

Flathead & Philips #2 stubby, #2 regular, #1 regular.12”, 2’, 3’ Craftsman makes a set has a strike head for a great price.Needle nose, adjustable, vise grips, Snap-ring, Slip lock-type Here is a nice set of Vise-Grip brand.The really cheap ones are never accurate. Digital readout and Auto ranging Don’t buy a cheap one if you can avoid it.Impact Guns – 3/8”, 1/2 – Air or electric.Dead blow, Ball Peen, 5-pound sledge hammer.3”, 6” & 12” Extensions – Here is a full Gearwrench set.(SAE) & Metric – Deep, Shallow, and Impact 1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2” One of the most important tools See my article about ratchets.check out my article about the best boxes online for under 2k. If you are wanting to spend the money for a tool chest consider finding one online or looking around swap meets and what-not. Most mechanics would tell you that you can get away with a cart.
MECHANIC TOOLS PDF
Want to print the list? Click Here to download the PDF Here is a complete list of tools for the new diesel mechanic Toolbox or Cart Standard size Scroll past the list to see more about buying tips and the best bang for the buck. I have listed a few of the tools I recommend in the list they are links to amazon.

You don’t have to start with a complete set but, you need the essentials. Borrowing tools is not a good route to take. It is meant to give you a good idea of what you need to get started. Feel free to print this out and use it as a checklist for getting started. What tools do I need to be a heavy equipment or diesel mechanic? I have surveyed Reddit (here is the post) and compiled a complete list with 18 categories and those related tools for you to use. I had a guy on r/dieselmechanic on Reddit asking, “What tools do I need to get started as a diesel mechanic.” I wanted to write you guys a list and give you some great resources to get you going in your new job. I have seen many articles with lists out there on the best tools to have as a diesel tech or heavy equipment mechanic.
