VEVOR triple bag air jack put to the test

I hadn’t seen this piece of gear until my son dropped it out of his truck at the end of another season of travels in the Outback with Moon Tours, throughout which he’d used it a few times to lift heavily loaded Cruisers and other 4x4s.

Over the next few days I had a play with the VEVOR pneumatic jack, lifting my heavily loaded Patrol, and I was impressed with its capability, speed and ease of use. The VEVOR is compact, measuring 300mm x 240mm x 450mm when in carrying mode, but it weighs in at a hefty 15.6kg, so it’s a bit heavier and bigger than a normal bottle jack.

Having said that, it has a large footprint which is great for stability and for lifting when on soft surfaces. Its lifting capacity is rated at three tonnes, which should be enough for a loaded Cruiser, Patrol or Grenadier. The depressed height is impressive at just 140mm, which means it can slip under an axle even when a tyre is dead flat and clearance is at a minimum. Fully extended height is a generous 450mm, making sure any tyre is lifted well off the ground.

Lifting is achieved by connecting an air compressor to the inlet of the jack. Meant mainly for a workshop environment and an industrial compressor, in an off-road situation, a 12-volt compressor really needs a 4-litre or larger air tank to work the jack correctly and efficiently.

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Once going, the air jack lifts smoothly and reliably and takes just a few seconds to lift the vehicle. This is achieved through the three-layer triple-bag design which utilises six internal steel pipes strategically optimised for height and structure to provide great stability. Lowering the jack is easy and can be steadily and quickly done to obtain the desired height.

The marketing blurb goes on about the durability of the unit and that it’s built to last, and the unit we have on test appears to be as tough as claimed. Mind you, the blurb also goes on about the longevity of the paintwork on the base, but as can be seen, ours is a bit scuffed, not that this has anything to do with the operation of the jack.

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All in all though, we’re pretty impressed with the VEVOR, especially with its ease of use and its lifting ability. And, priced at under $160, it seems to be great value for money.

It is covered by a 12-month warranty and there are a few different models to choose from.

Pricing: RRP $159