I know the sockets are manufactured by snapon; they even have their date stamp. I’ve even ordered a couple of heel bars and even though they were in Cat packing they were stamped SnapOn.
There's a lot of variables but 1/2" down I only have 6pt. When I have to use a breaker, usually it's with a 12pt so I can put the handle at an optimal position since a 6pt usually has me on the ground or reaching above my head!
Per the parts manager at my local store anything can be purchased over the counter as long as it is paid in advance. I scrolled through the handtool book and probably 75% was available through their main distribution hub for next day delivery with no shipping cost. Wow, I wait at least a week...
I wanted to see if anyone had CAT brand tools in their boxes. I had my SO guy quote me on a 1/4" set and I ended up buying one from my local Caterpillar dealer at half the cost. From what I have seen CAT outsources to several companies including SO, and Williams. I paid about 50% of what SO...