DeWalt's All New DCF503 Ratchet is GOOD, but M12 Good?
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- M12 high speed: amzn.to/36X183D 12V DeWalt: amzn.to/3TORCCi Go check out @Joethetoolguy !! Ratchets have been added to our live rank charts: torquetestchan... Today we test ratchets for the 1st time because DeWalt has introduced their 1st ever models in DCF503B, DCF504B and DCF503EB. So we put it up against the bread and butter cordless ratchets the Milwaukee FUEL M12 2566-20 and 2557-20 high speed ⅜” ratchet on our all new gauntlet test, and of course torque testing. If you’d like to see more ratchets, let us know!
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Torque of TTC is working for Astro Tools who also make impact wrenches (air). TTC is not the only testing out there, always consider multiple sources when looking at a tool!
I have both the m12 high speed and the dewalt 3/8 because I’m weird like that. I completely agree with how this lineup is, if the bolt I’m removing is rusted or dirty the Dewalt comes out, but most of the time I reach for the M12 high speed just because of how fast it spins, don’t mind having to break bolts loose first with it. Keep making videos please, they tend to come out on my lunch break and I makes my day.
Heck I use a husky cordless ratchet just because it's faster than by hand and I don't care that it won't break a tight bolt loose just that it spins it off
Where/when did you get a DeWalt cordless ratchet? I pre-ordered one in early February, and acme tools is saying it won't ship until at least 4/20 😑
@@elkvis I don't expect it to arrive in german stores before 2023 😂
Well they're all owned by the country china, I think it's important to mention that
Having many tools is not weird, it just means you’re a badass
Thanks Joe the tool guy for sending him the DeWalt to compare💥💥
The letter was so full of emotion, the artistry of the image, very moving. In fact, it moved me to tears. Yet it was powerful and to the point. Truly a reflection of the sender. 10/10 👌
Oh, the testing was great, too!
Looks to me like DeWalt found a good balance point.
Haha
I'd love to see the Kobalt and Makita ratchets thrown in the mix
Craftsman to 75 foot pounds
The kobalt in person is yuge!
Makita is not strong nor is it designed to be. It's for running off bolts quick
@@BamaShinesDistillery If that's your intended use for a ratchet is, you're using the wrong tool.
@@jordanhart9708 That is what an electric ratchet is for. None of them are designed for hard breaking.
Having the 12 volt platform in dewalt already, I feel that just going with the dewalt would be a wise choice. If just starting the Milwaukee would be the buy. Two great options in my opinion
I don't think that DeWalt is a 12v
I never noticed that all of these new DeWALT battery powered ratchets are 12v.
Everything I have is 20v.
I still want one though.
@@timmerner it’s a 12 volt
@@LocksmithLegend23 good to see them expanding the 12v lone
Lowes had a deal on the 12 volt line tools you get a battery starter kit for free thats how I took to it. Got two different tools and paid two different times, got two chargers and 4 batteries for free. 2ah and a 4ah I believe were the sizes in each kit.
Nice video! I’ve been considering a new cordless ratchet for the shop, and I’m one of those odd guys who has both DeWalt and Milwaukee (and Ryobi, and Earthquake, and Bauer, and Bosch) tools, so this was both relevant and timely for me. Keep up the good work!
Makita all day everyday, Japan engineering is rifined, and power tool leaders, and only to power tool companies that's not are zombie companies hilti and makita
@@pineapplesideways3820 m12 all the way, inline batteries are so good i consider it a necessity.
If you dont care about how small the tool is, then just use air.
@@daslynnter9841 true that get the tool that works best for you, Milwaukee are the battery leaders by far
I have what is cheap and works for me ofcourse the one with a better offer like free batterys lol always wins
The DeWalt : imp.i284638.net/EaYaEX M12 high-speed is currently $141: amzn.to/36X183D. Ratchets have been added to our live ranking: etsy.me/3G8j3QK
Considering the M12's RPM is nearly twice the DeWalt's, and for how close they were, we're pretty happy with our testing method replicating-ish real world use in a repeatable way. Suggest more ratchets below!
Torque, who started TTC, is working in product development for Astro tools who also make (non-cordless) ratchets. Always consider multiple sources when looking at a tool!
Makita ratchet! 12 or 18v.
Amazon is awash with no-name Chinese ratchets, be great if you can find a gem amongst them like the recent impact wrench.
