The best hydraulic crimping pliers, compared.
Top pick: FLASHEVER 16 ton hydraulic crimper Best value: Solsop hydraulic hex crimper 4–70 mm² – About £36.54 with 4.2 from 1,672 reviews, nine dies, a case and two seal sets, below the AMZCNC price in this snapshot. Updated October 2026.
A hydraulic crimping plier uses oil and a hand pump to close a die on a cable lug or a press fitting. On amazon.co.uk the same search also returns U, TH and V pipe presses, which will not crimp a battery lug. For a weekend cable lug, check whether the marked die closes a named lug, whether the head rotates in a battery box, and whether spare seals are in the case. Scores follow the amazon.co.uk star line and drop when reviews are few or report loose dies, leaks or a cracked body. The order of checks is in the [hydraulic crimping pliers buying guide](/hub/pliers/hydraulic-crimping-pliers/sub/hydraulic-crimping-pliers-buying-guide). That die is either a hex insert for a cable lug or a U, TH or V jaw for a press fitting. The two jobs do not share a jaw. A yellow 4–70 mm² kit will not press a pipe, and the or the press will not hex-crimp a battery lug. Manual ratchet tools are not hydraulic and are not rows here.
A hydraulic crimping plier uses oil and a hand pump to close a die on a cable lug or a press fitting. On amazon.co.uk the same search also returns U, TH and V pipe presses, which will not crimp a battery lug.
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FLASHEVER lists a 16 ton cable crimper at £40.99 with 13 dies from 15 MCM to 600 MCM, a 12.5 mm stroke, a 360° head and a claimed 160 kN. The weight is 6 kg. amazon.co.uk shows 5.0 from 1 review. That review used it on a 50 mm² camper-battery lug, liked the rotating head, and noted one faint oil mist.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Someone who needs the larger MCM die claim and can accept a single review
Less suitable: A proved 600 MCM joint, or a light tool for overhead work
Specifications
Common questions
Does it handle different cable sizes?
The listing supplies 13 dies from 15 MCM to 600 MCM. The title also says 8 AWG to 600 MCM.
How often do the dies need replacing?
The listing does not say.
Is the rotating head easy to lock?
The bullets say the head rotates 360° and a latch changes the dies. They do not describe a lock.
Growlush SL-1632 is a U-profile hydraulic press at £68.88 for multilayer pipe, with jaws U16, U20, U25 and U32 and a claimed 80 kN. The head rotates, and the listing says you need at least 4 cm of clearance at the wall. Item weight is 6 kg; the bullet says 5.27 kg for the set. amazon.co.uk shows 5.0 from 1 review, and the raw file has no review text.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Multilayer pipe at 16, 20, 25 and 32 mm when the fitting maker specifies a U jaw
Less suitable: Cable lugs, TH-only or V-only fittings, and gas work
Specifications
Common questions
Does it work with 16 mm pipes?
Yes, if the fitting needs a U16 jaw. U16 is one of the four inserts.
Is it suitable for tight spaces?
The head rotates. The listing still wants at least 4 cm between the fitting and the wall.
What dies are included?
U16, U20, U25 and U32, in a plastic toolbox.
The AMZCNC listing is a hand hydraulic cable-lug tool for 12 AWG to 2/0 AWG with nine die pairs, priced at £39.78. amazon.co.uk shows 4.3 from 1,880 reviews, the largest count in this set. Stored reviews praise the force, spare seals and an oil-change note, and also report a body that cracked on day one, weeping seals, and dies that did not hold 4 AWG. Force in kilonewtons is not on the specification block. The manufacturer line says NBMAZAK.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Cable lugs from 12 AWG to 2/0 AWG when you want the listing with the most amazon.co.uk reviews in this set
Less suitable: Pipe press joints, ferrules, or a job that needs a stated kilonewton rating and a calibration certificate
Specifications
Common questions
What cable sizes does the listing cover?
The title says 12 AWG to 2/0 AWG for cable lugs, with nine pairs of dies. It does not print a millimetre-squared die list.
