10 Best Hose Clamp Pliers of 2021

1. Best Overall Hose Clamp Pliers: Astro 9409A

The Astro 9409A is our best overall hose clamp pliers as it provides a more secure lock and clamp hold. It uses a re-engineered double gear lock lever with deeper and wider gears to ensure a more secure lock.

This product has an improved cable assembly that includes a larger and tougher cable with a stronger connection to provide superior strength. Hence, the pliers are ideal for use on both metal and plastic hose clamps.

With the inclusion of a new cable adjuster and multiple gear lock, you can be sure of getting a secure lock regardless of the clamping position. What's more, you get an extended reach thanks to the precision clamp at the end of the flexible cable.

Because you can lock these pliers in place, they free up your hands to allow you to finish the job faster and more efficiently.

These pliers can be a little hard to store given they do not come in a storage case and the cable's extra stiffness, but this should not be an issue if you have enough space on your toolbox.

2. Best Hose Clamp Pliers for the Money: Astro 9406

With the 7-piece Astro 9406, you get a wide variety of hose clamp pliers types at a great price to ensure excellent value for money.

Besides the different plier types and sizes, there is also a sturdy carry case that makes the tools easy to organize and store, so you never lose any of them.

These tools can deal with almost any hose clamp as they accommodate diameters between 11/16 and 2-1/2 inches. You can also use them for both metal and plastic hose clamps. And they are lockable to free up your hands.

The hose clamp pliers seem quite clunky, and some of the others seem relatively small. However, with the storage case that includes a dedicated spot for every product, the bulky pliers should not be an issue, and despite their size, all the pliers in the kit are still very handy.

3. Best Angled Hose Clamp Pliers: Gearwrench 3977

If you are dealing with hose clamps in some awkward and hard to reach areas, the angled design of the Gearwrench 3977 makes it very useful. The style and the ball plus ends allow you to use it at almost any angle.

These locking hose clamp pliers hold clamps more securely, thanks to the stronger magnetic tips made with rare earth magnets. Hence you can be sure of having an easier time removing or installing clamps.

Gearwrench 3977 is a more comfortable tool to hold as it has a rubberized and ergonomic grip. Hence, you can use this tool for extended periods with no cramps and minimal hand fatigue.

While the tips can be a little large for some hose clamps, they should fit most types well enough. Still, you can replace them with smaller ones if you have another clamp pliers. Also, once you figure out the ratcheting mechanism, it should be okay.

4. Best Spring Hose Clamp Pliers: Knipex 8551250A

The Knipex 8551250A is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for spring hose clamp pliers. This tool opens and holds large spring band clamps that are up to 70mm with ease making it highly useful to remove and install these clamps.

With this tool, you get rotating jaw inserts that allow you to use it from all angles and a slim head to ensure you can work well even in confined spaces. Adjustments are quick and easy as these pliers include a quick-set adjustment mechanism.

The non-slip handles are also an excellent addition to the pliers as they ensure it sits more firmly on the hand. Durability is also guaranteed as this tool uses a combination of some strong materials like chrome vanadium electric steel.

When you compare these pliers to others on our list, it seems quite pricey, but its functionality and service make it worth the extra cash.

5. Best Long Reach Hose Clamp Pliers: HFS 16141

When you have awkwardly-positioned hose clamps to deal with, long-reach pliers like the HFS 16141 will be a handy tool to have around. Better yet, it comes with a long and flexible shaft that makes it even easier to work on the awkward angles.

The compact head makes operating the tool in confined spaces more comfortable. With the ratchet action and ergonomic vinyl handles, this tool is even easier and more comfortable to use.

The opening capacity, design, and style of these pliers make them ideal when dealing with clamps on fuel, oil, and water hoses.

At first, the release angle feels slightly awkward, but this only takes some getting used to. As you use the pliers more and more, things get more comfortable. Also, it needs a little more squeezing force to handle large clamps, but it is perfect for small and medium ones.

