Caterpillar Hand Tools
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I don't have an answer for you. I know CAT rebrands Snap-on and Williams stuff, and the angle wrenches used to be Snap-on rebrands but I'm not sure now. The only CAT tool I own is their rebranded Williams ratchet screwdriver which uses Snap-on's internal mechanism.
CAT does a terrible job of communicating anything when it comes to their tools. Their listings are either hidden behind account walls or the listings tell almost nothing about the tools or the prices. After doing a few quick searches, I couldn't find a pdf hand tool catalog for them either.
All I could find after a quick search is that the set you are thinking of buying is CAT part number 233-1636. Here is the listing for it.
Maybe someone on GJ with a CAT account can use the part number to find more information for you.
As a side note, I'm not a huge fan of Tekton, but I noticed they are now making and selling USA made angle wrenches. I don't know how they compare to CAT, Williams, or Snap-on quality wise, but they are 30/60 degree wrenches like Snap-on (which is hard to find). The same set you are looking for would cost a little under $200 delivered from the Tekton website. Maybe someone here on GJ knows more about the strength/quality.
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CAT does a terrible job of communicating anything when it comes to their tools. Their listings are either hidden behind account walls or the listings tell almost nothing about the tools or the prices. After doing a few quick searches, I couldn't find a pdf hand tool catalog for them either.
All I could find after a quick search is that the set you are thinking of buying is CAT part number 233-1636. Here is the listing for it.
Maybe someone on GJ with a CAT account can use the part number to find more information for you.
As a side note, I'm not a huge fan of Tekton, but I noticed they are now making and selling USA made angle wrenches. I don't know how they compare to CAT, Williams, or Snap-on quality wise, but they are 30/60 degree wrenches like Snap-on (which is hard to find). The same set you are looking for would cost a little under $200 delivered from the Tekton website. Maybe someone here on GJ knows more about the strength/quality.
30°/60° Angle Wrenches | TEKTON | Made in USA
Featuring 30- and 60-degree open ends to maximize access angles. Engineered for an advanced range of motion, optimized strength, and exceptionally lean profile.
RedneckWelder
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They are Snap On, 100%. They also have a selection of larger sizes (like 1 3/8, 1 1/2, 1 7/8, 2” and some others) individually. All much cheaper than off the truck.
the normal combo wrenches are Williams Supercombos. Sockets are Snap On, ratchets Williams. Anything out of the tool catalog is the same way it’s all high quality and well priced because Cat wants their mechanics to have access to quality tooling.
the normal combo wrenches are Williams Supercombos. Sockets are Snap On, ratchets Williams. Anything out of the tool catalog is the same way it’s all high quality and well priced because Cat wants their mechanics to have access to quality tooling.
gfd_703
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https://parts.cat.com/en/catcorp/hand-tools here is a link to their tool selection
B_Bimmer
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I'm trying to think of a time I was dissatisfied with a cat tool purchase and can't think of anything. Generally fantastic prices for the quality received.
I have bought several of the seal pick 195-4609. Each time I got a Snap-On SGA173B which has the instinct handle.
Thank you.
larry4406
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What are “instinct handles”?
A tri-lobe style handle, with soft rubber inlaid for a better grip, known as soft grip. Also available on some drivers without the rubber known as hard grip. The soft rubber is a dirt magnet and hard to clean without liquids. For me the larger grips are just that, to big and uncomfortable. I do like the handle size that are on the #1 phillips though.