Best crimper for 2/0 and 4/0 ?

[seneysolar]

I have a Greenlee 1981 manual crimper, its very simple, but its the indent style. It also requires fine tuning as the adjuster turns.

What is everyone else using? If i want to upgrade it looks very expensive. Is there a decent alternative for crimping large cables?

 

[Mark-]

I use and like this one.

https://www.amazon.com/TEMCo-Lug-Crimper-Tool-TH0012/dp/B00HJYVFSG/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3HLW8U240F0UT&keywords=https://temcoindustrial.com/dieless-indent-lug-crimping-tool-8-awg-to-0000-awg-4-0/&qid=1704765941&sprefix=https+//temcoindustrial.com/dieless-indent-lug-crimping-tool-8-awg-to-0000-awg-4-0/,aps,137&sr=8-3

The direct link has it as out of stock:

Dieless Indent Lug Crimping Tool 8 AWG to 0000 AWG(4/0)

temcoindustrial.com

 

[42OhmsPA]

I'm happy with this one and shockingly the price hasn't changed since I ordered in Sept 22. $89.95
TEMCo Hydraulic Lug Crimper Tool TH1818 DIELESS Indent 10AWG to 400MCM Electrical Battery Terminal Cable Wire 5 YEAR WARRANTY https://a.co/d/dRLL4XI

 

[marionw]

This is the one I use, Ten tons and works well for larger cables
AMZCNC Hydraulic Cable Lug Crimper

 

[glandpuck]

I use a 12 ton hydraulic crimper and have no problems making 4/0, 3/0, 2/0 and all the way down with the die set included. amazon and Ebay have these and the prices should be around $40 and up. I have had mine for 7 years, no problems.

 

[Bluedog225]

I’m not having much luck with temco customer service.

 

[DIYrich]

I use the TEMCo Hammer Lug Crimper.

 

[time2roll]

I have a TEMco hydraulic but only goes 2/0. Excellent crimps. Glad to be rid of the HF crimper.

Consider ordering 4/0 custom crimped if needed.
https://www.customcableusa.com/products/custom-battery-cable-marine-grade-by-the-foot

 

[1201]

Whatever you do, do not buy this pos!

AMZCNC Hydraulic Wire Crimper Battery Lug Terminal Cable Crimping Tool, Crimps 10 AWG to 4/0 AWG, Cable Crimping Tool with 10 Pairs of Dies 12 Ton https://a.co/d/6Bf0kol

 

[seneysolar]

I use and like this one.

https://www.amazon.com/TEMCo-Lug-Crimper-Tool-TH0012/dp/B00HJYVFSG/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3HLW8U240F0UT&keywords=https://temcoindustrial.com/dieless-indent-lug-crimping-tool-8-awg-to-0000-awg-4-0/&qid=1704765941&sprefix=https+//temcoindustrial.com/dieless-indent-lug-crimping-tool-8-awg-to-0000-awg-4-0/,aps,137&sr=8-3

The direct link has it as out of stock:

Dieless Indent Lug Crimping Tool 8 AWG to 0000 AWG(4/0)

temcoindustrial.com

That looks identical to my Greenlee 1981... but alot less money!

 

[12vDC]

Whatever you do, do not buy this pos!

AMZCNC Hydraulic Wire Crimper Battery Lug Terminal Cable Crimping Tool, Crimps 10 AWG to 4/0 AWG, Cable Crimping Tool with 10 Pairs of Dies 12 Ton https://a.co/d/6Bf0kol

Agreed. I bought a yellow one similar. Failed the first attempt. Dont remember what happened but, it went back.

Ended up with big blue Temco. A bit awkward if retrofitting in small places but Ive been able to perform every crimp in any case.

 

[glandpuck]

This is like what I bought on Ebay years ago. and it works great.

Hydraulic Wire Crimper Crimping Tool Battery Cable Lug Terminal 11 Dies 16 Mt | eBay

<li> Hydraulic Crimper Crimping Tool :</li> <li>Maximum crimping power : 16 Mt Stroke Capacity: 22mm On/off knob for fast tool operation. 13 1/4" Long comfortable grips Crimps AWG 6 to 600 MCM size aluminum and copper wire Great for battery and welding cables, power wires and electrical cables...

www.ebay.com

 

[Brett V]

This is like what I bought on Ebay years ago. and it works great.

Hydraulic Wire Crimper Crimping Tool Battery Cable Lug Terminal 11 Dies 16 Mt | eBay

<li> Hydraulic Crimper Crimping Tool :</li> <li>Maximum crimping power : 16 Mt Stroke Capacity: 22mm On/off knob for fast tool operation. 13 1/4" Long comfortable grips Crimps AWG 6 to 600 MCM size aluminum and copper wire Great for battery and welding cables, power wires and electrical cables...

www.ebay.com

I have the same crimper, works great.

 

[JLD]

I second that. Works great

 

[G8trwood]

Thoughts on temco th0020 vs FTZ for 4awg-2/0

 

[marionw]

Just verify you are getting AWG crimping dies or you are getting AWG and MCM dies. Although MCM dies will crimp AWG lugs you might end up with sharp ridges in the crimp.

 

[MattiFin]

This is like what I bought on Ebay years ago. and it works great.

The picture on the middle looks borderline undercrimped. I’d give it less than 50% change to survive UL486 tensile strengt test and 0% change to pass MIL tensile test.

 

[glandpuck]

The picture on the middle looks borderline undercrimped. I’d give it less than 50% change to survive UL486 tensile strengt test and 0% change to pass MIL tensile test.

It passed them both.

 

[MattiFin]

It passed them both.

Doesn’t look like that as the hex corners are not clearly formed againts the die.
MIL-T-7928 tensile strenght test for 2/0 cable crimp is 750lbs, how did you tested the crimp?

 

[littleharbor2]

I got tired of the "wings" on my crimped lugs so I bought this Temco 32 set kit. It goes from 10 ga. to 600 MCM and has + sizes on some sets. I also like the way the dies are embossed. giving a raised lug size set in each crimped lug

 

[AC/DC]

I'm happy with this one and shockingly the price hasn't changed since I ordered in Sept 22. $89.95
TEMCo Hydraulic Lug Crimper Tool TH1818 DIELESS Indent 10AWG to 400MCM Electrical Battery Terminal Cable Wire 5 YEAR WARRANTY https://a.co/d/dRLL4XI

This looks like the best crimper out there, especially for the money (let's call it up to $100). The fact that it's dieless is a huge win as well. Just ordered one!

 

[42OhmsPA]

This looks like the best crimper out there, especially for the money (let's call it up to $100). The fact that it's dieless is a huge win as well. Just ordered one!

I've been very happy with it.
One thing to note, I found the recommended pump chart to be way to low. I'd say ~7 more than the chart calls for but I'm sure this is pendant on your terminals.
You'll know you used to many when the lug gets stuck on the die...
Oh and thick heatshrink covers the +/- indent when you use the + die for your - wire .

 

[AC/DC]

I've been very happy with it.
One thing to note, I found the recommended pump chart to be way to low. I'd say ~7 more than the chart calls for but I'm sure this is pendant on your terminals.
You'll know you used to many when the lug gets stuck on the die...
Oh and thick heatshrink covers the +/- indent when you use the + die for your - wire .

So, basically, no real point in using +/- if you're gonna wrap the ends, right?

 

[42OhmsPA]

So, basically, no real point in using +/- if you're gonna wrap the ends, right?

I don't see any.
If someone were visually impaired and thin heat shrink were used you could feel the + / - but someone visually impaired probably shouldn't be working on wiring that could potentially kill them...