Pittsburgh Pro -VS- Quinn Harbor Freight -VS- Duralast AutoZone How Much Torque before it breaks

Ratchets are one thing that every mechanic or DIY'er needs in their toolbox.
Some ratchets are shorter while others are longer and these give you a lot more leverage....
Resulting in a lot more torque! So which one is the strongest 1/4" ratchet??
Harbor Freight Quinn 21 Pc 1/2 In. Drive SAE & Metric Chrome Socket And Ratchet Set
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PITTSBURGH PROFESSIONAL 1/4 In. Drive Professional Low-Profile Ratchet
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AutoZone Duralast 45 pcs. socket set
Part Number: 70-042
Alternate Part Number: 61-050
Newly revised and improved Duralast 45 pc. 1/4 In. drive socket set brings fresh new contents to this basic mechanic’s socket set. By including a bit coupler and some commonly used bits for automotive and home use applications this new set can now be used on more jobs. Full selection of 1/4 In. drive sockets in both SAE and metric sizes cover all of your smaller size fasteners. Furthermore, this set now includes the brand new 72 tooth sealed head Duralast professional grade ratchet. Perfect for anyone looking to replenish their existing tools or buy a great basic 1/4 In. drive tool set.
Ranging in price from under $20 -- to almost $30 -- you should take not only your budget, but also the features into account before investing in your next ratchet/Set & hopefully this video will help you do that!
Which Ratchet do you like the best? Leave a comment below this video & let everyone know about it --- and which would you recommend?

[@steedandersen]

Proves all of the ratchets tested are stronger than a reasonable user would ever need. So any one of them is a good tool for the money.

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[@chadwaite3734]

No

[@amybanksfendrick135]

Man, that Quinn is a beast! Great timing on that video… It gives everyone a good idea for a last minute Father’s Day gift for their dad, or for themselves...

[@geoeconomics3067]

good stuff

[@jjclarkson3261]

One of the most effective and practical test/review formats. Keep it up!

[@themaintenanceman1]

The Quinn surprised me for sure. I think I’m liking that little duralast though. I’m tempted to by some

[@BradsWorkbench]

I think it would be cool to get a group of guys around the US to replicate this test and see if there are any differences cuz we all know how hit and miss HF quality can be

[@truckerpeterose]

I have seen multiple SnapOn 1/4” ratchets fail around 65 foot lbs. I just started buying more duralast products. I have Pittsburgh Pro, Tekton, Duralast, Carlyle, Wright, Husky, Kobalt, Gearwrench and SnapOn ratchets that I use almost every day. I honestly can not tell any quality difference in feel or function that the SnapOn has versus all the other ratchets. My two most used ratchets are Tekton and Husky, and I really put them to the test salvaging parts off of 30-40 year old cars and they have never missed a beat. Another stand out ratchet I have is the Wright 3430 and that tool is like a piece of jewelry. Around $35 on Amazon and it has paid for itself 100X already. If you buy one to review and don’t fall in love with it, I will buy it from you and pay the shipping. Great video. Thank you.

[@ClientGraphics]

I have the Duralast 3/8" drive in the 1/4 body. Just the one item in my box like that. Probably can't yet justify adding a backup but I'll put it on the list of items for the future.

[@truckerpeterose]

ClientGraphics I actually have the duralast one too and love it. Honestly I use it more often than the Wright because I like the selection lever better. But the Wright is much smoother.

[@Fee.1]

Trucker88 could you take a rebuild kit of higher tooth count and use it in the Duralast and go all “I’ve created a momster”

[@Fee.1]

The one thing I’ve seen from AVE that seems believable is that snap on has much shallower engagement whereas all the other sockets have the head buried much deeper before you can drive it. I’d love to see a photo of your favorites lined up with a caliper or ruler showing the depth differences if you’re ever bored

[@kevinragsdale6256]

I am convinced kobalt and quinn come from the same factory.

[@forgedsteelwrench9249]

Love Taiwan style duralast ratchets. I have the small Duralast ratchet you got along with another one (not shown here) that has the same head but flex and longer handle....i have multiple of these and truly cherish them. Thx for making cool videos and wish you the best for your channel....glad i subscribed.

[@ClientGraphics]

Thank you, I'll keep up the content but next two weeks might be a little slow as I have a ton of work projects going on so might only be one a week.

