Harbor Freight ICON 1/2" Drive 90 Tooth Flex-head Ratchet
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For the hundredth time. Snap-on uses the exact same head size, internal components, and cover plate on all their 1/2" drive, dual 80, ratchets. It doesn't matter if it's a flex head or a straight neck, they're identical. The only thing that makes this an apples to oranges comparison is the fact that the ICON ratchet doesn't stack up to the Snap-on.
I understand that snap on uses that but to fair the icon ratchet flexhead is different from the regular nonflexhead. Probably nonflexhead icon would have been a better comparison
@@ckcuev there is no non-flex head ICON 1/2" ratchet.
Snap-On might use the same internals, but the icon (for some strange reason) doesn’t. The non flex head Icon ratchets for some reason have beefier internals, and much more reliable than the flex heads. The flex heads also tend to lock up or free spin when there is force/pressure on the on, off dial. Not saying it’s comparable to Snap-On, but it would have been nice if you compared it to the Icon non flex head ratchet.
@@icsivan there is no ICON non-flex 1/2" ratchet.
MrSubaru1387
SKU: 56340
Part# R3S
They call it: Icon 1/2 Drive Low Profile Ratchet
Bought the ICON for the price and lifetime warranty. Snap on tools are awesome but for me the ICON works.
When reviewing Icon, please remember to always describe the lovely plastic tray aroma bouquet 💐
The chrome adapter set, in red tray, is amazing. I keep the plastic cover to hold in the beautiful off-gassing. Always a nice pick-me-up when the going gets tough. 👌
I am not a mechanic, so I buy Pittsburg hand tools. They work for me.
Where is the torture test? I would like to see that!
I think marketing these as a rival to Snap On is out of touch, in truth I believe the ICON stuff is very-very good stuff. But if Harbor Freight were to be more upfront and transparent, these ratchets are actually on the same level as other prosumer brands like GearWrench, Carlyle and Sunex. . . . And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that at all, in fact that's good company to be in. . . . but the big difference is that those companies never try to market themselves as being the equivalent to Snap On or Mac Tools. . . . but I am actually glad to see Harbor Freight step up their game to the same level as GearWrench, Carlyle and Sunex. I think that's a good thing.
Average consumer does not recognize the majority of those brands, but everyone knows "Snap On is King and Craftsman went down the toilet in the 90's"
The Mount of Olives Channel with Gary Sawyer The Mount of Olives Channel with Gary Sawyer. I believe you’re right Gary. I used to call Harbor Freight disposable tools, not anymore though. I’d say now HF is good value for the money. I don’t know if ICON is up to par with even Carlyle, the ratchets and other hand tools I have work very well. I know Carlyle still ain’t Snap-on, but my local NAPA is more convenient than my local Snap-On truck. I’d equate ICON with Gearwrench, but definitely better than the new Craftsman.
@@fordnut4914 hence, average consumer - who is the one going into HF and buying Icon. They know of about three total brands - Snap On, Craftsman, Milwaukee
@@fordnut4914 built in USA tools are mostly the ones I see still being used after a few decades of service. That’s the real test, whether it holds up after a few years.
@@fordnut4914 You get what you pay for with snap on hand tools. On average snap on tools simply last longer that’s what you’re ultimately buying. That’s why I don’t understand when people compare tools right out of the box. You can have a tool break over and over or you can have a tool that rarely breaks. It’s up to someone to decide what they want to pay. But, I think it’s unfair to say that snap on tools are just overpriced only because of marketing. Yeah, they are expensive and I think it does have something to do with marketing, but you are getting a better quality product, and in some cases there is no competition which makes them even more valuable and sometimes it’s super obvious like their jack stands or floor jacks or electric anything quality can be bought for hundreds less.
This is like comparing a Dan Wesson to a Rock Island.
I have an icon 3/8 and 1/4 they haven't let me down on my weekend engine building. But i have the snap on in 1/2 Where I need the strength haha
I mean, a $200 ratchet is better than a $40 ratchet, big surprise there. Honestly though, I'm not a full time mechanic and this video made me very interested in the Icon. Saying a lot from a guy who avoids HF like the plague.
Yea, this isn't pro grade, but definitely good enough quality for DIYers a d Weekenders. I believe it edges out GearWrench, Tekton, etc just for ease of warranty. That is if you have a local HF.
@Blue Friend these aren't breaker bars, they're ratchets. If you're using a 1/2" drive, most likely it's not tight quarters. If access is tight you need to step down to 3/8" or a wrench.
