Best Ratchet (1/4 In)? Snap On, Icon, Proto, GearWrench, Prototype

Snap On, Nepros, Proto, Mac Tools, Stahlwille, Koken, Hazet, Wera, Husky, Harbor Freight ICON, GearWrench 90 and 120, Milwaukee, Crescent, SATA, Duratech, Der Erwachte, and TRO Designs Titanium Protype. Ratchets compared for weight, head size, working arc swing, back drag, directional switch ease of use, and failure load.

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➡ Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
Snap On: Available online at the Snap On store
Husky: Available online at Home Depot
ICON: Available at Harbor Freight
Milwaukee: Available online at Home Depot

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[ProjectFarm]

Here’s the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you!
Snap On: Available online at the Snap On store
Husky: Available online at Home Depot
ICON: Available at Harbor Freight
Milwaukee: Available online at Home Depot

[ksanalyticalsystems]

The TRO and 3d printed contenders were an extremely entertaining addition. It's always very interesting to see how the top performers don't necessarily come from a particular company, country, or at the highest price.

[bdkje]

I've always preferred the reverse switch to be stiff, nothing agravates me more than trying to maneuver a ratchet into position inside a tight spot where i cant reach only to have something bump the lever into the wrong setting, I've had to go as far as wrapping the handle in electrical tape to make it stop.

[electronicsNmore]

I don't think there's a channel on YouTube that comes close to your level of testing. Outstanding as always! Thank you

[RamblinVan]

I appreciate how thorough your tests are. I need a new 1/4" wrench and stopped myself from just impulsively buying the husky when I walk by. Now I know that it's actually a quality product for the price. Thanks for putting an end to this ongoing battle in my head every time I go to home depot LOL

[Heeby-Jeebies]

Seeing prototypes in the lineup is kind of exciting! I appreciate that you protect the integrity of the test by buying the item, and remind us that this thing is still being developed.

[RFXLR]

Todd, you are almost single-handedly changing tne tool world You are the exact definition of positive social influencer! Great work as always.

[nickchamp]

The fact you've made all your jigs and tests so far without having a 3D printer in your arsenal is "VERY IMPRESSIVE"! Excited to see what kind of things you come up with in the future utilizing it!

[GhostSot]

I love showing your videos to die hard Snap On guys -- I've got over 25 years experience as an auto/marine mechanic and I never sold myself out to those tool trucks. I've always been a Craftsman/Husky and then added Pittsburgh to my sets and do the same jobs people say 10x the amount for tools. Being in the marine industry, if I drop a 10.00 ratchet off the back of a boat in the water, oh well.. It wasn't a 100+ dollar ratchet.

[bansheedearg]

The close ups of the ratchet mechanisms and failure points are not only a joy to us gearheads, but a goldmine to manufacturers. The effort to disassemble, video, and assess the internals is not lost on me, and it is high time we had a behind-the-scenes video. Please understand that we love what you do, with passion. A behind-the-scenes with you at a video editor, you setting up tests, you shopping for test equipment (the proto torque tester was not cheap), a simple and cheerful interview about how you came up with sending oil samples to a lab, your favorite WHATEVER. For sure you have an envious karma surplus, it is past due you acted a little selfish.

[Zexidous]

That's cool that you've become prominent enough that some companies are starting to pay serious attention to you. That's exactly what we need!
Very Impressive!

[RESCUEBERTRAMYACHT]

Todd is revolutionizing how consumers can save real money in todays crazy times. You are the best if the best on utube and it’s not even a close second. I can only imagine how many manufactures reach out to you on a daily basis for positive and negative feedback. Keep them coming Todd. It’s a blessing to all of us followers for real info. Respect!!!!

[smakusdod]

I generally agree with most testing methodologies, but the ratchet switch being too loose is just as much of a problem as it being much too tight.

[pkfgimu]

Todd, I don't know how you continue to improve on your already "best out there" videos, but you do. You truly give the most comprehensive and professional comparisons. Thank you very much. God Bless.

[elpinche]

I’m a huge fan of the premium and specialty tool tests. I work in industrial maintenance and love tools so seeing the German and Japanese brands included along with this new prototype one is awesome!

[billj]

I've worked as a professional mechanic. When starting to look at this video I was thinking that some of these ratchets won't be very strong, and there is some difference in the failure loads, but not a lot and even the lowest one at 66 ft-lb would be stronger than what a person should need from a 1/4" drive ratched with a short handle. If you need more torque then get a larger ratchet. I think the most important test for these small ratchets is the back drag test. You will frequently be using a small ratchet on small fasteners that don't offer a lot of resistance. Second most important is how well they work in a tight space because you are likely to be using a ratchet like this in a tight space.

[PanteraRocha]

Carbon fiber + titanium are THE BEST combination of materials for a SUBMARINE.

[TheNukem]

I would love to see prototype tools get compared to actual production tools. It is neat to see the journey that manufacturers take to releasing a tool.

[GarenP]

My first thoughts -- for the ratchets that are serviceable like the Gearwrench, the internal grease can be removed and replaced with superlube which would improve the backdrag. The failure load for all the ratchets seemed more than adequate, so that really makes the backdrag and rotation metrics the only important things to consider IMO. Husky looks like a great value!

[nicolecherry]

I love how transparent all the tools you test become. Like if anyone wants to build the best toolkit for their money, they find your channel and they get quality tools based on your tests and not brand recognition. Literally, If Im thinking of adding a type of tool to my garage I look up PF and see if yall made a video on the options.