Does the specification block state the crimping force?
No. Force is not stated in the specification block.
What do stored reviews say about reliability?
Reviewers praise the force and mention spare seals. One United Kingdom review says the body cracked on the first day, and others say the seals weep.
Solsop lists a YQK-70 style hydraulic crimper at £36.54 with nine hex dies from 4 to 70 mm², a claimed 80 kN standard and 100 kN maximum, a 180° head, two seal sets and a case. amazon.co.uk shows 4.2 from 1,672 reviews. Copper is listed to 70 mm² and aluminium to 50 mm². Stored reviews prefer it to a long manual crimper and also say the marked die can leave a loose lug.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Battery and welding cable lugs from 4 to 70 mm² if you want a low price and a large review count
Less suitable: A matched, calibrated lug system, or any pipe-press profile
Specifications
Common questions
Can it crimp copper cable lugs?
The listing says copper terminals from 6 to 70 mm² and aluminium terminals from 4 to 50 mm².
Does it come with a case?
Yes. The bullets include an insulated shock-resistant case, nine dies and two seal sets.
What force does the listing claim?
80 kN as standard and 100 kN maximum. That is the listing’s claim, not a test in this comparison.
TEENO is the lowest price in this snapshot at £32.29. The title states nine hex dies, a 12 mm stroke and 10 t for 4–70 mm² copper and aluminium lugs. amazon.co.uk shows 4.2 from 640 reviews. The included-components line says No. Stored reviews include long successful use and also off-centre dies, a tool that did not work on arrival, and loose crimps on the marked size.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Occasional 4–70 mm² cable lugs if the low price matters more than a confirmed case
Less suitable: Daily large conductors, pipe joints, or anyone who needs the box contents confirmed on the specification line
Specifications
Common questions
What is the crimping range?
The title and bullets say 4–70 mm² with nine hex dies: 4, 6, 8, 10, 16, 25, 35, 50 and 70 mm².
Does it come with a case?
The included-components line says No. A case is not confirmed.
Can it be used for electrical cables?
The bullets say it is for connecting electrical cables and butt connectors. They do not state a separate copper and aluminium limit.
Faankiton YEAQ004 is listed at £33.99 with nine dies from 4 to 70 mm², copper to 70 mm², aluminium to 50 mm², a 180° head and a 10 ton claim. The title says yellow and the colour field says chrome and black. amazon.co.uk shows 4.2 from 237 reviews, the same star line as the red Faankiton ASIN, and the stored review titles overlap. Reviewers report dropping a die size to get a tight lug.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A 4–70 mm² cable kit at £33.99 if you accept the colour-field clash
Less suitable: Anyone counting this 237 separately from the red Faankiton listing, or a pipe press
Specifications
Common questions
What is the crimping range?
4–70 mm² with nine dies. Copper terminals are listed as 6–70 mm² and aluminium as 4–50 mm².
Does it come with a case?
The specification block does not confirm a case.
Is the tool yellow?
The title says yellow. The colour field says chrome and black.
Faankiton YEAQ212 is the red set at £33.99, with the same 4–70 mm² die list, copper and aluminium split, 180° head and 10 ton claim as the yellow listing. amazon.co.uk shows 4.2 from 237 reviews. Stored titles overlap the yellow file. Later reviews in this file, including Spain and Turkey, describe oil leaks. United Kingdom reviews describe loose crimps on the marked die.
Pros
Cons
Best for: The same 4–70 mm² cable job as the yellow Faankiton, if you specifically want the red listing
Less suitable: A second opinion based on a fresh set of 237 reviews, or pipe joints
Specifications
Common questions
What cable sizes does this work with?
Nine dies from 4 to 70 mm². The listing limits copper terminals to 6–70 mm² and aluminium terminals to 4–50 mm².
Is it suitable for solar panel wiring?
The bullets name solar among the uses. They do not give a separate solar specification.
How does the review line relate to the yellow Faankiton?
Both raw files show 4.2 from 237, and the stored review titles overlap. Treat them as one review pool.
