QuickJack is a specific product line – a portable, low-profile scissor-style vehicle jack that lifts a car about 21 inches off the floor and holds it there on mechanical locks. It is made by BendPak’s parent (Ranger/BendPak) and it has real fans, especially among home garage owners, track-day car people, and mobile detailers who need to get a car off the floor without a permanent lift. This page is a straight buyer’s guide – what a QuickJack portable car lift actually is, what it fits, what it does not, and how to buy one from us.
5,000 lb, 7,000 lb, and 10,000 lb configurations. Or call 800-674-9302 for a quote.
What a QuickJack actually is
The QuickJack portable car lift is a matched pair of low-profile lift frames, each with a scissor mechanism, connected by hydraulic hoses to a small electric-hydraulic power unit that sits on the floor. You drive the car up onto them (or roll them under a jacked-up car), plug the power unit into a standard outlet, and pump the frames up to your working height. The frames raise the car about 21 inches at their max, which is enough for wheel-off work – brakes, suspension, wheels, oil changes, exhaust – but nowhere near what a real 2-post lift gives you (a proper lift raises a car five or six feet).
Once at working height, the frames sit on mechanical safety locks, not just hydraulic pressure. That is the key thing that distinguishes the QuickJack from a bottle jack or floor jack – the lock catches at fixed positions and holds the car mechanically. This is why the product gets used by people who take safety seriously and would not work under a car held by hydraulic pressure alone.
Three QuickJack model options
- QuickJack BL-5000SLX – 5,000 lb capacity, fits most cars up to a mid-size sedan or small SUV. This is the entry-level QuickJack portable car lift. Good for enthusiasts working on daily-driver cars, track cars, small SUVs.
- QuickJack BL-7000SLX – 7,000 lb capacity, fits full-size sedans, most SUVs, and half-ton trucks. This is the volume seller.
- QuickJack BL-10000TL – 10,000 lb capacity, fits three-quarter and one-ton trucks, big SUVs, and light commercial vans. Wider frame, longer working area.
All three run the same electric-hydraulic power unit and use the same locking system – the differences are frame length, capacity, and the vehicles they physically fit under. Match to your heaviest vehicle plus about a 20 percent safety margin.
What a QuickJack portable car lift is good for
- Home garage wrenching where a permanent 2-post is not an option (renter, low ceiling, no dedicated bay).
- Track-day and enthusiast use – throw it in the trailer, use it in the paddock.
- Mobile detailing and quick service – roll it under a customer car in a driveway.
- Occasional wheel-off work at home – brakes, wheels, tires, exhaust, oil changes.
What a QuickJack portable car lift is NOT good for
- Storage. You cannot leave a car up on a QuickJack for weeks. This is a working lift, not a storage device. For overhead storage in a garage, you want a 4-post.
- Full-time shop use. A busy service shop that goes up and down twenty times a day wants a proper 2-post, not a portable. Portables are for occasional use.
- Working standing up under the car. You get about 21 inches – that is on-a-creeper height. If you want to stand under the car and walk around, you need a real 2-post or 4-post.
- Heavy medium-duty trucks. Cargo vans over 10K pounds, box trucks, service trucks – beyond QuickJack territory.
How QuickJack compares to a real 2-post lift
A 2-post lift raises the car five to six feet in the air, holds it there indefinitely on mechanical locks, and lets you walk under the car standing up. A QuickJack raises the car under two feet, is designed for on-the-creeper work, and packs away when you are done. The 2-post costs several times what the QuickJack costs, requires slab and ceiling and power to install, and stays in your garage forever. The QuickJack costs less, needs no install, and stows in a corner.
If you have the ceiling height, slab, and budget for a proper 2-post – buy the 2-post, you will never regret it. If you do not have those things, or you need the portability, the QuickJack is a genuinely good answer for what it is. Do not expect it to be a permanent lift replacement, because it is not designed to be one.
Install (or non-install)
A QuickJack portable car lift needs no permanent install. You plug the power unit into a standard 110V outlet (or 220V for the larger model), position the frames under the vehicle’s factory jack points, and pump it up. The learning curve is one or two lifts – once you know where the frames go on your specific vehicle, it takes about 30 seconds to set up. Some people take a Sharpie and mark the frame position on the floor so setup is faster next time. This is the biggest single advantage of the product versus a permanent lift.
Pad and jack point considerations
QuickJack lifts under the vehicle’s factory pinch weld or frame jack points using rubber block pads that come with the lift. The pads keep the metal frame from scratching the vehicle. Adapters are available for vehicles with awkward jack point geometry – some sports cars and some newer EVs have jack points that need specific pad shapes to lift safely. If your vehicle is a Tesla, Corvette, exotic, or EV, mention the model when you order and we will confirm compatible pads.
How to buy from us
We stock QuickJack portable car lift models and can ship direct or deliver locally in central Iowa. Shipping is straightforward because the lift comes in a manageable crate, not on a full pallet the way a 2-post does. Call 800-674-9302 to pick the right model, confirm pad compatibility for your vehicle, and get pricing. Same-day quotes during business hours. Financing at 0% APR is available through First Business Bank if you want to spread payments.
Ready to pick your QuickJack portable car lift? Tell us the heaviest vehicle you plan to lift and any special jack-point concerns and we will match the right model.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a QuickJack and a regular car lift?
A QuickJack portable car lift raises the car about 21 inches for on-the-creeper work and packs away when done. A regular 2 post lift raises the car 5 to 6 feet for stand-up work and stays permanently installed.
Which QuickJack model fits my vehicle?
BL-5000SLX fits cars and small SUVs (up to 5,000 lb). BL-7000SLX fits full-size sedans, most SUVs, and half-ton trucks (up to 7,000 lb). BL-10000TL fits heavier trucks and big SUVs (up to 10,000 lb).
Can I leave my car up on a QuickJack overnight?
No. QuickJack is a working lift, not a storage lift. It should not be used to hold a vehicle for extended periods.
Does a QuickJack need any installation?
No permanent install. Plug the power unit into a standard 110V outlet (220V for the 10K model), position the frames under the vehicle’s factory jack points, and pump up.
Are there pad adapters for Teslas or Corvettes?
Yes. Vehicles with awkward jack point geometry – some Teslas, Corvettes, EVs, and exotics – need specific pad shapes. Mention the vehicle when you order and we will confirm compatible pads are included.
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