#1Best Overall5,000 lbs capacity
QuickJack 5000TL Portable Car Lift
★★★★★4.6/5
The QuickJack 5000TL is the gold standard in portable car lifts and the only pick in this category with ALI certification. It lifts vehicles up to 5,000 lbs to about 21 inches of working height, runs on standard 110V power, and the two frames store flat against a wall. With 216+ Amazon ratings at a 4.6-star average, it is also the most owner-proven portable lift you can buy. Street price moves between roughly $1,300 and $1,500 — check the current listing.
Pros
- +ALI certified — unique in the portable class
- +4.6★ across 216+ Amazon ratings
- +110V household power — no special wiring
- +Frames store flat when not in use
- +No installation or anchoring required
Cons
- –~21" max height — you work seated or kneeling
- –5,000 lb limit excludes most trucks
- –Two separate frames to position each use
