The cordless ratchet that breaks bolts loose without the arm workout
Is this the right fit?
- Best for
- home mechanics, oil changes, furniture and appliance assembly, and anyone who values speed over the last few foot-pounds
- Skip if
- 40 ft-lbs will not crack a seized lug nut, so keep a breaker bar for those
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The AOBEN Cordless Electric Ratchet Wrench is a 3/8-inch power ratchet built for anyone tired of knuckle-busting hand tools in tight engine bays. The 12V motor delivers up to 40 ft-lbs of torque and spins at 280 RPM, so it zips fasteners off and runs them back down before you switch to a hand ratchet for the final tight. A variable-speed trigger gives you control on delicate bolts, and the slim head fits where a full impact wrench cannot. The kit ships with two 2000mAh lithium batteries, a charger, and a set of sockets, so one battery charges while the other works. Best fit: home mechanics, oil changes, furniture and appliance assembly, and anyone who values speed over the last few foot-pounds.
Pros
- 12V motor runs bolts off at 280 RPM so you stop cranking by hand
- Ships with two batteries and a charger, so you never wait on a recharge
- Slim head reaches into tight engine bays a bulky impact wrench cannot
- Variable-speed trigger keeps control on smaller, strippable fasteners
Cons
- 40 ft-lbs will not crack a seized lug nut, so keep a breaker bar for those
Frequently asked questions
Will this remove tight lug nuts?
It runs off already-loosened nuts fast, but at 40 ft-lbs it will not crack a torqued or rusted lug nut. Break those loose with a hand wrench first, then let the ratchet spin them off.
How long does the battery last per charge?
Each 2000mAh battery handles a typical oil change or small assembly job on one charge. The kit includes two batteries so you can swap and keep working.
What size sockets does it fit?
It has a standard 3/8-inch drive, so any 3/8-inch socket fits. The kit also includes a starter set of sockets.
Is it heavy to hold overhead?
It is light enough for one-handed use in most positions, though holding it fully extended overhead for long stretches will still tire your arm like any power tool.
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