Need a 3/4" Drive Ratchet

[TheMadMech]

I'm looking to pick up a 3/4" drive ratchet and have mostly settled on getting one from my Snap-On guy. I'm an industrial mechanic and I'm straining my 1/2" extra long locking flex head with a few of the jobs we do.

I figured before I bought it though it's always worth asking about alternatives while I'm here.

Please just don't recommend the Harbor Freight one as I've hated every HF ratchet I've ever used.

Thank you

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[PR1Gneon]

Re: Need a 3/4" Drive Ratchet

E-Z Red 3/4" Drive Extendable Ratchet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0021UL1ZK/?tag=atomicindus08-20

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[LNKMK8]

Might consider a Proto or Wright if looking for alternatives.

 

[Tallpilot]

https://www.tekton.com/3-4-inch-drive-x-22-inch-ratchet-srh01322

 

[WWheeler]

https://www.tekton.com/3-4-inch-drive-x-22-inch-ratchet-srh01322

Not a bad looking ratchet. Says it's not in stock though ("Available in 6+ weeks") and didn't find it on Amazon either.

 

[davethorik]

Wright 6425
42" long

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001HWAAJG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[victor252]

$100 for a Proto @ NAPA
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/PTQJ5649

repair kits can be found cheaply. $7 plus shipping:
https://www.rapidsupplies.com/proto-ratchet-repair-kit-5649rk-p/pto5649rk.htm

Let us know what you end up with and how you like it.

 

[L.Cheapo]

Wright 6425
42" long

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001HWAAJG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

https://www.zoro.com/wright-knurled-ratchet-34-drive-42-l-black-6425/i/G1901538/

$3 more at Zoro, -20% coupon currently in effect, makes Zoro $35 cheaper. It is a drop ship item though, so OP may wish to call and verify shipping time. Likely direct from Wright, who ships quickly.

(not directed at the person I quoted)
Folks always seem to go right to Amazon for everything. I find it to usually be significantly more expensive than other sources.

 

[Tallpilot]

Not a bad looking ratchet. Says it's not in stock though ("Available in 6+ weeks") and didn't find it on Amazon either.

Looks like they just sourced them, so need time for a production run and the slow boat trip. Most cost effective option if the OP isn’t in a big rush.

It’s good to see some competition in this space. Lots of options in 1/4,3/8 and 1/2 but far fewer in 3/4 and significantly more expensive.

 

[Mr Ratchet]

https://www.tekton.com/3-4-inch-drive-x-22-inch-ratchet-srh01322

Nice looking ratchet for sure. Very stream lined for a 3 /4" with a good tooth count. I could see it replacing my older CM round head. Would be even better had it been at least 24" long or even 30".

 

[stercorarius]

Proto 3/4 drives come up on ebay fairly often. Picked mine up for $30 and my regular dealer gave me a free rebuild kit.

 

[Bobcat753]

The Snap On is nice because of the modular handle system. Also it can be easily converted to a torque wrench if need be. I have the SK standard 3/4" and a Wright made Matco 42" 1 Inch that I step down to 3/4".

 

[Wamsutta]

Snap-on is so confident in their ratchet head that you can us a 36" handle with it.

36" Handle
https://store.snapon.com/Handles-Chrome-3-4--3-4-Drive-36-Knurled-Locking-Button-Handle-P636864.aspx

19 1/4" Handle
https://store.snapon.com/Handles-Ch...-1-4-Plain-Locking-Button-Handle-P636862.aspx

19 1/4" Knurled Handle
https://store.snapon.com/Handles-Ch...-4-Knurled-Locking-Button-Handle-P636863.aspx

Chrome Head
https://store.snapon.com/Ratchet-Heads-Sealed-Chrome-3-4--3-4-Drive-Sealed-Head-Ratchet-P636860.aspx

Industrial Head w/ Pin Lock
https://store.snapon.com/Ratchet-He...4--3-4-Drive-Sealed-Ratchet-Head-P636861.aspx

 

[Tallpilot]

Nice looking ratchet for sure. Very stream lined for a 3 /4" with a good tooth count. I could see it replacing my older CM round head. Would be even better had it been at least 24" long or even 30".

That is curious. I wonder if it is just because of raw materials cost? They claim 1300 lb/ft so it isn't because they are worried about the mechanism breaking from the leverage. I guess they want you to buy the 42" breaker bar.

 

[2oolhound]

Look for used, I sold my S-O GL 3/4 set with new rebuilt head and about 15 sockets (4 deep) and 2 extensions for $200

 

[ctb]

I spent many hours of my younger life using a Proto with a 6 foot extension bar working on heavy equipment. Those ratchets are tough.

 

[ReggieR]

I like my 18" SK Wayne since I always break with a bar then remove the nut or bolt. I have no desire to **** around with a 3 foot long ratchet to take something apart

 

[bob15]

I like the Snap On set-up and would recommend getting it. You can use the 36" as a breaker bar and then when the fastener is loose, you can always change it to a ratchet....or an 19" ratchet

The Wright 42" is fine until you only need a 20" handle, which means buying and storing another shorter ratchet, whereas the Snappy is only handles and heads.....which means less to store.

