Tiger Tool

What Tiger Tool does

Tiger Tool International Incorporated is a privately held Canadian manufacturer of heavy-duty hydraulic and mechanical specialty tools for commercial truck and equipment service, founded in 1984 in Abbotsford, British Columbia and led today by President Ken Jansen. The company designs and manufactures its entire product line at its North American facility, with its core offering centered on the patented Pin & Bushing Service System (U.S. Patent No. 8627557) — a modular platform consisting of a base tool that generates 20 tons of controlled pulling force, paired with a growing library of over 20 application-specific adapters covering OEM bushing numbers from Hendrickson, Meritor, Freightliner, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Mack, Volvo, and others. The portfolio also includes the King Pin Press (U.S. Patent No. 9511488), the Commercial U-Joint Puller (the original 1984 invention), Commercial Yoke Puller, Tapered Torque Rod Press/Puller, Brake Anchor Pin Press, Axle Shaft Puller, C-Frame Socket Press (patented across US/CA/AU/EU), and 25-Ton and 35-Ton Mining Wheel Stud Service Kits.

The company's technology rests on proprietary forcing-screw metal-treatment processes, premium steel castings, precision-machined components, and CAD-designed assemblies intended to remove seized pins and bushings without resorting to torches, sledgehammers, or full suspension teardown, with customer accounts claiming service-time reductions of up to 70% and individual jobs dropping from 4-6 hours to under 10 minutes. Tiger Tool operates a hybrid distribution model combining direct e-commerce via tigertool.com with an Authorized Dealer network across North America, supplemented by education pricing for accredited technical institutions. Pricing is publicly disclosed as one-time hardware sales ranging from approximately $54 to $7,700 per tool, supported by a limited lifetime warranty on tools and a two-year warranty on hydraulic components, with no subscription or recurring-revenue component. Products are sold to commercial truck service shops, fleet maintenance operations, mining operators, and vocational technical schools in Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, with OEM validation including a tested-and-recommended endorsement from Dana Corporation's Driveshaft Division for the flagship U-Joint Puller line.

Name

Tiger Tool

Legal name

Tiger Tool International Incorporated

Website

https://tigertool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tiger Tool International Incorporated, founded in 1984 in Abbotsford, British Columbia, designs and manufactures patented hydraulic and mechanical specialty tools for heavy-duty commercial truck and equipment service, selling directly and through an Authorized Dealer network across North America and Oceania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy-Duty Truck Service Tools

NAICS

Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing (333991)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Lifting Systems (Hydraulic Gantries, Strand Jacks, Jacking Systems) (IMAHAJAO)

Keywords

• Heavy-duty truck tools
• Suspension service tools
• Driveline service tools
• Hydraulic press tools
• Commercial vehicle repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Abbotsford

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Specialty Tool Sales: One-time purchase of mechanical and hydraulic specialty tools for heavy-duty truck and equipment service. Products sold directly via e-commerce and through Authorized Dealers. No subscription or recurring revenue model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tiger Tool designs, engineers, and manufactures specialty mechanical and hydraulic tools for heavy-duty truck and equipment service technicians. The product portfolio is anchored by the patented Pin & Bushing Service System (a base tool plus a growing library of application-specific adapters) and includes standalone specialty tools such as the King Pin Press, Commercial U-Joint Puller, Commercial Yoke Puller, Brake Anchor Pin Press, Torque Rod Press/Puller, Axle Shaft Puller, C-Frame Socket Press, and combination service kits. All products are engineered and manufactured at the company's North American facility in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.

