Ratchet Comparison: Snap On, Matco and Mac Pros and Cons To Each One. Who Did It Best?
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- Ratchet Comparison Snap On, Matco, Mac: Side By Side Comparison
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Tools are like trucks. Everyone has their own favorite. Thanks for the comparison!
Great video Clay, i like and luv all 3 ratchets, but then again, i m a tool junkie, i miss my MAC tool dealer, he should be back in action soon from his cancer. These are the tools of our trade, what we do!!!
Matco all the way but still got lots of love for Snap-On.
Matco is high priced Gearwrench!lol
@@michaelmangino9819 I would agree at first. But after actually using both of them. They are definitely not the same. Do they have similar designs and both get the job done, yes. But yes from feel alone in each hand. Its totally different. Maybe online they look similar, kinda like a cheap Chinese copy :) and when it arrives at your door you're left with a certain disappointment that you suppress by pretending to like it.
@@michaelmangino9819 thats also saying, snap on is OVERPRICED ICON! come on now. Matco came first geadwrench copied. Snap came first icon copied.
@@SnD340 matco makes no tools so definitely made by gearwrench
@@SnD340 matco makes no tools all supplied by danaher and sunex
I can pick my favorite kid no problem lol but my tool ... hummmm I love them all haha 😂
I have the 26 inch locking flex head 1/2 Ratchet from Mac and I absolutely love it use it almost every day at work as I work at Kubota as a heavy tractor mechanic
I think that was actually the first tool I bought off of a truck. A lot of bolts get torqued with it.
Great job, Mr. Clay. Reading through the comments I’m glad other Fellers were able to keep their heads on straight and not get into a pissing match about their particular preference for a ratchet.
Another Great video Clay, I have never used a Matco ratchet (I've never even been on a Matco Truck before) but something that you didn't mention ( something I have discovered) is that size matters between brands. I like my Snap-On best in 3/8, but I like my Mac best in 1/4 (but maybe that's just my experience and how I use them) . .. . . and as an electrician I don't use much 1/2 stuff (since I rarely use 1/2, so really can't comment on 1/2)
A honest Review and Opinion through out the many differences amongst the Brands I definitely respect it Great video
Those MAC ratchets are real nice. I think I’m going to pick one up soon
Keep up the good work clay. Makes my week better here in the UK watching. we're still on lock down can't wait to get back on the tool trucks here . Keep up the good work
my snap on truck was back today :)
I have several snap on, but now days I go for my matco’s every time seems like ! Great video Clay
Like this Clay, these are more pro than I need but still want em.
Just something about a nice profesional ratchet, even if your a diy guy like me you still want one.
I just recently found your channel! I’m from Belmont not to far from y’all and a couple years ago I moved down to Biloxi and now I’m a technician at a BMW dealership and your videos have really helped on me making my decision on which tool trucks tools to buy! Thank you!
So i need these to change the oil is what i gather from this lol
I have them all and like them all. I think tool truck ratchets are the only way to go.
0:38 you are starting to get really good with the cinematics and music combination. hope you are well Clay.
Thank you
I got all the axis Mac ratchets and I love them. I am a big fan of cornwell so far lol. Love the vids keep it up 👍
Bought the FX80A after seeing an older video you had about the locking flex head’s (it was posted before Matco micheal came along) it’s my go to, and I use a gearwrench 120xp non locking flex for tight spaces. The snap on bump hasn’t been an issue for me. Got the 1/2 locking flex long handle the other day and that thing is awesome. Anyways great vid clay.
Great video have a great one and stay safe 👍
Well done once again Clay! I just picked up the Mac Axis in nonlocking 3/8 flex head Saturday at the Meet up. So far I’m really liking it. Right now Matco is my go to ratchets. I’m going to give the Mac a try. It feels very smooth. We will see if it takes the top spot. Thanks again for an awesome time Saturday. Meet lots of new friends got some new tools can’t beat that!
It was a blast and I am so glad you came and had fun.
Mac axis is the new game changer. The feel, the comfort grip and that push button. Love my axis ratchett set up, they work for me!
I just picked up that Mac ratchet off the truck a few days ago and I love it so far. It would be nice if you didn’t have to lock it but it at least gives me a reason to still use my gear wrench 3/8
I have that same exact Matco ratchet in my box and I undoubtedly use it every single day. I also have the half in flex head with the lock with the 2 1/2 foot handle and I absolutely love both of them. I wanted the snap on 1/2 in but for the price I couldn’t convince myself to spend that money when Matco had the better locking mechanism for cheaper. Good video as always buddy I love your unbiased reviews as always.
