K-D 2294 gear puller

[lincwelder225]

Does anyone have a k-d 2294 or an old k-d catalog that tells you what tons that this is rated for? I've had it for a long time and can't remember what inches/tons it is. If you need pics let me know.

 

[bryanrj]

I just got one today in a batch of bolts and miscellaneous tools. No idea of its rated strength; did a bit of searching, but no luck. A 1959 catalog, too early https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/lit/kd_tools_2_1959.php
and a 2010, too late http://www.billavista.com/atv/PDF_I...Automotive Specialty Tools - 2010 Catalog.pdf

You might be able to estimate by measuring the arm lengths and compare with the numbers listed in the 2010 catalog, but I am guessing the 2294 is at least the 5 ton range, maybe more.

 

[6PTsocket]

Is it even common to rate them by capacity? Usually it just gives the grip size. If it fits it should be strong enough for the job. A 3 finger puller might be stronger. I didn't look but a lot of KD stuff is now in the Gearwrench line, but still has the KD prefix in the part nunber.

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[6PTsocket]

Is it even common to rate them by capacity? Usually it just gives the grip size. If it fits it should be strong enough for the job. A 3 finger puller might be stronger. I didn't look but a lot of KD stuff is now in the Gearwrench line, but still has the KD prefix in the part nunber.

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My bad. I see a lot of them are ton rated. See what size it is and compare it to similar two jaw pullers. I would think it is strong enough for anything that the jaws fit around. I have used pullers for years and have never stopped to consider the ton rating. If the screw is propperly lubricated, you should be good to go. I searched for quite a while and came up dry for that number.

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