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Tommy Hook Tool

Tommy Hook

T&T Tools, Inc.

Sale price $30.00

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Tommy Hook – Professional-Grade Manhole Cover Remover Too


The Tommy Hook™ is a compact yet powerful manhole cover lifter tool designed for professionals. Whether you're lifting manhole covers or handling steel grates, the Tommy Hook’s versatile design makes quick work of even the toughest jobs. 

Perfect for contractors, utility workers, and municipalities, this tool is engineered for heavy-duty lifting with safe, reliable performance.

Tommy Hook Manhole Cover Lifter Tool – Features & Benefits

  • Engineered for Professionals: Crafted from 5/8" hex alloy steel, the Tommy Hook is heat-treated for exceptional durability and strength.
  • Compact & Easy to Store: The short length provides rigidity and portability, perfect for workers who need a lightweight and convenient manhole cover lifter.
  • Versatile Design: Designed for round openings to ensure a secure fit and lift, with a beveled hook end ensuring smooth, controlled lifts with minimal effort.
  • Highly Visible: The bright blue color makes the Tommy Hook easy to spot in any environment, reducing the chance of misplacement on busy job sites.
  • Safe & Durable Construction: The heat-treated alloy steel provides long-lasting strength, and the beveled hook ensures safe and secure lifting without slipping.

Best Uses for the Tommy Hook Manhole Cover Remover Tool

  • Portable Design: Small enough for easy storage in toolboxes, vehicles, and job-site tool kits.
  • Municipal & Utility Work: Ideal for removing manhole covers, lifting sewer grates, and handling other heavy lids.
  • Construction & Infrastructure: Quickly lift and move septic tank lids, drain covers, or steel plates.
  • Maintenance & Repairs: Use the Tommy Hook to access underground utilities and equipment safely and efficiently.

Specification Details
Material 5/8" Hex Alloy Steel
Finish Heat-treated for strength and durability
Length Compact for easy storage and portability
Color Bright blue for easy visibility
Hook Style Beveled for standard openings; Turned shank for round openings
Brand T&T Tools, Inc.
Made in USA Yes

 Why Choose the Tommy Hook Over Other Manhole Cover Lifter Tools?

The Tommy Hook stands out among other manhole cover lifter tools for its combination of portability, strength, and professional-grade construction. It offers:

  • Compact size for easy storage without sacrificing strength.
  • Versatility for a variety of manhole cover and grate lifting tasks.
  • Durable, heat-treated alloy steel that resists bending and fatigue.
  • Easy-to-see, high-visibility color that reduces the chance of losing the tool.

Compared to larger manhole cover remover tools, the Tommy Hook is perfect for smaller jobs or workers who need a portable option without compromising on power or reliability.

Frequently Asked Questions
The Tommy Hook is a manhole cover lifter tool designed to remove manhole covers, sewer grates, and other heavy access lids in municipal and utility work. Its short design makes it easy to store and quick to deploy.
Yes, the Tommy Hook is made from heat-treated 5/8" hex alloy steel, ensuring it can handle heavy-duty tasks without losing its strength.
Yes, the Tommy Hook’s turned shank is specifically designed for round openings, providing a secure fit for those types of covers.
The Tommy Hook is 21 inches for easy storage in toolboxes and vehicle trunks, making it perfect for workers on the go.
The Tommy Hook is more compact and portable than larger, bulkier tools, but it still provides the same high strength and reliable performance for lifting manhole covers and sewer grates.