The best jacks 2022

Somehow, the days when the training of young drivers began with a real acquaintance with the technical part of the car have passed unnoticed. Then in driving schools it was considered good form for a cadet to jack up the car with his own hands and change the wheel. Then the roads got better, the cars harder, and the future drivers themselves didn’t want to mess around with the dirty side of owning a car. But the reality is that it is still very easy to break a wheel, especially if you drive away from large cities a little. And to replace it, in addition to the car compressor, you will need a key and a jack.

The last device is perhaps critical to the safety of the rubber replacement procedure. However, the scope of the jack is not limited to this – someone prefers to personally change summer tires for winter ones. And someone uses a jack in self-repair of a car. The thing is useful in the household and the choice should be approached consciously.

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1. Forsage F-ST-105С .King (average price 1200 rubles)

A mechanical screw jack or, as it is also called, diamond-shaped, is a kind of classic of the genre. In this case, the mechanism has a convenient ratchet handle, which greatly simplifies the process of lifting the car. But many will still not like it – it takes a relatively long time to twist, and bend down. The maximum weight for the Forsage F-ST-105C .King is 1,5 tons, which means it will suit cars, but not all crossovers. Again, ground clearance from the sill to the ground should be a minimum of 104mm. The maximum lifting height is 385 mm. All in all, a solid device for occasional use. Just keep in mind that the bag for it is not included.

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2. Matrix 50756 (average price 1600 rubles)

Bottle jacks have earned popularity among motorists because of their compactness. The design of the Matrix 50756 is hydraulic, which means that it takes only a few clicks on the lever to jack up the machine. The maximum weight of a car that this jack can lift is 5 tons. But keep in mind that the pickup height here is 216 mm. Those. for “Lada Granta” it will not work, but “Niva” is just right. The maximum lift is 413 mm. By the way, the set comes with a convenient case with an organizer, where not only the “bottle”, but also a folding handle is placed.

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3. Stels 51132 (average price 4900 rubles)

Rolling jacks are loved in services and tire shops. In fact, it’s the fastest and most convenient way to lift your car for a wheel change or minor repairs. Hydraulic Stels 51132 belongs to this class of devices. Of course, it is often difficult to carry it with you – this is an overall thing weighing 15 kg. But if you ever try to change a set of wheels, you will fall in love with this rolling jack. Especially if there are two or more “iron horses” in the family. The pickup height is 140 mm, which means that Stels will cope with most of the “puzoterki”. The maximum lifting height of a 2,5-ton car is 385 mm. By the way, here a fuse is provided in the design, which in an unforeseen situation will not allow the car to fall off.

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4. BelAvtoKomplekt BAK.00531 (average price 1960 rubles)

An inexpensive rolling hydraulic jack that wants to be Belarusian, but it is made in China. It was made more budget than the previous model, if not better. But this is only the first impression. The weight of the tool is only 5,5 kg, which means it is easier to carry it with you. However, the metal frame of the jack has practically no margin for rigidity, so if you allow distortion during operation, then the tool will most likely fail. Such are the features of the product, so besides the jack, also carry a board under it with you – it will not be superfluous. There must be at least 135 mm under the threshold of the car, and the maximum height to which BAK.00531 will raise the car is 320 mm. The machine must not be heavier than 2 tons.

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5. AUTOPROFI DVB-20 Lo (average price 1700 rubles)

The DVB-20 Lo is a mechanical screw jack in a bottle form factor. With a weight of 3,5 kg, it can lift a 2-ton machine. Of course, it will take much longer to turn the handle here than in hydraulic counterparts. But there is practically nothing to break in the mechanics. But the pickup height here is 150 mm, which means that it simply won’t fit many cars. The maximum height is 310 mm. In general, this model is clearly focused on small SUVs.

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6. Mechanical screw jack Our Country 50384 (average price 504 rubles)

We can say the cheapest jack on the market. So much so that it doesn’t even have a name, it manages with the digital index 50384. In addition to the ridiculous price, the pickup height of 75 mm can also be attributed to the dignity of this rhombus. However, it is unlikely that sports car owners will use such a tool. The maximum weight of the car is 1,2 tons. The main drawback is the extremely uncomfortable handle, which not only needs to be twisted a lot, but it can also not turn under the body. In general, it needs to be improved. But the jack meets the requirements of TU 5.16-469-0213-04. A trifle, but nice.

