These numbers essentially tell you what ride height the jack will work for. You'll often find floor jacks listed with a lift range or a minimum and maximum height. It's especially critical for lifted and lowered vehicles, but something all car owners really need to sort out to ensure a jack works for them. Lift range: The height range is another critical detail you need to consider before you buy. Keep in mind that, even if a jack should only lift a percentage of a vehicle’s overall weight, you should go with more than you think you’ll need to be safe. The only thing for you to do is pick the appropriate weight capacity for your vehicle. They'll generally declare it to be a 3-ton, 6-ton, or whatever weight capacity it's capable of lifting right in the name. Thankfully, the weight capacity is often the first thing manufacturers tell you about. After all, if the floor jack can't lift what you need it to, it's of no use to you. Weight capacity: The first and easiest detail to sort out is the weight capacity of any floor jack you're considering.