OTC Tools Gear Puller
Representative Photo, actual item may vary
Representative Photo, actual item may vary
Representative Photo, actual item may vary
OTC Tools 26481 Carrier Bearing Jaw Replacement Part for 1031 Puller 4-7/8" Reach
OTC Tools and the Gear Puller: A Legacy Built on Innovation
Few tool brands can claim that their founding invention still defines an entire product category — but OTC Tools can. The Grip-O-Matic universal gear puller, patented by Reuben Kaplan (son of OTC founder Godfrey Kaplan), is the product that put OTC on the map, and its design remains virtually unchanged to this day. That kind of durability speaks volumes about what technicians can expect from every OTC gear puller in the lineup.
Why OTC Gear Pullers Stand Apart
OTC Tools has been engineering specialty tools since 1925, and gear pullers represent the very heart of that heritage. Whether you are tackling a stubborn cam gear, a harmonic balancer, or a deep-set transmission gear, OTC has engineered a puller specifically for the task. Their designs prioritize reach, spread range, and material strength — so the tool you grab is always up to the job in front of you.
A prime example is the OTC 6614 Heavy-Duty Gear Puller, which removes gears up to 7-1/4" in diameter and is rated at 8 tons of pulling force. Its slimmer cross block design gives technicians more room to set up in tight quarters — a detail that matters enormously in real shop conditions. The tempered, rust inhibitor-coated bolts are grade 10.9, ensuring that the hardware is as tough as the frame holding it. Every OTC gear puller in this class is covered by OTC's Lifetime Warranty, reflecting the company's confidence in its own craftsmanship.
A Puller for Every Application
OTC's gear puller range is notable for its breadth. The OTC 7393 Gear & Pulley Puller is designed for removing timing gears, fan pulleys, harmonic balancers, and other parts with tapped holes — covering a spread of 1-1/2" to 4-1/4". For larger applications, the Large Gear & Pulley Puller handles spreads up to 7-3/4". For shops that need a complete pulling solution, OTC's multi-purpose puller sets combine the iconic Grip-O-Matic jaw-type pullers with crossbar gear and pulley pullers, slide hammers, and bearing attachments — all organized in lockable storage cases ready for daily professional use.
For heavy-duty and industrial applications, OTC's hydraulic puller systems scale up to 50-ton capacity, with interchangeable legs, internal pulling attachments, and modular components that allow a single frame to serve dozens of different jobs. This modularity is a core OTC philosophy — tools designed to adapt, not just perform a single function.
The OTC Advantage in the Shop
OTC Tools is now part of Bosch Automotive Service Solutions, but the brand's commitment to professional-grade pullers has never wavered. The Grip-O-Matic name alone carries decades of trust among professional technicians. When you reach for an OTC gear puller, you are using a tool whose lineage traces directly back to the invention that launched an entire company — and a category. Explore the full OTC Tools brand catalog or browse all available gear pullers to find the right tool for your next job.