Finally, a classic scissor jack rated for 1.5 tons (3,300 lbs) was brought up, and despite the apparent flimsy nature of its design, it held its own up to 4.2 tons (9,200 lbs) of force.

Using a 150-ton hydraulic press, the channel decided to test out the weight limit of two styles of jack stand, as well as a standard scissor jack, like the one you'd normally find as part of the ...