Dude this video has helped me greatly. I have mostly matco ratchets but just do have one snap on and one Mac on the way. I’m just starting out and already have 10 truck brand ratchets and a few gearwrench 😆
I had snap on and used a couple of cornwell but my go to its a gerwrench 120xp 3/8 flex head
Give me your thought on cornwell ratchets
@@robindabank4089 I didnt liked them, I think as far the years have gone also the cornwell quality its gone, to be honest today I still use my 120xp as my got to wrench, I have a couple other wrenches like Koken and Wera that are good also, I havent tested the 90 tooth from gearwrench because theres no one selling it in New Zealand yet
Great video brother!
I am a fan of the Matco ratchets myself. I own the same matco as you in the green and a stubby in the non-locking as my dealer was out of the locking in the stubby when I needed to replace the one I lost. Both of these do a great job for me. I also have a Snap On non flex in 18 for those situations that I need the leverage, it has a small head like the matco's. I am with you in having to have a quality ratchet as I use them daily and lesser quality ratchets are just a pain to use. Thanks for the great video
Great video as usual Clay. I have several Snap-on 1/4, Matco 3/8,and MAC 1/2 drive ratchets. Can't pick a favorite as they have been very reliable for daily use.
Like picking your favorite child! Haha they all have pros and cons
@@KoonTrucking My thoughts exactly..
i love the locking of the mac i may buy one of those as well hear in the future
Love the Mac axis so far
Me too
Same here the mac axis are my favorite as well
Matco 88 locking head 🎉🎊🎁🎈
Great video! I have to agree the matco is my all time favorite
Please do a vid soon of all your ratchets!!!
Love your videos, very informative
Thank you
Carlyle just dropped a 3/8 locking flex head I like the Carlyle ratchets
Made in Taiwan I think but the quality and engineering is there, I have a regular long comfort grip
You should have compared from the back to the end of the anvil or better yet from the back to the same socket on each of the.
All the anvils are the same ?
Snap-on is my favorite brand, but matco has my favorite ratchet tbh
I have snap on and Matco ratchets . But Matco is my daily go to since I tried one a few months ago.
@@mikethetoolman8776 please stop spreading that nonsense, it's been gone over to death, they are not the same.
I really like rachets without the comfort grip, i never could get used to them..i hate being where the handle gets in way in tight situations...my hands are my comfort grip..just me..great vid👍
I just get a longer ratchet so i can clear things or if super tight my stubby ratchets are regular handles
I've always liked snap-on because I know it silly but I like how they put on an off on the switch
Like a fine wine. Clay’s videos just keep getting better. This was a good one for sure. Keep up that hard work.
I have two of the snapon locking ratchets .3/8 I have a 1/4 matco locking ratchet.
Watching your channel got me to buy and use tool truck ratchets. At first it was all about the price and that stopped me from getting my toes wet. But that didn't last long. When I bought the first Snap-on ratchet and used it all I could say was I like this. When it was all said and done I'm glad I did step up and get some. About a year ago I bought a mac axis 1/2dr. VR1890LFPA I really like that one.
There is a difference “literally” those that day there isn’t have obviously never used or own a tool truck ratchet or jealous of the people that do have them. People can say lots of things about tool truck prices but not much can be said about the quality.
Not a big fan of the matco ratchets, if I'm going to be honest I've never used one haha. My only problem with them is how many times I've seen my co-workers get the gears sets replaced because they start slipping.
I’ve never had an issue with mine. I know they had a bad run on a few not long ago but they swapped them out or supposed to swap them out
@@KoonTrucking ye i might try one out soon. I asked my matco dealer this morning about it, he basically said the same as you. The matco dealer actually parks his truck inside the shop i work at, so its a bonus.
No matco available around here have both Mac and snap-on I love both I have broke the Mac a few times and haven’t broken any snap-on and snap-on does feel smoother
I've got 10 snap on ratchets and I love em they're strong as shit.. but that new tight responsiveness wears out pretty quick and ya cant barely even feel them click after a few months. Especially with heavy use
Is that a good or bad thing?
@@87FoRunner they are strong. I used a 3/8 extra long ratchet as a breaker bar for a long time... Like 3 years every day.. I mean as a breaker bar...