@@ferrumignis The KIMO I hear is quite good. Will have to buy one, hope its better than their impact.
Skil Pwrcore12 ratchet, please!
I have the cheap non-fuel Milwaukee, and it has done everything I’ve ever asked of it.
I aswell have the brushed 3/8, for assembly, ESPECIALLY with putting together things which are brand new (which i did a good bit the end of last week), its great just getting something snugged up, still good power, then give it the last snug by hand. Might need to get the high speed though, the torque is fine, but the speed is a bit lacking.
Same. I've been trying to kill it as an excuse to get the fuel and it doesn't stop. Same with the M12 hackzall
Not sure I'd call 170$ fora ratchet "cheap" o.O? CheapER, maybe, but not cheap XD
@@rufusconnolly8489 You can very easily find them for $90-$100 after taxes. Even at Home Depot they are only $99. I don’t know where you are shopping, but you’re getting screwed over
@@stevenlatham4397 I don't have Milwaukee batteries though, so it is what it is
I’m really glad Dewalt is finally taking a big step and maybe even the lead in their power tools and products now they just need to make a lockable multi drawer packout
They were in the lead up until like 5-10 years ago
We'll see if SB&D can over come TTi., so far the DCF900 is the Flag ship marking the Future this is the way.
@@TBD3.0The 900 is the flagship high torque and their 891 is the flagship mid torque. As far as impact wrenchs go, Dewalt is king now. For now anyway.
@@MrManBuzz I recently purchased the 900 and the 891 and the 923 and the 921 and the 513 and soon will be purchasing the 950 and 945 and the DCD999👍🏻
Really happy with the 55 ft lbish Ryobi extended reach brushless ratchet - perfect amount of torque for most jobs where you don't need an impact and being able to spin around the head is a nice feature.
I hate Ryobi's batteries though. Too big on a ratchet.
I’d be really interested to see the Skil 12v Ratchet, especially considering how well the right-angle impact scored earlier.
I have one I'd be willing to send them with 2ah and 4ah batteries. It is larger but definitely more powerful compared to my brother's M12 brushed motor.
Ditto! I have the M12 Fuel high torque ratchet, and after using it, I realize I should have gotten the high speed. If the Skil can best it, I would be happy switching.
I have an old LION skill 7.4V volt ratchet, I just installed a 2AH LI USB battery in it. I use it all the the time for 1/4" bolts, transmission pans, dash work, etc. Fits anywhere. Advertised at 75 inch/lbs and 200rpm. Do you really want more for a tiny transmission pan bolt? They still sell for $80(not made in years). I don't see anything like that. These high torque tools could easily snap small bolts.
An electric pass-through ratchet would be extremely useful for very tight spaces where it is hard or a pain to turn a normal pass-through.
we're stuck with the old craftsman. the makita auto-ratchet can only do 13mm pass-through.
milwaukee created patents to make a potential future model.
I believe they make an air pass through
Been saying the same for years. Great idea
Supposedly the Makita has passthrough sockets somewhere
One large enough to do spark plugs on a sliding socket would be great for Subarus.
DeWalt is really killing it lately!!!
Started on the m12 line and I enjoy it so much, only thing I would like to see from dewalt is them expanding their 12v line more cause Milwaukee has them beat on number of tools. Looks like a great ratchet though!
Lately dewalt has been putting out a pretty good assortment of 12v. I got dewalt 12v brushed drill and impact driver before brushless was around, like 10yrs ago it was a good set for its time, but i was pretty disappointed they never really did much w the 12v line up, but lately they have been putting out more tools. I got into the m12 line up with the stubby and high speed after like 2 months of researching compact 3/8 compact impacts. 2 weeks after i got the m12 stubby dewalt put out their 12v compact and its more powerful than the m12. I wish i held off just a little bit longer but there was no mention of the new dewalt 12v compact impacts until 2 weeks after i got the m12. I do like how the m12 stubby and ratchets are streamline with a 2ah, and even still pretty compact with 6ah. Eventhough i have ridgid batteries and their subcompact impacts are smaller than the m12, it just seems pointless with that big chunky 18v battery limiting you in tight areas. The m12 highspeed im not a huge fan of since i live in boston MA and deal w a lot of rust. Any resistance and the highspeed you're using manually even after cracking a fastener free, so i pretty much only use it for installing fasteners. Now im debating if i should go with the m12 extended or the new 12v dewalt extended, whenever its available. I may also get the 1/2 12v dewalt since its more powerful than the m12. No point in having two 3/8. But i am happy with the m12 3/8 stubby. Would be nice for dewalt to come out w a 12v right angle more powerful than the m12. Id be all over that.
