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DeWalt Toughseries 3/8 in. drive Quick-Release Ratchet 144 teeth

A 144-tooth gear keeps the swing arc tight, so you can ratchet in spaces a standard handle can't reach.
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About Product Overview

A 3/8-inch drive ratchet built for the jobs where clearance is tight and you can't afford a socket that slips off mid-turn. DEWALT's Toughseries ratchet uses a 144-tooth gear, which means a smaller swing arc between clicks - you get more turning power in cramped engine bays, under sinks, or anywhere you can't fully swing a handle. The chrome vanadium steel construction is built to handle repeated torque without rounding out or flexing under load.

The quick-release button drops sockets free without wrestling them off the square drive, saving time when you're switching sizes on a job. At 10.45 inches long and 0.82 pounds, it has enough reach for leverage without being unwieldy in one hand. This is a mechanic's or serious DIYer's ratchet - the kind of tool you reach for on auto repair, appliance work, or any project where a standard breaker bar won't fit.

  • Drive size: 3/8 inch
  • 144-tooth gear for a tight swing arc in confined spaces
  • Chrome vanadium steel construction
  • Quick-release socket mechanism
  • Length: 10.45 inches; weight: 0.82 lb
  • DEWALT Toughseries, carded packaging

The Details Specifications

Brand Dewalt
Model / MPN DWMT45020
UPC 076174450200
Weight 1 lbs
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Manufacturer documentation · opens in new tab
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