Hyper Tough 1/4” 4 Volt Ratchet | Test vs. Ryobi USB 1/4” Ratchet

In this video I test the Hyper Tough 80043 ratchet and compare it with the Ryobi FVRC50. The various tests will find readings for RPM, power, and speed. #hypertough #powertools #ryobi

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Hyper Tough 4 Volt Ratchet -
Ryobi USB Ratchet -

[myronwebster]

I use it for appliance repair Works great has no complaints breaks pretty much all bolts free with just the button

[officialshadetreeamerica]

I just came across your channel today and wanted to say that I was the beta tester for that Ryobi ratchet as well as the 4 volt 3/8 drive ratchet. I thought the Ryobi was a little weak when I tested it, but I understood it wasn't a tool that wasn't designed to make huge torque numbers, either. I am shocked that HyperTough did better than the Ryobi. With the test my friends at Torque Test Channel did recently with their impact tools, I might have to check out HyperTough's line of tools again.
Have a good day👋

[jldwolfe]

People are starting to realize that you don’t normally need the biggest torque monster running high amps and voltage. Affordable and convenient are far more important. This thing, a set of sockets and maybe a breaker bar make for a nice tool box

[ThriftyToolShed]

Excellent testing! It takes a lot of time. I have been extremely surprised at Hypertough for the price. It's like for the price you expect junk, many people won't see past that, but the truth is they are really descent. We put them up against tools costing 4 or 5 times the cost at times, and they really at least hang in there. For the home warrior I believe they are great!

[astridsactionrc]

I have a 20+ year old Skil 1/4” ratchet. I used it a lot when I was an assembler and bicycle tech for several major retail chains. It still works great today. I would certainly buy and be happy with the Hyper Tough ratchet. If you need ultra torque on fasteners, buy an impact driver. The Hyper Tough is more than enough for what the target consumer is ever going to buy.

[FacilitiesDIY]

Thanks for taking the time to do this! Great stuff.

[Xaluber]

Thanks! I love it when a cheap tool comes out on top. I wanted to wait for your video to see how it did before picking one up, but it was so cheap I ended up buying one early. Love it for the price. Only downside is that it doesn't have a variable speed trigger as advertised. I opened it up and found that it had a simple on/off microswitch. It also contains a 2000mAh Highstar 18650 that is soldered to the controller board. That is the brand of cells that are in most Bauer and Hercules batteries.

[jurj]

I recently did my spark plugs and coils but when I started I realized I left my ratchet at the shop. I did have this guy in my tool bag though and a 1/4 to 3/8 adapter. Not only did it get the job done but it survived as well. Worth the 30 imo

[Davsoto]

I use the HT 3/8 cordless ratchet for work EVERYDAY (Forklift Technician) and I’ve got nothing but good things to say about it. I opted into the larger 4ah battery for the power and longer life, as well as the rapid charger. Definitely worth it- I do find myself using the 3/8 to 1/4 adaptor tho for a bunch of my electrical repairs so I’m definitely contemplating getting the 1/4 bc it’s also compact.

[shepshomestead]

Another great video Zack. I have the 12v 3/8 ratchet and love it. I've been thinking of picking one of these up but I can't see any benefit other than it being smaller than the 3/8. I'll probably talk myself into buying one eventually lol.

[Phillip-yd]

Get one ! I just finished my Jeep step rails with it. Definite time saver....leaves out that extra wrench on the other side of your nuts and bolts that you can just finger hold and use the clacker effect to get started !...better than a kicka** air ratchet in that case :)

[david-svkg]

Thanks for the video. One thing I noticed about them is that the HyperTough, at least mine, is single speed. Also, the torque is <5ft-lbs. (this is great as most fasteners that you'd use a 1/4" drive on will be quite snug at this level---the 12V and 20V stuff will snap them off at the 35ft-lbs+ levels they generate!) The extra length is nice on the ryobi as I always seem to be reaching when I use either of them. All that said, I agree that even though the hypertough is shorter and single speed.... it takes up less space and it is my go-to. I don't think either of these are heirloom quality and neither of them are designed to heavy/rough use. I would suggest that the extra tightening you saw on the ryobi is likely due to inertia in the mechanism. I was sort of surprised to see the advertised torque/RPM on these too... by my calculations, they'd need to pull over 30A at 4V to hit their advertised torque... which is not possible if the BMS has any protection features (I would expect so on the Ryobi, not so sure about the Hypertough---this would explain the lower power numbers from the Ryobi--extra connectors and protections). Anyways, I do think these are both great in situations where you need a lot of turning with limited torque. e.g. they are both perfect for battery terminals and hose clamps and all that plastic in dashboards and appliances we have nowdays. I would give the edge to the Ryobi as with the variable speed, you can use it in more/smaller applications than the Hypertough. however, if you need to use fasteners with heads over about 11mm... you need a 3/8" drive in 12V not these--although they will get the job done up to about a 17mm with a lot of help--but the ratchets have a ton of slop with high backdrag...

[david_kwan]

Very nice and detail test, really want to get a very small 1/4 ratchet. I have one using now but not small enough

[russellgilbert]

If I can get good quality at an affordable price, I am ALL in! So, Hyper Tough for me! 😃

[drcoolit]

this comment 6/13/25 for reference. I have the HT 3/8" cordless ratchet that has the 12V removable battery so it can also use the other LARGER capacity 12V batteries that power similar HT tools (drill, etc.). I'm very happy w/ mine. eliminates the tedium of the many turns of a nut or bolt or screw that you have AFTER you have broken it loose or BEFORE you have it fully torqued. one of the most useful tools I've added to my collection. IT WILL SPOIL YOU!

[fireinacan]

Thanks for doing another video!

I must say i love Ryobi USB, but have to say that they do not deliver the power in certain applications. I bought the ibflator, thinking i might use it as part of a fancy bike kit i had in nind, and while it works, that think is woefully underpowered. Same for the elctric acrew driver. It wasnt powerful enough to put together flat-pack IKEA furniture!

So I dont think i would puck up either 4 volt ratchet. Not unless it was super discounted and i just felt like "collecting it".

That being said, someone in the comments says they use their 4 volt ratchet for appliance repair. Perhaps i could use my hated Ryobi USB screwdriver for electronics.

[ahighervibe]

A few years ago I started building my collection of Ryobi cordless tools… but recently the Hyper Tough improvements have sold me… I veered AWAY from Ryobi and am now Sold on the NEW Hyper Tough line. I can’t believe this is reality… but it IS… the new versions of the Hyper Tough cordless tools are an unbeatable value !

[ShaneBroome-ws]

I bought a hyper tough 3/8 electric ratchet and I bought it cause my Milwaukee was being warrantied out for the second time and I didn't have air at that time either so coming from my experience of the 3/8's electric ratchets was the Milwaukee vs the HyperTough I am gonna say the Milwaukee I treat the same way as the HyperTough and my HyperTough hasn't broken 1 time and I took my warrantied out Milwaukee and put it up because I broke it 2 times in 1 year and it cost $350 plus $50 more for a second battery so $400 before tax to have the Milwaukee 3/8's electric ratchet with 2 batteries and meanwhile I spent like $57 on the HyperTough with 2 batteries and I beat the ever living dog shxt out of it on a daily basis I use it in the shop and I haven't broken it yet I've had it almost 2 years and I use it professionally so if it was me I'd take the HyperTough ratches everyday of the week considering they have a 2 year manufacturer warranty and if you'd rather go to Walmart and just swap it out then you can spend $6 more on the 3/8 ratchet or $4 more on the 1/4 ratchet and get 3 years warranty through Walmart and that is a no questions asked go get a new one and leave warranty but honestly with how I've tortured my HyperTough 3/8's Electric Ratchet over the last 2 years I don't think you need one the only downside of the HyperTough vs the Milwaukee is the HP only runs at 250rpm the Milwaukee runs at 300rpm or 350rpm enough to barely notice it but something that may make some people say nevermind but person $57 for a reliable unbreakable cheap electric ratchet with 2 batteries is unbeatable and I mean unbeatable I'm buying my dad one this month for his birthday ask questions and I'll answer whatever I can about the 2 year old one and the new one because my dad is a professional mechanic aswell and is going to use it for the same purpose I use mine for shop work

[adjutant]

I never would have considered the hypertough if it wasnt for this video. Very nice, it’s even got usb-c

[tomj]

I bought the Hyper Tough and find it useful. If I need to break away a nut that the machine can't turn I just lock the head and use it as a wrench then, when it's loose I use the motor to finish.