JD2 Model 32 Hydraulic

Highlights

Proven 25-year design reliability • Made in USA with quality construction • Double-acting hydraulic system

✔Pros

•Proven 25-year design reliability
•Made in USA with quality construction
•Double-acting hydraulic system
•Extensive die selection available
•Strong aftermarket support
•Consistent power delivery

!Cons

•Higher price than manual version
•Degree indicator can be accidentally moved (reported in user reviews on YouTube and fabrication forums)
•Dies sold separately (4-6 week lead time per JD2.com/lead-times as of June 2025)
•Requires electrical connection for pump

Key features

Double-acting hydraulic ramElectric pump with controlsDegree markingsHeavy-duty standQuick-change tooling

Materials compatibility

Based on manufacturer documentation and test use; not a substitute for checking your exact material spec.

Aluminum

Specs & score

Overall score18 / 100

Pricing snapshotMin system: $20452395

Min system totals are built from the lowest documented prices for frame, dies, hydraulics, and stand/mount that we could verify. See how we calculate pricing for scoring.

Score breakdown

Value for Money

Features-per-dollar scoring based on 18.0 points earned in the other categories (out of 80 possible feature points) and an estimated minimum safe operating system cost of about $20452395.

0/20

Ease of Use & Setup

Air / Hydraulic + Electric / Hydraulic operation with JD2 ergonomics (base score 9/11) and portability tier: fixed base / no portability data (+0 pts).

9/11

Max Diameter & CLR Capability

2" OD (hydraulic assist) maximum round tube capacity based on published specs. Math today is OD-only; CLR ranges will be added to the score once consistent CLR data is available for all machines.

7/10

Bend Angle Capability

No published bend angle

0/9

Wall Thickness Capability

No published max wall thickness for 1.75" OD DOM; this category is scored as 0 rather than guessing.

0/9

Die Selection & Shapes

No documented tube/pipe die families beyond basic or unspecified coverage.

0/8

Track Record (Years in Business)

Established industry veteran with a long operating history.

2/3

Upgrade Path & Modularity

No documented upgrade path beyond the base configuration for power, LRA control, or bend-quality tooling.

0/8

Mandrel Compatibility

No documented mandrel capability for this frame.

0/4

S-Bend Capability

No documented ability to form back-to-back opposite bends with ≤0.125" tangent; marketing "S-bend" claims with several inches of straight between bends do not qualify.

0/3

USA Manufacturing (Disclosure-Based)

No disclosed USA manufacturing claims, clearly imported origin, or only very weak USA-flavored language.

0/5

Origin Transparency

No meaningful origin disclosure, or only vague/marketing language without concrete component origin details.

0/5

Single-Source System

One or more required components must be sourced elsewhere, or the manufacturer does not clearly offer a complete system from a single source.

0/2

Warranty (Published Terms Only)

No meaningful written warranty, sold as-is, or warranty not mentioned in published documentation. This category is based strictly on published terms; we do not score how well the warranty is honored in practice.

0/3

Brand: JD2
Model: Model 32 + Power Pack
Country of manufacture (claimed): USA
Capacity: 2" OD (hydraulic assist)
Warranty: Manufacturer standard

How scores are calculated

Score math summary

This shows every category, the exact points awarded, and the reasoning used for this model. (Citations and audit trail are in the section below.)

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