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Fri Jul 07, 2006 6:44 pm

Hi,

Can you guys tell me the differences between Hazet tools from different years ? I have some 600/630 wrenches from different years and things like that, and I would like to know which wrench was made in which year.

Also, what's the difference between 600 and 600N wrenches ?? Just bought a set of 41 wrenches, for €135,-... isn't that a bargain :D ?

Any information provided on Hazet tools is welcome, I'm a kind of newbie in the Hazet-game, so I would like to upgrade my knowlegde.

Thanks in advance.

Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:55 pm

600 and 630 wrenches have been made as far back as the 50's and probably further back. The 600 & 630 designate the style of wrench. 600 is a combination wrench, open end and closed end. 630 is a double closed end with a large offset.

A significant milestone for Hazet tools is 1965. It was about this time that the logo changed from a lower case "a" in Hazet to an upper case "A". The "N" designation added to the base part number, like 600N came sometime in the 80's or 90's. Some tools are marked "Made in Germany", some are marked "Made in W. Germany" and still others are not marked. I have found some tools that are original Hazet but appear to be made outside of Germany and there are not country of origin marks on the tools and the "Made in Germany" marking on the box has been covered with a label.

For all the VW fanatics, the tools with the part numbers "25XX" are of interest. The "25" prefix means the tools is made specifically for VW or Porsche. For example, the 2567 is the VW oil change tool. Another example is the pulley wrench in the round tool box. Early versions had the generic "561" wrench, then they went to the "2561" that had both closed ends flat to the wrench, then they went to a "2561" with the smaller end at an angle. Lots of sublte differences through the years.

The price you paid for a 41 piece set is good. To get the older, vintage tools that fit in the round tool box or are highly sought after can be tough. The 450 double open end 10/14mm wrench has not been made for decades and was used in the early Porsche kits. This wrench goes for a couple hundred bucks or more on eBay....especially if it is the lower case "a" and has other subtle differences that show it to be older.

Hope this info. helps to get you started on your Hazet search.

Sat Jul 08, 2006 2:40 pm

this is a good link

http://www.356.ca/tools/roundbox.htm

Tue Apr 16, 2019 10:47 am

Anchovy wrote: ... Some tools are marked "Made in Germany", some are marked "Made in W. Germany" ...
Keep in mind, that Germany was completely separated with wall and fences after the 2nd world war in West (USA/GB/F) and East (USSR) till 1990.

West Germany used the "Made in Germany" as well as some East German exports... since 1970 East German should use "Made in GDR", but still use the "Made in Germany". West Germany's economy tried to stop this because of improper misleading in a court ruling in 1973, but failed. Latest since this, the "Made in W. Germany" is used... till the reunion in 1990...

But I guess not all HAZET tools used this "W. Germany" in that complete time frame:
e.g. HAZET 2566-1 version 1976-79(?)

regards,