Ratcheting Terminal Crimper

[Diablo]

So im in the market for a Retcheting terminal crimper. I would like a good quality one of course cause i use it almost daily. Must be capable of doing the red blue and yellow sizes, im thinking something german made maybe, as i really like my new Wera drivers. Anyone reccomend anything?

 

[traction]

I have had these 3m ones for awhile now: http://www.shop3m.com/80610589956.html

I like them. I haven't made a bad crimp in ages with these.

 

[mrb]

Knipex has some nice looking ones if you want german

 

[Thedroid]

A nice ratcheting crimper will set you back some $$$'s. The only one's I've used are the Burndy's, although I would love to get a set of Knipex. I personally don't believe that a ratcheting crimper is necessary for the sizes your talking about.

Here's a cheap one at $200

The Knipex look very nice, but they look like they are $300 +

 

[toolnut]

I highly suggest these Snap-on ones. Same set I have used for years with no issues
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...id=799&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

Also for non-ratcheting crimping I suggest these Klein ones thet work great on all solderless connectors
http://www.mytoolstore.com/klein/1006.html


http://www.mytoolstore.com/klein/1005.html

Hope this helps!

 

[Diablo]

Yea i have a set of those kleins, was just thinking about maybe upgrading

 

[Jbullfrog]

OTC has a nice crimper that is $20 or so. It does a great job on plastic insulated terminals and has a release, if you need to reposition it.

http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/otc4497.html

 

[48548]

I think there is a link on the site for a toptul version under 100 with different heads and ratcheting. I am thinking of it myself and someone did a review on it and said the heads(dies) change with out tools I think.

 

[vette-kid]

TopTul has a nice one under $100. Its MUCH nicer than the $20 versions you find at the parts store. Has interchangeable dies, no tools needed. Kind of a cool feature, not having to undo screws to swap them.

 

[george4]

Take a look at these.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29216
http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/wire_termination

 

[48548]

Try this one

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24003&highlight=toptul+crimper

 

[Diablo]

I like the look of those Toptul ones and for under 100 cant beat that

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

The Knipex one looks very similar to the Matco that I have ($15 junk store find). I don't know who made it, (seen several similar) but would like to know (if anyone knows) where to pick up the other dies for one.

 

[48548]

I like the look of those Toptul ones and for under 100 cant beat that

I am thinking the same thing.

GAAI0605 $88.55 before shipping...
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[FNFS2000]

http://crimping.info If quality is an issue you can't beat Knipex...

 

[kidatari]

I have a set made by Paladin Tools that weren't too pricey. Ratcheting, interchangeable dies, purchased at my local electrical parts store.

I have the 1300-series crimper, cost around $45.

http://www.paladin-tools.com/

 

[isr2kba]

http://www.mytoolstore.com/klein/1005.html

Toolnut recommends the ultimate crimper. I don't crimp nearly as many connectors as I once did, but there is absolutely no better crimper. I have the blue point version that has a 30 degree bend in it, but it doesn't matter. I've made 100 crimps a day for two weeks straight along with countless cuts. I've worn out every crimper (non-ratcheting) I've ever owned except this one.

I'm sure I made bad crimps with it, but I really can't remember too many save trying to use it on 6's and 8's.

It's a little off topic, but here's the ultimate crimper for the big lugs:

DMC 1383

 

[Danglerb]

HF has a ratcheting many like, and a 8 ton hydraulic that seems pretty good as well.

 

[wrenhandtools]

Just FYI,

I do have the crimper set in stock.