Vrietina lists a plumbing press at £99.99 with V jaws at 12, 15, 18, 22 and 28 mm and TH jaws at 16, 20, 26 and 32 mm, and a claimed force up to 100 kN. Weight is 5 kg. The title adds pipe cutters and deburrers; the included-components line does not repeat them. amazon.co.uk shows 4.2 from 107 reviews. One United Kingdom reviewer returned it because the pipe pulled out after the press.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Copper or stainless pipe on a V jaw, or multilayer pipe on a TH jaw, if those profiles match the fitting
Less suitable: Cable lugs, a U-only fitting system, or gas pipe
Specifications
Common questions
What materials can it crimp?
V jaws are listed for copper and stainless pipe. TH jaws are listed for PEX, PAP and PEX-AL-PEX. It is not a cable-lug tool.
Does it come with a case?
The included-components line does not name a case.
Can it be used on PEX pipes?
The TH dies are listed for PEX and multilayer pipe at 16, 20, 26 and 32 mm. The fitting still has to call for a TH jaw.
Lsoar lists a C-head hydraulic crimper at £40.99 with a claimed 80 kN standard and 100 kN maximum, nine dies described both as AWG sizes and as 4–70 mm², two pairs of seals and a shockproof shell. A bullet also names 1/8 inch stainless wire rope. amazon.co.uk shows 4.0 from 31 reviews. Stored United Kingdom reviews cite battery terminals and a missing or failed cutter, plus dies that fall out of the case.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Battery lugs and light rigging if the C-head kit and case are what you want
Less suitable: Buyers who need one clear die standard, or a pipe press
Specifications
Common questions
What materials is it made of?
The bullets claim high-strength steel or aluminium alloy. The handle is vinyl.
Can it crimp copper cables?
It is sold as a cable-lug crimper for 4–70 mm². A separate copper range is not stated.
Does it come with a case?
The packaging bullet includes an insulated shockproof shell, nine die pairs and two pairs of sealing rings.
Growlush lists a YQK-70 cable crimper at £35.99 with nine dies, copper to 70 mm², aluminium to 50 mm², a 180° head, one seal set and a case. Claimed force is 80 kN standard and 100 kN maximum. The item weight is 1.5 kg, the lightest cable tool here. amazon.co.uk shows 3.8 from 7 reviews. One stored review says a 50 mm ferrule stayed loose after the dies closed.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A light 4–70 mm² cable kit if you accept a handful of reviews
Less suitable: A decision that needs hundreds of reviews, or a 50 mm lug you cannot afford to redo
Specifications
Common questions
What is the crimping range?
Nine dies from 4 to 70 mm². Copper terminals are listed to 70 mm² and aluminium terminals to 50 mm².
Does it come with a case?
Yes. The bullets include an insulated shock-resistant case and one seal set.
Can it be used on aluminium terminals?
The listing says aluminium terminals from 4 to 50 mm², which is narrower than the copper range.
Ten hydraulic crimping pliers on amazon.co.uk were scored from the listing facts in this set on 15 October 2026. The editorial score starts from the star line and is reduced when the review count is small or stored reviews report loose dies, leaks or a cracked body. Price decides the best-value badge, not the score. There was no lab test and no pull-test. The two Faankiton listings share one 237-review line and were not scored as two independent samples.
Review evidence
45%The amazon.co.uk star average is the starting point. A larger review count adds confidence. A 5.0 from one review, and the shared Faankiton pool, are damped rather than treated as two strong samples.
Die match and size
25%Credit depends on whether the tool is a cable hex kit or a U, TH or V pipe press, and on the conductor or pipe size the listing actually names, including copper and aluminium limits.
Head, seals and case
20%A rotating head, spare seals and a case matter for a confined box and for the next leak. A claimed kilonewton figure is recorded as a listing claim, not as a measured force.
Listing clarity
10%Mixed AWG and mm² bullets, clashing colour fields, and a missing force line reduce the score. A CE line is not read as BS 7609 or BS EN 61238-1.
