Cable lug crimper

passthru · 07-31-2017, 04:41 PM

Is a ten ton unit enough or should I get a sixteen?

NoleFan4Ever · 07-31-2017, 05:33 PM

10-ton will do great, but I also have a manual crimper. Looks like a pair of bolt cutters.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YQK-70-Porta...53.m2749.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-50mm-Wire-...53.m2749.l2649

Down South · 07-31-2017, 05:34 PM

Some folks get a 20 Ton. I bought a 16 ton. I haven't used it yet so I can't tell you how well it works.
$33 on Flebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/16-Ton-Hydra...53.m2749.l2649

yamahaguy97 · 07-31-2017, 06:04 PM

we use this type at work, has no issues

but all examples will do the job

Gregorio · 07-31-2017, 08:52 PM

Be careful with the chinese imports. They have metric inserts that are not an exact fit for AWG sizes. 2AWG is a pain because the only size that can get a good bite is a little too small and over crimps if you are not careful.

mgray70 · 08-01-2017, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoleFan4Ever

10-ton will do great, but I also have a manual crimper. Looks like a pair of bolt cutters.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YQK-70-Porta...53.m2749.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-50mm-Wire-...53.m2749.l2649

I have that YDK-70 and it works great. I was sceptical about how long it would last, but for the price I gave it a shot. Lasted a year so far and I've crimped over 100 lugs and it still works fine.

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passthru · 08-01-2017, 09:55 AM

The 10 ton is more compact and I would rather have it. I only have two carts to build cables for right now but I'm sure I will get recruited to build them for a couple of friends in the future.

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jsmith294 · 08-01-2017, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgray70

I have that YDK-70 and it works great. I was sceptical about how long it would last, but for the price I gave it a shot. Lasted a year so far and I've crimped over 100 lugs and it still works fine.

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I'm considering getting one of these. What size cable were you crimping? Does it leave "ears" on the side of the crimped lug? Thanks.

Gregorio · 08-01-2017, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jsmith294

I'm considering getting one of these. What size cable were you crimping? Does it leave "ears" on the side of the crimped lug? Thanks.

That comes from using the wrong size dies. All of these chinese imports use metric dies that are not quite correct for AWG sizes. It is a fine line between getting a good grip on the wire and squeezing the metal out the sides when crimping.

passthru · 08-01-2017, 12:42 PM

The MM dies are all I see listed.

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07-31-2017, 04:41 PM	#1
passthru Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 500	Cable lug crimper Is a ten ton unit enough or should I get a sixteen?

07-31-2017, 05:33 PM	#2
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: Cable lug crimper 10-ton will do great, but I also have a manual crimper. Looks like a pair of bolt cutters. http://www.ebay.com/itm/YQK-70-Porta...53.m2749.l2649 http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-50mm-Wire-...53.m2749.l2649

07-31-2017, 05:34 PM	#3
Down South Growing In Grace Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Retired now and back home in Louisiana Posts: 6,301	Re: Cable lug crimper Some folks get a 20 Ton. I bought a 16 ton. I haven't used it yet so I can't tell you how well it works. $33 on Flebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/16-Ton-Hydra...53.m2749.l2649

07-31-2017, 08:52 PM	#5
Gregorio Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NorCal Posts: 718	Re: Cable lug crimper Be careful with the chinese imports. They have metric inserts that are not an exact fit for AWG sizes. 2AWG is a pain because the only size that can get a good bite is a little too small and over crimps if you are not careful.

08-01-2017, 09:55 AM	#7
passthru Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 500	Re: Cable lug crimper The 10 ton is more compact and I would rather have it. I only have two carts to build cables for right now but I'm sure I will get recruited to build them for a couple of friends in the future. Sent from my SM-J710MN using Tapatalk

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08-01-2017, 12:42 PM	#10
passthru Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 500	Re: Cable lug crimper The MM dies are all I see listed. Sent from my SM-J710MN using Tapatalk

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