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Best trolley jacks

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What to look for

Lifting height and capacity in tonnes must suit the car; always use axle stands as well.

Models worth comparing

From manufacturers' specifications and published UK reviews, read on 6 October 2026. Not tested by us. In no particular order: these are not ranked, and we do not say which is best until the customer ratings are in.

Budget

Halfords 3 Tonne Hydraulic Trolley Jack

Drivers of ordinary family cars, SUVs or light vans who want a sturdy steel jack for wheel changes and occasional home servicing.

  • Rated for 3 tonnes, so it copes with heavier 4x4s and light vans as well as cars
  • All-steel construction with an automatic overload safety valve
  • Lifts to 43 cm, enough for most wheel and brake jobs

Watch out for: Its 14 cm minimum height is tall for a trolley jack, so it may not slide under lowered or sporty cars.

Capacity
3 tonnes
Lift range
14–43 cm
Construction
Steel
Weight
19.9 kg

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Sources: Halfords product page

Mid-range

Sealey RJAS1500 Aluminium/Steel Trolley Jack with Rocket Lift

Track-day drivers and home mechanics with lighter or lowered cars who want a jack that is easy to carry and quick to raise.

  • Low 88 mm entry height suits lowered cars
  • Twin-piston Rocket Lift brings the saddle up to the jacking point in few strokes
  • Mixed aluminium and steel build keeps the weight to 15.2 kg, with a side lifting bar for carrying

Watch out for: The 1.5-tonne rating and 358 mm maximum height make it less suited to big SUVs and vans.

Capacity
1.5 tonnes
Lift range
88–358 mm
Construction
Aluminium and steel
Weight
15.2 kg

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Sources: Sealey product page · Auto Express trolley jack test

Premium

Halfords Advanced 2 Tonne Aluminium Trolley Jack

Keen home mechanics who want a low-entry jack with a tall lift and a big saddle for regular work on a range of cars.

  • Wide lift range from 8.3 cm up to 47 cm
  • Double-pump quick-lift mechanism and built-in overload safety valve
  • Large 150 mm swivel saddle, backed by a 3-year guarantee

Watch out for: At 19 kg it is heavy for an aluminium jack, so it is better kept in the garage than carried around.

Capacity
2 tonnes
Lift range
8.3–47 cm
Construction
Aluminium
Weight
19 kg

Sold by Halfords, not on Amazon.

Sources: Halfords product page · Auto Express trolley jack test

Pro

Sealey Premier 3040AR Low Profile Trolley Jack with Rocket Lift

Serious home workshops handling everything from lowered cars to large SUVs that need a heavy-duty jack with a very tall lift.

  • 3-tonne rating with a 533 mm maximum saddle height
  • Rocket Lift brings the arm quickly to the jacking point
  • Heavy base, large saddle and a universal-joint release for controlled lowering; 3-year guarantee

Watch out for: At 37.5 kg and 740 mm long it is bulky and hard to lift, so it suits a garage floor rather than the boot.

Capacity
3 tonnes
Lift range
100–533 mm
Length
740 mm
Weight
37.5 kg

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Sources: Sealey product page

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