems to be the logical place to look.

 

The other car is a Corvette that I sometimes track. It is very low. That is why Aluminum would be nice. Getting old and the back isn't what is used to be,

 

Probably need 2 jacks. Totally different requirements.
How much room have you got? Budget? This would be my ideal solution. Just throwing it out there.

https://www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/p...qkT0VAMihOJk2O13ItWFC3i-GEBQtG1G8OgXUUO64ZM01

 

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Thanks! I love those lifts, but way above my budget and my Corvette would never make over.

I do not track the car as much. But you are correct, 2 jacks would work.

 

If it helps. I saw an ad on TV Harbour Freight is having a yard sale or something this weekend.

 

I went there. Nothing I wanted was on sale.

I hesitated to buy the jack. It was over 100 pounds.

 

I picked up a 3 ton jack last year just to work on the Tundra we had purchased. Like others have said, I was not comfortable with the 2 ton. Got an aluminum one from Canadian Tire. Never really ever paid attention to lift height as I typically always use wooden blocks between the jack pad and lifting point. I will say even the aluminum version is a beast to move around.

 

A low profile jack can still work for a truck if you get creative.

 

I just bought the Pittsburgh 3-ton from HF for under $100. It does the job and great quality for the price.

 

I have no words. Hopefully you put it on jack stands before you got under it.

 

Is this where we say "this is why women live longer than men"???

 

My tools & shock bolt are tattlin' on me on the passenger side.

aint skeered, but i wouldnt let my dog under there with me.

 

I was thinking more like Darwin's rules of natural selection.

I guess nobody did a Google and found a 3 ton, Low Profile, Long Reach Jack in Aluminum?? Any help would be appreciated.

 

how much reach do you want / need?

$270 JEGS Professional Low-Profile 3-Ton Aluminum Floor Jack | 3 ½ Inch Minimum Saddle Height | Lightweight Construction | 360 Degree Rotating Saddle

https://www.amazon.com/JEGS-80077-Professional-Low-Profile-Aluminum/dp/B078WHZMHX?adgrpid=70356901409&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.x2OvqOkbTelr04H3vpe7eOQs-KUwgqRilk4zP5cZghC4gD91qBo4wHzpsf-Qm5ZxCRrGEjGaG6iPgluf-t8O_fwdSxQAQLKSDlNzTvJjyer8gft_qwYXCnA90_f11iSzygd-QLE3Z6-uZpwwh4cspMofKwHuLuPttoUJFT7Q-zqv0O0N2Zaz5uef-vEn6Dg53-7V_Nd2WraSSQWcufCdQw.RpxGJvAfWieer3RdnBaSAwk4hwuVa3mMOc18qH7W09Y&dib_tag=se&hvadid=580852276790&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=1018561&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=17155873003483700859&hvtargid=kwd-407861685537&hydadcr=25552_13491092&keywords=floor+jack+aluminum+low+profile&qid=1723980406&sr=8-1-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.c3015c4a-46bb-44b9-81a4-dc28e6d374b3&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm

$260 YELLOW JACKET 3 Ton Aluminum Floor Jack Ultra Lightweight Quick Rise Racing Floor Car Jack with Dual Pump Fast Lifting Low Profile Jack for Vehicle,6600 lbs Capacity

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCNQWFXS?ie=UTF8&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWwp13NParams

 

Thank you shawn474 for those links. I was also looking for Long Reach. 3 ton low, low profile were at Harbor Freight. The long reach seems impossible to find in Aluminum.

 

Floor jacks aren't meant to be portable. Well, not 3 ton. I borrowed a floor jack that collapsed/disassembled to fit into a portable plastic case. I used it when I replaced my leaf springs. It got me through the job...but it was rough. A 3 ton is just meant to live in your garage/shop, and be wheeled across a cement floor.

I'm currently in a small apt. with no real storage, and definitely no storage appropriate for shop/garage-type stuff like a floor jack. Mine's stored in a closet, down 5 stairs. I have to pick it up and carry it outside whenever I need to use it. It's a pain. I regret nothing. So much better than not having one. Makes me feel strong.

 

Pro Eagle came out with a low profile 3 ton.

 

Maybe not. But if you track a car or other need, being able to transport is a big plus.

 

Hello all: Thank you for all the replies. They are appreciated. I continued my research and looked into your recommendations.

I found a company called Vevor. I have never heard of them. Has anyone used their products. They have this:

https://www.vevor.com/floor-jacks-c...r-jack-dual-pump-lift-car-auto-p_010182951043 My

My only concern is if I have to return it. Shipping could be an issue and EXPENSIVE.

Here is a comparison of the 3 I narrowed it down to:

Vevor ............................................................................. Daytona ...........................................................Daytona Super duty

The Vevor is approximately 71 pounds.....................................Daytona is 107 pounds ........................................Daytona Super duty 104 pound

The Vevor Lift Height, Maximum: 19-11/16 ...........................Daytona is 24-1/4 in. ............................................. Lift Height, Maximum 23-1/8 in.

The Vevor Lift Height, Minimum: 3-6/11 ...............................Daytona is 3-1/3 in .................................................Lift Height, Minimum 3-3/4 in.

The Vevor length (For long reach): 29 in ..............................Daytona is 31-1/2 length (For long reach): .................................31-1/4 in.

COST: $219 $240 $290

My experience with “late model” jacks is first of all try to keep casters at all four corners. But the low rise goes with the tiny front (fixed) wheels. Reviews lead me to believe it seems to be hit or miss with quality especially with the hydraulic section.

Harbor Freight Daytona: I am leaning toward the Harbor Freight. Harbor Freight has surprised me from time to time with a quality piece. I have to see if the quality of the Daytona Super duty justifies $50 more. BTW: I used to get those emails of 20% off one piece. I guess they stopped that.

 

Vevor is an overseas manufacturing outfit. They sell a wide variety of stuff on a'mazon.

I recently bought an aluminum/steel hybrid Husky jack from Home Depot. It replaces my 15 year old (heavy as hell) all steel harbor freight jack that, umm, errrr, has a difficult time getting up in it's old age... Then I modified the Husky jack with gear from 911. It should work for any situation I come across.



Harbor Freight does sell an all aluminum 3 ton jack. It lifts less than 20", but you could install a new saddle on the jack that would extend it's reach.