Tradespeople and serious shop owners who want a rugged, bench-mounted Wilton clamp and will use its mass and rigidity.
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You want a portable bar clamp or an affordable option; at 45.6 pounds and $289.20 this is a stationary, high-end fixture.
Weight 45.6 Pounds
Dimensions 15.8 x 10 x 9.4 inches
Priced 1014% above the category median ($25.96 across 31 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.6/5overall
Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 329 owner ratings
Popularity2.7/5
329 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Wilton 745 is the outlier in this group, a bench clamp rather than a portable bar clamp. At 45.6 pounds and dimensions of 15.8 by 10 by 9.4 inches, it is a substantial, stationary fixture meant to be mounted to a workbench and stay there.
Wilton is a long-respected name in vises and bench tools, and the numbers reflect that reputation: a 4.7-star rating across 329 reviews. There are no reported purchases in the last month, but the deep review history shows a long, well-regarded track record rather than a thin newcomer.
The price is the highest here by far at $289.20, which reflects its heavy-duty, shop-grade class. The listing covers weight and dimensions but not jaw capacity or clamping force, so confirm those figures if your work needs a specific opening. For a permanent, heavy bench station this is a serious tool; for everyday clamping it is far more than most projects need.
Pros
Heavy 45.6 lb build for a rigid, stable bench fixture
Strong 4.7-star rating across 329 reviews
Respected Wilton brand with a long track record
Listed dimensions of 15.8 x 10 x 9.4 inches set clear expectations
Cons
Premium $289.20 price, by far the highest here
At 45.6 lbs it is stationary, not portable
No jaw capacity or clamping-force spec listed
Specifications
Weight
45.6 Pounds
Dimensions
15.8 x 10 x 9.4 inches
Performance notes
This is a mount-and-stay bench clamp; its 45.6-pound mass is the point, giving the rigidity needed for heavy holding and working at the bench. Because jaw capacity is not published, verify the opening size fits your work before committing to the price.
What buyers say
Across 329 reviews owners give the Wilton 745 a 4.7-star average, reflecting a long-standing reputation as a rugged, dependable bench fixture worth its premium to serious users.
No. At 45.6 pounds and 15.8 by 10 by 9.4 inches it is a heavy bench clamp meant to be mounted to a workbench, not carried around.
Why is it so much more expensive than the other clamps?
It is a heavy-duty bench fixture from the established Wilton brand, a different class of tool than the portable bar clamps in this group.
What is its jaw capacity?
The listing states weight and dimensions but not jaw capacity or clamping force. Email [email protected] and we can help you confirm the right opening size.
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