I have been using the high speed for about a year now and I think it fits the mechanics job very well, not quite as compact or powerful as my old air operated one but at least I'm not dragging an air line over a customers guards and bumper. It is plenty powerful enough though and the speed is where it's at, in my opinion and experience you don't need anymore torque as it saves you overtightening and breaking the type of fastners you're using this tool for, I have seen the apprentices break a few bolts now using the more powerful Milwaukee fuel (fat head). Like you said you just use the high speed by hand to crack the fastner, such as calliper bolts, and then use the paddle to take it off. I also love how the dirtection changer is flush with the back of the tool, I haven't caught it in tight places yet and haven't had an issue changing directions, even with gloves on.
To me Milwaukee in general is far superior for the mechanic trade where as I have Dewalt at home in the garage as I think in general they are better for builders and the like but still useful for the jobs I do at home on vehicles where I'm not on the clock to meet customer demands
Great video! Nice to see dewalt stepping in with me mechanic told. Brings more competitive pricing to us.
Bought everyone I could find a year and a half ago or so. Ended up choosing the Makita as it was the fastest slimmest and easiest to use. Kept the extended Milwaukee around for nearly a year but it was just so slow and cumbersome I ended up ditching it. DeWalt wasn't released yet but it looks like it has a lot of the positive attributes of the Makita that I love.
Ya, I ended up with the Makita as well, mainly for the same reasons, but also didn't hurt that you could get it 'free' with a battery kit or saw purchase :) Pairs well with their impacts.
Have been using the Makita 12V version for a year. It's been great really good ergonomics the size is just right and being able to easily switch between 1/4 and 3/8 drives is really useful
I've had the M12 since the fuel came out. Love it still but it is definitely slow af. Does what I need it for so no complaints really. Use it daily professionally. M12 will always get my dollar, sticking with one battery line
how does Ryobi compare?
Yeah I went with makita, Its ability to easily swap between 1/4 and 3/8 is also really nice.
I’m at 6 months with my DCF503B and it’s still chooching like brand new. I’ve got a ‘17 WRX and this ratchet has done the exhaust from the turbo back, the intake plumbing from the filter to the throttle body (including a front mount intercooler), a bunch of short shifter upgrades, oil/trans/diff fluids, a full brake job with new Brembo calipers and stainless lines, a meth injection kit, a flex fuel kit, and walnut blasting the intake valves which was >40 bolts by itself. The tool hasn’t met a bolt that it can’t handle and I’ve never ran out of juice on the job with the little 12v battery that came with it. No complaints from this owner!
For years was waiting for DeWalt to release a battery ratchet, I even emailed them and got a reply back from them several years ago, they said r&d had nothing in the works, so I ditched all my DeWalt battery tools about 2 years ago and went with Milwaukee M12, very happy with Milwaukee, the 55lb Milwaukee M12 version is a little slow, but I'm fine with it.
I'll definitely consider that little Milwaukee after the snap off I use every day shits the bed again.
Remember kids, if you get the ratchet up to speed and then jamb to socket on the nut/bolt it's a lot more effective when you're trying to loosen it. Hence their tightening torque being much higher...
I'm so glad dewalt is finally releasing these. I'm curious about their new high and mid torque coming out
I love my M12 high speed. But the DeWalt brings the beans! (relatively speaking). Might be a place for both in one's toolbox?
Love my high speed too, hope they make an extended reach high speed or maybe a sealed head design
Welp, if you catch yourself more often than not using your elbow beans, possibly. For me the speed in those 'nut-spinners' weighs a bit more than the scoring suggests, and is 100% a personal take and for sure YMMV
In my shop we have a variety of cordless ratchets. Snap on long and short, snap on brute long, snap on brushless 3/8, MAC 1/4 and 3/8, ingersoll rand 1/4 small and 3/8 large (this one has been beat to hell since it came out and keeps going) along with makita 12v and 18v. I have found that yes there is room for both, and even more. For example my typical 3/8 go to is the Snapon brushless. For bigger 3/8 jobs (light duty trucks for example) I reach for the Ingersoll rand 3/8. For smaller 1/4 inch sockets I go back and forth between snap on and makita, interior work is typically the snap on since it is a little smaller but in an engine bay that makita just flies through the work like nothing. Each has strengths, each has weaknesses. Also an added bonus to having more than one, is you can cut down on socket swaps, which funny enough can save a lot of time. Think of working on a Subaru and being able to have a 10, 12, and 14mm each on a nut runner, just grab the tool and go. Truth is, you really can’t go wrong with ANY of them. All are faster than doing it by hand.
