Tiny Tach Gauges
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About Tiny Tach & Design Technology, Inc.
Tiny Tach is the flagship brand of Design Technology, Inc., the original manufacturer of the Tiny-Tach™ tachometer. Since 1993, Design Technology has been engineering, manufacturing, and refining a line of compact, self-contained tachometer and hour meter instruments built for real-world use on virtually any engine type. What began as a single innovative product has grown into a comprehensive family of gauges trusted by mechanics, farmers, boaters, landscapers, racers, and outdoor power equipment enthusiasts around the world.
All Tiny Tach products are made in the U.S.A. and sold directly from the manufacturer, ensuring that every unit is genuine new stock. Tiny Tach gauges are designed to be as simple to install as they are accurate — in most cases, installation requires nothing more than wrapping the included wire around a spark plug wire. Once connected, the display instantly reads live engine RPM and switches to show total accumulated engine hours when the engine is off.
A Product Line Built for Every Engine
The Tiny Tach family covers an impressive range of applications. The Standard gasoline Tiny-Tach is a self-contained tachometer and hour meter suited for most small gas engines, including fuel-injected models. The Commercial Tiny-Tach steps things up with four programmable timers — including two user-adjustable service reminders — making it a favorite among racers and professional equipment operators. For diesel-powered equipment, the Diesel Tiny-Tach connects to a clamp-on injection-line transducer and delivers precise RPM readings regardless of the number of cylinders. There is also a water-resistant Marine model, and a wireless handheld version ideal for chainsaws, blowers, and trimmers.
Beyond the core Tiny-Tach line, Design Technology also offers a broader selection of engine measurement gauges, including handheld tachometers capable of measuring RPM on trucks, tractors, automobiles, and generators. These handheld units feature microprocessor-based digital circuitry that never needs calibration and reads engine speeds up to 10,000 RPM with accuracy of +/- 1 RPM.
Why Engine Operators Trust Tiny Tach
What makes Tiny Tach stand apart is its combination of simplicity, durability, and versatility. The units are potted in a protective compound to resist moisture and vibration damage. Battery life on lithium-powered models extends to five or more years. The adjustable sparks-per-revolution setting means a single Tiny Tach can be accurately configured for single-cylinder lawn mowers, twin-cylinder engines, or high-revving small engines alike. The non-resettable total hour meter is particularly valuable for tracking engine maintenance cycles, documenting equipment history for resale, or managing fleet service schedules.
Whether you need a permanent dash-mount tachometer for a marine outboard, a simple hour logger for a lawn tractor, or a portable handheld unit for a service shop, Tiny Tach offers a purpose-built solution backed by decades of refinement and direct manufacturer support.