6. Best Universal Hose Clamp Pliers: ABN 2145

ABN 2145 is a universal kit for installing and removing hose clamps. The kit has nine pieces that include six different size pliers to ensure you can use it to remove clamps from oil, fuel, water, and various other hoses, provided they are within the 1.75-inch maximum jaw diameter.

Another element making this kit fantastic is that the pliers last a long time as they feature nickel-chromium steel construction. Better still, you can be sure they do not rust or corrode thanks to the black oxide finish.

The handles also provide maximum user comfort as besides the ergonomic design, they have a rubberized and molded design that minimizes user fatigue. Because the pliers come with a heavy-duty molded case, they are easy to organize and store.

The cables' ends seem a little too big, but once you get used to the hose clamp pliers, you should not have any alignment issues due to the size. Despite not being ideal for heavy-duty jobs, the pliers should still handle most hose clamp sizes and types with ease.

7. Heavy-Duty Hose Clamp Pliers: Drake Off Road 4525

A heavy-duty hose clamp pliers like the Drake Off Road 4525 is guaranteed to not only work well but also serve you for a long time. Besides the actual pliers being highly durable, it has an equally sturdy cable.

The pliers' design and the 24-inch long cable make this tool very ideal when dealing with hose clamps that are in awkward and hard to reach places. And there is also a locking mechanism that locks the clamps in place to ensure you have an even easier time.

Many users appreciate the handles a lot as they have a more ergonomic and super comfortable design with a non-slip cover for a secure hold.

While these pliers make removing hose clamps a breeze, things seem a little challenging when using them for installation as you need to apply much more pressure. But this only takes some getting used to, and you should be okay.

8. Hassle-Free Hose Clamp Pliers: Performance Tool W80656

Even if you are not very conversant with these tools, you can be sure the Performance Tool W80656 will give you an easy time as it is a hassle-free hose clamp pliers that gets into hard to reach places with ease.

Better yet, like many other top flat band hose clamp pliers, it has a locking mechanism that locks the clamp in an open position. This frees up your hands to make removing or installing the hose clamps even more hassle-free.

The Performance Tool W80656 is designed for a long service life as it has an all-metal build with rust and corrosion-resistant surfaces that can take a lot of abuse in the garage.

The metal handles are quite hard and hence less comfortable but provided you do not have to hold and use them for long periods, they should not be a big concern. A little more squeeze power would have been better but what you get is still enough for most clamp sizes.

9. All-Position Use Hose Clamp Pliers: Renekton Flexible

If you want to be able to use your hose clamp pliers in any position, the Renekton Flexible is an excellent purchase. The pliers feature a heavy-duty 24-inch cable and an ergonomic design that allows you to remove clamps from any position.

Using these pliers, you can remove both plastic and metal clamps between 11/16 and 2-1/2 inches in diameter. And the design includes a precision clamp on the cable that allows you to lock in the clamp with ease.

There is also a locking mechanism to keep the clamp in an open position for easy removal or installation. Better still, the pliers have a comfortable and non-slip handle.

This tool does not seem very useful for large clamps, but this should not be a deal-breaker given that it does a fantastic job on other sizes.

10. Professional-Quality Hose Clamp Pliers: Mainpoint 1600098

The professional-grade Mainpoint 1600098 is made to make it easy to deal with almost any hose clamp type and size. It opens up to 1.75 inches to allow you to use it to remove or install the flat-band and ring-type hose clamps.

Mainpoint 1600098 has a highly durable high carbon steel construction that, besides being sturdy enough, will not corrode or rust to ensure long service life. It has a firm grip that is double dipped in rubber to make it more heavy-duty, comfortable, and non-slip.  

The tips on the tool trap and hold the clamps more securely. Better still, they can swivel to allow clamp access from various angles.

Some users will not like that the pliers swivels a little too easily. But the good news is that this and lack of spring-loading does not affect its usability and functionality much.