One might expect that a hydraulic air bottle jacks’s size has to do with its lifting ability – and in some senses, this is correct. It’s important to match the form factor of the jack with the job that needs to be done. For example, if you have a truck or an SUV that features tall ride height, a bottle jack or a Hi-Lift will most likely be best able to provide the range you need to get a wheel off of the ground. By the same token, a scissor jack or a floor jack may be needed to slide under a lower vehicle.

It’s equally important, however, to consider the weight rating attached to the jack you are using. Even though a bottle jack might look physically smaller than a floor jack, it might be rated to carry a heavier load. Jack capacities are listed in tons, with a 2-ton jack capable of handling most cars and small SUVs and a 3-ton jack being a match for the majority of trucks and full-size SUVs. It’s never safe to rely on a jack to hold up the entire weight of your vehicle, and never under any circumstances place yourself underneath a car or truck unless it’s being supported by jack stands.

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