Fluke meters

[wburke2010]

I have been in need of a good meter lately and the more I read the more I get lost and can't make up my mind. I just ordered a fluke 323. Will mostly use this one to throw in the service truck when needed and to do basic stuff like check batteries or alternators on our equipment. But I also wanted to get a nicer meter to use in the shop to check diodes and more complex testing. The main three I am looking at are the 77 the 87 and the 88. We just got a 77 for the shop box so I am leaning towards the other two but can't decide which will be better. We own a equipment rental store and I work on everything from small Honda engines to 30k lb wheel loaders. I am not formially trained but have done this for a long time. I have three other mechanics that work for me with one being very good that I learn a lot of stuff from. The more I am using a meter I am finding it makes life a lot easier I would rather buy it once.

 

[scissorman]

A fluke 375 will do everything you need. I too am an equipment mechanic for a construction rental equipment company and that's the meter I use everyday.

 

[Schurkey]

The "88" is considered an "automotive" meter. I have an original Mac-branded 88; the current version is the 88 V.

If you need RPM measurements, or dwell/duty cycle, you'd better confirm that the other meter will work for you.