Stoked to see dewalt enter the rachet game already having their batteries and all, but if that head coming off shows me anything, I think I'll stick with pneumatic rachets until that isn't really an issue any more.
:D
Someone didnt watch the whole video lmao
@haxorman Oh yeah? And what makes you say that?
@@simulatedzero the head coming off was an inside joke, he disassembled it right before then
@haxorman The irony here... Anyways, cheers mate 🍻
These battery ratchet wrenches in general are awesome and a must have do to the fact on how much better it makes working on things
Omg. I love you guys even more now. Idk if you guys had all of the testing methodology decided prior to my comment I made previously, but regardless I as a viewer feel appreciated. Coincidence or not, after asking if you guys could test some cordless ratchets and run them through a gauntlet of tests, and trying to replicate real world situations too!!!
I can't wait to see the new DeWalt mid-torque impact on here vs the old one that I have been using for 3 year's. Only 4 pounds and 800lb break away is I great upgrade.
I purchased the Skil 12 volt ratchet after your right angle driver video. It's much larger than my brother's Milwaukee but also more powerful. I'd be interested in seeing how it compares. I live in San Diego so I could easily loan you the tool with 2ah and 4ah batteries.
I need more air hammer videos
Really want to see the 498k thor
I'll subscribe to Joe based on that enclosed letter alone.
Could you test the Kimo extended and standard ratchet? Been seeing a lot of good reviews from them and since I go to you guys for all my "possible buys" , it would be nice to see it tested against other ratchets. Thanks!
I am pretty happy with my m12 fuel!
Thanks for the review!
I have the first gen fuel ratchet. One of my favorite tools, honestly. So handy and i never feel bad beating on it.
I love my snap on cordless ratchets I have 8 of them. Love your channel 👍👍👍👍👍
I recently got a set of 1/4 " and 3/8".. 12 volt cordless ratchets.. I haven't got a chance to use them yet!! now after watching your video I feel confident that I'm going to be happy with them!!! thank you!!!
As a home DiYer I still find a manual ratchet more satisfying to use. I love spinning it around freely and playing with it.
So getting a powered ratchet low in my tool buy list. Great review as always still.
That ruins ratchets don’t do it. They’re tools not toys.
The weird battery position of the DeWalt make it a hard no as a mechanic. I can use the ratchet to break things loose, so the power is definitely a factor but size and speed is much more important. I have a non fuel and a fuel Milwaukee. I've never used anything other than the little 1.5 battery. The bigger one makes a difference for sure but not worth the size hit.
I use the M12 high speed every single day at work. Its a very handy tool for getting into weird spots and bolts that are right up against something. the handle was weird at first but once i discovered how i can hang the tool from my pocket while switching from and impact to the ratchet i started to like it more and more.
Snap on ratchet remains my favourite, and I’m die-hard Dewalt fan but that thing it way too big to be of any use to me.
I'm no fan boy and I'm cheap but the Snap-On is the best. After I broke down and bought the Snap-On I literally had no buyers remorse after using it. I can complete 90% of task with my matco pinless swivels & matco double box flex head ratchet wrenches.
I would love to see the mac ratchet. I’ve tried all other types and the mac is the only one that I really love. Perfect speed torque and trigger imo
Been waiting for this one for a while, thanks TTC! 😎 Might wait and see what the 20v DCF513 can bring?
Yup, that's the one I'm watching for too.
Same. I’m hoping we get a comparison in the channel soon-depending on the outcome since all my batteries are 20v, that might seal the deal on which ratchet to buy (Dewalt or not).
I’ve had the Mac ratchet and I currently own the m12 fuel and a Hercules ratchet. The Mac was great and I liked the battery setup more than these new Dewalts. I’m in the dewalt 12v line and wanted an electric ratchet for my portable kit (m12 stays at home) so I purchased a Hercules 12v ratchet. I modified it and it accepts Dewalt 12v batteries. $79+ tax and works great.
