New Longer Tekton Ratchets

[Fedwrench]

While killing some time this evening, I noticed Tekton added longer fixed head ratchets to their ratchet selection. Tekton now offers a 9 inch 1/4 drive fixed head ratchet along with a 12 inch long 3/8 drive version, and an 18 inch long 1/2 drive model.
You can get the new longer ratchets with a comfort grip handle or an all metal handle, with quick release or without quick release. So many choices. Can longer flex head ratchet versions be on the horizon?

1/4 Inch Drive x 9 Inch Non-Quick-Release Long Ratchet | TEKTON

Classic non-quick-release ratchet with a 90-tooth gear and 4-degree swing. Ultra-compact head and sleek, comfortable handle. SRH01009.

www.tekton.com

3/8 Inch Drive x 12 Inch Comfort Grip Long Ratchet | TEKTON

Classic non-quick-release ratchet with a 90-tooth gear and 4-degree swing. Ultra-compact head and comfort grip handle. SRH02112.

www.tekton.com

1/2 Inch Drive x 18 Inch Quick-Release Long Ratchet | TEKTON

Quick-release ratchet with a 90-tooth gear and 4-degree swing. Ultra-compact head and sleek, comfortable handle. SRH11218.

www.tekton.com

 

[F-22]

Thos are huge, 9 inch for 1/4"... I guess it's nice to have options but I can probably snap any fastener that a 1/4" turns with a standard handle length.

 

[Callelle]

I feel like I'm the only one that has almost no interest in Tekton. I don't think they're bad tools, they just never do anything that tickles my pickle.

 

[mike93lx]

Thos are huge, 9 inch for 1/4"... I guess it's nice to have options but I can probably snap any fastener that a 1/4" turns with a standard handle length.

I often find that 1/4 ratchets are awkwardly small, plus reach isn't great. With a slim 1/4 to 3/8 adapter, it might make a decent option to cover a wide range?

 

[Blind1]

I feel like I'm the only one that has almost no interest in Tekton. I don't think they're bad tools, they just never do anything that tickles my pickle.

I don’t think they are world beaters, but they certainly occupy an old-world craftsman niche. Decent quality, decent pricing, easy warranty.

No one is going to be wowed because you have Tekton in your box.

 

[dnschmidt]

And the prices seem quite high for Tekton. I'll stick with ASTRO for these types of ratchets.

 

[Etchase]

Do the new ones seem to be made by the same manufacturer as the old ones?

 

[Firebrick43]

While killing some time this evening, I noticed Tekton added longer fixed head ratchets to their ratchet selection. Tekton now offers a 9 inch 1/4 drive fixed head ratchet along with a 12 inch long 3/8 drive version, and an 18 inch long 1/2 drive model.
You can get the new longer ratchets with a comfort grip handle or an all metal handle, with quick release or without quick release. So many choices. Can longer flex head ratchet versions be on the horizon?

1/4 Inch Drive x 9 Inch Non-Quick-Release Long Ratchet | TEKTON

Classic non-quick-release ratchet with a 90-tooth gear and 4-degree swing. Ultra-compact head and sleek, comfortable handle. SRH01009.

www.tekton.com

3/8 Inch Drive x 12 Inch Comfort Grip Long Ratchet | TEKTON

Classic non-quick-release ratchet with a 90-tooth gear and 4-degree swing. Ultra-compact head and comfort grip handle. SRH02112.

www.tekton.com

1/2 Inch Drive x 18 Inch Quick-Release Long Ratchet | TEKTON

Quick-release ratchet with a 90-tooth gear and 4-degree swing. Ultra-compact head and sleek, comfortable handle. SRH11218.

www.tekton.com

They have had at least the 18” 3/8 ratchet and the 24” 1/2” ratchet for years now, it’s not a recent thing.

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

They are nice but I can’t stand they don’t put the name on the head. That drives me nuts so until they fix that I’m not buying lol. I’m in the market for a 12 inch 3/8 though.

 

[Steve_P]

And the prices seem quite high for Tekton. I'll stick with ASTRO for these types of ratchets.

Cmon- ratchets are an afterthought for Astro (which is fine) - how many do they offer in comparison to Tekton or Gearwrench? I just went to the Astro site and under hand tools and there is no pulldown selection for ratchets. So, I think that tells us what we need to know- an afterthought that they can't even bother to add a pulldown selection for.

