Wilton 78A Clamp
- Clamp
- 30 pounds
- 18 × 8 × 6 inches
At 30 pounds and 18 by 8 by 6 inches, the Wilton 78A reads as built for stationary shop use rather than a clamp you carry to a job site.
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How it ranks among the 377 clamps we track
4.6★ across 120 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
120 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 377 clamps we track - how the scorecard works · full clamps data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Wilton 78A is listed as a clamp weighing 30 pounds with a footprint of 18 by 8 by 6 inches, noticeably heavier and larger than other clamps in this category.
Thirty pounds in an 18 by 8 by 6 inch footprint suggests a heavy, likely bench-anchored tool rather than something a person carries around a job site. Clamping capacity and jaw opening are not stated in the listing.
- 30 pound item weight
- 18 x 8 x 6 inch footprint
- 4.6 star rating from 120 reviews
- 0 bought in the past month
Who it's for
Fits workshop users who want a heavy, stationary clamping tool and have the bench space for it. Not suited to anyone needing something light or portable.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Substantial 30 pound build suggests rigidity
- From Wilton, a long-standing name in shop clamping tools
- Heavy and bulky for anything but stationary use
- Clamping capacity and jaw opening not listed
- 0 bought in the past month suggests limited recent purchase activity
Performance notes
Thirty pounds in an 18 by 8 by 6 inch footprint points to a substantial, likely bench-mounted tool rather than a hand clamp you would carry around. Clamping capacity and jaw opening are not listed.
Specifications
| Brand | Wilton |
|---|---|
| Model | 78A |
| Item Weight | 30 pounds |
| Dimensions | 18 × 8 × 6 inches |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in clamps.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton 78A ClampThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 120 | 3.5 / 5 |
| IRWIN 1964758 ClampIrwin | 4.7 / 5 | 23,290 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Bessey BPC-H34 ClampBESSEY | 4.8 / 5 | 9,535 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Yost LV-4 ClampYost | 4.6 / 5 | 10,723 | 4.5 / 5 |
| EMART EM-CLAMP-6EMART | 4.7 / 5 | 4,997 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Wilton 78A
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much does the Wilton 78A weigh?
30 pounds.
What is its footprint?
18 by 8 by 6 inches.
Is this suited to job-site use?
Its weight and size point more to stationary shop use than portable carrying.