Snap-on’s new extra-long 1/4″ ratchet (TLL72) is designed for easier access of hard-to-reach fasteners. The ratchet features a 9-inch handle, as well as sealed 72-tooth dual-pawl gearing for a 5° swing arc.
While the ratchet is plenty strong, users should take note of its maximum torque limit of 90 ft-lbs. It’s not a breaker bar – the ratchet was designed for reach and close-quarters access, such as for work under auto dashboards.
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The ratchet is made in the USA and is priced at $72 online. Dealer prices might vary.
Specs and Pricing(via Snap-on)
chad
90 ft lbs is a lot for a 1/4 ratchet.
Stuart
Yes, but the longer handle means users can exert greater leverage than with other 1/4″ ratchets as well.
Allen
I could strip a lot of nuts with that. Nice.
fred
While not a SnapOn – Lowes sells a 12.5 inch long “Kobalt” #85852 flex head 1/4 Drive 36 tooth ratchet – made in Taiwan for $49.97
jesse
Fifty bucks for a 1/4″ Kobalt ratchet seems like a lot.
Mati
I’ll give Snap on this though, at least it’s American made and seems to be based on the image well made. Not saying I would buy this, but I’ll give Snap On that much.
Robert
While this could obviously provide better leverage, a 1/4 inch drive and torque are almost a contradiction in terms. I think that this is more about reach and accessibility than serious leverage.
The average fastener that is turned with a 1/4 inch drive is usually too small to put any serious muscle on anyway. If I needed more leverage, I’d probably just be reaching for a larger drive size and 1/4 inch to ?? adapter.
Robert
Chad
its not for leverage as much as it is for access.
Stuart
Agreed, but that won’t stop some users from pushing it to its limits.
MrBorohachi
pics of the Snap-On ratchet next to the Gearwrench 120x
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3744024
ruben mendoza ibarra
Hi somebody know how many inches on this ratchet thanks
Chris
Crazy that 12 years later, this ratchet has doubled in price….