Definitely has its place. I've used it a couple of times on a rocky driveway to lift vehicles where sliding a conventional jack would be difficult. Thanks to its flat base and low profile it slides easier and it goes up and down pretty quick. I have a 110psi air compressor, nothing fancy , and it works great. I've lifted a 9000 pounds Travato to change a tire with no problems whatsoever. I've noticed that it could be a bit jerky, specially coming down, if the direction of lifting is not perfectly plumb to the floor (i.e. in a rocky driveway as I've mentioned). The user manual mentions that the jack should not be used for support, you'll need to make sure to use your ratcheting jacks for support before going underneath your vehicle!. After owning it for a month, I would say I'd buy it again.