Fluke 87Vvs87V MAX
Two multimeters, compared from their makers' published US specs. Specs checked 2026-10-17.
Fluke 87V
Safety rating CAT III 1,000 V, CAT IV 600 VDC voltage 1,000 VAC voltage 1,000 V
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Safety rating CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1,000 VDC voltage 1,000 VAC voltage 1,000 V
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- Working at the service entrance or on utility feeds needs a CAT IV rating; panels and feeders CAT III. The 87V is rated CAT III 1,000 V, CAT IV 600 V; the 87V MAX CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1,000 V. The lower of the meter's and the leads' ratings applies.
- Cells: the 87V uses 9 V Battery; the 87V MAX Three AA batteries.
- In the box: the 87V comes with TL75 Test Leads (TL175 Eur), AC175 Alligator Clips, Holster with tilt-leg, test lead storage; the 87V MAX with TL175 TwistGuard test leads, AC175 Alligator clips, 80BK-A temperature probe.
From the published figures only; no testing. Rated figures from different makers are not measured the same way.
Where they differ
- Safety rating: the 87V is CAT III 1,000 V, CAT IV 600 V; the 87V MAX is CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1,000 V.
8 of 16 listed specs differ or are listed by only one maker. Stated from the published figures only; no testing.
Every published spec, side by side
| Spec | Fluke 87V | Fluke 87V MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Safety rating (IEC 61010 CAT)Differs | CAT III 1,000 V, CAT IV 600 V | CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1,000 V |
| DC voltage, max range | 1,000 V | 1,000 V |
| AC voltage, max range | 1,000 V | 1,000 V |
| AC current, max range | 10 A | 10 A |
| DC current, max range | 10 A | 10 A |
| True-RMS | Yes | Yes |
| Display resolution | 6,000 counts | 6,000 counts |
| Resistance, max range | 50 MΩ | 50 MΩ |
| Batteries (cells)Differs | 9 V Battery | Three AA batteries |
| WarrantyDiffers | Lifetime | Limited lifetime |
| Capacitance, max range | 9,999 μF | 9,999 μF |
| Frequency, max rangeDiffers | 200 kHz | 199.99 kHz |
| Temperature measurementOnly one listed | -200.0 °C to 1,090 °C (-328.0 °F to 1994.0 °F) | Not on maker page |
| SizeDiffers | 201 x 98 x 52 mm (with holster) | 6.0 x 10.1 x 21.5 cm (with holster) |
| Ingress protectionOnly one listed | Not on maker page | IP67 |
| WeightOnly one listed | Not on maker page | 698.5 g |
"Differs" marks different published values; pure formatting is not counted. "Only one listed" marks a spec only one maker page gives. Box contents, owner ratings, manuals and sources are on each model's own page: 87V, 87V MAX. Swap either model in the compare tool. copied
Fluke 87V
Safety rating CAT III 1,000 V, CAT IV 600 VDC voltage 1,000 VAC voltage 1,000 V
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Find 87V prices on Amazon Find 87V prices at Acme Tools Opens the retailer in a new tab; the current price is shown there. Marketplace sellers vary: check the seller and exact model.Fluke 87V MAX
Safety rating CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1,000 VDC voltage 1,000 VAC voltage 1,000 V
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Find 87V MAX prices on Amazon Find 87V MAX prices at Acme Tools Opens the retailer in a new tab; the current price is shown there. Marketplace sellers vary: check the seller and exact model.Sources
- Fluke US product page 87V MAX, retrieved 2026-10-17
- Fluke US product page 87V, retrieved 2026-10-17
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