Flexible Head Breaker Bar 1/2" Drive – 360mm / 457mm

These YATO 1/2" drive breaker bars are available in 360 mm and 457 mm lengths for socket work requiring increased leverage compared with a traditional ratchet. Both are made from bend- and fracture-resistant CrV 50BV30 chromium-vanadium steel and feature a hinged drive head with a ball retainer to hold the socket in place. A satin chrome-plated finish and oxidised drive stem complete each tool.

Basic details

• Product name: YATO Flexible Head Breaker Bar 1/2" Drive

• Models / symbols: YT-1241 and YT-1242

• Series: GRD

• Tool drive size: 1/2" (12.7 mm)

• Available lengths: 360 mm and 457 mm

• Material: CrV 50BV30 chromium-vanadium steel

• Surface finish: Chrome-plated, satin

• Drive stem finish: Oxidised

• Head type: Hinged

• Socket retention: Ball retainer

• Listed standard: DIN 3121.

Sizes and options

These are two separately listed size options, not a two-piece set. Each listing is for one breaker bar; sockets are not listed as included.

Design and operation

• Long handles provide increased leverage compared with a traditional ratchet.

• Hinged drive heads allow the socket angle to be adjusted.

• Ball retainers hold the sockets in place during operation.

• CrV 50BV30 steel construction resists bending and fracture.

• Both models accept compatible 1/2" square-drive sockets.

Typical applications

• Driving compatible 1/2" sockets.

• Turning nuts and bolts where increased leverage is required.

• Socket work requiring an adjustable drive-head angle.