shortest 3/8" torque wrench?

[tommydog35]

Can anyone recommend a short length torque wrench (under 270mm)? What is the shortest length torque wrench available in 3/8 inch? I would like the click type instead of beam or electronic and it must be in NM. Also it must be rated for at least 40NM.

 

[bmwpowere36m3]

Start searching: CDI, PI, Snap-On, Proto...

 

[T45]

Snap on makes a 250mm dial, NM range up to 75.

Clickers look at Hazet or stahlwille maybe, eg

Hazet 6282-1 CT, 9 x 12, 4-40NM, length 240

 

[larry_g]

Can you use a rotary screw driver type?

lg
no neat sig line

 

[gdocktor3]

I have a snap on qjr217c that is 9 1/2" long. Goes up to 200 lb in. I'm sure you can find one cheap on eBay. Here's the new version if you wanna go that route, but they aren't cheap. https://store.snapon.com/US-Torque-...t-Ratchet-40-200-in-lb-3-8-drive-P640950.aspx

 

[gdocktor3]

Then I have an older Craftsmsn USA that's 12-1/2" long and does 250 in lb.
I like the Snap On better, not because it's a Snap on, but because the handle and head are much thinner and nice for tight spaces. Both torque wrenches I have also have "conversion charts" etched into them for Nm to in lbs.

 

[T45]

The 3/8 drive in 1/4 head versions would be optimal otherwise, but I think they max out at 22nm or so. The need to do 40nm is closer to 400 inch pounds. snappy makes 3/8 in 600 inch pound versions but they are longer, like 325mm or something seems common.

 

[tommydog35]

thanks for your replies. The Hazet 6282-1 CT does not look like a standard 3/8"?

As for the snap on qjr217c and the craftsman posted by gdocktor3 these fall short of torque rating, as I want something that will go up to at least 40NM

 

[dutchgray]

thanks for your replies. The Hazet 6282-1 CT does not look like a standard 3/8"?

You want have to buy the ratchet head to fit it.

 

[dnschmidt]

You've rejected digital but Eclatorq makes fantastic short torque wrenches that meet all of your torque requirements and is exactly 270mm long. Here's a picture of a max 85NM model. They make even shorter ones that go up to 60NM. These are spectacular torque wrenches. They have 9 memory presets and a Christmas tree light arrangement that makes sneaking up on the torque much easier than normal for a single light setup. Ecaltorq is the manufacturer of Mac's digital torque wrenches. I sell Eclatorq you can PM me if interested.