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VEVOR S385 2.5 Ton Low-Profile Floor Jack: features, specs and who it suits
A 2.5-ton steel low-profile floor jack with a 3.35 to 14.96 inch lift range, single-piston pump and 800 mm handle. What the specs mean and what to check.
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The VEVOR S385 is a 2.5-ton hydraulic floor jack with a low-profile frame. It is meant for lifting cars, SUVs and light trucks for jobs such as changing a tyre, an oil change or brake work. Here is what its specs mean in practice.
What 2.5 tons means
VEVOR rates the jack at 2.5 tons, or 5,500 lb. That is the maximum load the jack is designed to lift, not the weight of the vehicle, since only part of a vehicle's weight is lifted at one point. Check your vehicle's weight and the manufacturer's lift points in its manual before choosing a jack.
Lifting range and low profile
The minimum height is 3.35 inches (85 mm) and the maximum is 14.96 inches (380 mm). A low minimum height helps the jack slide under cars with low ground clearance, and the maximum height decides how high the vehicle can be raised. Compare both figures against your vehicle's clearance and lifting points. Taller vehicles may need extra reach.
Pump and handle
A single-piston hydraulic pump raises the load with repeated strokes of the handle. The handle is 31.5 inches (800 mm) long, and VEVOR points to the leverage principle: a longer handle means less effort per stroke. It is a two-piece design, so it can be taken apart for storage. A foam bumper on the handle protects the vehicle from knocks.
Saddle, frame and wheels
The heavy-strength steel frame sits on steel wheels; VEVOR says the two rear wheels are universal for easy steering and rolling. A rubber saddle protects the vehicle's contact point. The saddle rotates 360° and can be detached and replaced. A top handle makes the jack easier to carry; the listing gives dimensions of 26.0 x 12.4 x 7.9 inches (66 x 31 x 20 cm).
Certifications and safety features
VEVOR states compliance with CE (2006/42/EC, EN 1494), UKCA (SI 2008 No. 1597, BS EN 1494) and the ASME PALD-2014 safety standard. It also lists a built-in safety load system that prevents use beyond the load capacity, and a sealing system for long-term use. A floor jack is for lifting only. Always support a raised vehicle on properly rated jack stands on firm, level ground, never work under a vehicle held by the jack alone, and follow the manual and your vehicle's instructions.
Who it suits
It suits home mechanics and weekend DIYers who do seasonal tyre swaps, oil changes and brake jobs on family cars, SUVs or light trucks. VEVOR also mentions professionals and car enthusiasts.
What to check before you buy
- Vehicle weight and lift points: confirm the 2.5-ton capacity suits your vehicle.
- Clearance: compare the 3.35 to 14.96 inch range with your vehicle's ground clearance.
- Jack stands: buy rated stands separately if you don't have them.
- Surface: use on firm, level ground such as concrete.
- Storage: the handle comes apart, but the frame is about 26 inches long.
- Upkeep: read the manual about checking hydraulic oil and the pump.
The short version
- A 2.5-ton (5,500 lb) low-profile steel floor jack.
- Lifts from 3.35 to 14.96 inches using a single-piston pump.
- 31.5 inch two-piece handle, rotating rubber saddle, steel wheels.
- CE, UKCA and ASME PALD-2014 compliance, according to VEVOR.
- Always use jack stands and follow the manual.
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