On seized anything you can think of. And it took 3 years to strip the pawls and it finally break. But they just lose that new feel in about 3 or 4 months if you use them heavy. But otherwise they are strong as a mf.
I have a snap on ratchet and several Matco ratchets. Snap on is smoother, but bulkier. That's why Matco gets the nod for me. Yes, locking flex head is the way to go. Mac Ratchets do interest me, can't wait to try one.
I’m holding off on a Matco until they make them in that blue handle! PLEASE Matco!
Coming very soon.... Can confirm
George Humphries oh my lanta, I hope you’re right!
It’s coming
Koon Trucking Yes!!!!!! Thank you for making it happen! Was your idea after all!
My dealer has posted about blue handled ratchets being available to order
Great video clay I really enjoyed it let bill know I’ve been thinking about him and hope his folks are ok haven’t seen him around in tool truck videos
He was there at the meet up Saturday and in the videos we shot then
Brilliant video once again,love your channel. Since watching your channel it's made me buy snap on,I've a dealer come round once a week and I've changed 90% of my tools to snap I've spent a fortune but its worth it. My question is what do you think about Carlyle tools? I'm thinking of buying a few things to try,I would appreciate some advice first thank you.. please stay safe and keep reaching
I'm all the way in Wales United Kingdom I'd love a shout out one day cheers🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
I have a bunch of Carlyle tools, sockets, adapters, wrenches, jacks, transmission jacks, impacts and several other tools. They are great and everywhere you go has a Napa. I don’t own any of the ratchets because our local store only has a very few that are fixed heads. If you watched the impact video we did where we pushed the Milwaukee m18 1/2” to 1400 lbs ft the socket used in the video was a carlyle socket.
Pay attention in my videos! It’s coming !
I have 2 of the bent handle flex Snap on from 1987/ 88 wish they had locking back then. Ask Hamilton if I can trade 2 `87/88 of the black handle ratchets for 1 blue handle locking flex head. Thanks
I remember when matco was the m word never spoken of, until Matco Michael started coming around.
@Joe Mcmillan don't forget mr. Joe. He's a nice guy too
I have Matco and Snap On ratchets. I hate the snap on lock because any time I want it unlocked if it gets bumped it will go locked again since it’s spring loaded. Matco’s lock always stays where you put it.
I haven’t used the matco comfort grip but they look a lot like the gearwrench.are they rebranded?
As a pipe welder who mainly uses just for flange bolts, all be nice but as a rarely used tool I'm going for best quality for cheapest price.
I've got this issue too. I work in a machine shop so rachets aren't usually a consern. I got a snapon torque wrench used and had to have a snap on rachet. Theyre so much higher quality than what I usually use.
I have a Matco tools long handle locking flex head ratchet. I tankwash and do conversion washed so when we have to take out product valves and bolts have never been touched, I can personally attest to it gets the job done, my uncle said he would break it on those bolts it did the job I went to move the nuts aside and I had to drop them because they were hot. Don't see gear wrench able to do that
clay got all kinds of ratchets 🤣🤣🤣
I just watch these to drool. I’ll never have a tool truck to get a deal. Beautiful ratchets each one. Man can wish.
their cheaper online anyways
I like snap on ratchets but its the only truck that comes to the shop. I definitely wanna try a Matco and Axis.
I really like my WRIGHT tool contour grip ratchets, but I'm just an American made tool lover / DIY'er and not a professional.
It's a small roundhead, but it is kind of tall. Not the highet tooth count but very light action.
The handle is so amazing , and that's what I love so much about it.
You may like the 1/4 if you try one out.
The Wright 1/4 and Wright 3/8 in a 1/4 body is the best compact 3/8 ever made. Even the Wright flex head 3/8 in a 1/4 body is a need to have Tool! Models Wright 3330 & 3430.
@@robertkutch9143
I have yet to need a compact 3/8, but I've got the 2426 1/4, the 2495 1/4 flex head ratchet, and the 2435 1/4 flex handle.
The WRIGHT 2435 contour grip flex handle is probably the best flex handle ever made.
The Indestro 6050 is nice because it's really thin, and the old V series Craftsman raised panel flex handle is nice too, but the WRIGHT 2435 is nicest.