Late as hell but Howd you make the battery’s work I’d like a long beach but don’t know if I can stomach 179$
Ooh, now I want to see these tests with the Skil 12V and Hart 20V (which is presumably like the Ryobi?) since those are the two live battery lines I'm in with ratchets available. It's probably my most desired new tool, seems like it would be real handy.
I bought the Hercules 3/8 ratchet over a year ago after tiring of waiting for the Default. It's a decent tool that gets the job done and paid for itself the first time I used it.
But I had the battery & charger and got the ratchet relatively cheap after it fell off a truck & landed on eBay.
Yes, ratchet content! What did we do to deserve this? Love your work on this channel guys
I think ergonomics should be a category to score. The M12 3ah compact battery is what I use on all of mine. I wonder if the 6ah really makes much more beans with ratchets. Idk if you could get used to the block hanging off the end, especially in tight spots.
Lots of options for other Ratchets for future videos. Of course both battery platforms of Dewalt and Makita would be cool. Kobalt is the only 24v ratchet I know of, and then the usual Snap-on and Mac tools, ingersol rand. Ryobi, Hart, and Craftsman for 18v. Husky, AC Delco, and Hercules has for 12v.
Great video!
I just ordered a 3.0 CP battery. I will compare it to my XC 3.0 & XC 6.0 batteries.
For starters, my cutoff tool doesn't like the CP2.0 battery. It bogs down quite easily.
So far, there are no comparisons on YT, which seems non-sense.
I only have 20vmax dewalt now and have been looking at getting into m12 because that ecosystem is so broad. This has made that decision even harder :RIP me: but a great video none the less - I've watched a lot of electric ratchet videos and this is one of the most informative despite being a departure from your usual dyno format. Bravo.
AWESOME 😎👍. I have a Milwaukee M12 (the early model that cracks it's head fairly easy) and it has yet to let me down.
That thing has been soaked in almost every kind of automotive fluid, wash with brake cleaner, blown dry & still keeps working.
Even if it were to quit on me tomorrow I couldn't possibly be mad at it.
Looking forward to more ratchet content ! 👌😀👍
Edit: I've had it since 2018 I believe. 🤔
Hey TTC. Have you considered holding the trigger down while hand turning from start of test?
I feel like you were loosening them by hand and then hitting the trigger changing the results ever so slightly. It may not be as real to how most people do it but... you could hold the trigger down and then just start ratcheting by hand letting the mechanism take over when it has the ability to. It would at least be the same every time in that the trigger would be down from when you start attempting to loosen the bolt instead of when you feel it get loose by hand.
Keep it up guys! Love your channel!
8:25 we do do this. But they sometimes blink and time out too
@@TorqueTestChannel
Oh okay yeah thanks for the clarification! It looked like you were doing it sometimes and not others but the tool timing out makes total sense.
If there was a model that was more resilient in the time out aspect maybe that would be worth a mention? unlessed I missed it lol
I bought just the M12 high speed and other M12 tools. Already I don't like the paddle and it feels as if my Snap on extensions and sockets don't fully seat on to the anvil. Out of every thing out right now I'm am kinda leaning towards Hercules because of the paddle switch and the long neck slim design.
Hey, my Mac guy just brought by the new DeWalt variant earlier this week. He had a flyer that showed one with a 6" extended neck on it. Would really like to see that.
Personally I like the DeWalt 12V lineup so I've been using and abusing a Mac 3/8" ratchet, and have been quite happy with it. The head size is much smaller than the new DeWalts, and for crawling around in Subarus that helps a lot. However the battery sits at a 90 degree angle compared to the new DeWalt versions. Honestly would have liked to see the Mac in this testing lineup, hopefully one can find its way to you for comparison.
The 12v mac having the battery at a 90° isnt too bad since the mac and dewalt 12v batteries are pretty small. Its better than having a 18v on there. Its comparable to like and m12 w a 6ah. Honestly seems more comfortable than these 12v dewalts w the battery flat instead of at a 90. Im still pretty happy to see dewalt expanding their 12v line up since ive had 12v dewalt for like 10 yrs when i got their brushed drill and impact driver. Was pretty disappointed they didnt do much with it until recently, but what they have been coming out with recently pretty impressive. Their compact 3/8 and 1/2 is more powerful than the m12 if i remember correctly. I got the m12 after researching for a couple months, then like 2 weeks later dewalt announced they were releasing their compact 12v. Kinda wish i held off. But im happy w the m12 3/8 stubby. Not so much w the m12 highspeed since i deal w a lot of rusted fasteners here in boston and even after breaking fasteners free the highspeed still gets hung up and use it more manually than with the trigger. Works good installing fasteners tho. But any resistance removing fasteners even after cracking them free they hang up. New hardware they're great, imagine down south or out west where theres little to no rust they are great, but not so much when you have some rust/resistance.
