Advice on cordless ratchets

[Maui]

I want to purchase a cordless ratchet and looking for advice. I'm talking about the electric lithium battery operated type. I want one that will last a few years but not break the bank.

Thanks.

 

[gerryvz]

Dave's Uncle Kent uses them in some of his videos. Looks like he uses the Milwaukee Tools ones?

 

[Hollybrook]

I see a lot of guys using 1/4" drill style impact drivers. Bosch is one of the ones I see a lot of.

I have a Hilti one that is a lot more expensive, but very nice. You have to be careful not to over torque the fastener and shear it off.

The ratchet can get into tighter places, but I have always found a way to avoid that. The drill style has many other uses, so is my preference.

 

[quicksilver500]

We have a 1/4 drive Milwaukee at work, I like it very light.

 

[samiam44]

I find the milwaukee to do lots of jobs extremely well.
1/4 drive

Michael

 

[Glen]

I've been wanting one of these too but not quite ready to spend the money. The Milwaukee seems like the best value.

 

[Maui]

I was leaning toward the Milwaukee. I guess I'll give that one a try.

 

[jhodg5ck]

our shop is full of electric ratchets, 2 1/4' an 2 3/8's. Electric impact 1/4-1/2. They are all Matco and I couldn't be happier with them.

Do try to clean the innards every now and again, they collect metallic swarth which eventually shorts them out...high pressure brake clean/air gun does the trick well.

jono

 

[gerryvz]

Thanks for the tip,

 

[samiam44]

Do you own the extended battery packs Jono?


M

 

[jhodg5ck]

Just the normal ones that come with...we have multiples of the small ones which we use the most. They do charge quickly....and if we are in a total pickle we still have our full assortment of air tools

 

[samiam44]

Just as a note. Home depot.com has the Milwaukee M12's where you get a free battery. Search under "M12 battery" and you will see the specials which come with the 2.0amp battery. Funny those don't show up when you search ratchets.

 

[Glen]

Good find, Michael. I wish I had some money left to buy one plus an M12/M18 combo charger. Already spent too much this season!

 

[Maui]

That's a pretty good deal but you still need a charger.

 

[samiam44]

I've got 2 chargers already. Kids and my wife use the M12 drill set(came w 2 batteries and charger for $99 at HD), and I use the M18 drill and impact drill.