I have seen some test to destruction on these ratchets and the Icon was close to 90% of the Snap On strength. Which puts in the buy column for me. Also it puts it in the professional use category as well. I am already impressed by the durability of some of my long handle Pittsburgh pro ratchets and these icons should be even better. Great everyday beater wrenches.
@@richb2229 all I've seen tested were 3/8" ratchets. Not 1/2". These will be put to the test in a future video.
@@MrSubaru1387 my gut tells me that the snap-on is going to be stronger just because of how much beefier it is, but the contrarian voice in my head points out that most of the failures I've seen on the youtubes has been the anvil. New ratchet, old ratchet it's usually the anvil that breaks. and since they're both 1/2 inch, maybe the Icon will do alright in the long run. I will admit though that I have a (emotional) bias, I *want* the Icon to be "good" because A. I root for the underdog, and B. I want to be able to afford a "good" ratchet and snap-on will remain out of reach for me, for a long time to come.
I think the test that would sell most is a metal hardness test on both ratchets. Are they making look as good, or are they as good.
The icon internals are sized more like a snap-on fc72. 1/4 body with a 3/8 square drive. I just cant get behind any of these until theyve been in the field for a few months of hard use. Everything new will feel great right outta the box but after it's used for a while will prove it's worth. My snap-on ratchets feel just as good now as they did the day I bought em.
That's just simply not true, you can feel the wear and tear on ur snap on wretches. I've tested YOUR wretches first hand, when u got them. And just a couple days ago. Be fair.
Here is a memo from Redemption Garage that Icon (aka HF) is recalling there 3/8 flex head 10 " and 14 ' in the comfort grip and regular as they have a tendency to lock up do to a lack of lubrication. He opened his and added grease and has not had any problems but others have
Stan The Mann yeah I experienced this, I’ve tried multiple types of grease and still locks up sometimes but not as bad
Your comparing two different style ratchets. If I'm not mistaken a Snap on swivel head ratchet has a smaller head than that long handled ratchet. A long handled ratchet is of course built to handle more torque than a swivel head ratchet that is made to get into tight areas.
Well, you're mistaken, because all Snap-on Dual 80 1/2" ratchets have identical sized heads and internals. My 26" long Snap-on 1/2" flex head ratchet has an identical head to this non-flex Snap-on.
@@MrSubaru1387 Huh! Ok!
@@MrSubaru1387 All snap on may but what about the icons?
@@falconater68 the ICON uses different heads for flex and straight.
Both made for different purposes! But still handy to have both in your tool box! One for them hard torqued nuts the other for them hard to reach places!
Snap on might make a bit better rachet but not a 100 dollars more better and trying to warranty a Snap-on can be a bitch with the icon if it brakes just go to harbor Freight no question ask and they give you a new one
You're right, but check out Catus maximus's vid comparing strait-handle to flex head Icons, and you can see how much more robust the straights are.
I wish they would put the internals from the straight ratchets on the flex. The straights are much beefier
Great job!
Gearwrench had the best comfort grip, and locking flex. Matco is right there as well.
Love to see the guts of a Koken ratchet!
FYI mr. Subaru I just got a warranty extension for my electronic parking brake assembly SOA is going to warranty it for 15 years unlimited miles, for the 2010 2014 Legacy outback with CVT or automatic.
Yup. My brother received his notice this week as well.
not that long ago, the snap on 1/2" had the same small screws that went in the face plate. they had to redesign the ratchet head when they went to longer length handles as the smaller screws would break. Now they have the larger screws that install from the rear. You can still break the mechanism though. I go through at leas one kit a year and its not a daily use tool.
The selector on mine vaporized the second time i used my long handled snap on 1/2 inch ratchet. Got that selector replaced, been perfect since. And ive used it hard since then. Havent had any issues after the fix.
@@aidanhamilton9859 I'm in the AG industry and have a lot of large bolts. The ratchets just don't hold up for long. Either the teeth on the drive wear out or the screw for the pivot head breaks. I broke a 3/4" to 1/2" adapter the other day trying to loosen a 1 15/16 nut for a cylinder.
@@willagresham2978 I use my ratchet everyday. Have put it under a lot of stress. Ive never seen the bolts for the cover break. Shit will wear out no matter what. Thats why there are replacment parts. My dealer replaces parts for free.
I just broke my Pittsburgh long flex head ratchet. They always break at the flex.
Had to use my workers xl snapon flex head and it did not break.
Going to go trade in Pittsburgh and get the icon will see how it holds up at work.
will they give you the upgrade under warranty? The icon costs more.. do you pay the difference or do they just give it to you?
I had to pay the difference.
And to be honest it has less flex then the Pittsburgh but the ratcheting doesn’t feel any better.
@@calebmac_cars I've been using Icon and Pittsburgh pro st work and the icon is easily much better. Ratcheting action is very smooth soft and fine. Pittsburgh has less teeth and the springy-ness to the pawls. Icon has one 12 tooth pawl and 90 tooth gear, pittsburgh has 2 5 tooth pawls and one 72 tooth gear. Icon = stronger. Compared to my coworkers snap on they both aren't the best but the Icon is actually nice and I prefer it over the 72 tooth Pittsburgh pro
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I've been watching some of your video's lately. I have a question for you. In Australia, the Subaru Tribeca has a 'space saver' spare wheel, located UNDER the vehicle. I want to find a rim which will fit the stud pattern etc so I can get rid of that 'space saver' spare wheel. The normal 8" Subaru wheel will actually fit, but slung too low to the ground, or road. At the moment I have to chuck a spare wheel in the back of the vehicle, which consumes space in the boot. I have researched and apparently a Falcon BA (in Australia) rim will fit, with the same stud pattern and the centre 'hole' will fit. I want to find a wheel which fits the spare wheel well, and put a larger diameter, or higher profile, tyre on it so I have the similar rolling diameter to the normal wheel. We don't have garages every 5 Kilometres here, we drive large distances here, like 100's before we find a garage. I don't want to have to drive long distance at 80 kph, or (mph), on that stupid 'wheelbarrow' spare wheel. Thanks.
@behexen250 Yeah, no worries, but, the rim is wide, 8", whereas that Falcon one I mentioned only has a 7" rim (I think), makes it narrower. Then, I can put a higher profile tyre on that rim to give me a closer rolling diameter when on the car. Thanks for replying anyway. I'm not happy using a "wheelbarrow" wheel matching up with the Subaru wheel, if you understand. For two reasons, one, it's an inch lower (or more), which alterers the rolling diameter paired with the higher rolling diameter, second, it's not that convenient travelling at 80 kph when you've got plenty of traffic travelling at 110 kph (here) on the highway doing the day whilst you are only doing 80 kph. I believe it's a ridiculous idea in Australia (opinion). It might work in Japan, or wherever, where there is another town only 2 K's down the road, as an example. If I'm driving at night and I get a flat tyre, then I will have to travel 100's K's to the next town to get it repaired the *next* day. Perhaps it's my age, it just doesn't gel with me when I have two wheels travelling of different rolling diameters for miles and miles. I don't know, maybe todays technology doesn't stuff up mechanicals with different size wheels? Yeah, I'm probably a bit of a Dinosaur being old-ish .
Not to be critical Robert but I was just wondering I thought though Icon wrench was meant to get into tight places so that is why the head would be smaller now that doesn't excuse the small screws but is it fair to compare it to the dual 80 with a non swivel head.?
All Snap-on Dual 80 1/2" drive ratchets have the same size head and same internals. Uniform across the range, unlike ICON. A 1/2" ratchet isn't designed for tight places. If space is an issue you'll be using a 3/8" drive or a wrench, not a 1/2" drive ratchet.
@@MrSubaru1387 Aha!! Thank you!
Thank you brother it’s about time some one did a real comparison whit this junk icon time will tell how many times you need to replace your tools
Free replacement!
My 1/4 icon ratchet broke yesterday at the screws. The face plate pops out now. Off to get it replaced 😩
It took me over two weeks to replace my 3/8 ICON ratchet after it started slipping. Drove to two different stores and neither had the ratchet in stock to warranty out for me. Neither could tell me when a ratchet would arrive. It took HF seeing my IG story complaining about the issue, and them contacting me directly and shipping me a ratchet, did I get it warrantied.
When I break a snap on ratchet gear, they warranty just the inside components. Why don’t they just replace the whole ratchet that cost me Over $100. Unlike HF , they replace the whole ratchet. Good review on the Icon ratchet.
Because its pointless to replace the whole thing and it shouldnt cost you any money to have it fixed.
Can you please do a review on the sockets like how prone they are to rounding out, beating with a hammer, etc? I'm all in snap on for ratchets and stuff but sockets aren't something that have to be the best. I got a $20 tool set from advance auto and the sockets would round out because they were the lowest quality money can buy.
I'd have to say, sockets and wrenches are the most important thing to invest in as a technician. Ratchets follow close behind. You want good quality tools that do the engaging with fasteners.
