Best car jacks in 2021

The jack, as almost every car enthusiast knows, allows you to raise and fix the car in order to carry out repair work. Now the market has a huge selection of similar tools from different manufacturers. We will tell you about the most popular in 2021.

What are the jacks and how they are chosen

By the type of device, jacks are divided into:

1. Mechanical - you need to turn the handle and independently set the screw in motion, which will raise the machine. In turn, this type has subtypes:
   • rhombic - the structure is pulled out due to the advancement of the stops along the screw-shaped rod on both sides;
   • lever-screw - a lightweight, but less stable copy of the first;
   • telescopic - has the shape of a bottle with a small tap at the bottom, by untwisting which you can slightly raise the machine to a small height.
2. Rack - at the heart of their work is a rack with a serrated edge, along which a special stop moves only in one direction. Such mechanisms are of two types:
   • lever arms - can lift objects from very low heights with almost full contact with the ground thanks to a simple lever that must be pressed from top to bottom;
   • toothed - have a rotating handle.
3. Bottle jacks are simple rounded shape with a lever, the action of which is enhanced by hydraulics.
4. Pneumatic - inflated with air and resemble a balloon, the strength of which is enough to lift and hold several tons.
5. Electric - as a rule, professional jacks that allow you to raise the entire machine to a great height and fix it in this position for the duration of the repair. Since the structure is large, it is moved by an electric drive.

By the method of installation, jacks are also divided into types:

• stationary - heavy non-portable installations where the machine is placed.
• portable - lightweight jacks that can be carried by hand;
• rolling jacks are heavy enough jacks equipped with wheels to be easy to move.

It's easy to get confused with such a variety, but here are some helpful tips for choosing the right look:

1. Small mechanical jacks work well for light vehicles, but not useful for SUVs.
2. Pneumatic portable jacks are convenient to carry with you, they do not take up much space and will help when you need to fix a wheel, but they cannot be used for major repairs. You can buy the same version, but rollable, larger, capable of lifting the car to a greater height.
3. Bottle-type jacks are very limited in height, moreover, if used carelessly, they can easily pierce the body.
4. A rack and pinion jack is simply irreplaceable if the car has fallen into a deep rut or bogged down in soft ground - to pick up the edge, it does not need a large gap between the surfaces.
5. Rhombic jacks are not suitable for heavy vehicles with high ground clearance: jeeps and crossovers. Also, between them and the body, you need to place a rubber gasket so as not to spoil the car.

Now let's look at the rating of rolling, portable and stationary jacks of different types.

Premier TT619BD

Trolley hydraulic steel jack, suitable for passenger cars. It can be used when changing wheels and inspecting the underbody. Lifts objects weighing up to two tons to a height of 39 cm, securely fixed. To pick up the case, it needs a gap of at least 13 cm. For easy storage, the handle can be folded, a special case is included in the kit. The price of the instrument is approximately 3,000 rubles.

Kraft KT 800024

One of the best and easiest to use rhombic jacks. With its help, you can make simple repairs like changing a wheel. For contact with the car, a free space of 10.5 cm is required, the maximum height is 36.5 cm. The car must weigh no more than one and a half tons. In order not to damage the body and fix it well in the desired position, the upper part of the jack is covered with a raised rubber layer. The handle is designed in such a way that it is easy to rotate, but unfortunately it can deform if too much force is applied. The price of the jack is 1000-1500 rubles.

Kraftool Double Ram 43463-2

Bottle jack with hydraulics. Lifts passenger cars weighing up to two tons to a height of 17 to 38 cm. The weight of the jack itself barely reaches 3.5 kg, so it is convenient to use and carry it with you. Unfortunately, there is no storage case included. Such a jack costs approximately 1,700-2,000 rubles.

Autoprofi DVB-20 Lo

Mechanical bottle jack, easy to use and inexpensive (about 1500-2000 rubles). The tool looks like a hydraulic tool, but in reality it is completely mechanical. This has both pros and cons: the jack remains operational for years and almost never breaks, but it takes a lot of effort to unscrew the screw. The device lifts the machine to a height of 15 to 31 cm if its weight does not exceed two tons.

Matrix Master 51020

This is one of the best sliding hydraulic jacks, and at the same time inexpensive - you can buy it for about 3000-3500 rubles. It is designed for passenger cars weighing up to two tons, the lifting height is limited to 13.5-38.5 cm. The tool body is cast from steel, but the handle is rubberized for convenience. You can store the jack in a special case, which is included with the purchase.

Bison 43052-2

Compact hydraulic trolley jack. Its main advantage is its low weight (only 10 kg) and the ability to neatly put the case with it in the trunk to take with you. Usually rolling jacks are stored either at home or in workshops, and in case of an emergency road situation, there are portable mechanisms with which it is not always convenient to work.

"Zubr" lifts up to two tons at a height of 13.5 to 38.5 cm. You can buy it for 4000-4800 rubles.

Premier TT630AD

Hydraulic trolley jack for high ground clearance vehicles - SUVs and crossovers. Lifts objects weighing up to three tons to a height of 19 to 48.6 cm (there is also a nozzle for a height of 23.6 to 53 cm). In case the driver is not sure that his car fits into the weight limits, there is a special fuse. The rubberized handle makes it easy to control the tool, if it gets damaged, it can be replaced. The jack wheels rotate in a circle, which provides good maneuverability. The price of the instrument is approximately 5000-5500 rubles.

Stels 50529

Without a doubt the best rack and pinion jack available today. Suitable for both passenger cars and SUVs, lifts up to three tons to a height of 11.5 to 133.5 cm. Such a low pickup height allows you to get a stuck car out of the mud. The frame and working elements of the jack are made of metal and painted to avoid rust. You can buy the tool for 6000-6300 rubles.

Sorokin 3.693

Pneumatic portable jack, only 5 cm thick. It is very easy to place it under the bottom of a car standing directly on the floor without wheels or stuck in a rut, and then inflate with any compressed air supply device. The jack will lift a load of up to three tons to a height of 58 cm. It is very light and does not take up much space in the trunk, does not require effort to carry. But you must always have a pump with you to power it. The tool costs about 6,000-6200 rubles.

Kraft KT 850001

A rhombic jack of a simple design, but, unlike analogues, supplemented by an electric drive, which allows you to effortlessly lift a machine weighing up to two tons to a height of 35 cm.The process is controlled by a joystick, even minimal physical effort is not required. The equipment is equipped with a lighting device for working at dusk and at night. The set includes a special wire with a connector that allows you to power the jack from the cigarette lighter. With all the advantages, there is one significant drawback - the high price of 10 thousand rubles.

Here are the top 10 best jacks offered by various manufacturers in 2021. Whatever company the tool is, first of all, it must be suitable for your tasks and machine characteristics. Better to purchase separately jacks for road emergencies and for home use. Share your tips and preferences in the comments - this will be useful to other readers.