10 Best Scissor Jacks in 2023 – Reviews & Buying Guide

Scissor jacks are versatile tools that have various uses. Some stabilize and level campers and RVs, while others work as vehicle jacks for changing tires. Some can do both, and the one you choose will depend on your specific needs. However, dozens of brands are available, and even if you know what type you need, it can be difficult to find one that suits your needs.

We’ve chosen 10 different brands of scissor jacks to choose from to help you find one suitable for your needs. We’ll tell you about each one’s pros and cons and any special features one model might have that the others don’t. We’ve also included a short buyer’s guide where we look at how the scissor jack works and features that will help you distinguish good from great.

Join us while we look at durability, ease of use, weight capacity, maximum height, and more to help you make an educated purchase.

A Quick Comparison of Our Favorites in 2023

Rating	Image	Product	Details
Best Overall		LIBRA 26020AStabilizer Leveling Scissor Jacks	Includes 4 jack and 1 crank handle Includes mounting hole drill bit Includes mounting screws and matching socket	CHECK PRICE
Best Value		BIG RED T10152 Torin Steel Scissor Lift Jack	3 000-pound capacity Extends to 15⅛ inches Drop forged alloy steel construction	CHECK PRICE
Premium Choice		Eaz-Lift 48830 RV Stabilizing Scissor Jack	2-pack 7 500-pound capacity Extends to 23¾-inches	CHECK PRICE
		WEIZE SJ75-2 Leveling Scissor Jacks	7 500-pound capacity Extends to 24 inches 2-pack	CHECK PRICE
		LEADBRAND 105C Scissor Jack	3 307-pound capacity Includes ratchet handle Extends to 15.15 inches	CHECK PRICE

The 10 Best Scissor Jack Lifts

1. LIBRA 26020AStabilizer Leveling Scissor Jacks – Best Overall

The LIBRA 26020AStabilizer Leveling Scissor Jacks are our pick for the best overall scissor jacks. These come as a set of four jacks that are perfect for stabilizing a trailer or camper. Each jack can support up to 5,000 pounds (lbs) and remains stable on the ground thanks to the bow-tie base. An easy to use crank handle comes with it and makes it easy to extend the jacks to their full length of 24 inches. They are only 4 inches when closed and are easy to store. It includes mounting screws for permanently attaching the jack to your structure and includes the matching socket. It also comes with a drill bit to make the hole you need.

We like the LIBRA 26020AStabilizer jacks and have used them multiple times. The only complaint we have is that drilling the required holes can be a challenge and the supplied drill bit isn’t very high quality, so you will likely need to use a different one to install the jacks. Despite this, we think this is the best scissor jack lift we have reviewed this year.

2. BIG RED T10152 Torin Steel Scissor Lift Jack – Best Value

The BIG RED T10152 Torin Steel Scissor Lift Jack is our pick for the best scissor jack for the money. This is perfect for jacking up your car or truck to change a tire and has a 3,000-pound maximum capacity. It extends from 4⅛-inch to 15⅛-inch to accommodate almost any passenger vehicle, and it has an extra-large base for added stability. The one-piece handle is responsive and easy to use, and its drop forged alloy steel construction is sturdy and durable. Its thick topcoat reduces rust and corrosion.

The only downside we experienced while using the BIG RED T10152 is that the extra-large base is a little thin and easily bent if not placed on a level surface.

3. Eaz-Lift 48830 RV Stabilizing Scissor Jack – Premium Choice

The Eaz-Lift 48830 RV Stabilizing Scissor Jack is our premium choice scissor jack, and it comes in a two-pack. Each jack has a 7,500-pound capacity, which is the highest on this list so far and is more than strong enough to balance an RV or change a tire. It extends from 4¾-inch to 23¾-inch to fit a wide variety of applications. It has a powder-coated finish to protect it from rust and corrosion. It comes with an easy-to-use handle and a socket for using a power drill to raise and lower the jack.

We loved these jacks and found them very sturdy and strong. The one problem we had with the Eaz-Lift 48830 was that it gets a little hard to raise under heavy loads and could use a thrust bearing to make it a little easier.

4. WEIZE SJ75-2 Leveling Scissor Jacks

The WEIZE SJ75-2 Leveling Scissor Jacks is another pair of 7,500-pound max capacity. These jacks are for leveling and stabilizing an RV, so it doesn’t bounce while you have it parked. Each jack extends to 24 inches and contracts to only 4 inches, so there’s plenty of room below the RV if you leave them attached. You can bolt them on or weld them to your RV, and the wide bow-tie base helps keep the jack stable, even on soft ground.