[@Fee.1]

How do you determine “Taiwan style”? Also what’s the current consensus? What’s the best bang for your buck ? Also what’s the best socket sets that come with 6 & 12 etc. and lastly what’s the best box end/ratcheting wrench for the cost? Including flex heads etc. I need to find a automotive tool cheat sheet of all the stuff you could need and why

[@dontblink2782]

I just got that Quinn set in 1/2" on sale for $28 to go with my Quinn 3/8" 72-piece no-skip sizes set in 6mm - 24mm for $99.

[@ClientGraphics]

Always happy with my older Duralast ratchets, but the Quinn was pretty impressive and had awesome results! Hope you all have a Happy Father’s Day. Thanks for watching don’t forget to like and subscribe.

[@josephlipetzky2825]

Thanks, Was just at HF looked at the Quinn sets of tools, I do have a set of the 220 piece Craftsman, but going to Buy the 72 and 55 US General bTool Boxes, thank you agsin

[@songmaster9308]

No surprise that a 36 tooth ratchet held up slightly better than the 72 tooth ratchets, but which is easier to use? The 72. So maybe do a fair comparison - with the new Duralast 72 tooth you mention ;)

[@PawOfRizzo]

I looked at the new 60+ piece Quinn socket set the other day at HF. Your video now makes me think I may pick it up.

[@ClientGraphics]

It's a great bang for your buck. I really do like the 3/8" ratchet as well.

[@Axle1007]

I love the quinn sockets

[@felixf5211]

Impressed by the Quinn.

[@ClientGraphics]

Felix F Heck yah, it threw down and gave me a few extra blisters as it worked me over for 10mins.

[@982Nighthawk1337]

I would be curious to see how the regular Pittsburg ratchet that comes in a very similar kit as the Quinn does as far as torque

[@truckerpeterose]

You’ve slid into my top five subscriptions. Great videos that really apply to us common folks that don’t live and die by the Tool Truck 👍🏻

[@ClientGraphics]

Thank you Sir!

[@aguilayserpiente]

Breaker bars are designed to loosen tight and frozen fasteners. Ratchets are designed to reach fasteners in spaces inaccessible to a box end wrench or to avoid use of a wrench, which must be removed with each turn, speed. All of these torque test show is a) how to abuse a tool, contrary to the manufacturer's specifications and b) how economical those tools are as the narrators can afford to trash the tool. If the wrenches were $500, none of these side shows would occur. Folks, a person interested in the load limit and proper use for the tool can ask the manufacturer.

[@derekdugger2321]

Touche'

[@410AutoTech]

Dam that quin is 👍👍 RIP durlast great video chris

[@ClientGraphics]

I know you love 1/4" drive and I'll keep breaking them until I order my larger digital torque meter!

[@michaelvarns3777]

Thank you! I needed this information to make the best buy.

[@stauguastine]

The Pittsburgh Pro is the only dual pawl ratchet of the bunch, which means the pawls are not as hefty so they won't hold up to the torque of the single pawl ratchets. The older Duralast ratchets has larger teeth and a much lower teeth count, so it will obviously hold up to more torque than the rest of the higher teeth ratchets. Nevertheless, if you are doing finer work and want very low backdrag with a smooth operation, the Pittsburgh Pro win out in that front.

[@michaelvarns3777]

Thank You I was shoppng and a few -- I mean a few follars dollar for a ratchet is worth it

[@danmckevittstoolsbagels3258]

Well sir, all I know is Brad's Workbench sent me and I like your stuff so guess what

[@ClientGraphics]

Thank you for checking out my channel. I get a little of everything but usually stuff we can all afford and a little bit more every now and then. We all deserve a treat in life, so thank you for subscribing!

[@lornefarris2857]

I got a Quinn I haven’t used it but it feels solid

[@prabeshdahal7309]

Where can you buy that cheater bar?

[@notchagrandpa8875]

I figured the duralast would crush the competition i was right, which the Quinn faired pretty well.

[@Fee.1]

How did you start KZbin? What were your Initial videos?

[@elioselectric468]

This is why whenever I see an older Duralast ratchet on Ebay, I snatch it up in a second

[@ClientGraphics]

Elios Electric I have a lot of older Duralast and really like them for what they are and they have held up without question. I need to get back a due a couple more AutoZone Duralast reviews as I purchased a few clearance items in the past month.

