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$19 Ratchet Proves Premium Ratchets are a Waste of Money!
Todd's Picks
Best Performance
Average Finish: 1.7
Purchased for: $118
Made In: Taiwan
120 teeth, exceptional performance, compact size.
Best Value
Average Finish: 5.9
Purchased for: $20
Made In: China
100 teeth, excellent back drag performance, best value.
Runner-up
Average Finish: 4.7
Purchased for: $157
Made In: USA
90 teeth, robust build, better performance than SKChina.
Tools Tested
Average Finish: 1.7
Purchased for: $118
Made In: Taiwan
120 teeth, exceptional performance, compact size.
Average Finish: 4.7
Purchased for: $157
Made In: USA
90 teeth, robust build, better performance than SKChina.
Average Finish: 5.9
Purchased for: $20
Made In: China
100 teeth, excellent back drag performance, best value.
Average Finish: 6
Purchased for: $43
Made In: Taiwan
High-quality alloy steel, durable chrome finish.
Average Finish: 7
Purchased for: $22
Made In: Taiwan
72 teeth, ergonomic handle, compact head.
Average Finish: 7
Purchased for: $45
Made In: Taiwan
122 teeth, superior rust resistance, dual paw mechanism.
Average Finish: 8
Purchased for: $25
Made In: Taiwan
122 teeth, ergonomic handle, good gear set.
Average Finish: 8
Purchased for: $53
Made In: USA
72 teeth, heavy-duty, high failure load.
Average Finish: 9
Purchased for: $18
Made In: China
90 teeth, good performance for the price, large head.
Average Finish: 9
Purchased for: $53
Made In: Taiwan
92 teeth, low profile head, tight arc swing.
Average Finish: 9
Purchased for: $185
Made In: USA
92 teeth, heavy-duty, robust construction.
Average Finish: 10
Purchased for: $17
Made In: China
72 teeth, decent performance but high back drag.
Average Finish: 10
Purchased for: $82
Made In: Germany
80 teeth, refined German engineering, compact design.
Average Finish: 10
Purchased for: $246
Made In: USA
Dual paw technology, premium build, high torque resistance.
Average Finish: 11
Purchased for: $15
Made In: China
72 teeth, sloppy gear mechanism, not designed for tight spaces.
Average Finish: 11
Purchased for: $36
Made In: China
90 teeth, budget-friendly, compact but high back drag.
Average Finish: 12
Purchased for: $11
Made In: China
72 teeth, budget tool with sloppy gear set.
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Converted foot-pounds of torque each ratchet can withstand before failure.