TEKTON
TEKTON SHD33045 3/4 Inch Drive Deep 6-Point Socket
A 3/4 inch drive deep 6-point socket for heavy-duty fastening applications
- Deep 6-point socket grips flats to prevent rounding
- 3/4 inch drive fits large ratchets and breaker bars
- TEKTON brand built for professional garage use
- 1-3/4 inch size targets heavy-duty fastener work
- Model SHD33045 identifies the exact socket needed
What this socket fits
The TEKTON SHD33045 is a 3/4 inch drive deep 6-point socket sized at 1-3/4 inches. It is built for mechanics and technicians who need to reach recessed fasteners on heavy equipment or large vehicles. The deep well provides the extra length required for long bolts or studs. This tool suits professional garages and serious home workshops.
Drive size and access limits
A 3/4 inch drive demands a matching ratchet or breaker bar, which are larger and heavier than common 1/2 inch tools. The deep 6-point geometry grips the flats of a 1-3/4 inch fastener to reduce rounding, but it only fits that exact size. Clearance around the bolt head must accommodate the socket's outer diameter and overall length. It cannot be used with smaller drive tools or on different fastener sizes.
Installation and common issues
Select the correct 3/4 inch drive ratchet or breaker bar and ensure the socket seats fully on the fastener before applying force. The 6-point design resists slipping when torque is applied correctly. Problems usually arise from using an undersized drive adapter, which can break under load, or from forcing the socket onto a damaged or wrong-size fastener. Keep the tool clean and inspect the drive square for wear.
Highlights
- Deep 6-point socket grips flats to prevent rounding
- 3/4 inch drive fits large ratchets and breaker bars
- TEKTON brand built for professional garage use
- 1-3/4 inch size targets heavy-duty fastener work
- Model SHD33045 identifies the exact socket needed
Specifications
| Brand | TEKTON |
|---|
Questions about this item
Should I pick the 3/4 Inch Drive deep socket or a shallow one for this 1-3/4 Inch size?
The SHD33045 is a deep 6-point socket; choose it when you need extra reach on recessed fasteners, otherwise a shallow version saves space.
What does the 1-3/4 Inch marking mean when I put it on a bolt?
It fits a bolt head or nut measuring 1-3/4 Inch across the flats, and the 6-point profile grips the corners for high torque without rounding.
How does the 3/4 Inch drive square limit what I can use with it?
It only accepts 3/4 Inch drive ratchets, breakers or extensions; smaller 1/2 Inch tools will not engage and larger 1 Inch tools will not fit.
Also in this aisle
People compared these
Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.
