Abstract: A portable hydrant wrench for use by one man comprising one or more drive bars having a rectangular cross-section and employing a detachable socket wrench at one of the free ends. A flange is secured to the hydrant to be serviced provided in conjunction with the hydrant for one embodiment of the invention having an external rotatable support for a platform for positioning the drive bars in the center of the hydrant so that a turning device can be used to turn the tool with out providing any twisting force to the hydrant. Another embodiment of the invention provides for an internal platform within the hydrant for supporting internal power transmitting means to turn the drive bars and so operate, remove or replace the valves located underground.

Abstract: A portable hydrant wrench for use by one man comprising one or more drive bars having a rectangular cross-section and employing a detachable socket wrench at one of the free ends. A platform is secured to the hydrant to be serviced for positioning the drive bars in the center of the hydrant. Separate gear and drive assemblies attached to the free end of the drive bars opposite the detachable socket wrench provide the means of rotating the drive bars and therefore the socket wrench working the valves of the underground hydrant main pipe.