Hoists & Jacks8 min
Best Floor Jacks (2026): 2 to 3 Ton, by Lift Range, Saddle Height and Standard
Ten floor jacks from $46 to $378, each with capacity, minimum and maximum saddle height, weight and whether its listing claims ASME PASE or PALD.
Topic
Floor Jack
4 guides.
Guides
Hoists & Jacks5 min
Floor Jack vs Bottle Jack vs Scissor Jack: Which Lifts What, and Why None Holds
Three jack types compared on capacity, range, saddle, stability and speed from the makers' figures, and the OSHA rule that applies to all three.
Setup & Safety6 min
Home Garage Equipment Buying Guide: Ceiling and Slab First, Then Capacity
The order of decisions for a home garage: ceiling and slab, power, capacity, lift type, then jacks, hoists and the rest, each tied to a maker's figure or a standard.
Setup & Safety6 min
How to Use Jack Stands: The Procedure from OSHA, ASME PASE and the Makers
The jack-and-stand procedure from OSHA's jack rule, the ASME standard and makers' manuals, plus the 2020 recall that explains why the pawl matters.