YouTuber ClientGraphics conducts the ultimate showdown of hand tool destruction and finds the strongest ratchet brand among:
- SnapOn
- Tekton
- ICON
- GearWrench
- Husky
- Duralast
- SK Tools
- Harbor Freight Pittsburgh Pro
Ratchet Driver Torture Test Part 1
3/8” Drive Ratchet Driver Cost Per lb-ft
| Brand | lb-ft | Price | $ per lb-ft |
| Tekton | 292.9 | $22.00 | $0.075 |
| Pittsburgh | 245.7 | $18.99 | $0.077 |
| Husky | 259.0 | $25.97 | $0.100 |
| Duralast | 262.3 | $28.49 | $0.109 |
| Gearwrench | 235.5 | $29.99 | $0.127 |
| Icon | 276.3 | $36.99 | $0.133 |
| SK | 207.3 | $43.00 | $0.207 |
| Snap-On | 292.9 | $135.00 | $0.460 |
Ratchet Driver Torture Test Part 2
This really is the Ultimate 3/8” drive Ratchet Torture Test between the new Milwaukee vs Mac Tools vs SnapOn vs Tekton from Part 1 above. Several more brands including Kobalt, Powerbuilt, Wright, Pittsburg Pro (Green Handle) are tested in Part 2.
- Milwaukee Tools,
- MAC Tools,
- Kobalt Tools from lowes,
- PowerBuilt Tools from All Trade,
- Carlyle tools from NAPA Autoparts,
- Pittsburgh Pro from Harbor Freight, and finally
- Wright Tools.
3/8” Drive Ratchet Driver Test Results
| Brand | Model | Peak Torque ft/lbs | Price | $ per sq/ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Swivel | 96782 | 256.0 | $16.99 | $0.066 |
| Pittsburgh Pro | 62328 | 245.7 | $18.99 | $0.077 |
| Tekton | SRH01108 | 292.9 | $25.00 | $0.085 |
| Husky 100T | H10038FLRAT | 259.0 | $25.97 | $0.100 |
| Kobalt 90T | 337304 | 286.0 | $29.97 | $0.105 |
| Duralast 100T | 51-103 | 262.3 | $28.49 | $0.109 |
| PowerBuilt | 649952 | 259.0 | $28.99 | $0.112 |
| MasterForce | 67263 | 237.0 | $27.99 | $0.118 |
| Gearwrench 120XF | 81211 | 235.5 | $29.99 | $0.127 |
| Milwaukee | 48-22-9038 | 300.0 | $39.97 | $0.133 |
| ICON | 56193 | 276.3 | $36.99 | $0.134 |
| Channellock | 305618 | 233.0 | $31.99 | $0.137 |
| SK Tools | 45170 | 207.3 | $43.00 | $0.207 |
| Wright Tools | 3428 | 220.0 | $48.84 | $0.222 |
| Napa Carlyle | CHT R38L90 | 237.0 | $55.49 | $0.234 |
| Snap-On | FHL80 | 292.9 | $139.25 | $0.475 |
| MAC Tools | XR11F | 206.0 | $125.00 | $0.607 |
| MAC Tools Axis 90 | XR1390LFK | 212.0 | $149.99 | $0.708 |
