Batt Op Grease Gun

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I can't find much review type info on battery operated grease guns. What little I found seems to indicate that Alemite and Lincoln are 'thee' contenders, and both are owned by 'Harbor'. Looks like Alemite was first. They have an aluminum body (possibly the chamber is chrome-plated?) where Lincoln has a plastic chamber. 12/14.4/18 are the choices in Lincoln, but looks like Alemite doesn't make the 18V. So the best 'deals' I found were

Lincoln 18V; 7,500PSI; 2 Batteries; $220 (plus shipping, Amazon)

Alemite 14.4V; 10,000PSI ; 2 Batteries; $230 (plus shipping, Amazon)

The lincoln has two selections, either high flow, or high pressure. I can't determin if the Alemite is selectable, but it is significantly higher pressure on less voltage.

Experience? Thoughts?

Jimbo
 
Ok, gotta ask, what are you doing going through so much grease that squeezing the handle is getting tiresome to the point you want to spend $200 on a grease gun?

And does it fly, drive or blow things up?

Matt
 
EatenByLimestone said:
Ok, gotta ask, what are you doing going through so much grease that squeezing the handle is getting tiresome to the point you want to spend $200 on a grease gun?

And does it fly, drive or blow things up?

Matt
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It is probably just the basic, it is easier. I know that it is sometimes a pain in the ass to pump some grease in the zerks when I am under the 4runner, depending. No necessity probably but, then again, most of our tools are solely to make our lives easier.
 
I've used the lincoln. Its ok but you only get 1/2 pump a grease per shot so when you are greasing something that takes 10 pumps you have to give it 20. Air pockets are a real pain to get out. But its great when its cold and the grease is stiff. And really shines when you are greasing a rubber tire backhoe that has 30 fittings and you need to be able to hold line on the fitting.

Billy
 
We use a Lincoln 1244, 12v gun at work.

For the amount of equipment that we have there, 200+ pieces; from weed-whackers to loaders, bulldozers, and excavators; it comes in handy when you go through a tube or so at a time. It's been around for about 8 or so months, and hasn't quit (or disappeared) yet! We do have 2 batteries for the thing, so one's on charge most of the time. It can get 3 or 4 tubes out before it needs a fresh battery. In the shop, there is also a pneumatic one, but it's too cumbersome to use out in the field, especially with its 35 gal. drum on small wheels.

PJ
 
I used to use a 12v Lincoln back in my gravel train driving days here in Michigan. When you go thru four tubes of grease on a pm, you really appreciate the convenience. The pressure was pretty amazing for what it was. Had to keep plenty of spare hoses on hand. I found the best way to avoid air bubbles when changing tubes was to thread the barrel in 1-2 turns, release the spring, them finish threading the barrel on. For some reason, nobody else in the shop could figure that out.. They would just throw it on the bench and go grab a hand pumper.
 
I have a Snap-on cordless grease gun that uses the same battery as my impact and drill. It seemed kind of overkill, but for greasing heavy equipment where you have climb all over it really saves time. It has a long hose so you can hold it at your hip and grease with one hand. I've had it for 2 years and it works great. We (the shop) had a couple lincoln units that only lasted about 6 months and then they bought pneumatics.
 
jeff_t said:
I used to use a 12v Lincoln back in my gravel train driving days here in Michigan. When you go thru four tubes of grease on a pm, you really appreciate the convenience. The pressure was pretty amazing for what it was. Had to keep plenty of spare hoses on hand. I found the best way to avoid air bubbles when changing tubes was to thread the barrel in 1-2 turns, release the spring, them finish threading the barrel on. For some reason, nobody else in the shop could figure that out.. They would just throw it on the bench and go grab a hand pumper.
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I hear ya on that!

These idiots use the hand ones, then throw them around the yard because "there too hard to pump!!" A-holes! I've fished atleast a dozen of 'em out of the dumpster because either they where empty or air bound. Refill and purge, and there BETTER than new (china s*#$) I still don't understand how they "wear out," "are broken," or "don't work" even though I only had 1 for my lifetime; and that was from my Grandfather!!! (I personally don't like the lever-action type; but to each his own)

P.J.
 
Have you looked into the Milwauke M12 line? They have a cordless 12v grease gun. I have no direct experience with it but i own a bunch of other m12 tools. I am honestly amazed about how much power that are packing into these small tools!
 
Found them to be heavy and awkward. Good for equipment where you walk around and go through a lot of grease. ( excavators & backhoes )
Air is another possibility. Down side is you end up dragging the air hose through grease that drops on shop floor. There are 2 styles of air. The $50 dollar one you get 1 shot of grease for every pump of trigger. 100 dollar one you pull trigger and it keeps pumping grease.
 
I have bith a Lincoln and a Blue Point 12v power grease guns. I love them. But as with any batt operated tool if its something you arent using it on a daily basis,when you want to use it the battery is dead. My opinion is to go w the Lincoln,try to get the long 30 inch hose for it also. Good luck in what you choose.
 
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