[@elioselectric468]

Just came across the old 83 piece socket set that has all three old school ratchets

[@ClientGraphics]

Elios Electric Nice, going to omit that I’m jealous as I don’t have any of the old duralast 1/2 ratchets just a lot of 1/4 and 3/8.

[@Fee.1]

ClientGraphics so the ones that are good are old? When were they discontinued ? Do they have a name? I saw a test of I think a husky or Kobalt 144 tooth ratchet that basically ....no it was tekton that’s right, and it went to 37, 370,373.373 repeating centimeter pounds. I wish I knew the model but would also like to see it re-tested

[@BTeehanKnives]

And that's why I buy Quinn. Great video, also.

[@ClientGraphics]

It was a little beast 👍🏻

[@BTeehanKnives]

You gained a sub, btw

[@jaredowens4042]

I like that vise

[@BenefitExploits]

Does the quinn show breakaway torque? Couldn't find an answer on the HF website

[@jacobsebastien3910]

Gearwrench 120xp Ratchets is what I use they are A BEAST' 💪😏

[@aceseightsazhvacsparkyandg8138]

I have snap craftsmen and snap on by hand before

[@trekzilladmc]

It's funny that the Quinn held up longer because I've compared both at the store and you can tell that the regular Pittsburgh (green version) and the Quinn are identical except for the color and name. The guts inside must be a tougher design than the Pro.

[@ClientGraphics]

I tore it apart and the Quinn is around 1/8" thicker in profile with pawls and engagement surface being 2x larger resulting in more holding force.

[@ClientGraphics]

I couldn't fit that into the video, but yah the Pittsburgh Pro (green version #32303) did look identical to the Quinn except for the color, branding, socket stamping, but the price difference gap of 20% was quite large $18.99 vs Quinn $22.99. Now I did use the Quinn coupon to bring the set to $17.99 I could have used a 20% off on the other bringing the $18.99 down to $15.19 which is still cheaper, the Quinn is more anyway you look at it. What can I say, I actually liked the blue and gray better😀

[@trekzilladmc]

@@ClientGraphics Okay, 'cause I was wondering about how the insides were made.

[@vernon8337]

Yeah ! I'm still using my 20-30-40 year old shit ratchets, brand name doesn't really matter, if the fastneners needs more + or - torque, I' go to a larger drive and socket , I find that a lot of things just need a new owner.

[@Hipsters_N_Hippies]

Just skip ahead to 7:12

[@scott2228]

why break baby ratchets...... LOL break out the big boys!!! JJ Why are WE all addicted to breaking ratchets?!?!

[@Fee.1]

Chris do you have a printing/graphics related business? Can I ask what exactly? My father was a printer since he was a teenager, he took over his stepfathers business after he passed and worked his ass off and built it up between 1967 and 1996~ In 1992 he bought a half million dollar Heidelberg Press.... You know what, why don’t I shut up before you say you don’t have any idea what I’m talking about and client graphics is your sticker company or something 😂

[@ClientGraphics]

Fee No worries. I don’t do anything like that any more. Some years ago I was going to get into signage vinyl and printing but it fell through. Never changed the name.

[@demedusaacademy]

He doesn’t even try by hand lol

[@CyberRabid.]

I don't think testing one ratchet of each type really proves anything. Do four of each side by side and find an average.

[@stauguastine]

I agree, I have the Pittsburgh Pro 1/4 drive ratchet and have been really impressed by its performance for HB Pittsburgh tools. They have come a long way in the quality department. To be honest, though, I have never measured the torque I have put on it but I have had to seriously crank on it to get some stubborn fasteners loose and it did very well. I think the ratchet he had might have been a fluke. I even took my Pittsburgh Pro apart when I first bought it to lube the gears and found they actually used legit grease and coated all the gears and the direction switch from the factory.

[@RIOTMAKERS]

Agree. Which is why I'm looking for more test videos like right now

[@w.d.m-1899]

Uselessly destroying ratchets one tool at a time! Proving once again that he's got money to burn🔥

[@gplusgplus2286]

No decent ratchet there, next time get some german ones like Hazet Stahlwille Gedore or a snapon.

[@blitzcourt5021]

This was the most annoying tool review ever. You gave that Quinn so much slack

[@michaeldeel7998]

i dont think i can break that by hand, = too much estrogen.....it a 1/4 ratchet com on.. maybe a testosterone shot might help..