I have some Astro stuff, and like it, but they're not a go-to for ratchets IMO. Most of my ratchets are the GW 90T with a few Tekton, Matco, Snap On, SK....

 

[Madjik Man]

I have a few Tekton 90t ratchets and I like them. Not my first choice to grab

Although I do have to say their comfort grips are my most favorite. Great feel in my hand.

 

[Steve_P]

They are nice but I can’t stand they don’t put the name on the head. That drives me nuts so until they fix that I’m not buying lol. I’m in the market for a 12 inch 3/8 though.

I have a few Tekton ratchets and that also always bothered me. They need to add a nice chamfer on the head, and stamp "Tekton" into it- like Gearwrench does. Saying that, the Tekton 90T ratchets are quite good for the $, they stock rebuild kits....

 

[Fedwrench]

They have had at least the 18” 3/8 ratchet and the 24” 1/2” ratchet for years now, it’s not a recent thing.

That's why they weren't mentioned in my thread. I only focused on the new lengths being introduced 1/4 X 9, 3/8 X 12, and 1/2 by 18.

However, I'm thinking of getting a 1/4 drive 9 inch version with a comfort grip and getting a 3/8 in a 1/4 body repair kit to create a long comfort grip low profile 3/8 ratchet

 

[mike93lx]

That's why they weren't mentioned in my thread. I only focused on the new lengths being introduced 1/4 X 9, 3/8 X 12, and 1/2 by 18.

However, I'm thinking of getting a 1/4 drive 9 inch version with a comfort grip and getting a 3/8 in a 1/4 body repair kit to create a long comfort grip low profile 3/8 ratchet

Can you swap the guts between them?

 

[Steve_P]

Can you swap the guts between them?

As a general question, no. But they do make a slim 3/8 gearset that fits in a 1/4 ratchet. The standard 3/8 gear is taller (of course) and does not fit in a 1/4 ratchet. So, the 3/8 to 1/4 is not supposed to take the same torque as their typical 3/8, it's a "I want a bigger drive in a smaller ratchet" thing. I converted a 1/4 to 3/8 and use it for tap sockets.

 

[Fedwrench]

Can you swap the guts between them?

Yes.

3/8 Inch Drive Small Body Service Kit | TEKTON

Use the 3/8 inch drive small body ratchet service kit to repair your broken Tekton non-quick-release small body ratchet head. SRH9X009.

www.tekton.com

 

[Steve_P]

I think this is clear, but the Tekton standard 3/8 internals do not fit a 1/4 ratchet. Or vice versa. The special 1/4 drive gear with 3/8 anvil kit does fit the 3/8 ratchet.

So, if the question is: "Can you swap the guts between them?" (3/8 and 1/4)
the answer is no.

 

[dnschmidt]

Cmon- ratchets are an afterthought for Astro (which is fine) - how many do they offer in comparison to Tekton or Gearwrench? I just went to the Astro site and under hand tools and there is no pulldown selection for ratchets. So, I think that tells us what we need to know- an afterthought that they can't even bother to add a pulldown selection for.

I have some Astro stuff, and like it, but they're not a go-to for ratchets IMO. Most of my ratchets are the GW 90T with a few Tekton, Matco, Snap On, SK....

True, but the question was long ratchets and ASTRO has both a 1/4" and a 3/8" drive ratchet with a tiny head and a long handle that I would consider superior to the specific Tekton ratchets in question. But, as we all know, Chris Petit hates comfort grips so that's not going to happen.

 

[WhataTool]

I just went to the Astro site and under hand tools and there is no pulldown selection for ratchets. So, I think that tells us what we need to know- an afterthought that they can't even bother to add a pulldown selection for.

It's under wrenches and screwdrivers. https://www.astrotools.com/product-category/hand-tools/wrenches-screwdrivers/ They also had around 6 new models shown at SEMA.
But if the argument is Astro made more affordable ratchets that some view as better without even trying then that's certainly a take

 

[Steve_P]

It's under wrenches and screwdrivers. https://www.astrotools.com/product-category/hand-tools/wrenches-screwdrivers/ They also had around 6 new models shown at SEMA.
But if the argument is Astro made more affordable ratchets that some view as better without even trying then that's certainly a take

Well, that's my point. They don't have a ratchet pull down, and they have 4 ratchets with an anvil. Again, ratchets are an afterthought for them. Tekton has fourteen different 1/4 drive ratchet offerings. And they visually have much thinner heads than astro.