 

[WWheeler]

I like my 18" SK Wayne since I always break with a bar then remove the nut or bolt. I have no desire to **** around with a 3 foot long ratchet to take something apart

I was thinking about the same when a couple months back I picked up a 3/4"dr ratchet that has an extendable handle from from 19" to 31".

It's not along the lines of what the OP's looking for since he mentions Snap-on and an upfront 'no' to Horror Fright, since mine's a Klutch brand from Northern. I believe it's also sold under E-Z Red, Titan, Ampro, and a few other brands too. FWIW I've used it a few times now and it's not a bad ratchet at all. It's definitely the best 3/4 ratchet in my drawer so far.

 

[Al Borland]

If you need one as a "Tide me over until I have a million dollars for a Snap-On" ratchet, Home Despot has a 3/4" roundhead with a 15-18" handle. Last one I bought was about $30-35 and still works fine. It usually gets used with a 3-4 foot pipe for leverage.
Other than some gouging on the handle (Wonder why?) it is holding up well after 5 years or so.

 

[ex-x-fire]

I just searched my local craig's for deals, most came w/ sockets. The cheapest was a $100 or best offer to a new Williams set at 400 bucks.

 

[LNKMK8]

Snap-on is so confident in their ratchet head that you can us a 36" handle with it.

36" Handle
https://store.snapon.com/Handles-Chrome-3-4--3-4-Drive-36-Knurled-Locking-Button-Handle-P636864.aspx

Wright stuck a 42" handle on theirs

https://www.zoro.com/wright-knurled-ratchet-34-drive-42-l-black-6425/i/G1901538/

 

[ReggieR]

Wright stuck a 42" handle on theirs

https://www.zoro.com/wright-knurled-ratchet-34-drive-42-l-black-6425/i/G1901538/

Yeah but Wright tools live where no Snap-On truck has been before

 

[seanb02]

I really like my SK 3/4" drive ratchet. Also have the 36" breaker bar from them as well. I work on farm equipment, so they get heavy use frequently.

 

[Ronson25]

Bought my wright and international (rebranded wright) from pawnshops for 10 bucks each I have had pipes on the 5ft long and never had a issue with either

 

[rustyzman]

I have both the Snap on and an older Williams, both with the removable handles. My preference is the removable handle type, but that is just what I like. Both are fine tools and can take a lot of use and abuse. I actually really like the feel of the ratchet mechanism in the old Williams a bit more. Williams can be had inexpensively on ebay.
Example https://www.ebay.com/itm/Williams-H...:M3MAAOSwtbtbVRQ8:sc:USPSPriority!60008!US!-1

You won't get a warranty on it, but it is not likely that you will break it either.

 

[johninct]

You could buy the Snap-On long handle and breaker bar head first. Use that to break bolts loose then finish up with your 1/2" drive. Later, you could then buy the 3/4" Snap-On head.

 

[plinker]

I've got the Snap-on ratchet, Quite a nice piece of metal. Price wise, Williams or Carlyle may be worth checking out. I Think the Williams may use the smaller dia. handle (think older S-O), not 100% sure.

I also have an S-K. If S-K had a long handle version of theirs, I'd buy one of those as well just because of tooth count.

 

[Tallpilot]

I was thinking about the same when a couple months back I picked up a 3/4"dr ratchet that has an extendable handle from from 19" to 31".

It's not along the lines of what the OP's looking for since he mentions Snap-on and an upfront 'no' to Horror Fright, since mine's a Klutch brand from Northern. I believe it's also sold under E-Z Red, Titan, Ampro, and a few other brands too. FWIW I've used it a few times now and it's not a bad ratchet at all. It's definitely the best 3/4 ratchet in my drawer so far.

Not to hijack the thread : My question (seriously) is at what point do I need 3/4”? I have a big Milwaukee impact with sockets up 1-1/2 and 39mm, a 24” breaker bar and my 1/2” torque wrench goes to 250 lb/ft.

I love collecting tools but I am having a hard time justifying a larger drive size (sockets and drive tools plus room to store them). I don’t live on an acreage so a half ton truck is likely the biggest thing I will work on.

 

[Mgdoug3]

If you're not working on large trucks or equipment you probably don't need 3/4 drive ratchets or sockets. Lots of bolts are torque to over 300 pounds. When I need 3/4 stuff I'm glad I have it but it's not a daily use. Lately i have been getting by with my Milwaukee impact and adapter but occasionally I have to break out the 3/4 36" breaker bar.

I have two SK 47170 ratchets. One is old (1950s) but still works. The new one replaced it. I wish it was a little longer but that's what a breaker bar is for.

 

[plinker]

Not to hijack the thread : My question (seriously) is at what point do I need 3/4”? I have a big Milwaukee impact with sockets up 1-1/2 and 39mm, a 24” breaker bar and my 1/2” torque wrench goes to 250 lb/ft.

