Wrench recommendations

[Xfaxman]

For hydraulic hose fittings, I have this style.

And Flare Nut wrenches.

 

[sbeausol]

Ok, I appreciate the feedback! I ordered some larger sockets (11-32mm), a 16" breaker bar, and flare nut wrenches from tekton, so we'll see how that goes. There is an extra $10 off for Father's day, so the price is pretty good, $50 for everything. Hopefully the flare nut wrench will work on the hydraulic lines, but I guess we'll see

 

[EddieWalker]

I've had good luck with Tractor Supply for the bigger sized wrenches. I've never broken one and a few of them I've had to grind off a good portion of the sides of the wrench to get it to fit in the opening. I've cut one in half and I created a 4ft extension that goes over some them.

For sockets, I stick with the name brands like Proto. They are pricey, but I've broken too many non name brands and Chinese sockets to waste my time on them anymore. The best thing about a really good socket, is that it will outlive you and work just as good the day you bought it 40 years from now!!!!

Eddie

 

[aeblank]

Can you start a thread about the actual install, when you do it?
I have a L3940 and want to do a 3rd function when budget permits.
Would be nice to see what it's all about ahead of time (even though, I've perused the instructions already...).

 

[dfkrug]

The DIN (German) standard for a M10 bolt is 17mm hex which is what I find in most
wrench sets, but the ISO (international Standards Organization) is M16 which for some reason is hard to find.

So THAT'S where the 16mm head sizes on 10mm bolts comes from. Yes, indeed, a rare size in the US.

I just love Toyotas, where all you need is 10, 12, 14, and 17mm wrenches for just about everything.
Fords, OTOH, often have a hodge-podge mix of metric and SAE, and require more than 10 different
wrenches.

To the OP: I think Sears and O'Reillys Auto are OK to go to for one-at-a-time wrench purchases. HF is
OK for sets, no problem. I have 3/4" metric sockets form HF, and they are fine....my 3/4" SAEs are
old Proto.

For extra-large metric combo wrenches (over 24mm), I now have a set of Chinese crowfoots, which
are fine for the very limited times that I need them.

 

[jeff9366]

I just love Toyotas, where all you need is 10, 12, 14, and 17mm wrenches for just about everything.

Ferguson tractors required just one wrench with two bolt head sizes (1-1/16" + 11/16") to loosen/tighten bolts/nuts on Ferguson tractors.

Unfortunately, this was lost when Henry Ford's engineers adopted the Ferguson designs to become the 9N Ford Tractor.

Ferguson tractors made in USA and England retained "one wrench is enough" philosophy.