Why not a cornwell ratchet, I have alot of ratchets from each truck but my cornwell 3/8ths is my go to, it's also best of both worlds, it has the flex head but it's a ball detent, so it can move and then stay in place when you flex the head
I’ve looked at Cornwell ratchets, I just didn’t like the feel or the teeth
@@KoonTrucking yeah it does have the lowest tooth count with 72, if they upped it itd be a game changer, keep the videos coming I look forward to them all the time
There are new gearwrench 90 tooth locking flex head ratchets coming out. They look eerily similar to the matco ones.
Cool I would be game for those for sure!
I am a huge Carlyle ratchet fan! I own ratchets from everyone except MAC. Nevertheless as always Thanks Clay for another great video.
That’s the only ratchet I don’t own I think. I have a bunch of Carlyle tools just not their ratchets. Our store doesn’t have many to choose from, no locking flex heads at all and i don’t remember even seeing a flex head there ?
Koon Trucking They make both, non locking and locking flex head. The locking versions I own are similar to the MAC, no true flex ability. I ordered the majority of my Carlyle ratchets off of Napa Prolink, and had most of them delivered to my shop the same day. Thanks Again Clay.
Bobby Garrett I’ve become a fan of Carlyle tools as well. One of their ratchets I have is the bent-handle, non-locking, flex-head. Unfortunately, I have had the ratchet head move when I attempted to exert some pressure on it. That makes me want the locking flex-head now. The ratchet mechanism is smooth and the comfort grip handle feels good. The ratchet mechanism may be considered “old-fashion” because it’s a 72-tooth design, but it doesn’t bother me and I never gave it any thought when I use it. Maybe Carlyle will offer a locking flex-head in their new 90-tooth design ratchets. The profile of the ratchet head on the Carlyle flex-head ratchets appears smaller. I can’t find the measurements to substantiate it. So, if any of y’all have found them let me know.
Yea the locking flex head carlye makes the matcos ratchet head look big the carlyle has a tiny head on it lol they're nice I like both
Donald Hollums I will check it out, Not sure about 3/8” locking flex head but I currently own one in1/4 and 1/2” versions. I will let you know what I find something out.
I tighten down the hex head bolt on most of all mine. And there super tight. So now I have a stronger and basically a locking head. I prefer the flex heads way more. Just not a locking fan. Snap on I have a channel lock torx screwdriver I put a stubby wrench in the handle and I've tightened it up on both so well it's super nice. Also I can say from Snap on it was more floppy then Mac. I love all my Mac axis 90tooth. Have a bunch.
One nice thing about the non-locking Mac is it really holds its position well. It has the outer ears of the flex joint on the head and that seems to help. But after trying out that locking feature, I was surprised how much I liked it.
Yeah I like it too but I don’t use a ratchet unlocked but that’s just a preference thing
I tighten mine down super tight so its,basically a locking with all the motion a flex head gives. I like the reg flex heads as there stronger and the connection ears on each side of the flex head on my favorite #Mac are fatter then those on the locking one..
I like all of them! 😂👍
I'm addicted to ratches boss I got snap on and Mac can you please do tour on what kind tools we need for as diesel tech please
I have some videos if you look back through them
The only higher end ratchets I own are Gearwrench. To me they are on the higher end but probably not the tool truck guys. I own all 3 flex head 120xp's ratchets and I own all 3 of the 84 tooth locking flex head ratchets. So far they have treated me good. Even though the 120xp flex head ratchet is not a true locking ratchet, they still have a pretty strong detente flex head. It does take a little bit of force to move the head. I still love the true locking flex head ratchets.
Have the Mac Axis in 3/8 and 1/4 and a Snap-On 3/8 have to say I prefer the Snap On.
my favorite ratchet is the FLF80A non comfort non locking flex head long handle use it for everything
I have lots of different brands to but Carlyle locking flex head rachets are amazing
Idk, that mac ratchet really caught my eye. I really like the looks of it. I just looked it up on the mac website and they're out but I did find one on ebay that's new for the same price with shipping as advertised on Mac.
I have both the Mac Tools 18 in. Locking Flex and 15 in Matco Locking Flex. Matco for the win
90% of my Hand Tools for Automotive is Snap On Tools. Out of all my Snap On Tools Ratchets, I have 4 of the FLF80 3/8'' Flex Head Ratchet. I just love how it feels. I don't like the locking flex head.
Helped me decide on the Matco. I didn’t like the snap on locking mechanism either. Matco’s just works so much better for me, not to mention doesn’t bulge out like the snap on
that's why I like it better plus head is thinner
Can you ask if he can get a 1/4 hand ratchet body with a 3/8 head in it? Like the Matco one!
