Is this Performance Tool ratchet any good?

[Bennylava]

Anybody own this thing? If so, do you like it?

I like the small size, but it's only a 4 volt unfortunately. Then again maybe that's all you need for 1/4" drive. Clearly it's just got a single 18650 battery inside, which I believe you could replace for longer life and maybe more oomph. They say it's 2ah battery, or 2,000Mah. The higher end batteries will be 3500Mah.

Amazon.com: Performance Tool W7731 4V 1/4 in. Drive Cordless Electric Ratchet | Automotive auto repair tool. 0-230 RPM variable speed. 92 inch-Pound torque. LED light. USB-C charging : Tools & Home Improvement

Amazon.com: Performance Tool W7731 4V 1/4 in. Drive Cordless Electric Ratchet | Automotive auto repair tool. 0-230 RPM variable speed. 92 inch-Pound torque. LED light. USB-C charging : Tools & Home Improvement

www.amazon.com

 

[finn]

The ACDelco 1209-P2 for $74.99 has 45 ft lbs and seems like a better deal.

edit: oops, it’s 3/8, not 1/4” drive, so I guess that’s out.

No personal experience, but I have seen ACDelco tools used in professional settings.

 

[willf650]

I would personally try the Hyper Tough for the hell of it. I recently got a couple of their 12v tools and they have impressed me in messing with them around the house. When you factor price they seem great.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/19231774282?sid=9BE7A01F-EF23-40C0-B9B4-077EECD911A8

For the price you're looking at you could also get another battery for the Hyper Tough.

I have no work use of them nor specific opinions on a ratchet. All I have is the first gen M12 fuel and it's in a different category and price point than what you're looking at.

Seems all these cheap ratchets may be an unknown quantity at this point.

 

[finn]

I would personally try the Hyper Tough for the hell of it. I recently got a couple of their 12v tools and they have impressed me in messing with them around the house. When you factor price they seem great.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/19231774282?sid=9BE7A01F-EF23-40C0-B9B4-077EECD911A8

For the price you're looking at you could also get another battery for the Hyper Tough.

I have no work use of them nor specific opinions on a ratchet. All I have is the first gen M12 fuel and it's in a different category and price point than what you're looking at.

Seems all these cheap ratchets may be an unknown quantity at this point.

Watch Wes Work doesn’t post much on YouTube anymore, but several years ago he was talking about the little ACDelco in glowing terms.

Like I said, I’ve seen professional mechanics using them, too.

That doesn’t mean they’re equal to a M12 or Dewalt costing twice as much.

Even the cheap Husky isn’t totally useless, if you can live within its limitations. Don’t expect it to take lug nuts off a Freightliner.