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Decent, but it underperforms.
Priced as of May 30, 2026
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Prices may varyThis product ranks #8 of 8 in Floor Jack.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed May 30, 2026
TL;DR A 2-ton self-reported capacity floor jack with a 5-1/4 to 13-3/8 inch lift range · passenger cars only; the 13-3/8 in maximum height will not reach truck or SUV frame rails despite the listing's "cars, trucks, and SUVs" claim. No third-party capacity certification documented. Built quality is mid-tier BIG RED alloy steel, well-reviewed by a large owner base.
A 2-ton (4,000 lb) alloy steel hydraulic trolley floor jack from BIG RED (Torin Jacks) with an included blow-mold carrying case. The 2-ton rating is self-reported · no ASME PASE or equivalent certification is documented. Minimum lifting height is 5-1/4 inches and maximum is 13-3/8 inches; that range covers standard-height passenger cars but is too short for truck and SUV frame rails (typical truck rails sit at 18-20 inches lifted). The saddle is a small round bare-steel cup with no rubber pad. Single-piston single-stage pump · not rapid-rise · so expect 12 to 18 strokes to full lift. Across a large, well-rated owner base there is no documented widespread capacity or hydraulic seal failure pattern.
The right choice for a budget-conscious passenger-car owner who needs a portable, case-stored jack for occasional roadside use, tire rotations, or a single-car home garage. Skip if your vehicle is a pickup truck, full-size SUV, or any vehicle with frame rails above ~13 inches of lift height · the BIG RED T83006 3-ton (20-7/8 in max) or another 3-ton jack with 18+ inches maximum lift is the correct tool for those vehicles. Also skip if your daily driver is a sports car or lowered car; the 5-1/4 inch minimum will not slide under low-clearance vehicles without ramps.
No chemical exposure in normal use · hydraulic fluid is sealed inside the cylinder. Health score: 9.5 / Minimal Risk. The 2-ton capacity rating is self-reported with no third-party certification documented; broad owner evidence shows no documented capacity-failure pattern. A California Proposition 65 warning is present on the product listing; no SDS exists for this mechanical tool and the specific trigger chemical cannot be confirmed from available documentation · for cast-iron and alloy-steel consumer tools the typical trigger is trace lead in the steel alloy. Steel frame construction has a standard scrap-metal recycling pathway at end of life; community-reported lifespan of 4 to 7 years for home-garage use is typical of BIG RED light-duty hydraulics.
No. The maximum lift height is 13-3/8 inches, which sits well below the typical 18-20 inch frame rail height on full-size trucks and SUVs. Despite the product listing saying 'ideal for most cars, trucks, and SUVs,' the spec sheet rules out trucks and SUVs · it is a passenger-car jack only. For trucks and SUVs, look at the BIG RED T83006 (3-ton, 20-7/8 in max) or another 3-ton jack with at least 18 in maximum lift.
No. The 2-ton (4,000 lb) rating is self-reported by the manufacturer. No ASME PASE or SAE J2495 third-party certification is documented in the product listing, on the Torin product page, or in available product PDFs. The jack has a safety bypass system to prevent overloading, but the capacity figure itself has not been independently certified.
5-1/4 inches (5.25 in). That fits under standard-height passenger cars but will not slide under sports cars or lowered vehicles. For lowered cars or sports cars, look at a dedicated low-profile aluminum or steel jack with a 3 in or lower minimum height.
No · the handle separates into two pieces for storage. The blow-mold case is sized to fit the jack body plus the disassembled handle sections, not the assembled jack.
The product listing carries a Prop 65 warning. No SDS exists for a mechanical tool, so the specific trigger chemical cannot be confirmed from documentation · the most common cause for cast-iron and alloy-steel consumer tools is trace lead in the steel alloy, which is listed under California Proposition 65 §25249.6. This is normal for budget-tier steel garage tools and does not indicate a user-exposure risk in normal use, where the steel is solid and not abraded.
Marketing copy from BIG RED, via Amazon. Not editorial.
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