Whats a good brand of hydraulic crimps for 1/0 wire

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

do not get the harbor freight ones....the dies it comes with are too small to do 1/0 terminalsThese are the good ones to get, bigger dies then the harbor freight

Hydraulic Crimping Tool Kit 8 Ton Electric Wire Crimper | eBay

Have you used that setup? Would be nice to get a few for the shop so the guys don't have to use my personal crimper..that I don't trust them..just that it costed a bit...

 

[bhsdriller 10+ year member]

Have you used that setup? Would be nice to get a few for the shop so the guys don't have to use my personal crimper..that I don't trust them..just that it costed a bit...

I have one....it's very similar to the harbor frieght, just has better sized dies. Works good, easy to use

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

I have one....it's very similar to the harbor frieght, just has better sized dies. Works good, easy to use

hhmm...sounds like I will be ordering a few to put out in the shop...time to get my toy back //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[bhsdriller 10+ year member]

hhmm...sounds like I will be ordering a few to put out in the shop...time to get my toy back //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif
Thanks for the heads up.

They get a lot of good reviews over on smd as well, comes with a gasket set which is nice if it's ever needed

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

Have you tried them with the standard copper 2/0 terminal? That is the most commonly used terminal here.

 

[bhsdriller 10+ year member]

Have you tried them with the standard copper 2/0 terminal? That is the most commonly used terminal here.

not yet....if you're not in a hurry to buy one, I can take a pic with one of those terminals in the dies. If you want to see if they will fit, or actually crimp them good enough?

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

that would would be great.

I'm not in a huge hurry at all. Just got my interest peaked after seeing that and reading a few reviews. Seems like a great alternative for the $3k+ options out there.

 

[Rolltidetbw 10+ year member]

Thanks for the help ever since my surgery I have trouble crimping any thing over 4 gauge I just dont have the strength anymore.Since Im about to start my build with 3 XS Power D3100's in the back a Mechman SMD aleternator with a XS Power D3400 under the hood with 4 runs of 1/0 Stinger wire I'm gonna need a good set of hydraulic crimps so I really appreciate the advise big time.Thanks again!!

 

[bhsdriller 10+ year member]

that would would be great.
I'm not in a huge hurry at all. Just got my interest peaked after seeing that and reading a few reviews. Seems like a great alternative for the $3k+ options out there.

alright, I'll post them in here and quote you so it shows up. Will probably be on Thursday

 

[xSPLoder 10+ year member]

i have CT but still prefer crimped because it does give you a nice connection just as well as solder

Right, I just figured for the sake of saving the wear and tear on his hand(s). I got tendinitis in my hands so I can somewhat relate to what he's going through. I just solder cause its easy and less stress plus good solid connection. Not to mention soldering is just my thing that I'm good at lol

 

[Rolltidetbw 10+ year member]

Right, I just figured for the sake of saving the wear and tear on his hand(s). I got tendinitis in my hands so I can somewhat relate to what he's going through. I just solder cause its easy and less stress plus good solid connection. Not to mention soldering is just my thing that I'm good at lol

I really appreciate your input it will help alot!!I think I will get a pair of hydraulic crimps on Ebay and also solder after there crimped!!

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

For those who want to know how the ebay hydraulic crimp does with the copper 2/0 slugs like we sell... here are some images...