Love the compact drivers I got them about a year ago haven’t been disappointed. Can’t wait to use and abuse the new ratchet. My Mac is great for dash work
@@paulanderson2467 the only 12v dewalt i have is the brushed. I been using 18v ridgid which is pretty good for impacts, their drills and recips have some power, jus dont hold up. But their impacts are solid. I recently started using my dewalt 12v again when i dont need the 18v power, and i regret benching/not using them more often. There hasnt been anything in the dewalt 12v line up i really wanted or needed, until recently, the power they are the getting out of their new 12v is very impressive. Glad i didnt get rid of my 12v dewalt stuff n found it with all the batteries still workin eventhough they havent been used for at least 5-7 years. Now that they have been coming out with not good but very impressive stuff in their 12v line up, ill be more than happy to start gettin more.
I remember when i got my 12v brushed kit everyone i was workin with at bmw was using makita 12v, they said why did u get dewalt? Thats homeowner crap. I choose it because i never had a problem w dewalt, n they were the only ones makin a real comfortable pistol grip style handle. All the others were jus like regular straight handles that had like no shape to them that. Once they picked them up and tried them, everyone was impressed how comfortable they were and they werent the "homeowner crap" they were used to. Even still these 10yr old brushed dewalt have a more comfortable handle/grip than new milwaukee. Blows my mind milwaukee still hasnt changed to a more comfortable handle/grip on a lot of their tools.
@@jacksmith2315 THE 1/2 AND 3/8 12V IMPACTS WITH 5 amp batteries is an actual beast they work all day and get suspension component's tight enough to send it. my 20 v mid and full are great for doing wheels and major suspension components like sub frames.
The newest Milwaukee ratchet, has the option to swap heads, from a 3/8 to 1/4 with a raised direction knob for the glove boys.
I'm a Milwaukee kind of guy. But... I also think that DeWalt is an excellent tool and company. And thank you for the honest videos with some humor within them. I also think most people would love both tools when they apply them to do the job. 🙂🇺🇸
@ 0:56 😂 funny man
No Makita CXT 12v Ratchet?!?! Its the best of the bunch! - LMK if you want to borrow mine.
You know what also represents a constant load that doesn't require you to drill and tap steel?
2x4 and some wood screws. Yes I know, tree carcasses are gross but I like using my m12 extended ratchet for wood working in tight spaces too.
I mean they could've just drilled a hole and bolted the bolts in place with a nut then used a second nut avoiding tapping entirely lol
I have all Dewalt cordless tools, well almost, except for the Milwaukee rackets and a mini compressor. I have been bitching at Dewalt for years to get the rackets, because I wrench on antique HD's. Unfortunately no one has a Dewalt in stock, but I will get one once they are. Great video and I look forward to more.
I would like to see this test done again with the Power Stack battery. Also all of the torque relivant Dewalt tools with and without the Power Stack to see how much of a difference it makes. Dewalt fans will be keen to see that.
Power stack doesn't exist in 12v
As a non mechanic I love my milwaukee non high speed ratchet and extended ratchet. It may not have done as well in the test but I prefer power over speed. As always you killed it with the testing and thank you for bringing real metrics to all the vendor marketing garbage.
mine arrived tonight. more models coming soon-- extended, 20volt, sealed heads ect, ect
I would like to see the M12 non fuel version. It has way less power, but the head is even smaller and it is under $100 I think.
Personally I like the brute snap on ratchet, idc about speed honestly, it’s faster than my own hand which is all that matters to me, sometimes you don’t have space to swing the ratchet to brake it free so just being able to press the button and having 70ft lbs of breakaway is more important to me, I’ll take torque over speed, especially when the speed is still faster than what I can do manually
Great test rig. Some folks don't understand that cordless ratchets are for speed and in tight spaces, not torque per se. The big torque factor if there is one, is how much can you reef on it without breaking it. For budget minded types, I'd like to see you test AC Delco ratchet and the Hercules from Harbor Freight.
