Arcan A20003 3 Ton Steel Low Profile
#1 in 3 tons and upFull review
A 3 ton steel jack whose saddle drops to 3 in, for low cars and SUVs on a budget. Arcan does not say whether it has dual pump pistons.
Amazon $147.99$147.99
The Arcan A20003 3 Ton Steel Low Profile rates 3.9 among 3 tons and up floor jacks; the Craftsman 2.5 Ton Aluminum Racing Jack rates 3.1 among under 3 tons ones. The Arcan A20003 3 Ton Steel Low Profile costs $102 less ($147.99 vs $249.99).
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Craftsman 2.5 Ton Aluminum Racing Jack
#8 in Under 3 tonsFull review
A Torin-built Craftsman racing jack in aluminum and steel, for cars and small SUVs. It costs more per ton than most jacks here.
Amazon $249.99$249.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different capacity classes (3 tons and up and under 3 tons), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own capacity peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Arcan A20003 3 Ton Steel Low Profile | Craftsman 2.5 Ton Aluminum Racing Jack |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 69 $49.33 per ton ($147.99, 3 ton) | 25 $100 per ton ($249.99, 2.5 ton) |
| Low profile 25% | 91 3 in minimum saddle height | 57 3.9 in minimum saddle height |
| Lift height 15% | 57 19.7 in maximum saddle height | 43 18.3 in maximum saddle height |
| Capacity 10% | 60 3 ton (6,000 lb) rated capacity | 40 2.5 ton (5,000 lb) rated capacity |
| Weight 10% | 65 25.6 lb per ton (76.8 lb jack) | 74 22.8 lb per ton (57.1 lb jack) |
| Features 10% | 50 features not published (neutral score used) | 50 dual pump pistons |
| Warranty 5% | 33 1-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Arcan A20003 3 Ton Steel Low Profile | Craftsman 2.5 Ton Aluminum Racing Jack | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting | ||
| Rated capacity | 3 ton | 2.5 ton |
| Minimum saddle height | 3 in | 3.9 in |
| Maximum saddle height | 19.7 in | 18.3 in |
| Lift range | 16.7 in | 14.4 in |
| Dual pump pistons | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Frame | Steel | Aluminum and steel |
| Weight | 76.8 lb | 57.1 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |