The GearWrench 120XP ratchet is the first ratchet we know of to feature 120ย positions. That means that for every full rotation, it can turn fasteners with aย swing arc of as little as 3 degrees. Talk about getting into tight spacesโฆ the way the GearWrench 120XP does it is through the use of double-stacked pawls which provide an ultra-narrow swing arc. With less of an arc required to โclickโ the ratchet, you can insert your tool into tighter areas and reach fasteners in severely limited accessย applications. We looked atย the GearWrench Gimbal ratchetย earlier, and it really impressed us with its build quality and features
GearWrench 120XP 3-Degree Arc Ratchet Features
Theย 120XP ratchet still uses the same 60-tooth gear, but now it alternately engages a set ofย double-stacked pawls. The result is 120 positions and the 3-degree swingย arc. GearWrench ratchets have always been comfortable to use, in our opinion, and the 120XP ratchet continues this trend with a long, ergonomic handle that looks like it delivers a solid grip. Like other GearWrench products, it has an easy-to-clean, fullย polish chrome finish and comes in 1/4โณ, 3/8โณ, andย 1/2โณ drive sizes. The 120XP ratchets are available as stand-alone tools, or you can buy them in selectย SAE/Metric standard/deep socket sets.
GearWrench continues to use a โclosed-headโ design, which we love. That means that the back of the tool is completely sealed, so there is less room for dirt to gain access to the interior components. The ratchet also uses a โteardropโ shaped head with a low profile and a flush-mounted on/off switch, so when you put the tool into a tight space, it wonโt accidentally switch the direction of rotation on you. It reminds us a lot of the newer Kobalt Tools Ratchetsย and DeWalt mechanics tools with redesigned smooth handles.
The GearWrench 120XP 3-Degree Arc Ratchet can be purchased in the following configurations:
- 1/4โณ Drive Full Polish Teardrop Ratchet
- 3/8โณ Drive Full Polish Teardrop Ratchet
- 1/2โณ Drive Full Polish Teardrop Ratchet
- 51-Pc 1/4โณ Drive SAE/Metric 6 pt Standard & Deep Socket Set
- 56-Pc 3/8โณ Drive SAE/Metric 6 pt Standard & Deep Socket Set
- 49-Pc 1/2โณ Drive SAE/Metric 6 pt Standard & Deep Socket Set
- 3-Pc Full Polish Mixed Ratchet Set (1/4โณ, 3/8โณ, 1/2โณ), which comes in an EVA foam tray
The 1/4โ, 3/8โ, and 1/2โ ratchet and socket sets come in GearWrench-branded blow-molded cases with removable lids.
Inย addition to ratchets, GearWrench also produces ratcheting andย non-ratcheting wrenches, sockets, screw/nut drivers, pliers, andย specialty tools.
