https://standesign.ca/types-of-electric-jacks-used-in-garages-and-workshops/ Electric jacks have become a lot more common in garages and workshops over the last few years. Part of that is convenience, but part of it is also the kind of vehicles shops deal with now. Cars, SUVs, trucks – they’re heavier than they used to be, and manual lifting systems can slow things down pretty quickly.That’s why more shops are moving toward electric lifting setups that make daily work faster and less physically demanding.The thing is, “electric jack” is a pretty broad term. There are several different types, and each one works better for certain situations than others.