Special Service Tools
ST99-002R
June 17, 2005
Recommended Service Dept.
Shop Equipment
SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN
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This bulletin supersedes ST99-002 dated 11/15/99.
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
The following is the recommended minimum Service Department Shop Equipment list.
Please use this list to periodically check and update your shop equipment inventory.
Note: Additional types of shop equipment may be required depending upon an individual service
department’s need or local regulations.
Description ON-Hand
Arc or mig welder (250 amp)
Gas welder (oxygen & acetylene)
Steam cleaner / Pressure Washer
Lift truck hoist or scissor lift (10 ton capacity minimum) (Optional)
Overhead crane (4 ton capacity) (Optional)
Differential gear oil dispenser
Drill press
Bench grinder
Parts cleaner tank
Work benches
Vises (10 inch)
Air compressor, with air lines, connector, etc. (5hp minimum)
Pneumatic grease pump or equivalent
Hydraulic press (10 ton)
Cable or chain hoist (2 ton)
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Description ON-Hand
Wheel bearing packer
Rigging chains and slings with rating tags
Safety cones
Engine repair stand
Grease gun (cartridge type)
Safety jack stands (20 ton) or load blocks (wood)
Bottle jack (10 ton)
Test weights (.5 ton, 1 ton, and 2 ton)
Extension cord drop lights
Hydraulic forklift jack (10 ton)
Simpson Multimeter (260 or equivalent)
Digital multimeter (10M/OHM)
Handyman tester
Inductive DC amp probe (600 amp)
12 volt battery/charging system tester
Diesel tachometer
Gasoline/LPG engine tachometer (digital)
Tap and die set (1/2 inch and larger)
Engine oil pressure gauge (1-100 psi)
Hydraulic flow meter (1-10 gpm) (should have gate valve)
Hydraulic flow meter (10-40 gpm) (should have gate valve)
A variety of pressure gauges for transmission and hydraulic pressure checks
(Range 10 to 5,000 psi)
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Description ON-Hand
Radiator pressure testing equipment
Five way gas exhaust analyzer
3/4 impact wrench
Pressure brake bleeder
Torque wrench, 250 to 600 ft/lbs
4 to 1 torque multiplier
Infrared temperature gun
Portable metal grinder (8 inch)
Micrometer set (internal and external)
Drills (various sizes)
Portable band saw / sawzall
Port-a-power
Hydraulic hose crimper set
C clamp (12 inch)
