2.5 Ton Jack enough?

I currently carry a 3 Ton steel Pittsburgh jack in my bed. It works but I'd like to get something a little lighter. I never weighed it but harbor freight's current 3 ton Pittsburgh says it weighs 70lbs so i was going to pick up the Pittsburgh 3 Ton aluminum but it doesn't seem much lighter at 63lbs, they have a 2.5 ton that's 54lbs so I was thinking of picking up that since it has the same max height as my current jack but just want to make sure that it will be enough, obviously on paper it should be, just wanted to see if anyone else is using or has used a 2.5 ton for their truck.

 

I carry an all aluminum 2.5 works well for me.

 

This isn't for emergencies, I keep it in the bed but use it pretty frequently.

Sweet thanks

 

These are a great nice to have especially if running in the sand. Unfortunately, if you have a dual exhaust you need to find a way to block off the other port with a bung or something. Otherwise, I’d have one in my toolbox

edit: just saw that it comes with a compressor valve stem. Never knew that! Might be asking for one of these from secret Santa

 

I like a trolley jack but sitting on a 2x10 board to increase the foot print and lesson ground pressure.

Back in 2021(?) a lady ran over something in the road and pulled to the wrong side and into near marsh amounts of sodden soil. That wood block saved the day as the ground pressure was so low it didn't sink.

Her husband was coming but from a long distance. "My husband doesn't have any of the tools you do." I replied "well Ma'am, if he doesn't have at least this, he wouldn't have been able to change this tire."

I need to get 2.5 ton jacks for all my vehicles plus the wood boards....better if the boards are inletted so the wheels of the jack fit into the slots.

 

Definitely better to have more capability than what you think you need, I'm guessing.

 

I carry the 3 ton Badlands jack, jack stands, chocks, 2x4 blocks, and a 4x4 block. That being said, I'd put my 2.5 ton Pro Eagle up against anything the Badlands will do.