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Harfington Hammer lug crimper kit for battery cable

A crimper for heavy battery cable lugs that you strike with a hammer. It handles AWG 8 up to 4/0 and comes with four ring lugs and four heat-shrink tubes, ready for battery or inverter leads.

$33.52
12%$29.5
Price with code · Harfington · as of 2026-10-09
Code capitalone12 · 12% off
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The metal crimping die

1AWG 8 to 4/0

It works with AWG 8, 6, 4, 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0 and 4/0 cable and is widely used on boats and vehicle electrics.

Close-ups of the die and spring pin

2A spring holds the lug

A spring keeps the die against the lug: insert the stripped wire, set it on a hard surface and strike once or twice with a hammer.

Crimper, lugs and heat-shrink tubes

3Lugs and tubing included

Four 5/16" ring lugs and four 3:1 polyolefin dual-wall heat-shrink tubes come with it.

Key specs

Cable range
AWG 8 – 4/0
Crimper size
95 × 67 × 56 mm
Ring lugs
4, 8 mm (5/16") ring
Heat-shrink
4, 3:1 ratio
Material
Metal

Good pick if

  • You make your own battery or inverter cables
  • A hydraulic crimper is more than you want to spend

Think twice if

  • You need pliers for thin wire terminals

FAQ

Is there a promo code?

Yes. Enter capitalone12 at Harfington checkout when buying the Harfington Hammer lug crimper kit for battery cable for 12% off.

Is a hammer included?

No. The kit is the crimper, four ring lugs, four heat-shrink tubes and a manual, so you need your own hammer.

Can I return it?

The product page offers 30-day returns from delivery. Returns are free within the US; elsewhere you pay the return shipping.

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