i am pretty heavily bought into the DeWalt battery tools, so picking up a dewalt grease gun was a no brainer. I am mostly using the newer 60v batteries on the saws, drills, and grinder so I had an older small 20v battery that is now dedicated to the grease gun. I just put the whole thing in a 5 gallon bucket. Couldn't be any easier. Takes about 5-8 minutes to grease the whole backhoe.
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A question about greasing
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I had one of these. The first time I used it to tension a track it ended up lying in the bed of the truck for a longgg time. My hand hurt for a week.
Mother Deuce
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Greasing is my least favorite chore and I do it daily. I have greased a Lincoln and a Milwaukee to death. The Lincoln did not last long at all. The Milwaukee didn't fail... the batts did. As I had several Dewalt 20 volt tools, I did as you seem to be doing and went with my preexisting battery supply. I paid about 600 for the gun delivered with 3 of the big 20 volt batts. I have had it for 6 years now. Added a Lock and Lube about 5 years ago. It has been a great tool for me. It is a little heavier than most and I never use the high speed option setting as I believe that contributed to the death of the Lincoln. Regarding generating pressure... you are going to have to go a long way to generate by hand, more pressure than that gun will generate. We have seemingly all the ancient New Holland skid steers left on the planet. Some of them were run by operators that subscribed to an annual lubrication schedule. Usually even those machines will grudging accept grease after a couple attempts. Good Luck with whatever tool you choose.
aighead
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I got a Locknlube pneumatic that I like, and though I struggle with losing prime (I assume I'm doing something wrong) it's very nice to lock on the coupling and just push a button a few times. It's got a good build quality, wasn't crazy expensive, and works well. There likely is something to be said for a cordless drill style greaser, but it was too rich for my blood.
Also, I'm using Schaeffer in my backhoe and it seems to work well. I don't know much but the grease seems to stick well to where I put it, including all over me when it's time to grease.
Also, I'm using Schaeffer in my backhoe and it seems to work well. I don't know much but the grease seems to stick well to where I put it, including all over me when it's time to grease.
Labparamour
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I have a lock n lube coupler on a years-old Lincoln lever gun.
Locks on well and leaves both hands free to pump.
I also have a DeWalt electric gun that I’ve had several years (because I already had other DeWalt tools) and it’s worked well for me, too.
No locking coupler on it but, with one hand free to hold, works very well!
Locks on well and leaves both hands free to pump.
I also have a DeWalt electric gun that I’ve had several years (because I already had other DeWalt tools) and it’s worked well for me, too.
No locking coupler on it but, with one hand free to hold, works very well!
92U 3406
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I've honestly never tried anything other than the standard coupler. Most times I never even have to hold it on the zerk. Might have to try one of those fancy couplers out though just for fun.
MarshallPowerGen
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If you do, go for the real Lock N Lube. I wanted to try one out and bought a Lennox branded one that cost less, but failed within a few months. Lock N Lube also includes a rebuild kit.
highwayghost
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I agree on the Lock N Lube! Not exactly sure why I had so much trouble with the standard couplers. Even new ones leaked and came off. Got a Lock N Lube from Napa several years ago and now have them on every gun. It will save enough in grease to pay for itself.
Not exactly sure why I had so much trouble with the standard couplers. Even new ones leaked and came off. Got a Lock N Lube from Napa several years ago and now have them on every gun. It will save enough in grease to pay for itself.
kshansen
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Same here, well back when I was actually working!
I always said I hated greasing but hated pressing out pins and bushings even more and no disrespect to the line bore guys but hate to have to wait a couple weeks walking around a machine while boss decides who to hire for that job.
Bootheal
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15 to 20 minutes to grease!!!
I realize I’m slow but it’s about two hours for me to grease.
Three tubes of grease
Roll of paper towels
Bonfire after to clean up.
Anyone know the Schaeffer dealer around Cape / Jackson MO?
I realize I’m slow but it’s about two hours for me to grease.
Three tubes of grease
Roll of paper towels
Bonfire after to clean up.
Anyone know the Schaeffer dealer around Cape / Jackson MO?
Bootheal
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Sorry, I should’ve used mr. google before asking for the Schaeffer rep. There are two in Cape - apparently brothers (maybe).
Bls repair
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I agree love the lock N lube .
aighead
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I'm also slow as the dickens to grease, 15 minutes sounds neat!
Swetz, I'm using the 02602-029 Perma Moly Grease NLGI#2. Pack of 30 14 oz. tubes for 156 bucks on cramazon.
Swetz, I'm using the 02602-029 Perma Moly Grease NLGI#2. Pack of 30 14 oz. tubes for 156 bucks on cramazon.
Georgia Iron
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I use a G gun and love it.
https://locknlube.com/products/g-gu...5LD-UnT9KFDqT0_AtSnJ61epx7fnIrpIaAuzcEALw_wcB
https://locknlube.com/products/g-gu...5LD-UnT9KFDqT0_AtSnJ61epx7fnIrpIaAuzcEALw_wcB
DMiller
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Gonna have to look into lock and lube. Old School here.
Ronsii
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RZucker
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I agree on the Lock N Lube!
I'm in this a little late, but it's been my experience that metric threaded grease zerks (at least on OEM farm equipment) will not seal even with a new Lincoln coupler. The Lock N Lube cures that issue. Is there something different about the metric fittings? It seems to be the worst with New Holland equipment.
