This is a hydraulic device for lifting vehicles, with a similar design to a trolley jack, though it is suitable for low chassis or vehicles with reduced clearance. The extra low trolley jack contains a foot pedal which enables the user to raise the saddle up to the load.
High lift trolley jacks
A high lift trolley jack is a hydraulic lifting device suitable for 4 x 4s, cars or light commercial vehicles which require high ground clearance.
Scissor jacks
A scissor jack consists of a ‘scissor’ mechanism which works by winding the central bar in and out to either raise or lower a vehicle.
A scissor jack can be used to replace damaged jacks as it is a cheap alternative, it is useful for quickly changing wheels and can sometimes come included with a vehicle.