When the new ridgid rachet comes out you should ad that to the list along with the ryobi
Oh, nice. I just bought into the dewalt ecosystem, and was disappointed to see no power ratchet.
One test I'd like to see is how it works on a constant moderate load like a spring compressor or real cruddy bolt.
I'll have to see if there's a 20v
yes, and what the real-world battery life is for the 12V and 20V ratchets under those kinds of loads
I have the 20v 3/8 and it is a monster. I know TTC liked the 12v better because it’s faster but the 20v has more beans and that is a trade off that I’ll make happily. I work on generators and heavy duty trucks and the 20v can break most
@@zorgzev96 good to know. I might need to whip out the wallet again soon.
@@WASTED__POTENTIAL it was a painful wallet opening to be sure haha, but it was way cheaper than buying more Snap-On 14.4 batteries when I had small Dewalt 20v batteries laying around.
Good job DeWalt finally a ratchet. That omission played a bigger part than you would think pushing me over to team red. If others are like me maybe you will have better luck with younger gen z and alpha.
Needed the OG M12 ratchet for comparison
Its slow af fam
@@Joethetoolguy I'm so aware. Just want to see how it stacks up. You know they've got one laying around.
Ours is beat to hell
I actually watch your channel regularly and only purchase the ones I see fit through your tests. Thanks for doing us all a favour and beating the shit outta these so we can make informed tool purchase decisions. 🍻
I 2nd that
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Wild because I was just wondering about the m12 1/4 line vs the competition. Wouldn’t mind seeing that
I also have a 2557-20… no complaints. I’ve had it for years and use it everyday. Many many drops. The ears break on the batteries but the tool is fine. Ive been using mine to get a “running start” on bolts if I don’t have the space to use it As a ratchet. It works pretty good like that but it’ll snatch you and has drew blood many times.
@@W5rr2nG can't be any worse than that little 1/4in drive Ingersoll air ratchet I have lol. Half the time I hate using it since I know I'm coming away bloody.
@@trailblazer632 lol man we Gotta do what we Gotta do. Just embrace it and hit that trigger 😂
@@W5rr2nG hell no lol I look like a bare knuckle boxer as it is that thing only comes out for the smallest spaces that nothing else fits in
Can't wait to see the 20v version from DeWalt.
Good work, TTC! I think you've devised a good test platform for ratchets and I like the rating system too. Makes a lot of sense. It's a shame that Milwaukee has opted for a paddle switch and the fiddly selector switch. I'm one that annoys easily at the prospect of taking my gloves on and off to use power tools.
It's ABOUT TIME DeWalt! I've been in the DeWalt lithium cordless tool ecosystem for just over 10 years and for at least half of that time, I've been waiting for them to produce a cordless ratchet. They've got some of the slowest product development I've ever seen and were seriously asleep at the wheel for many years when it came to this tool. I had given up hope and was about two or three weeks away from buying a Milwaukee ratchet when I caught wind that DeWalt were finally bringing them to market. Now I'm just waiting for them to come into stock in the UK.
As soon as I saw the drilled and tapped angle iron with the lock nuts I was like yes…yES…YESSSSS!!! This is awesome!!! Constant load has yet to be tested for these tools (To my knowledge) and while I’m excited to see how the dewalt stacks up, I’m really excited to see the high speed vs the regular big head milwaukee fuel ratchet. I had a really hard time choosing between the two but decided I wanted the Milwaukee with more torque. As always TTC, phenomenal video. You are the ultimate tool tester and it makes my balls hot. God bless you.
Awesome! Now to torque test torque wrenches!
So weird to see the left hand threaded bolts at the end of the video. They just doesn't look "right". Very good comparison of the ratchets. Thanks for all the great videos. Regards - Mike
I have the 12v avid power ratchet off of Amazon. I think it might do good. Been using it professionally in a shop for 2 years
Great test I’d like to see the 20 volt test
HUGE NEWS 😍
I would like to see how the M12 non fuel compares, I think it's also rated around 35ftlbs and 400rpm
250 rpm for the regular M12 but the same torque. I believe the regular M12 is a brushed motor why the High Speed is brushless. However, do I want to pay almost double the price for the High Speed? I don't think so.