I love collecting tools but I am having a hard time justifying a larger drive size (sockets and drive tools plus room to store them). I don’t live on an acreage so a half ton truck is likely the biggest thing I will work on.

It's said 1/2 drive is good up to 250 ft lb., I'll use my 3/4 stuff at times just for the brute force leverage of it, and for less of a chance to get hurt (flexing 24" long 1/2 drive tools make me nervous).

FWIW, Last week my boss used my 3/4 snap-on ratchet with the long handle to remove some 3/4 hex lug nuts on a mini van. One 3/4 to 1/2 adapter was broke in the process. We were expecting studs to snap but they all finally squealed off. Our 1/2 drive impacts wouldnt touch them. :facepalm

 

[Professional Tool User]

If you're going with Snap on, get it used if you can get a good deal. Otherwise, just go with whatever has a high tooth count. I went with a used SK one because it had 72 teeth. I wouldn't even bother with the Proto one if it's one of those 24 tooth ratchets. My co worker bought the EZ red one off the Snap on truck . It's bulky and if you use the extendable handle it flexs like crazy.

 

[Finky198]

I’m in the market for an upgrade, but this confuses me a little I see that snap on makes 2 versions of the 19” handle one is knurled the other has “Loxocket® button attachment at both ends of handle...” Does that mean it can be stacked with the 36” handle? To make a 55” handle or maybe both 19” handles to make 38” or do they only work as separates and if so what the point of the double ended variation.

 

[WittHay]

The older Snap-on ratchets used a smaller diameter handle than the new one. The 19" plain handle is meant to be used with the sliding t-head, it will not fit into the newer ratchet heads

I have a Mac 26" ratchet with 30 teeth. Really strong, good handle length and the right diameter to put cheater pipes on. The Mac 36" breaker bar is good for limited access situations but it does flex.

Most things come of with a 3/4 impact but its the reassembly that you need the ratchet. Stronger than the breaker bar. Just use a cheater pipe that matches the bolt size. Some critical bolts need to be torqued, a lot of applications dont as long as you got a decent ratchet not the 18" HF special

 

[Snaparxon]

The Snap on is a top heavy ratchet even with out a socket on it and also coarse tooth. I picked up a Wright 5 or 6 years ago and retired my Snap on ratchet. I have had the 26" MAC, the old Proto and Plomb and SK and would take a Wright over all of them. Fine tooth, light and balanced

 

[DieselSaves]

Williams sells a Snap On rebrand for a little over half price.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DNVWN2/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Finky198]

The older Snap-on ratchets used a smaller diameter handle than the new one. The 19" plain handle is meant to be used with the sliding t-head, it will not fit into the newer ratchet heads

This is what I mean a lot of miss information. coming from their site it list the the double end handle as compatible with the ratchet head as well as sliding t and breaker bar?

Maybe it’s time for a call to Snap on...

or does Anyone have a L872 and both handles that can check the fit...

 

[Mr Ratchet]

FWIW, Last week my boss used my 3/4 snap-on ratchet with the long handle to remove some 3/4 hex lug nuts on a mini van. One 3/4 to 1/2 adapter was broke in the process. We were expecting studs to snap but they all finally squealed off. Our 1/2 drive impacts wouldnt touch them. :facepalm

Almost the exact same thing here. My impact would not remove a friends lug. I got out the 1/2" drive 24" breaker and no dice still. Got out the 40" 3/4" breaker and told him one of two things are going to happen. Either it comes off or the stud will snap. Squealed like a pig for a little more than a half turn and then impacted it the rest of the way off. My 3/4" drive sockets go down to 3/4" so no adapter needed, which would have been a weak link. I've also used this long breaker with the 2 3/8" to remove more than one square pipe plugs.

I don't break out the big drive very often . When I do it's always got the job done and glad to have it.

 

[Snaparxon]

This is what I mean a lot of miss information. coming from their site it list the the double end handle as compatible with the ratchet head as well as sliding t and breaker bar?

Maybe it’s time for a call to Snap on...

or does Anyone have a L872 and both handles that can check the fit...

The older Snap on ratchets have a 13/16" diameter hole, the newer ones have a 15/16" hole. The 19" handle has a 15/16" end on part of it to fit the newer ratchets and the rest of the bar is 13/16" to fit the tee, breaker bar head and the older ratchets.
Some of the older ratchets had a 7/8" diameter hole

 

[WittHay]

The older Snap on ratchets have a 13/16" diameter hole, the newer ones have a 15/16" hole. The 19" handle has a 15/16" end on part of it to fit the newer ratchets and the rest of the bar is 13/16" to fit the tee, breaker bar head and the older ratchets.
Some of the older ratchets had a 7/8" diameter hole

Your right, the plain handles made for at least 10 years have a 15/16" end on them. Had a couple of older 3/4 Snap-on ratchets but the handles were 13/16" the whole length.