Jacks
JCB car jacks are built to lift vehicles safely and reliably in professional garage and workshop environments. The range covers low-profile double-pump trolley jacks for sports cars and lowered vehicles, standard 3-tonne and 2.5-tonne hydraulic floor jacks for everyday garage work, bottle jacks from 3.5 tonnes to 30 tonnes for heavier vehicles and agricultural machinery, a 12-inch hydraulic vehicle positioning jack with aluminium rollers for precise workshop manoeuvring, and 25-tonne axle stands rated for commercial vehicle work. All JCB car jacks feature welded steel construction, dual-pump mechanisms for rapid lift, controlled descent valves and rated safety certification. Low-profile models reach under vehicles with as little as 85mm ground clearance. JCB hydraulic jacks are built to trade-level standards for professional garage and workshop use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size car jack do I need?
Check your vehicle's gross vehicle weight and choose a jack rated above it. Most passenger cars are lifted safely with a 2 or 3-tonne trolley jack. Vans and light commercial vehicles typically need 3 tonnes or more. Agricultural and HGV work requires specialised high-capacity jacks.
What is a low-profile trolley jack?
A low-profile trolley jack has a reduced minimum height — typically 85-100mm — allowing it to slide under sports cars, kit cars and lowered vehicles that standard jacks cannot reach. JCB low-profile models are double-pump for rapid raising.
Can I use a bottle jack instead of a trolley jack?
Bottle jacks and trolley jacks serve different purposes. Trolley jacks are more stable and easier to position. Bottle jacks are more compact and better for high-capacity lifting at a fixed point. For most garage work, a trolley jack is the more practical choice.