I have the standard- length M12 3/8 fuel. Looks like I need to upgrade to the high speed version. My current one is good at smashing my hand into things when the nut or bolt gets tight. I feel like its once of those instances where less torque is better, and you can finish tightening by hand which is best anyway. I hope they come out with an extended version of the high-speed model.
This was well timed as we were discussing getting the dewalt ratchets at our garage as we already have dewalt/mac battery tools but can't justify mac ratchets price point
I had a husky air ratchet that came apart like that, maddening to no end
Y’all should test the new snap on brushless ratchet. Also that m12 high speed I had too many issues with it bogging down on lock nuts and if your using a swivel socket with it it likes to throw nuts since it doesn’t really go all that slow with trigger control
I know the m12 short and long are supposed to have the same specs, but I just don't believe it. It may be worth testing? Awesome video!
Cool I hope dewalt goes into more automotive tools like Milwaukee. I have a Mac tools brs038 just so I could use my 12v batteries more.
It would be nice if Milwaukee came out with an extended high speed!
Great video. I love my m12 high speed. Would love for you to include a test that mechanics often do. If the ratchet can’t take out the nut/bolt with a trigger pull, take it if the nut, pull the trigger, and then put the socket onto the nut while it is spinning. Kinda like nascar pit stop guns. See if if these ratchets can take out the nuts that way without hand ratcheting it first to break loose.
Have had the standard length M12 for for over a year, bought the high speed 4 months ago, haven't touched the old style since
Do cheap Amazon cordless ratchets. Loved that with the impacts.
Torque is very important when removing fasteners that pass thru and have rusted the tip of the bolt,
They have a tendency to bind half way through and the extra torque keeps the tool from stalling.
Haven't switched from air ratchets yet but am really considering a Snap-on CTR861. I've demo'd some friends cordless ratchets. Compared to the Milwaukee, the snap-on is Much more comfortable (very important in aviation with their 2 million fasteners on everything) didn't notice a performance difference, it would be nice to see them run your gauntlet. Specially with their new higher performance model.
They’re nice but from what I’ve seen is the head/anvil seizes. I will say their newer ones are nice but when you get the bolt down they’re SNAPPY. I’m an engine tech and it slams my knuckles into shit.
I think we all want to see the kuccmo cordless ratchet go in the testing
As someone with a toolbox full of yellow I'm very glad to see Dewalt making more mechanic tools but unfortunately they missed the mark with these new ratchets. The tool seems to perform well but that battery location is absolutely terrible.
They really needed to make them like the Macs where the battery sits at 90 degrees to the tool instead of how it is on this one. A 20V extended head with the correct battery location is an instant buy for me.
I don't see how any of them are usable especially in comparison to milwauekees battery
I have m12 fuel high speed. Got the kit at Xmas for $149 @ HD. Love ❤️ it. Doesn't like rice.
I actually used the kobalt 3/8" ratchet to drive lag bolts into my deck posts for those hard to reach heads no problem.
Got the Makita 12V myself. Love using it when I work on the car. It's small enough to get into a lot of places, and definitely makes taking lots of bolts off/on sooo much nicer. Not sure if the 18V versions are really worth it.. makes for a bulky experience. At least for the Makita ones, I know the 18V isn't rated for any higher torque anyway. Dewalt does have that powerstack, so that can't be too bad for size.
Hey mate I'm looking at the makita 12v, hoping you could give me some feedback.
Did the 12v version come with the exchangeable 1/4 and 3/8 or is that just a 18v feature?
@@wearsjorge55 The 12V comes with both as well. I pretty much always leave the 3/8" in but it's nice to have the option for sure.
Always thumbs up 👍. Thx for all the work you put in.
Ingersol Rand cordless ratchets have the same battery configuration as the DeWalt, it’s handy for getting into tighter areas like the front of a transverse mounted engine for a timing belt job.
I have been a yellow tool fan and since I have a Mac guy I can over pay for tools now but I got the 12v ratchet and I love it
I was just thinking about buying the Milwaukee high speed but was worried it was weak and would brake on higher torque bolts. To see you put 200 plus nm threw it and it still works is very impressive.
ill look for this channel on rumble, you guys rock
I have both Milwaukee ratchet 3/8 and 1/4 both long and love them would not trade them for any other brand there slim easy to fit any were and as a mechanic have never failed me. Milwaukee 👍👍👍👍👍👍