The only problem we had while using the WEIZE SJ75-2 was that it doesn’t have a thrust bearing, so it can be difficult to raise the jack under load, and it seems to do a lot of grinding.

5. LEADBRAND 105C Scissor Jack

The LEADBRAND 105C Scissor Jack is a 3,307-pound jack perfect for changing tires on most automobiles. It has a steel top for gripping the frame of your vehicle, and it extends to 15.15 inches. It’s one of the lightest jacks on our list so far at only 5.6 pounds. It includes a handy ratchet handle that replaces the traditional handle and makes it a bit easier to get the torque you need to lift the vehicle.

Unfortunately, the problem we had with the LEADBRAND 105C was that the new style ratchet handle was difficult to use and kept slipping off our jack while we were trying to use it. Re-attaching the ratchet extended our work time and was frustrating even if it was a little easier to produce enough force to lift the jack. All of the directions are also in Chinese, so if you don’t have experience using a scissor jack, you may need to look up some videos on YouTube.

6. Stromberg Carlson JSC24IND Scissor Jack

The Stromberg Carlson JSC24IND Scissor Jack is a stabilizing and leveling jack for your RV and camper. You can bolt it on or weld it, and it can hold up to 5,000 pounds. The bow-tie base helps keep it stable on soft ground, and it stands 24 inches when fully extended. It’s a simple design with a powder-coated finish to help protect it from rust and corrosion.

The downside to the Stromberg Carlson JSC24IND is that it doesn’t come with a handle, so you will need to use one from an old jack, or you can use a ¾-inch socket, which will also work. Although the jack has a 5,000-pound rating, the top plate is fairly thin, and you will need to consider that before using it to jack up a vehicle to change a tire.

7. Cynder 00672 Leveling Scissor Jack

The Cynder 00672 Leveling Scissor Jack is a 5,000-pound capacity jack for stabilizing or leveling a trailer. It’s ready for bolt-on or welding installation and comes with the required bolts. It also includes the crank handle to extend it out to 24 inches, and it has a powder-coated finish to help prevent rust.

Unfortunately, the top of the Cynder 00672 only uses a thin metal designed to hold the jack under an RV that’s not thick enough to use as a vehicle jack without potential damage to the tool. The screw that raises and lowers the jack is also easy to strip, and despite its powder-coated finish, after a few months, this tool was rustier than some we’ve had for years.

8. Quick Products QP-RVJ-S24 RV Leveling Scissor Jack

The Quick Products QP-RVJ-S24 RV Leveling Scissor Jack comes with two jacks intended for leveling or stabilizing an RV or camper. Each jack has a 5,000-pound capacity, and a handle is included for opening and closing both jacks. The jacks extend from 4 inches to 24 inches and should be suitable for most RVs, and a powder-coated finish helps prevent the tool from rusting.

The downside to the Quick Products QP-RVJ-S24 is that it uses thin steel that is easily bent so you cannot use it for lifting. This jack is strictly for stabilizing a camper or RV to prevent it from bouncing while parked. It claims to level as well, but you need to lift to level, and it could strip the screw.

9. Pro-LifT T-9456 Grey Scissor Jack

The Pro-LifT T-9456 Grey Scissor Jack is a 3,000-pound scissor jack that you can use to change a tire or stabilize your vehicle. It has a wide base for more contact with the surface and increased stability. It extends to 15⅛-inch and is less than 4 inches high when fully closed. The handle comes with it, and the grey powder-coated finish helps protect the tool from rust.

Unfortunately, the Pro-LifT T-9456 uses thin metal, and the base and arms are easy to bend. The screw does not turn easily, and there were still burrs present that needed filing to use it at all. We also found the 2-piece handle difficult to use.

10. TONDA 190104 Portable Car Scissor Jack

The TONDA 190104 Portable Car Scissor Jack is the final jack on our list to review, and it has a 4,000-pound capacity and can be used to lift cars and small trucks. It has a bow-tie base that’s very sturdy and works well on soft ground. It extends to 15.16 inches, and when collapsed, it has a low profile that can fit in places too low for standard car jacks.

The downside to the TONDA 190104 is that it is extremely hard to turn the bolt to lift the vehicle. The handle is too short to get enough torque, so it’s one of the hardest to use on this list. Because it is so difficult to turn, we only recommended it for light-duty like lawn mowers and small cars.

Buyer’s Guide – Choosing the Best Scissor Jack Lift

Let’s look at the most important things to consider when choosing your next scissor jack.