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7. SOROKIN 3.693 (average price 5200 rubles)

An infrequent inflatable jack from the well-known brand of car tools SOROKIN. Made of reinforced polymer and inflated by exhaust gases. It has a very low pickup height of 50 mm – of course, we put the jack in a deflated state. And the maximum lift is as much as 580 mm. The “bag” itself weighs less than 2 kg, but can hold a 3-ton car. A huge plus of an inflatable jack is that even an inexperienced driver will not be able to damage the car body with it. But under it, a solid support is required, and on a country road, the material can be pierced with gravel or branches. Well, the resource of such a tool is much lower than iron jacks – after a couple of years, the seams begin to diverge or the connection between the valve and the cylinder is lost.

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8. ZUBR Hi-jack 43045-3-135_z01 (average price 5200 rubles)

Rack-and-pinion jacks or, as jeepers call them, “hi-jack” are popular with lovers of mud in nature. The jack consists of a single-sided rack with teeth and a support cup for the load. The lifting is due to the forward movements of the lever. Because of their length, such things did not take root in the passenger world – the dimensions are not the same. Yes, and the method of fastening is specific – there is a high probability of damaging the body. As it is already clear, ZUBR Hi-Jack 43045-3-135_z01 is a mechanical jack. Able to lift cars weighing up to 3 tons. At the same time, the pickup height is only 125 mm, but the lift is huge 1330 mm.

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9. Kraftool Double Ram 43463-2 (average price 1700 rubles)

A hydraulic bottle jack that can also be used on vehicles with relatively low ground clearance. It’s all about the two-rod design – when both rods are laid out, the pickup height is 170 mm, and if one is less. A 3,15 kg tool can jack up a 2 ton machine. The maximum lifting height is 380 mm. No case included

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10. KRAFT KT 850000 (average price 6500 rubles)

An interesting design for those who are willing to pay extra money for comfort. KRAFT KT 850000 is a mechanical “rhombus” to which an electric motor is connected. The latter receives energy from the cigarette lighter or directly from the battery and does all the work of lifting himself. What can I say, there is even a remote control with a flashlight! According to the passport, the jack can lift a 2-ton car. But there is one unpleasant nuance – users complain that the electric motor can not cope with its work and is not even able to jack up a 1,5-ton car. Of course, there is also a duplicating mechanism under the arm, but then what’s the point in giving away a lot of money?

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How to choose a jack

A jack is not only an emergency tool, but also a necessary thing, if not for every day, then definitely in demand. For example, if you prefer to change tires yourself. Or do minor repairs. We will talk about how to choose the best jack in 2021 with the owner of a tire station Alexander Studkov.

Mechanics vs hydraulics

Recently, mechanical jacks have been squeezed out by hydraulics either into the ultra-cheap segment, or into the class of specialized tools, like the hi-jack. Therefore, my advice is to look in the direction of hydraulics. If you find a quality model, then there will be no problems with the stocks for years. But the load capacity is higher and the comfort in work is incomparable.

Type of construction

Structurally, jacks are very different from each other. Familiar to many ordinary drivers, the diamond-shaped format is still popular. Firstly, it is simple, like all mechanics, and secondly, the height of the tackle is low. “Bottles” are more compact and more reliable, but they always have an increased height requirement between the threshold and the ground. There are, of course, two-rod ones, but reliability often suffers there due to the complicated design. Rolling, good platform and ease of use, in general, if you need a universal tool, take it. Yes, there are different weights and sizes, but it’s worth it. Off-road enthusiasts still often buy “hi-jacks” and inflatable jacks. With the first, everything is clear – this is a rail, which is desirable to cling to the power bumper. If you have it. Inflatable ones are very amateurish – they constantly suffer from punctures, in the cold such a thing can simply break due to poor-quality rubber.

How much weight do you need to work with?

In general, if you have a B-class passenger car, then any jack will suit you, look only at the height of the pickup. There is a place for both screw and inexpensive bottles. With a mass of up to 1,5 tons, almost all the best jacks can cope. If your car is large and heavy, then look towards expensive rolling or rack tools.

Why You Shouldn’t Save

From personal experience, I think that it is better to buy a jack more expensive and with a greater carrying capacity than your current car weighs. Because, roughly speaking, the safety of machine operation directly depends on the jack. A poor-quality tool is not enough that it can damage the car, but it can also cause injury to you. And the margin of safety is a good reserve for the future and new cars. After all, jacks are bought not for one year.