EPAuto 1/2-inch Drive Click Torque Wrench, 10-150 ft/lb, 13.6-203.5 N/m

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars | 42,770 ratings

Price: 29.87

Last update: 01-11-2025


About this item

Durable Ratchet Head: Made from Hardened treated Chrome Vanadium steel alloy (Cr-V) Corrosion-Retardant: Satin Finish. Made in Taiwan
Easy Storage: A sturdy plastic storage case is included. Non-Slip Grip: Knurled handle
Easy to Read: High Contrast & Dual Range Scale. Accurate: Pre-Calibrated to ± 4%
Accessories included: 1/2" Drive 5" long Extension Bar and 1/2" Drive to 3/8" Drive Reducer
Simple and Reliable: “Click” sound tells the preset torque value is reached. Stop applying force when you hear and feel it.

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Top reviews from the United States

Steve Bartsch
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great torque wrench set that works as advertised!
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2024
I was happily surprised by the high quality of appearance and craftsmanship of this torque wrench set. Especially when considering it came at such a reasonable price. I had just had the tires on our Jeep Wrangler rotated and was instructed to re-torque them after 55 miles of use. I had never had a torque wrench nor knew how to use one so I went to Amazon to research. The directions for this torque wrench were very easy to follow and the wrench operated perfectly and as described!
Dylan
5.0 out of 5 stars Hefty, nice product, stylish too
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
I like the wrench. Seems to be of good quality- EP Auto stuff is well priced and has never failed me yet. I would recommend this torque wrench if you're a beginner DIY guy like me.
Bill Ogier
5.0 out of 5 stars Good full size torque wrench for heavier applications
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2024
I've had a 3/8" torque wrench for the last 20+ years of light auto work, even my old car had lugs that were within it's available range (I think it maxed out around 85 ft-lbs). But after getting a larger truck with 100 ft-lb lugs and rims that I don't want to warp, it was time to get a bigger torque wrench. I'm really happy with this EPAuto wrench. It gets me up into the 100+ ft-lb range, seems solid, and seems to work in close calibration with my other torque wrench.

One thing I thought was a nice reminder in its notes, that's to loosen the setting on the wrench before storage so that it doesn't drift out of calibration. A nice tip that I've never done before with the old one, but makes sense and I've adopted it for my personal use.

I feel the price paid for this is pretty fair for an infrequent-use tool, especially considering the wide range of torque wrench costs out there. For the DIY mechanic that already has reliable vehicles that aren't getting worked on every month, something like this gives a lot of bang for the buck.
Booboo Tutball
4.0 out of 5 stars It is a decent torque wrench provided you receive a good unit
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2021
Not discounting the negative review by many, there must be a great deal of quality variance on the production batch. In my case, I must have received a good one, as I was not able to repeat the issues many encountered. Here is my observation:
1. In the documentation, it clearly states that the torque wrench function only works in the clockwise direction. This is where it can get some people into trouble, if you flip the switch and rotate counter-clockwise, it acts like a ratchet. There is no click and you can easily over-torque reverse-threaded bolts.
2. You don't have to go to the beam type torque wrench to measure torque in counter clockwise rotation. Some click type torque wrench does handle that. I know for certain my Gearwrench digital wrench will do it, as well as my Snap Ons. You may just have to shop around if you like the click type wrenches.
3. Torque wrenches like the EPAuto can easily be adjusted for better accuracy if you have the right equipment. You can use weight, or better yet. a electronic torque meter or calibrator to adjust it. There are numerous video on the Internet that covers this subject.
4. What most videos do not tell you, is that consistence is far more important. It comes in two manners:
4a. Consistence from reading to reading, they should stay within a narrow range and not jumping all over the meter.
4b. Consistence across the operational torque range. That means a fairly linear torque reading, so you can stay within the spec from the lowest to the highest torque.
5. In the case of my unit, the torque result is within 1-2% of the setting across the range, which is very respectable for a click type wrench.
6. More importantly, it is very consistent. I got torque reading under +/- 1% after repeating the procedure 10 times. So if you are tightening a set of bolts, you know they will all receive pretty much the same torque.
7. I am very pleased with the result given the extreme low cost of this wrench. I have other cheap wrenches from local hardware stores, I got one where it under torque by over 30%, putting it in a dangerous category. Some varies within a +/- 3-4% band randomly. Yes, it is still within spec, but I would not want to use it on my cars. The wrench I got is perhaps one of the best performance economy wrench I own.
8. It does not perform like a top tier wrench, but I paid less than 1/16 the price of the Snap On for it, so it is easy to overlook its shortcoming.
9. But based on what I read, this is only true if you get a good unit. I have no idea on the odd of getting a good vs. a bad unit.
10. I agree with the statement that if a wrench does not come with a calibration certificate (most low cost brands don't), you should always verify the performance and not trust the 4% spec when you receive it. A design spec does not always reflect the true spec of a production unit if it was never tested. Take my other cheap wrench I discussed earlier for example, if I use it blindly, I would be torquing my wheel bolts to the barely over 50 lb-ft when the manufacturer called for 80. You are at the wheel coming off territory, or suspension pieces falling out, not good.
11. Lastly, nearly all manufacturer will tell you the spec is only true for torque setting between 20% to full scale. Since this is a 80 lb-ft wrench, that means setting below 16 lb-ft does not necessarily follow the 4% error spec. I often find cheap wrenches do not click properly at low setting, often the click is so weak that you will miss it altogether and results in over-torquing. This where a more expensive wrench differs (to a degree). If you have a need for low torque work, get a wrench that specifically covers that range. I use a 1/4 wrench that can function down to 3 lb-ft accurately for small fragile fasteners.

So bottomline is, this can potentially be a good wrench if you only tighten in one direction. Just test it when you receive it to be sure it is working properly.

I gave it 4 star because the product info online does not disclose this is a one-direction only wrench.
Peter
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024
Well made, quality product and it is easy to set with clear instructions, even feels heavy in your hand which gives me confidence that it will last.
Sigkill(9)
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value and Well Made
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2024
I have used this from car and truck lugs to tightening 1.25" bolts used to straighten a retaining wall. This wrench is very well made and comes in a nice case for storage. Works like a champ!
Robert M Hough
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Quality Torque Wrench for Higher Torque Settings
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2024
I needed to torque my new wheel bearings on my truck to 185 ft-lbs. Mine wouldn't go that high. So I bought this torque wrench and worked just fine. Heavy duty. Comes with a nice case.
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2024
This is a very good buy for the home garage work I have the 1/2 inch drive also it has been used a lot and I have been very happy with it.

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