GearWrench 85054 1/2-Inch Drive Micrometer Torque Wrench 20-250 ft lb

by Danaher Tool Group

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

GearWrench Torque Wrenches

Product Description

• 20-250 ft/lbs. +/- 3% accuracy
• Sealed pear head design - keeps out contaminents for superior performance and life and allows better access and strength compared to round head styles
• Twist locking collar allows easy setting of desired torque and prevents accidental change of torque setting while in use
• One finger operated reversing lever for better productivity
• Elastomer handle grip for comfort and oil resistance
• Includes blow molded case

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 27.2 x 3 x 2.5 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000TDEFRM
• Item model number: 85054
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,019 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #42 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Wrenches > Torque Wrenches
  • #53 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Measuring Tools

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's good wrench, good value, but not perfect, September 9, 2011

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Angelo Mandato "Angelo" (Columbus, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GearWrench 85054 1/2-Inch Drive Micrometer Torque Wrench 20-250 ft lb (Tools & Home Improvement)

The title says it all, this is a good torque wrench. For the money, this is a good value. There are better torque wrenches, but not at this price.

Setting the desired torque setting is easy. The long handle makes it easy to apply up to 160 lb/ft torque with one hand (I'm no strong guy so the leverage is greatly appreciated). The click-stop action is superb, which for a DIY'er, it's the best thing going for this torque wrench. Cheaper torque wrenches will not have nearly as clear of a clicking sound and abrupt stop of torque applied when the desired torque is reached. Adjusting torque is easy, just pull back the adjustment ring, turn to unlock, then start turning the handle till the desired torque setting is reached. It's a better mechanism than most of the other torque wrenches available at this price. This torque wrench is made in the USA as well.

Calibration results are included on a piece of paper wrapped around the handle with a rubber band. On the low and mid range it's within 1 ft lb, though at the high end it's off by 3.5 ft lbs, well within +/- 3%. I confirmed its calibration using an AllTrade Digital Torque Adapter in my vice, which I confirmed the AllTrade using two different beam torque wrenches.

This torque wrench has a few small quirks, though they do not prevent the wrench from performing its tasks. Each revolution in adjustment covers 15 lb, instead of the normal 10 lb increments. When it clicks into a pound setting, there is some play that remains. The engravings are harder to read than those found on other torque wrenches, but it's still readable.

I'm currently using this torque wrench for building a 77' Pontiac 400 V8. Torque values range from 15-160 ft lbs. I am using this wrench for everything requiring a 1/2" drive socket from 50 to 160 ft lbs. For 3/8" drive sockets I am using a CDI torque wrench model 1002MFRMH. I also have 2 Craftsman 1/2 and 3/8 drive beam style torque wrenches, a Pittsburgh 1/2 drive #239 and a AllTrade Digital Torque Adapter. Comparing to all of these torque wrenches, I've come to the conclusion this is a good, but not perfect torque wrench. The CDI models are a hard act to follow.

The comparable CDI 2503MFRMH torque wrench will cost you another $70, so deciding between the two is a balance between cost vs quality. For my needs, this torque wrench is fine, but in the case of the 3/8 drive, $20 more for the CDI model was sure worth every penny.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars GearWrench 25-250 Foot-Pound Torque Wrench, August 18, 2009

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C. Carpenter (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GearWrench 85054 1/2-Inch Drive Micrometer Torque Wrench 20-250 ft lb (Tools & Home Improvement)

I was very surprised at the lower quality of this item. Have many GearWrench sets and so have become used to a somewhat higher quality than I feel this torque wrench provides. The rubber handle slips off easily and the ratcheting mechanism is coarse and uneven in operation. In a word, the tool is merely 'adequate'. Also, the warranty is for only one year.

5.0 out of 5 stars High Quality, December 24, 2011

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Steve (Iowa, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: GearWrench 85054 1/2-Inch Drive Micrometer Torque Wrench 20-250 ft lb (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a very nice torque wrench - needed it to replace the front wheel bearings on my GMC Pick-up which has 2 bolts that require 220ftlbs of torque. The longer length is very helpful when you need to get this amount of torque on a bolt. Comes iwth a nice hard case also. You can tell it is well built from the feel of it when adjusting the torque, or using it.