Battery cable crimpers

[DaveB]

I need to make up some short cables for a winch I am fixing. I have cables (4 gauge) but don't have a way to crimp the big lugs on the ends. I have seen different types of crimpers, ones that you hit with a hammer and the more standard crimpers. Many of the standard crimper reviews are not complimentary. What have you used that has worked well ?

 

[anderson750]

I bought this HF unit last week to fix a cable end on my motorhome. I think it was around $70. Worked great. If I was closer to you I would loan it to you.

 

[Kevin B.]

I like to stick the ring terminal in a vise and melt a puddle of solder in it. Stick the stripped end of your cable in and leave the heat on for a bit so that the solder gets all wicked in there.

 

[Tonkaman]

I have the kind that you smack with a hammer. I’ve not had any failures or cause for concern, but It definitely doesn’t look as strong as fully crimped connections.

 

[DaveB]

I bought this HF unit last week to fix a cable end on my motorhome. I think it was around $70. Worked great. If I was closer to you I would loan it to you.
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I saw that one at HF, just had doubts about spending that much for four crimps.

 

[Corban_White]

I had one of these at the place I used to work and it worked well, but it costs a lot more than the one @anderson750 posted.

https://www.grainger.com/product/BURNDY-26-inL-Crimper-22P234

 

[I Lean]

I have a hammer crimper that you're welcome to borrow. I think it was only about $20 to buy if you want to own one though.

 

[anderson750]

I saw that one at HF, just had doubts about spending that much for four crimps.

I have needed one a half dozen times over the last 5 years and have borrowed a big industrial one from a friend that is an electrical contractor. When I saw this one I figured it was easier than waiting until I could borrow one. It worked great for the 2guage fitting I crimped

the other issue I had on this cable was it needed to be crimped in place so it would have been a PIA to do another style of crimper.

 

[UNSTUCK]

I have a hammer crimper and hydraulic crimper you're welcome to use. Bring you stuff over and we'll knock them out in 5 minutes.

 

[DaveB]

I have a hammer crimper and hydraulic crimper you're welcome to use. Bring you stuff over and we'll knock them out in 5 minutes.

Where are you located ?

 

[DaveB]

I have a hammer crimper that you're welcome to borrow. I think it was only about $20 to buy if you want to own one though.

Thanks, I'll let you know.

 

[Mouse]

I have some hydraulic crimpers as well (from Amazon). They do a good job. I'm not close by, but will crimp them if you happen to be driving through

 

[UNSTUCK]

Where are you located ?

Magna.

 

[DaveB]

Now i need to find the connectors, used my last ones up on another project.

 

[UNSTUCK]

Napa or Marshalls both have good terminals. Get some heat shrink to go between the terminal and cable.

 

[Unimog]

I have hydraulic crimpers you are welcome to use, but I may not be as close as others. I bought them to build some battery cables for the RV out of 2/0 cable. I think they handle from 12g to 2/0g.