Grease gun

[BigE]

It's time to quit borrowing and buy my own. Growing up, my dad had the old school, full pump handle, heavy steel grease gun. It was definitely robust, but it was heavy and difficult to operate, even with 2 hands. I borrowed a buddy's grease gun a few weeks ago. It was newer, lighter and featured a single hand pump. I like the robustness of dad's gun, but the lightweight and single hand pump of my buddy's gun was much appreciated for difficult grease jobs. All that being said, anyone have any recommendations on brand/model? Any other features I should be looking for?

Thanks!

 

[nh_yota]

I picked up a Plews Lubrimatic grease gun from Walmart a few years ago for $15 or $20. It works pretty well for a low-end grease gun and I haven't had any trouble with it.

 

[Raymond Fast]

I went through a couple of the Harbor Freight grease guns (the little ones). They're basically disposable. A grease gun with a tube of grease costs about the same as just the tube of grease ... for a reason. They work okay once and that's about it. But, for the cost, it's really not bad in a pinch.

Since a lot of the joints in the steering/suspension of my truck aren't sealed and, therefore, require routine lubrication, I decided to get something better. I bought this grease gun from Home Depot, and this flex hose to go with it. Nothing fancy. Works fine and is pretty easy to use. It does the job I need it for and at a pretty reasonable price.

 

[rlitman]

I like a pneumatic grease gun with a hose. The pneumatic/hose combination lets me use it one-handed like a pistol grip gun, but gives me the pressure you get from a lever gun.

But the biggest thing I've found that makes a difference in grease gun performance is the grease. I've had nothing but grief from Mobil 1 grease losing it's prime, caking up and oozing. It's a good lubricant, but a nightmare in the gun. I've heard good things about Lukas red & tacky.

The second biggest improvement is a Lock-N-Lube zerk chuck. These things hold on amazingly, never get stuck, and don't waste grease. They're a must have!

 

[zmotorsports]

I am a fan of the Proto pistol grip grease gun that takes the 14 oz. tubes.

Mike.

 

[nh_yota]

I use Valvoline Crimson grease for most everything.

 

[ItsNemo]

Check out Redline grease...they make some pretty awesome stuff. I use 80402 Synthetic for some of the more abusive areas and it holds up really well.

As for a gun, they're cheap in general so just buy whatever form factor you like. I tend to keep a few guns around loaded up with different types of grease, so eventually you'll figure out which one works best and buy more of it.

 

[PeterT]

Seems like every time I need to use my grease gun, I need to change the cartridge,, then I seem to loose about 1/3 of the tube installing & priming it. Nonetheless, I keep the paper towel companies in business.

 

[My Old Tools]

Alemite if you want to buy once...

 

[gdocktor3]

Lincoln. I have a pneumatic Lincoln and a pistol grip Lincoln. I also used a Lincoln battery powered unit daily for 2+ years when I did tree service greasing chipper, tractors, stump grinder, etc. The only time I use the pistol grip is for one or two fittings. Anything more I grab the pneumatic. I have also brought the pneumatic with me on the road along with my pancake compressor. It's nice and easy. The links below are what I have, but can be found cheaper on eBay and what not I'm sure.

Here's the pistol grip http://www.walmart.com/ip/LINCOLN-1...fault&beacon_version=1.0.1&findingMethod=p13n

Here's the pneumatic http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...IhNwlFgBIzH20hg-NWgOxWlrfazuKscpS8aAg_M8P8HAQ

 

[dbabicky]

I have a pneumatic grease gun. Love it. Just make sure that if you get one it has continuous operation. Some of them you have to keep pulling the trigger. Mine you pull the trigger once and let go when you feel satisfied you've put in enough grease. I use it on my disc, tractors, trucks, and assorted other machinery all the time and let me tell you, that disc goes through a lot of grease.

 

[Jason280]

Seems like every time I need to use my grease gun, I need to change the cartridge,, then I seem to loose about 1/3 of the tube installing & priming it. Nonetheless, I keep the paper towel companies in business.

No kidding.

A grease gun is my absolute arch nemesis. Period. I don't know why they hate me so much, but few things give me as much grief as a damned grease gun. I probably have 5-6 different guns, from small ones to an Ingersol Rand model that works off an air compressor, and they all exist to make me miserable.

 

[WhiffySpark]

I don't own one. I've been a tech for 12 years. I have no interest in grease guns. I'm a sealed fan lol

 

[SAATR]

Use one almost daily working on heavy equipment. I'm a fan of the Alemite, but I have co-workers with Lincoln's that seem to work well. Not really sure how one would lose most of the grease trying to prime the thing. Lock the plunger back, install the tube, pull the seal, install the head, and release the plunger. Hit the air bleeder until you get grease and Bob's your uncle.

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[dbabicky]

No kidding.

A grease gun is my absolute arch nemesis. Period. I don't know why they hate me so much, but few things give me as much grief as a damned grease gun. I probably have 5-6 different guns, from small ones to an Ingersol Rand model that works off an air compressor, and they all exist to make me miserable.

LOL !!!!

 

[Handyfarmer]

I like the Linclon guns, the one hand guns are nice, but if you need pressure, the two hnd or long lever are easier to pump the lock N lube fitting is great,

I like the linclon the best then pews did have a Alemite one time, and a guy bought me new linclon to get it from me, he was restoring a military viechial and it was the type that was original issued with it, it was a good gun,

I have used cheap one and expensive guns they all work most of the time,

I use john Deere grease 90% of the time, some of the tubes have had air pockets in it as of late, not fun,

 

[Shady Oaks Garage]

I have a Alemite/stewart warner which they now call vintage on ebay but it still works as good as the day I put the first tube of grease. Also use a good high temp grease We got some at the shop one time so cheep that when it got hot weather it ran out like oil

 

[Shady Oaks Garage]

We use this to grease all the fire apparatus but its a little pricey but works great

 

[edl]

alemite f100 - Royal Purple Ultra-Performance Grease 01312 - both excellent

 

[straightcut]

... I like the robustness of dad's gun, but the lightweight and single hand pump of my buddy's gun was much appreciated for difficult grease jobs. All that being said, anyone have any recommendations on brand/model?