What is a Scissor Jack?

If you have purchased a car in the last 40 years, there is a good chance that you have seen a scissor jack. It consists of two metal arms with elbows and a long screw running through it. As you turn the screw, the components pull together, and the jack raises.

Stabilizing or Lifting

Stabilizing

A stabilizing scissor jack looks very much like a lifting scissor jack, but there is a slight difference on the top. A stabilizing jack will often have a flat plate for permanently attaching the jack to your RV or camper. This plate will have holes in it to insert the screws to hold it in place, and you can also weld it for a stronger hold if you desire. However, welding it can present other challenges if the jack should fail.

Stabilizing jacks are not intended for lifting and instead extend down from the bumper until it contacts the ground. Stabilizing jacks prevent the RV or camper from bouncing when you have it parked for a more comfortable experience, especially if several people are in the structure. In most cases, the stabilizer jack can provide a small amount of lift to level the RV.

Besides the flat plate on top, stabilizer scissor jacks also tend to be a little taller than a lift jack and usually exceed 20 inches. Although not recommended, you may be able to use these jacks to lift a small car if you can find a suitable place to attach it.

Lifting

The lifting scissor jack is almost identical to a stabilizing, and it’s easy to confuse the two. The only real difference is that instead of the flat plate with holes for attaching the jack to a bumper, it has a smaller head designed to fit into or on a car’s frame. This jack safely lifts a portion of the vehicle so you can change a tire.

The standard height for a lifting jack is around 15 inches, and though it won’t be as easy as a stabilizer jack, you can often use them to stabilize and level an RV or camper if it’s tall enough.

Weight Capacity

Once you know what type of jack you need, you will want to look at the weight capacity. The weight capacity tells you how much weight the jack is capable of lifting and holding. A higher capacity jack will often be constructed of better materials and will be more durable. We recommend purchasing a jack with the ability to lift 20% more weight than you require because these tools tend to be hard to use when you are near capacity, and they could fail while you are using them.

Durable Materials

Almost all scissor jacks are made of some type of steel, but the metal can vary in strength and thickness. While it may be hard to gauge the steel’s strength and thickness, most people can tell when they are handling a flimsy tool, so we recommend looking at the jack before purchasing when possible. We’ve listed any tools that weren’t durable during our reviews.

Handle

The handle is what you use to turn the screw to raise or lower the scissor jack, and it is one of the most critical parts of the tool. A handle that is too small or flimsy will be harder to turn than necessary, making it very difficult to create enough torque to lift the car off the ground. Some handles are needlessly complex to use, and we tried to point out any such models on our list. Some jacks will not come with any handle, so you will need to use one from an old jack. In many cases, you can use a ratchet with a ¾-inch socket to lift the jack if you do not have a properly functioning handle.

Base

Another thing to look at before you purchase a scissor jack is the base. There are two common types of bases found on most scissor jacks, the bowtie and the extra-wide. Of the two, we prefer the bowtie because it is more durable and gets a better grip on more types of ground. The extra-wide base is good when using your jack as a stabilizer because it spreads the weight over more surface area, but you must place it on a smooth flat surface like pavement, or it’s easy to bend and ruin.

If you are using your scissor jack as a stabilizer and will only use them on the pavement, go with the extra-wide base. Otherwise, go with the bowtie for durability.

Powder Coating

The paint job on your scissor jack may seem like a minor component, but your jack will take considerable abuse and spend plenty of time in the weather. A thin, cheap coat of paint will quickly scratch off, allowing the tool to rust. We recommend looking for a brand that features a powder-coated finish that will hold up much better in the elements and extend the jack’s life.

Conclusion

When choosing your next stabilizing scissor jack for your RV or camper, we highly recommend our pick for the best overall. The LIBRA 26020AStabilizer Leveling Scissor Jacks provides you with a set of 4 high-quality scissor jacks along with the mounting screws to install them. It even includes the correct drill bit so you can put them on as soon as they arrive. Each jack extends to 24 inches and can hold 5,000 pounds. If you need a scissor jack for lifting your car, our best value is the smart choice. The BIG RED T10152 Torin Steel Scissor Lift Jack is durable and has an extra-large base. It can lift 3,000 pounds, which should be more than enough for most vehicles, and it extends to 15⅛ inches.

We hope you have enjoyed reading over our reviews, and they have helped you determine what type of jack you need and what model is best for you. If we have helped answer your questions, please share this guide to the best scissor jacks on Facebook and Twitter.