TEKTON LSQ42036 Hammer
- Hammer
- 1
- 4 pounds
- Polypropylene
- Better rated than 73%
- More reviewed than 78%
A 4 pound hammer with a polypropylene handle, built for heavier striking tasks than a standard claw hammer handles.
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How it ranks among the 284 hammers we track
4.8★ across 1,100 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,100 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
The TEKTON LSQ42036 is a hammer with a polypropylene handle and a 4 pound head, sold as a single piece. That weight class puts it in drilling or small sledge hammer territory rather than a standard claw hammer.
A 4 pound head is heavier than a typical 16 to 20 ounce claw hammer, pointing to a tool built for driving stakes, breaking up material, or striking chisels and punches where extra mass helps. The polypropylene handle is built to absorb some shock and resist weather compared to a bare wood handle, though the listing does not give overall length.
- 4 lb head weight
- Polypropylene handle
- Single piece hammer
- Built for heavy striking tasks
Who it's for
Suits users needing extra striking mass for stakes, masonry chisels, or light demolition tasks around the house or job site. Not the right choice for fine finish work or fitting parts where a lighter hammer gives more control.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 4 pound head delivers strong striking force
- Polypropylene handle resists weather and absorbs some shock
- Heavier head makes repeated swinging more tiring
- Handle length is not specified in the listing
Performance notes
The 4 pound head delivers more force per swing than a standard hammer, useful for driving stakes or striking heavy chisels, at the cost of needing more effort to control and swing repeatedly.
Specifications
| Brand | TEKTON |
|---|---|
| Model | LSQ42036 |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Item Weight | 4 pounds |
| Handle | Polypropylene |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in hammers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEKTON LSQ42036 HammerThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Mr HM06NL HammerMr | 4.8 / 5 | 9,665 | 4.7 / 5 |
| ESTWING MRF3LB HammerESTWING | 4.8 / 5 | 11,112 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Goldblatt NOVASAT-0409-1513-34 HammerGoldblatt | 4.8 / 5 | 10,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| IRWIN 1954889 HammerIrwin | 4.8 / 5 | 7,200 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the TEKTON LSQ42036
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the head weight of the LSQ42036?
4 pounds, heavier than a standard claw hammer.
What is the handle made of?
Polypropylene.
Is this suited for fine finish work?
No, the 4 pound head favors heavy striking tasks like driving stakes over precision work.