Tool Review: Lincoln Industrial 2-Speed 20V Li-ion PowerLuber Grease Gun
Q: How did the tool function as far as saving you time?
A: Very few late-model vehicles have grease fittings, so I took this tool to my son-in-law’s farm where I used it on a 12-row sugar beet digger. The machine has 24 stainless hardened steel disks each with two grease fittings for a total of 48 grease fitting just on the front of the machine. The belts have multiple pillow-block style bearings, each with its own grease fitting. Air-powered guns are nice, but out in the field, compressed air is not necessarily handy to the location of the machine. This grease gun is the answer! Additionally, with a hand grease gun, it takes two hands to pump. With this gun, one hand can be used to squeeze the trigger and the other hand to guide the grease tip onto the grease fitting.
Q: What kind of setup was involved before using the product?
A: Not much. The grease gun came fully assembled. The instructions said to charge the batteries for 12 hours before using it, which I did.
Q: How easy was it to use?
A: It’s a simple device. With two speeds to shoot the grease, simply hold the trigger in until you’re done pushing grease in.
Q: How was its packaging? Did it come with any accessories?
A: It came with two batteries, which was nice, and the 20V Li-ion battery was strong enough to grease the entire machine with one battery on a single charge. Very impressive! It also came with two spare grease tips and those are high-wear parts. When they wear, the grease goes everywhere except into the bearing where you want it.
Q: What features did you like?
A: The tool is reasonably lightweight and well-balanced for its size. I’m not very strong anymore but holding the gun with one hand while guiding the grease tip didn’t strain my arm. It was far easier to use than a hand pump gun.
Q: Is there any way the tool could be improved?
A: Like every new grease gun, there is some trouble purging the air out of it. Since I didn’t go through an entire tube of grease, I don’t know if that trouble would reoccur each time a tube is replaced. I am hopeful that it won’t. Also, the carrying case is very nice but no one is going to tuck that hose back into the holder. I’d recommend just a clamp to hold the gun and let the hose hang inside the case.
The Lincoln Industrial 2-Speed 20V Li-ion PowerLuber Grease Gun is engineered for maximum reliability. Its two-speed transmission delivers 3.5 oz. per minute in the low-output position and 10 oz. per minute in the high-output position. It features a redesigned, high-torque powerhead driven by an efficient, 20V, Li-ion battery. The two-speed motor delivers grease at up to 10,000 psi (690 bar) in both high- and low-output settings. The gun’s three-point base keeps the tool upright and stable for easy handling without being bulky, reducing operator fatigue when lubricating simple-to-reach fittings.
