Reference

Floor jack sizing reference

Worked GVWR examples and class checks for common US sedan, SUV, and light-truck floor jack screens.

Required ≈ GVWR × 0.75. Terrain is not used on this site.

Details

Always support the vehicle with rated jack stands after lifting.

Tools

4,000 × 0.75 = 3,000 → 2 ton (4,400 lb) class.

Details

Enter gvwr 4000.

Tools

5,200 × 0.75 = 3,900 → still 2 ton (4,400 lb) class.

Details

Enter gvwr 5200.

Guides

6,000 × 0.75 = 4,500 → 3 ton (6,613 lb) class.

Details

Clears 4,400; lands in 6,613.

Tools

9,000 × 0.75 = 6,750 → 4 ton (8,800 lb) class.

Details

Enter gvwr 9000; verify 4 Ton listing option.

Reference

12,000 × 0.75 = 9,000 exceeds the 8,800 lb ceiling.

Details

Do not force an 8.8k class for this load.

Guides

Guides, calculator, and comparisons.