GEARWRENCH GWLPFJ3T 3.5 Ton Low Profile
#2 in 3 tons and upFull review
A 3.5 ton long-arm steel jack at a low price per ton, lifting from 3.75 to 21.75 in, for a home garage with both cars and trucks.
Amazon $206$206
The GEARWRENCH GWLPFJ3T 3.5 Ton Low Profile is the better floor jack overall, rated 3.8 to 2.6. The GEARWRENCH GWLPFJ3T 3.5 Ton Low Profile leads on low profile, value and features. The Big Red T80501 5 Ton Long Frame wins on capacity. The GEARWRENCH GWLPFJ3T 3.5 Ton Low Profile costs $483.78 less ($206 vs $689.78).
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Big Red T80501 5 Ton Long Frame
#22 in 3 tons and upFull review
A 5 ton long-frame service jack with a foot pedal, for heavy trucks and equipment. It is too tall and too heavy for car work.
Amazon $689.78$689.78
Which should you buy?
- Choose the GEARWRENCH GWLPFJ3T 3.5 Ton Low Profile for low profile (3.8 in minimum saddle height vs 5.9 in minimum saddle height), value ($58.86 per ton ($206, 3.5 ton) vs $137.96 per ton ($689.78, 5 ton)) and features (dual pump pistons, meets ASME PASE vs meets ASME PASE, foot pedal).
- Choose the Big Red T80501 5 Ton Long Frame for capacity (5 ton (10,000 lb) rated capacity vs 3.5 ton (7,000 lb) rated capacity).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 3 tons and up floor jack; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | GEARWRENCH GWLPFJ3T 3.5 Ton Low Profile | Big Red T80501 5 Ton Long Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 58 $58.86 per ton ($206, 3.5 ton) | 5 $137.96 per ton ($689.78, 5 ton) |
| Low profile 25% | 64 3.8 in minimum saddle height | 0 5.9 in minimum saddle height |
| Lift height 15% | 78 21.8 in maximum saddle height | 80 22 in maximum saddle height |
| Capacity 10% | 80 3.5 ton (7,000 lb) rated capacity | 100 5 ton (10,000 lb) rated capacity |
| Weight 10% | 58 27.7 lb per ton (96.8 lb jack) | 25 37.4 lb per ton (187 lb jack) |
| Features 10% | 85 dual pump pistons, meets ASME PASE | 50 meets ASME PASE, foot pedal |
| Warranty 5% | 33 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| GEARWRENCH GWLPFJ3T 3.5 Ton Low Profile | Big Red T80501 5 Ton Long Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting | ||
| Rated capacity | 3.5 ton | 5 ton |
| Minimum saddle height | 3.8 in | 5.9 in |
| Maximum saddle height | 21.8 in | 22 in |
| Lift range | 18 in | 16.1 in |
| Dual pump pistons | Yes | - |
| Foot pedal | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Frame | Steel | Steel |
| Weight | 96.8 lb | 187 lb |
| Length | 31.1 in | - |
| Handle length | 46.5 in | - |
| Safety standard | ASME PASE | ASME PASE |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |