New addition to the toolbox - Snap On CTR761A Cordless Ratchet

dwright406 · Jun 20, 2015

I'm a mechanic at a busy independent shop.
For the past year I have tortured this m12 3/8 ratchet, and it continues to do it's job, but it's starting to get stripped out and a little weak, the battery doesn't stay secure and the black grip is disintegrating.

Its time to send the Milwaukee in for some warranty work, so I had to buy something to fill in while it's gone.

Between the Snap On and the Matco Infinium, I went with the Snap On.
They were both the same price, the Snap On came with 2 batteries and a tool bag, for $314, the matco only comes with 1 battery and was $315.

The Toolest Guy · Jun 20, 2015

Very nice. I just picked up the Ingersoll Rand Ratchet Wrench last week. Would be interesting to see how they compare. I know the Ingersoll Rand is slightly larger so might not get into such tight spots.

smalltruck · Jun 20, 2015

I just got the 3/8ths impact that goes with that battery set. Had it about a week. Have to say that so far its been killer. The size and weight is what sold me. Because I'm working a contract that means I move around from vehicle to vehicle in a building portable is really important. I carry a plastic tote with my basic tools. That impact is a basic tool because its so much faster than a ratchet.

And I have the small cordless screwdriver and flashlight that use the same battery.

efb16acrx · Jun 20, 2015

The snapon ratchets don't have much torque but they make up for it with the speed, 350rpm. And yes, if you don't have the ct761 impact yet, get it.

My only ***** about any of their microlithium tools is that you cant run the triggers on the impact or screwdriver as slow as you can on other brands.

thegroundpounder99 · Jun 20, 2015

It is a great tool to have, I love mine and it gets used everyday and holds up well. I wouldn't want to be w/ out it. I had the Milwaukee before and I liked it, just didn't last long.

shockwave · Jun 20, 2015

I have both the Milwaukee and snap on and snap on is stronger and faster rpm but a bit bigger than the Milwaukee which I can get into some tight spots like tbelt cover bolts

Mine are both 1/4

I have been looking at the 3/8 Matco which states 70 ft Ibs which I am curious about

efb16acrx · Jun 20, 2015

shockwave said:
I have both the Milwaukee and snap on and snap on is stronger and faster rpm but a bit bigger than the Milwaukee which I can get into some tight spots like tbelt cover bolts

Mine are both 1/4

I have been looking at the 3/8 Matco which states 70 ft Ibs which I am curious about

If its the 16v matco it does have a ton of power, and blows everyone else away in that regard. But I got rid of mine because it felt like it was going to break itself in half everytime I used it. I would have been surprised if it made it out of warranty. The whole housing would flex, and sometimes the battery would pop loose. Its also pretty big and heavy.

shockwave · Jun 20, 2015

efb16acrx said:
If its the 16v matco it does have a ton of power, and blows everyone else away in that regard. But I got rid of mine because it felt like it was going to break itself in half everytime I used it. I would have been surprised if it made it out of warranty. The whole housing would flex, and sometimes the battery would pop loose. Its also pretty big and heavy.

Yep that's the one there 12v is close spec to so and Milwaukee but does the Matco have a variable trigger aswell I know Cornwell does not!

Lucien421 · Mar 21, 2017

is electric powered type, should be more expensive than manual type, even it was made with good torque, but the battery would be its achilles heel, as tools are more exquisite, they are more likely to be broke.

New addition to the toolbox - Snap On CTR761A Cordless Ratchet

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