Draper Expert Hydraulic Spring Compressor

For workshops that demand the highest standard of safety, power, and versatility in coil spring compression, the Draper Expert Hydraulic Spring Compressor (SC100) is the definitive professional solution. Exclusively available through Draper in the UK and Ireland, this heavy-duty, all-steel machine delivers 5,000kg of hydraulic compression force in a fully mobile, self-contained unit built for serious industrial and workshop use.

Professional-Grade Safety at Its Core

Coil spring compression is one of the most hazardous tasks in any workshop. The SC100 is engineered with safety as its foundation. The full-size heavy-duty safety cage surrounds the working area, providing robust protection for the operator and fully enclosing the spring during compression and release. The high-quality clamps and yokes grip the spring securely throughout the entire process, eliminating the risk of slippage that can occur with manual compressor tools. For workshop owners and employers, the SC100 provides the peace of mind that comes from using equipment built to a professional industrial standard.

Handles the Full Range of Spring Types

Where many compressors are limited to standard linear coil springs, the SC100 is designed to handle virtually every spring configuration encountered in modern automotive work:

• Linear springs
• Progressive rate springs
• Side load springs (banana springs)
• Mini block springs

Three interchangeable yokes are supplied as standard, allowing the machine to be quickly configured for different spring diameters and geometries without the need for expensive additional adaptors.

Tackles Awkward Mercedes and VW Touareg Struts

One of the most significant advantages of the SC100 over comparable machines is its ability to handle notoriously difficult strut configurations without additional tooling. The integrated strut leg vice clamps the strut leg directly rather than relying solely on the jaws, enabling the SC100 to work confidently with:

Mercedes-Benz:

• C-Class W203 (pre-2007)
• C-Class W204 (2008–2014)
• C-Class W205 (2015–2018)
• E-Class W207/C207 (2009–2018)
• ML 163 (1997–2005)

Volkswagen:

• VW Touareg struts

For workshops regularly servicing these vehicles, the SC100 eliminates the cost and inconvenience of sourcing specialist adaptors – a significant operational and financial advantage.

Powerful Hydraulic Operation – No Air or Electric Power Required

The SC100's hand-operated hydraulic pump generates up to 5,000kg of compression force entirely under manual control, with no requirement for an electric power supply or compressed air connection. This makes it truly self-contained and operable anywhere in – or outside – the workshop. Compression is smooth, progressive, and fully controllable, reducing the risk of sudden or uncontrolled spring movement.

Fully Independent Top Arms

The SC100's top arms move independently in both vertical and horizontal directions, allowing precise positioning and alignment across a wide variety of spring and damper combinations. This total adjustability ensures the machine can accommodate the full range of popular spring and suspension strut configurations found on modern passenger vehicles.

Fully Mobile for Workshop Flexibility

At 115kg, the SC100 is a substantial piece of equipment – but its robust castors provide full mobility around the workshop floor. The unit can be wheeled directly to the vehicle being worked on, eliminating the need to carry heavy strut assemblies across the workshop. When not in use, its mobile base also makes it straightforward to store out of the way.

All-Steel Construction Built for the Long Term

Unlike lighter-duty machines with composite or mixed-material construction, the SC100 is built entirely from heavy-gauge steel throughout. This all-steel construction ensures the machine maintains its rigidity, alignment, and structural integrity under repeated heavy use – an investment that will serve a professional workshop reliably for many years.

Key Features

• Exclusive to Draper in the UK and Ireland
• 5,000kg hydraulic cylinder – powerful, smooth, and fully controlled compression
• Full-size heavy-duty safety cage for maximum operator protection
• All-steel construction built for professional industrial use
• Handles linear, progressive, side load (banana) and Mini block springs
• Strut leg vice for use with awkward Mercedes and VW Touareg struts – no extra adaptors required
• Compatible with Mercedes C-Class W203/W204/W205, E-Class W207/C207 and ML163, and VW Touareg
• Three interchangeable yokes supplied as standard
• Fully independent top arms with vertical and horizontal movement
• Hand-operated hydraulic pump – no air or electric power needed
• Robust castors for full workshop mobility
• Totally adjustable for a wide range of spring and damper combinations

Specifications

Why Choose the Draper Expert SC100?

The market is not short of spring compressor machines – but the SC100 occupies a category of its own. Purpose-built for professional workshop use, it offers the safety cage, hydraulic power, and build quality that serious automotive work demands, combined with a level of vehicle compatibility – particularly for Mercedes and VW Touareg struts – that avoids the hidden cost of additional adaptors. For independent garages, fast-fit centres, and main dealers that carry out regular suspension work, the SC100 is not just a tool – it's a long-term workshop asset that pays for itself in efficiency, safety, and versatility.