Product overview

Tiger Tool is a manufacturer of specialty mechanical and hydraulic tools for heavy-duty truck and equipment service, founded in 1984. The product portfolio centers on the Pin & Bushing System (base tool + application-specific adapters), supplemented by standalone specialty tools including the King Pin Press, Commercial Driveline Service Kit, U-Joint Pullers, Yoke Pullers, Brake Anchor Pin Press, Torque Rod Press/Puller, Axle Shaft Puller, and various service kits. Products are organized by category: Driveline (U-joints, yokes, axle nuts, bearing caps), Suspension (pins, bushings, torque rods), Steering (king pins, pitman arms, slack adjusters, tie rods), Brakes (anchor pins, wheel studs), and Hydraulic Accessories (cylinders, pumps). The company sells direct and through authorized dealers, with tools engineered and manufactured in British Columbia, Canada. Key product lines include the Pin & Bushing System with over 30 adapter variants, the Commercial U-Joint Puller (the original patented invention from 1984), and combination service kits bundling related tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pin & Bushing Base Tool Foundation of the Pin & Bushing System, providing 20 tons of controlled pulling force to service rubber-isolated and threaded pins on-vehicle without suspension teardown. For commercial truck service technicians working on Class 6-8 trucks.
• King Pin Press Removes and installs king pins on Class 3-8 trucks, generating 46,000 lbs of force while weighing only 30 lbs with anti-torque arms to prevent twisting. For commercial truck service technicians.
• Commercial Driveline Service Kit Kit combining the Commercial U-Joint Puller (10102) and Commercial Yoke Puller (10803) for servicing heavy-duty drivelines on Class 6-8 trucks. For commercial truck driveline service technicians.
• Brake Anchor Pin Press Removes brake anchor pins and bushings on 16-1/2 S-Cam trailer and tractor Q brake systems with a 10-ton capacity C-frame design without removing the hub or dust shield. For heavy-duty truck brake service technicians.
• Tapered Torque Rod Press Removes and installs transverse torque rods found on Neway and Hendrickson suspensions. Patent Pending. For commercial truck suspension service technicians.
• Axle Shaft Puller Removes seized axle shafts on medium to heavy-duty Dana, Eaton and Rockwell drive axles using preloaded pull-cams and impact driver technology. For commercial truck driveline service technicians.
• Commercial U-Joint Puller Disassembles seized u-joints with bearing cups 1.5 to 2.2 inch O.D. on Class 7 and 8 trucks. Tested and recommended by Dana Corporation Driveshaft Division. The company's original U-Joint Puller, in production for over 40 years.
• Tapered Torque Rod Puller Removes tapered torque rods from reinforced differentials on Hendrickson and Neway suspensions (Mack Camelback, HAULMAAX EX, AirGlide 100). Removes pins in under 10 minutes compared to 4-6 hours previously. Patent Pending. For heavy-duty suspension service technicians.
• Quick Align Socket Axle alignment socket for Hendrickson Primaax model 230, 460, and 690 rear air suspensions featuring a rotating square drive that engages cleanly despite manufacturing misalignment. For commercial truck alignment technicians.
• Hendrickson Walking Beam End-Bushing Service Kit Removes and installs Hendrickson walking beam end-bushings with patented slide shell design and alignment indicator for one-person operation. For commercial truck suspension service technicians.
• C-Frame Socket Press Drop-forged C-frame with 4.5 ton capacity for removal and installation of sockets and various driveline/non-driveline applications on Class 1-2 trucks, cars, and ATVs. Multiple patents including US Patent No. 10744627.
• 20 Ton Hydraulic Cylinder Hydraulic cylinder compatible with Tiger Tool press systems for heavy-duty applications. For commercial truck service operations using Tiger Tool press systems.
• FIH Hydraulic Pump 10,000 PSI single-acting air pump from Freedom Hydraulics required to operate the Pin & Bushing Base Tool. For commercial truck service operations.
• Commercial Yoke Puller Removes heavy-duty yokes from driveshafts, transmissions and rear-end differentials without damage to yokes or components. For commercial truck driveline service technicians.
• Pin & Bushing Adapter Kits Application-specific adapters (15004 through 15831 series) engineered to work exclusively with the Pin & Bushing Base Tool. Sold individually to allow shops to build customized kits. Covers OEM bushing numbers from manufacturers including Hendrickson, Meritor, Ford, Freightliner, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Mack, Volvo, and others.

Quantifiable outcome

• Shops cut pin and bushing service time by up to 70%
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dana Corporation (Driveshaft Division)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDana Corporation's Driveshaft Division has tested and recommended Tiger Tool's U-Joint Pullers. This endorsement validates Tiger Tool's products meet OEM standards and provides third-party credibility for the flagship U-Joint Puller line.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Snap-on Incorporated: Snap-on is the largest professional tool brand serving truck, automotive, and industrial maintenance with a mobile franchise distribution model. Offers a broad portfolio including specialized hydraulic and pressing equipment that overlaps with Tiger Tool, though Snap-on operates across many trades and is far broader in scope.
• Matco Tools: Matco is a broad incumbent professional tool brand with a mobile tool-truck distribution model similar to Snap-on. Its portfolio includes truck service tools, hydraulic equipment, and specialty service items that overlap with Tiger Tool's product lines, though Matco is a much larger generalist operation.
• Klein Tools: Klein Tools is a broad incumbent in professional hand tools for tradespeople (electrical, utility, plumbing, mechanical) with overlapping distribution channels and brand recognition among professional tool buyers. While its core focus is electrical and utility, Klein overlaps with Tiger Tool in specialty professional tools.
• Stanley Black & Decker (Industrial Tools): Stanley Black & Decker's industrial tool portfolio includes hydraulic presses, pullers, and specialty equipment for mechanical and industrial trades. As a multi-brand industrial conglomerate, it overlaps with Tiger Tool in mechanic specialty tools while operating across a much broader category footprint.

Direct peers

• Lisle Corporation: Lisle makes specialty hand tools and automotive service tools including pullers, separators, and small hydraulic press tools. Closely comparable product lines for automotive and light-duty truck service work, with overlap in the U-joint and bushing service categories.
• Gray Tools: Gray Tools (Canada/US, part of Stanley Black & Decker) specializes in industrial hand tools including wrenches, sockets, and pulling/pressing tools for mechanical and industrial trades. Directly comparable product mix for professional service technicians in North America.
• PowerBuilt: PowerBuilt manufactures heavy-duty specialty tools including hydraulic presses, pulling equipment, and mechanic's hand tools. Products directly compete with Tiger Tool in commercial truck service applications, particularly in axle, suspension, and bearing service categories.
• OTC Tools (Bosch): OTC (now part of Bosch) is a direct competitor in hydraulic presses and pullers, axle service tools, and specialty service equipment for heavy-duty trucks. Both companies sell through dealer networks and target the same commercial truck service technician customer, with overlapping product categories in U-joint and king pin service.
• KP Tools: KP Tools specializes in heavy-duty truck and commercial vehicle service tools (brake tools, hub tools, axle service). Strong product overlap with Tiger Tool's categories, primarily serving UK and European markets while expanding into North America through specialty distributors.

Others

• Lincoln Industrial (SKF): Lincoln Industrial (acquired by SKF) supplies industrial lubrication, fluid handling, and workshop equipment for fleet maintenance. Overlaps with Tiger Tool in heavy-duty truck service and fleet maintenance shops, particularly in hydraulic accessories and pump/cylinder categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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