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Thumb rule to select a good hydraulic jack: your floor jack should have a maximum lifting capacity greater than or equal to the total weight of the vehicle, Of course you are never going to lift your entire vehicle with the jack, but selecting a floor jack with a max capacity that closely matches your vehicle’s weight gives you an adequate safety margin. Keep in mind that the functional capacity of a jack is often less than its maximum rated capacity.• CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL – Floor jacks are made out of either steel or aluminum. If you are going to primarily use your floor jack in and around the garage, then it is recommended that you purchase a jack made out of steel. If you need to move your floor jack from place to place then a lighter aluminum one is the way to go.• DESIGN PROFILE – Floor jack are designed with either a standard profile or a low profile. A low profile floor jack allows you to roll is under vehicles that have a low ride height such as sport cars.• LIFTING RANGE – Every floor jack has a different minimum height and lifting range. If you need to lift you vehicle a considerable distance off the ground, or if your lifting points are high due to large tires then consider purchasing a floor jack with a high lifting range.. LIFTING SPEED – The standard jack takes in between 8 to 10 strokes of the lifting bar. If you would like your floor jack to reach full high in 3-6 strokes then you should consider a jack that has dual lifting pistons or a quick lift system.