Introduction -
It is recommended that car owners use only 3 ton floor jacks when raising a vehicle off the ground to repair or inspect its undercarriage. However, not all 3 ton floor jacks are as effective as they claim. Today, I’m going to help you separate the best 3 ton floor jacks from the ones that should be avoided.
Why 3 Tons? -
Floor jacks vary in terms of the weight which they can hold. There are plenty of jacks out there with a maximum capacity of less than 3 tons which won’t set you back nearly as much as the floor jacks I’m going to be showing you today. However, it is important to note that the average weight of a midsized car is 3500 pounds, or 1.75 US tons, while the average weight of a large car is 4370 pounds, or 2.185 tons. So a 2 ton floor jack will be unable to lift a
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Arcan Aluminum Floor Jack -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047D2FWM
The Arcan Aluminum Floor Jack is designed for use in professional garages, but there is no reason why a weekend warrior with some extra cash to drop can’t benefit from it.
Pros
Reinforced Arm -
Mechanics raise multiple cars on a daily basis - including a few SUVS and the occasional truck - so they need a floor jack which can hold up under pressure. Arcan has fitted this jack with a reinforced handle to ensure it can endure the hectic schedule of an automotive professional without showing signs of wear and tear.
Dual Pump Pistons -
This jack is fitted with dual pump pistons, which work in conjunction with the reinforced handle to increase the speed at which it can raise a vehicle, making it almost twice as fast as the average hydraulic floor jack.
Cons
Thin Saddle Pad -
If there is one negative thing to say about the design of the Arcan Aluminum Floor Jack, it is that the rubber pad which rests atop the saddle is way too thin. This pad was added to the jack’s saddle to prevent damage to the undercarriage of your car when you lift it, but has proven to be little if any use to attentive car