Is that mac thickness measurement accurate? It looks like the caliper was sitting on the ratchet's switch.
I just bought the Williams 36 tooth o wish it was a flex but have you seen them?
Matco and Snap On are the only tool truck ratchets I have. Matco is my favorite over all but I have Wright as well as proto from days gone by. Thanks for the video Clay
Clay, i have all 3 of them and i love them period, wish i could send u pictures 🔧🔧🔧🔧🔧
This is one area I definitely prefer the Snap On. The handle, durability and service I get, on top of the fact that Mac and Matco only stop in if someone at the shop has a loan thru them.
I have the Matco and Snap-On locking flex head, but for me the Matco knocks it out of the park. I also have a Napa ratchet that is very similar to the Mac with the button release, not much of a fan of the constant lock.
Hey klay, could you do a full tour of your guys’ service truck? I think it’d be cool to see what all you’ve got in it
I have it shot just haven’t had time to edit it
Koon Trucking cool, I work out of my pickup on lawnmowers on the side and I like getting new ideas from what other people have done, keep up the great work!
I like the snap on nonlocking flex comfort grip
As a tech that has both Snap-on and Mac locking flex, and regular flex, ratchets I will say that I started switching to Mac about two years ago and love them.
I love the feel of the Mac ratchet but I did have issues with almost all of mine where the face plate bolts that hold the internals in would shear off after about a year of use requiring a head replacement. I hope that Mac makes a full comeback with better stocked trucks and I will be sold on them for the foreseeable future as far as serviceability and replacement goes!
I had that same issue with a1/4” and I normally don’t break ratchets.
I've had a matco flex 88 non comfort since 09 that I mostly use in unlocked but have snap on non locking flex that needs some viagra. Think its time for snap on to get a different home.
Been eyeing one of those new MAC locking flex ratchets. They are really nice. It’s a toss up what I get next though. The rbrt extractors or the ratchet. Decisions decisions. 🤔
Those RBRT ! You can use any ratchet if you have too but breaking a bolt off..... limited choices that actually give you a real fighting chance ! 🤣
Koon Trucking I was thinking the same thing. I live in up in Northwest Pa. Land of the rust. I do a lot of rotted exhaust manifolds so rbrt extractors should be next. Besides I already own about 50 ratchets. Lol.
How much is the retail price for the Mac tools ratchet?
Can't go wrong with any of the three the only thing I've done differently is none be the same length no dubble in different brands at $100 + I don't mind spending that money but once is enough I have all three shown all different lengths
I just love ratchets
Mac axis and snap duel 80 are the goat! Matco is like a gearwrench 84t almost
I have snap-on and matco, I prefer my snap on, I’m a small man working in a diesel shop, so I completely trust my 1/2” flex head snappy with a 4 foot pipe on it. Removing head bolts, I’ve never had the ratchet pawls slip even with a pipe on the end of her. I love the matco as well for its slim design, it’s a little lighter than my snap on, and no questions asked warranty.
We broke the head completely off one of those ! Snap On man covered it no questions asked
(1/2) Which one is the longest on the market? 25 inch or more?
I did use my 15 inch MAC to remove a rusty wheel bearing as a sledge hammer. No damage at all, like driving a Toyota on a pass
I love the snap on ratchet I feel the ratcheting is more smooth in small spaces . The Matco ratchet I like the head is smaller , i don’t like the Mac because the locking head mechanism.
Man almost every video nobody can say which one is the best
All comes down to what you prefer. All are great
the matco without watching lol
I have over 100 ratchets ,it might be hard to pick
Wow! I thought I was bad with 37 ratchets
Clay, just go ahead and put that Mac ratchet in the mail for me because I know you are not going to like it. I have just started watching this video and I already know the outcome.
I actually do like it.
How can I get one of you uniform shirts
I remember older Matco ratchets used to have a pretty rough gearing and would strip out under high torque and constant use. I guess they’ve improved that issue in the last few years?
I love mine they are super smooth
I’ve had several since 2008 and they’ve been used a lot and are still perfect.
Are the Matco ratchets made in the US? I love Snappy ratchets but it drives me nuts that their locking flex heads don’t have a detent to keep you from bumping the latch out of flex mode.
Yes Matco are US made
@@KoonTrucking Thanks Clay. I may need to hunt down a Matco man. :D