Who makes the best grease gun?

[cowski]

lincoln hand pump .

 

[jimgerken]

I had a Lincoln for a few years. Eventually it leaked oil (from the grease) like every gun I've ever owned. When the battery went bad (was weak and would not hold a charge), I went to get a battery. I refused to pay $75 for a NiCad battery for it, but then by chance found that the local tool shop (Thomas Tool) was offering $50 trade-in for any battery powered grease gun, on the purchase of the Milwaukee. Its a Lithium Ion battery powered super quality gun that usually sells for just under $200. So $50 off seemed like a good deal considering I was about to toss the old Lincoln anyway. This was a year ago. I charged it when I brought it home, and NOT SINCE. I have greased the usual two mowers several times, the loader 5-6 times, the backhoe 3 times and one day I put three tubes of grease into a new old John Deere disk I bough on auction -- all on the original battery charge of a year ago. I used it two weeks ago and it shows 3 of the 4 indicator lights for battery charge level. The gun has plenty of punch, is a nice ergonomic design, and so far has not leaked a drop of oil or any leaking grease oozing anywhere either. Without a doubt the Milwaukee is the nicest grease gun you will ever hold in your hands. Its part of their M12 line, so you may buy other tools that use the same battery, but don't bother buying any extra batteries for this grease gun.

 

[Jay4200]

I buy cheepo guns from WalMart for $10 each. I recently sprung $15 for a pistol grip gun, which is working very nicely. I've never had a grease gun fail. They're fine at least until the tip stops working. I can get a whole gun for what a replacement tip costs. I've swapped out a few tips, but THAT is the weak link for the grease guns, IMHO.

Mostly. I moved up to the east-side this past year, and got a Lincoln pneumatic gun. It lasted for exactly one squirt of grease, then broke and would only hiss when I pulled the trigger. Pfft. So much for paying the big bucks. I'll stick with $10 Chinese junk.

JayC

 

[Scooby074]

I buy cheepo guns from WalMart for $10 each. I recently sprung $15 for a pistol grip gun, which is working very nicely. I've never had a grease gun fail. They're fine at least until the tip stops working. I can get a whole gun for what a replacement tip costs. I've swapped out a few tips, but THAT is the weak link for the grease guns, IMHO.

Mostly. I moved up to the east-side this past year, and got a Lincoln pneumatic gun. It lasted for exactly one squirt of grease, then broke and would only hiss when I pulled the trigger. Pfft. So much for paying the big bucks. I'll stick with $10 Chinese junk.

JayC

Got to watch the Lincolns.
The Lincoln 1134 i use is awesome. Not cheap, but its high pressure enables you to grease fittings that wont take grease from cheaper, lower pressure guns. Its been used professionally and has held up great.

 

[newbury]

Reviving this 4 year old thread with the same question.
My Lincoln 1134 just "died", the plunger doesn't come back out. Since I've several sites where I need to grease, buying a new gun before I fix the old is what I'll do.
So I'm looking at $40 for a replacement 1134 or going big time to get a battery operated replacement.
So what does the TBN group mind think is the best bang for the buck today in grease guns?

Lincoln, lever type hand operated gun. No dead batteries or need for an air compressor. Course, I dont have anything that has over 20 grease fittings Alemite guns are second. Had one lever type, good gun till I left it in wrong spot on a skidder and had been ran over....:ashamed:

This is about my situation. Can't see going thru more than 2 tubes a month.

I buy cheepo guns from WalMart for $10 each. I recently sprung $15 for a pistol grip gun, which is working very nicely. I've never had a grease gun fail. They're fine at least until the tip stops working. I can get a whole gun for what a replacement tip costs. I've swapped out a few tips, but THAT is the weak link for the grease guns, IMHO.

Mostly. I moved up to the east-side this past year, and got a Lincoln pneumatic gun. It lasted for exactly one squirt of grease, then broke and would only hiss when I pulled the trigger. Pfft. So much for paying the big bucks. I'll stick with $10 Chinese junk.

JayC

Well I've been thru my share of "cheap" grease guns, some work well, some don't. But then my Lincoln just failed.

Got to watch the Lincolns.
The Lincoln 1134 i use is awesome. Not cheap, but its high pressure enables you to grease fittings that wont take grease from cheaper, lower pressure guns. Its been used professionally and has held up great.

I think that comment was why I bought my Lincoln 1134 years ago.

So TBN group mind - Recommendations?

 

[Scooby074]

Plunger wont come out? you mean the lever you press that pushes the piston? Did you take the head apart and clean it? Could likely be dirt or a torn oring in there jaming something up. There are a couple springs and check balls in there but thats it. That would be my bet. My 1134 is still going strong.

 

[Redneck in training]

I bought cheap air powered grease gun at O'Reily's (I think I paid about $40). I had trouble priming it after new cartridge installation and almost threw it in garbage. Then I installed a check valve consisting from ball from a ball bearing and spring from a ball pen. Now it works like great.

 

[Redneck in training]

I went to store to look at battery powered grease gun today and learned something about DeWalt. It seems to me that only DeWalt can re-load the cartridge by sucking grease from a bucket.

 

[roadhunter]

I upgraded to one of the quick connect nozzles. One of the best investments I've made. One of those that you look back and wish you had done sooner.

I bought both.

Liked this one best
Quick Connect Disconnect Grease Gun Coupler Patented New Design Lock On | eBay

This one is nice but won't fit in u-joints.
Lock and Lube Grease Gun Coupler Zerk Grease Coupler Fitting Tip Easy Lock | eBay

 

[IslandTractor]

I'd buy another Lincoln and add a lock n lube tip.