Description
Heavy trucks, haul units and mining gear use big fasteners with tight specs. The Snap-on TECH4R600 torque wrench puts a digital reading on those joints. It has a 3/4-inch drive and a sealed fixed ratchet head. Its range runs from 60 to 600 ft-lb, which equals 81 to 813 N·m.
A long tool for big joints
Snap-on lists the TECH4R600 at 48 inches long. That length gives the leverage that 600 ft-lb demands, so a strong operator can reach the top value by hand. However, a long wrench also needs room to swing. The 32-tooth head needs an 11° arc between teeth, so plan for space around the joint.
Snap-on TECH4R600 torque wrench specifications
| Item | TECH4R600 |
|---|---|
| Drive | 3/4 in |
| Head | Sealed fixed ratchet, 32 teeth, 11° gear action |
| Range | 60-600 ft-lb |
| Range, in-lb | 720-7,200 |
| Range, N·m | 81-813 |
| Head depth x width | 1-1/4 x 2-1/2 in |
| Batteries | 3 AA alkaline |
| Ratchet kit / case | RKRQC4 / PBATECH4 |
Hand wrench or cordless multiplier?
A few wheel nuts or frame bolts suit this wrench well. But a shift spent on hundreds of 500 ft-lb bolts wears out any crew. In that case, a battery tool such as the Snap-on CTM600SS cordless multiplier takes the effort out of each bolt. Then the TECH4R600 can serve as the check tool, because peak hold shows the highest value of each check pull.
Reading modes
Like the rest of the Techwrench line, this model offers manual preset, track and peak hold. It does not include an angle mode. For torque-plus-angle specs, Snap-on’s TechAngle range, such as the ATECH4RS600, covers 3/4-inch work.
Jobs for the Snap-on TECH4R600 torque wrench
- Truck and bus wheel nuts.
- Excavator and loader undercarriage bolts.
- Large pump and compressor base bolts.
- Crane and hoist structural joints.
Storage and care of the Snap-on TECH4R600 torque wrench
Lay the TECH4R600 flat in its PBATECH4 case, since a long wrench takes damage if it falls across a step. In addition, keep it within its 40 to 110 °F (5 to 42 °C) operating range. Snap-on also warns against using any torque wrench to break fasteners loose.
How to order
SMK Vietnam shows this heavy-duty Techwrench on behalf of Lost in HCM, our supply partner. They confirm stock and price, so request a quote from Lost in HCM and list your joint sizes. Next, compare other torque wrenches, read the specs on snapon.com, or contact SMK Vietnam.
Heavy-duty FAQ
How long is the TECH4R600?
Snap-on lists it at 48 inches.
Can it read in N·m?
Yes. It switches between N·m, ft-lb and in-lb, and its metric range is 81 to 813 N·m.
Which ratchet service kit does it use?
Snap-on lists the RKRQC4 kit for this head.
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