RIDGID 31030 Wrench
- Wrench
- 3 inches
- 9.6 pounds
- 24 inches
- Better rated than 72%
A long, heavy pipe wrench for plumbers and pipefitters who regularly work pipe up to 3 inches and want the extra leverage a 24 inch handle provides.
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How it ranks among the 561 wrenches we track
4.8★ across 309 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
309 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
The RIDGID 31030 is a 24 inch pipe wrench built for pipe up to 3 inches in diameter, weighing 9.6 pounds. The extra length gives more leverage on stubborn fittings than RIDGID's shorter models in the same line.
Pipe wrench sizing roughly tracks capacity to handle length, and at 24 inches for 3 inch pipe this sits toward the larger end of the range plumbers and pipefitters use. That extra length trades portability for torque, which is why the tool weighs nearly 10 pounds.
- 24 inch overall length
- Rated to 3 inch pipe
- Weighs 9.6 pounds
- RIDGID 31030 model
Who it's for
Plumbers and pipefitters who regularly break loose or tighten 2 to 3 inch pipe will get the most from the extra leverage. It is less suited to someone working small fittings all day, where the length and weight become a handicap.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 24 inch length for high leverage
- Rated to 3 inch pipe
- RIDGID pipe wrenches are a plumbing trade standard
- 9.6 pounds is heavy for overhead or one-handed work
- Not suited to small fittings
Performance notes
At 9.6 pounds this is a two-hand tool for most users. The weight comes from the length needed for leverage plus a jaw built to bite harder as force increases, typical of this wrench style.
Specifications
| Brand | Ridgid |
|---|---|
| Model | 31030 |
| Capacity | 3 inches |
| Item Weight | 9.6 pounds |
| Length | 24 inches |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in wrenches.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIDGID 31030 WrenchThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 309 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Amazon AMZ1715 WrenchAmazon | 4.7 / 5 | 14,700 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Wheeler 553556 WrenchWheeler | 4.8 / 5 | 17,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
| LEXIVON LX-145 WrenchLEXIVON | 4.8 / 5 | 14,700 | 4.6 / 5 |
| MALCO MSHMLC WrenchMalco | 4.8 / 5 | 14,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Ridgid 31030
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What size pipe does the RIDGID 31030 handle?
Pipe up to 3 inches in diameter.
How long is the RIDGID 31030?
24 inches overall.
How much does the RIDGID 31030 weigh?
9.6 pounds.