Which jack is better for a low car?

The ARCAN A20019. Its 3.77-inch starting height fits under low cars that the Blackhawk's 5.5-inch minimum cannot clear.

Which is better for a truck or SUV?

The Blackhawk B6350. It lifts 7,000 lbs to 22 inches, while the ARCAN stops at 6,000 lbs and 18.11 inches.

Is the ARCAN worth $15 more?

Yes if you need the lower profile or lighter weight. If you need capacity and height, the Blackhawk is the better buy at $241.00 at Home Depot as of November 7, 2026.

Which is easier to move around?

The ARCAN. At about 58 lbs it is roughly 27 lbs lighter than the Blackhawk's 85 lbs.

Do both have safety valves?

Yes. The Blackhawk has an internal safety valve with bypass; the ARCAN has bypass and overload valves.

Which one lasts longer?

Both are heavy-duty steel or aluminum jacks built to published safety standards, and neither maker publishes a service life. Longevity depends more on fluid care and storage than on the model.

Blackhawk B6350 3.5-Ton Floor Jack vs ARCAN A20019 3-Ton Aluminum Floor Jack

Buy the Blackhawk B6350 if you work on trucks, SUVs or lifted vehicles and want the higher 3.5-ton rating and 22-inch reach for about $241 at Home Depot as of November 7, 2026. Buy the ARCAN A20019 if you mostly work on low cars and want a lighter jack that slides under a 3.77-inch clearance, at $256 at The Home Depot as of November 7, 2026. The two are within $15 of each other, so the choice comes down to clearance and capacity, not price.

Today the Blackhawk B6350 3.5-Ton Floor Jack costs $15.00 less at its best price.

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