Start with the job family, cable hex or pipe jaw, then with the conductor or pipe you actually crimp. Die match, review volume and a rotating head decide the rest. The notes below follow that order for these ten listings.
A hydraulic crimping plier is a hand pump that uses oil to close a die. In this set that die is either a hex insert for a cable lug or a U, TH or V jaw for a press fitting. The two jobs do not share a jaw. A yellow 4–70 mm² kit will not press a pipe, and the Growlush SL-1632 or the Vrietina press will not hex-crimp a battery lug. Manual ratchet tools are not hydraulic and are not rows here.
A cable hex die will not press a pipe, and a U, TH or V jaw will not crimp a battery lug. U and TH are not interchangeable. Gas work is for a Gas Safe engineer.
Reviews on TEENO, Faankiton and Growlush YQK-70 report loose lugs on the marked size. The die number only means something against the connector maker’s chart. Throw-in lugs that pull off are a separate fault.
Both Faankiton listings show 4.2 from 237 reviews, and the stored titles overlap. Count that pool once. A 5.0 from one review is not evidence for a 600 MCM die.
Choose cable hex or a pipe profile first. Do not cross them. Cable kits in this set are mostly 4–70 mm² hex tools. AMZCNC states 12 AWG to 2/0 AWG and does not print a millimetre-squared list. FLASHEVER states 8 AWG to 600 MCM, with 13 dies, and only one review, on a 50 mm² lug. Growlush SL-1632 is U16 to U32. Vrietina is V 12–28 mm and TH 16–32 mm. Then match the metal. Solsop, both Faankiton listings and Growlush YQK-70 list copper to 70 mm² and aluminium to 50 mm².
Prefer a large amazon.co.uk review count over a 5.0 from one rating. AMZCNC has 4.3 from 1,880 reviews and Solsop has 4.2 from 1,672. TEENO has 4.2 from 640 at the lowest price, about £32.29, and the included-components line says No. FLASHEVER and Growlush SL-1632 are each 5.0 from 1 review. The two Faankiton files share 237 reviews. A rotating head is stated on both Faankiton tools, Solsop, Growlush YQK-70, FLASHEVER and the Growlush pipe press.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You crimp inverter, boat or solar lugs occasionally and you want a case of hex dies rather than a long ratchet. The Solsop kit is about £36.54, with 4.2 from 1,672 reviews. Check the lug. Reviews say the marked die can sit loose.
You want the cable-lug listing with the most amazon.co.uk reviews here. The AMZCNC YKQ-70 shows 4.3 from 1,880 reviews, for 12 AWG to 2/0 AWG. It is not a calibrated, matched system. Contractors who need that should hire or buy a named tool.
You press fittings, not battery lugs, and the fitting maker has to name the jaw. The Vrietina listing is the only pipe tool here with more than one rating, 4.2 from 107 reviews, and it carries V and TH jaws. Gas work stays with a Gas Safe engineer.
In this set of ten amazon.co.uk listings, the top pick for a cable-lug hydraulic crimper is the AMZCNC YKQ-70 at about £39.78. It shows 4.3 from 1,880 reviews, the largest count here, for 12 AWG to 2/0 AWG with nine die pairs. Stored reviews also report a body that cracked on day one and seals that weep, and the specification block does not state a kilonewton figure. The best value is the Solsop 4–70 mm² kit at about £36.54, with 4.2 from 1,672 reviews, a case and two seal sets, if you check the lug rather than trust the engraved die. Pipe joints need the Growlush U press or the Vrietina V and TH press, not a yellow cable kit. None of these listings includes a calibration certificate.
Solsop hydraulic hex crimper 4–70 mm²
About £36.54 with 4.2 from 1,672 reviews, nine dies, a case and two seal sets, below the AMZCNC price in this snapshot.
Editorial
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Public UK sources checked for this comparison, plus the amazon.co.uk listing facts in the display file on 15 October 2026. Shelf prices and star lines are those UK figures. A later public snippet put the Solsop ASIN at £44.06, so the table price is the snapshot, not a promise.
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