Sounds like you're looking for a Swiss made Wanner grease gun. It's smaller, yet well made. There are few ever available for sale in the U.S., so I finally gave in and bought one from the UK via eBay. All of my older U.S. manufactured grease guns are on their way out of my garage.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WANNER-HIGH...562889?hash=item58dbe86649:g:O40AAOSwWF5XLjzq

 

[Loren871]

You might not wanna electric gun but if it's somethin your using daily or weekly you can't beat the m18 grease gun by Milwaukee. Has two seperate pressure modes and another feature that lets you pre select the number of pumps you want.But if your not lookin to go that route I'd say any hand pump gun from just about anywhere should suit your needs. Haven't found any that where so much better then others.

 

[MrGiggles]

I have used many different makes of lever guns, from Alemite to HF cheapies. They have all pumped grease in a satisfactory manner. The couplers on cheap guns are garbage though.

Pistol grip guns are fine if you're just greasing a car now and then. Any continuous use will wear your hands out in a hurry, and it's hard to get leverage when you run into a clogged fitting.

I did try a HF pneumatic gun, and it wouldn't prime. Tried every trick in the book, and nothing worked. The Lincoln is superior in every way, and works wonderfully.

If you ever have trouble getting one to prime, don't tighten the head down all the way before you release the plunger. Leaving it loose will allow air to escape around the threads. I used to have a lot of trouble before I figured this out.

A long rubber hose is a nice upgrade as well. You'll run into a lot of situations where a metal line won't reach.

 

[VCaddy]

I have the Napa pistol grip one with the flexible hose. Works great for the few times I need it, and doesn't leak grease all over the place while it's stored.

 

[Farmall450]

Lincoln. Have the pistol grip and battery powered, they're both excellent albeit imported.
Lubriplate makes some serious grease.

 

[B_Bimmer]

I love grease guns and grease zerks and grease in general, nothing says built to last like a lotta grease points, of course, that's only true if people actually follow through. I gotta admit it is almost worth it to me to have sealed bearings on the disk gangs, saves a tube a day. I like alemite and Lincoln, although I just buy old US made ones in good shape at auctions for a couple dollars a pop. I am really interested in the many lock on couples, they sure sound nice if they last.

 

[anndel]

what's the brand made is Australia?

Sorry I found it, Macnaught.

BTW I have a Lincoln manual pistol grip and a Lincoln Air Pneumatic grease gun.

 

[Ralf99]

what's the brand made is Australia?



Sorry I found it, Macnaught.

Tecalemit from Adelaide

 

[3798j]

Learned of it here on GJ...love the LockNLube grease coupler. What a great product.
http://www.locknlube.com/

 

[MrGiggles]

Learned of it here on GJ...love the LockNLube grease coupler. What a great product.
http://www.locknlube.com/

Looks great, but I don't think it will fit down through the plastic PTO shaft guards that lawyers have forced us to deal with.

 

[gdocktor3]

Seems like every time I need to use my grease gun, I need to change the cartridge,, then I seem to loose about 1/3 of the tube installing & priming it. Nonetheless, I keep the paper towel companies in business.

I had this problem when I was like 13 or 14 years old. Lol but seriously if you do it correctly there is no mess what so ever. http://m.wikihow.com/Load-a-Grease-Gun

 

[jimgood]

Looks great, but I don't think it will fit down through the plastic PTO shaft guards that lawyers have forced us to deal with.

LOL...I hacked mine off after the first time I had to hook up my bush hog! I was like a monkey ******* a football trying to attach the drive shaft with those damn things in the way.

 

[bsaint]

I would recommend an alemite too.

 

[Davefr]

Alemite if you want to buy once...

I agree. The Alemites are nice. There's a burp valve on the head which is a nice feature. You can also flip a lever that let's you choose between maximum pressure or maximum volume.

My grease gun frustrations have gone away with this unit.

 

[bmwpowere36m3]

Lincoln 1133 pistol grip w/ flex hose... works for my tractor [loaded with Lucas Red 'N Tacky]

 

[zmotorsports]

Lincoln 1133 pistol grip w/ flex hose... works for my tractor [loaded with Lucas Red 'N Tacky]

I also have a couple of the Lincoln 1133's and they are nice. I prefer my Proto just a little more but small margin.

Mike.

 

[66354dream]

I bought mine from NAPA (made by Lincoln) and it has been great so far, if you have AAA you get the 10% off too.

 

[Farmall 1066]

It pains me to say this, but for the $, the pistol grip ones John Deere dealers sell are just fine! Got several Lincolns and Alemites also.
The Deere hangs right with them.

 

[BigE]

Since it's in town, I'm going to go check out Northern Tool. They have Lincolns, Plews and others. If none are worthwhile, I guess I'll be ordering an Alemite.

 

[HighPlainsWrencher]

I've have a Lincoln pneumatic that has been great, its just a pain in the *** to drag a hose out and around stuff just to get a couple fittings. I bought a Cornwell pistol grip grease gun and like it but the damn thing is hell to keep primed. I wish I could find a good made in America pistol grip head then put the rough textured tube that the Cornwell or Proto guns use. Then replace the cheesy coupler that comes on those guns with a good heavy duty coupler and I would have the perfect grease gun.

 

[anndel]

Some SAE products' grease guns are Made in USA

http://www.saeproducts.com/grease-guns.html