Grease Gun Recommendations

[tibadoe]

I have one Joe. As well as a Milwaukee. I like them both a lot. I'll never pump again. The real test is if they will pump out your track tensioners.

I don't have track tensioners on my mini skid steer - unless you mean something else. I just need something that will grease my small time stuff like WheelHorse, RamRod, and Massey GC1723EB. Didn't even realize that there were different PSI ratings on grease guns. Would get a cordless grease gun but can't justify the cost vs only 2 or 3 times a year usage.

 

[fried1765]

I don't have track tensioners on my mini skid steer - unless you mean something else. I just need something that will grease my small time stuff like WheelHorse, RamRod, and Massey GC1723EB. Didn't even realize that there were different PSI ratings on grease guns. Would get a cordless grease gun but can't justify the cost vs only 2 or 3 times a year usage.

"Would get a cordless grease gun but can't justify the cost vs only 2 or 3 times a year usage."

Kinda depends on your age, and how many machines you have.
You state that you have a "mini skid steer, WheelHorse, RamRod, and Massey GC1723EB", yet no equipment or location is listed in your profile.
The older you get the sweeter all battery powered tools become!
I also resisted the battery powered grease gun idea for cost,.....until I finally broke down and bought one.
Now greasing is actually mildly enjoyable, instead of being a necessary evil.

 

[tibadoe]

Kinda depends on your age, and how many machines you have.
You state that you have a "mini skid steer, WheelHorse, RamRod, and Massey GC1723EB", yet no equipment or location is listed in your profile.
The older you get the sweeter all battery powered tools become!
I also resisted the battery powered grease gun idea for cost,.....until I finally broke down and bought one.
Now greasing is actually mildly enjoyable, instead of being a necessary evil.

I think the new forum format removed some of my profile info. I will look into that.

Have a collection of Porter-Cable battery operated tools, batteries, and chargers. Maybe if they offered one I would look into it a bit more. Since I need to do a spring service to my equipment, I will grease them up. Maybe after the manual way I will think a bit different on needing the battery powered GG.

 

[workinonit]

A big advantage is you can operate the gun with one hand which leaves the other to situate the grease nozzle so the grease actually goes where it is supposed to.

How do you tension the tracks on a mini ex?

 

[tibadoe]

.........How do you tension the tracks on a mini ex?

I has a bolt / screw on a slider. Very simple design that works.

 

[Xfaxman]

A big advantage is you can operate the gun with one hand which leaves the other to situate the grease nozzle so the grease actually goes where it is supposed to.

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I use the LockNLube coupler on a four foot long hose. That leaves both hands to operate the 10k rated lever gun:

 

[mangler]

I think the new forum format removed some of my profile info. I will look into that.

Have a collection of Porter-Cable battery operated tools, batteries, and chargers. Maybe if they offered one I would look into it a bit more. Since I need to do a spring service to my equipment, I will grease them up. Maybe after the manual way I will think a bit different on needing the battery powered GG.

Alemite 555-E is also well rated for a manual pistol grip gun, though it seems a bit more pricey than the Lincoln 1134.

I would also recommend at the very least a battery operated gun with that many machines. I have a single tractor, and went with bulk feed pneumatic version on a cart, realizing that may have been overkill .

Starting from scratch the Milwaukee M18. Porter Cable tools are so so, may as well get into the M18 system. That would be my pick for versatility and quality of tools down the line.

 

[tibadoe]

Decided to go for the LocknLube Professional Series Lever Grease Gun. $30 bucks more than I was planning on spending, but after watching the videos I think it will be worth it for my needs.

 

[KubotaToy]

I did not read all the posts, so hopefully I am not repeating what some else posted. I found the Ryobi cordless grease gun very useful and worth the cost. I already have Ryobi everything else so batteries are not a problem. I grease every 8-10 hours and have several tractors and pieces of equipment.

My wife prefers a pistol grip manual for her tractor filled with HP water resistant grease .... so to each their own....

 

[Tinhack]

I have enough trouble with pliers--I can't squeeze pistol grip grease guns any more. In fact, I have trouble pumping the tube type while trying to hold the nozzle on the fitting. I tried the knock-off LocknLube couplers but they started to leak right away. And I couldn't manipulate the adjusting type couplers.

Enter DeWalt battery powered grease gun with a "real" Lock-n-Lube end. Add to that a Lincoln-style fitting kit with all manner of grease fitting attachments and I'm set for all my equipment. Just lubed my dozer yesterday. Took about five minutes. I don't know why I waited so long to give into "more power!".

 

[pmsmechanic]

^^^^ I am so with you on the "more power". I don't use my electric grease gun very often. Certainly not enough to justify the price. But it's so much nicer greasing my equipment.

 

[mangler]

I know this is an old thread, but I just got the LocknLube lever gun, with clear barrel, and replaced the bulk fill nipple with a standard zerk. Now I can just fill bulk it with my pneumatic 8 gallon grease gun. It's easy to use with lock and lube tip, I think my pneumatic gun and heavy hose will be relegated to filling duties.

 

[jyoutz]

The battery guns are great, I am sure,.....but the COST!
The most bang for the buck, is the Lincoln Pneumatic gun.
On Amazon, and at Home Depot for $71.07.
If you are a veteran, 10% off at HD.

Do not buy the Harbor Freight pneumatic gun!
It is a POS!
I bought it, and threw it away!

The Northern Tools pneumatic gun is also a pos. I also threw it away.

 

[RalphVa]

Lube shuttle with LockNLoad tip. No messes.

 

[RoyJackson]

My dewalt cordless.

Yep!!
Got one too...

 

[Monster5601]

The best grease gun is the one that has the LockNLube.

I think a grease gun has to fit the application like how much and how often do you grease and at what temperature. Personally, I run 2 pistol grips, 2 pneumatics, and 2 Milwaukee M12 grease guns.

 

[Hazel]

Lube shuttle with LockNLoad tip. No messes.

 

[Bearsixty7]

The best grease gun is the one that has the LockNLube.

I think a grease gun has to fit the application like how much and how often do you grease and at what temperature. Personally, I run 2 pistol grips, 2 pneumatics, and 2 Milwaukee M12 grease guns.

In concept maybe. Reality is the LNL doesn't fit all situations such as my LS backhoe pins.
I did find the Macnaught KY Plus Safety Grease Coupler DOES fit and therefore makes it the best.

I even contacted LNL and informed them they need a smaller diameter barrel and their response was dismissive.

 

[Deleted member 360535]

LockNLube tips are great to use on any Grease Gun. They do exactly what the name says lock on so tight you can hardly pull them off but release very easily and quickly. No overflow at the tip like regular tips. Try it you’ll wish you had gotten one a loooong time ago and no I didn’t get reimbursed for this, I’m just an old F—t that really likes mine.

 

[Deleted member 360535]

As stated above LNL’s do not fit in all spaces so you will need a back up, but in 95% of the Zerks they are great to work with. I should have also stated that in my first post.