MrSubaru1387 I just think that sockets are something that can be a little cheaper. Unless you're trying to use them with an air impact than they don't need to withstand much. I think that if their sockets hold out and don't round or crack just like my craftsman than they're worth buying.
Just like cheap wrenches , cheap sockets can be dangerous, especially when you’re working on larger fasteners, you don’t want to be pulling over 100 pounds of torque and have a socket split, damage a fastener, or a poor fitting wrench open under torque and you go flying. Is snap on overpriced for a homeowner yes, for a professional not so much you’re buying more than just a tool you’re buying service, somethings I use all the time requiring lost of torque Snapon ; but most of my other day-to-day task I like gearwrench, the xtra long 120xl flex head ratchet and mid depth sockets are hard to beat at any price working in tight Japanese engine bays.
They both do the same job except snap on must be a whole lot more expensive! I buy Canadian Tire tools, it has life time garantie, no questions ask!
behexen250 Even GM does not give life time warranty because they know their car won’t last a lifetime. To give a lifetime warranty, you have to believe in your product. So far, no problem with my cheap tool, gets the job done all the time!
It’s really simple theres 2 type off people in this world the ones that like and take pride in there things and the ones that want to pay the least posible and settled for the lowest quality as long as it barely dose it’s job this tools won’t last over the years how many you need to replace it warranty don’t mean shit if you have to replace it all the time that is not quality it’s junk be adults and just accept you are cheap
jose ibarra I am 70 years young and been using C.Tire tools for 30 some years and, the only piece that broke was a socket mounted Phillip driver built for ratchet only and was used with impact gun. Was replace without a fight and without a receipt for a brand new one. I have all the tools I need for my mechanic for a fraction of the price.
Jocelyn Savard you can do the job whit auto zone tools the point is everyone want to compare icon whit snap on when they are no we’re close in quality yes snap on is stupid expensive but I have never hade any problems tools break because we abuse them and all I am saying is if you have to replace it a lot maybe that tool is not all that good I don’t love all the tools Snap on make I actually have a list off tools I will never buy the best way a can compare this never ending argument is you can buy a Kia and a BMW they both take you from Point A to Point B one is a lot more expensive that’s all most people that complain about the price on Snap on don’t have or all that money they save buying cheaper tools we spend our money on thing we think that matter you may not see the value on buying snap on but have no problem buying fire arm or cars something else we are just comparing the actual quality and why everyone is saying icon is better no one have made and actual video like this you can see the difference this icon ratchet won’t last now let’s see how icon fan respond me personally if I have to replace a tool more that 2 times a year it’s chunk don’t have the time for that buy a better quality tool
jose ibarra Amen!
Very good comparison thank you, but your comparing the Icon flex head ratchet you should compare the Icon regular straight head none flex head 1/2 or 3/8 ratchet you will be surprised totally different mechanical system inside and a lot more robust that would be more of fair comparison apples to apples still not as good as Strap-on but for a third of the price and a hassle free warranty its worth a look.
There isn't a non-flex 1/2" ICON ratchet. The Snap-on ratchet uses the same head regardless of it being flex or none flex, they all use the same sized head and same internals.
Dont know why.. Eveyone is stating ICON is stating they are better and not just as good lol, I believe they are just stating they are just as good.. Is it even possable.. anything is possable now days but none the less its HF.. If they even make a high quality tool at half the cost... they may actually be on the right track.
Everyone is comparing them and if they even come close at half the price, they are doing something right as no one else wants to compare there tools to Snap On lmao
Craftsman USA created a vacuum when they went away. People like myself who want decent stuff but don’t need Snap On usually went to Sears for good quality USA made hand-tools in the past. Now, there is a huge amount of people looking for the next hi quality tool that is affordable. Someone at Harbor freight is not dumb and that’s exactly who they’re going after. The real professionals who shop on tool trucks are going to continue to do so. I don’t think much will change there.
This whole “icon” experiment is damage control for their tarnished image. Most people associate harbor freight tools with low quality Chinese junk. They are trying to shake that and tap into a bigger market. They only compare their stuff to snap on because snap on is an easy target with their high prices. I don’t think anyone really thinks icon stuff is the same or approaching the same quality.
They want to win over people like me. The ones who used to shop at Sears for their tools.
I have old school usa made craftsman ratchets and always thought they were trash. Long arc swing to engage next tooth and not a lot of teeth. Even todays Taiwan craftsman have more teeth.
I agree with you and they have sold me. A great replacement for Craftsman.
@@MrTmenzo exactly, was doing my brakes a couple of weeks ago with the craftsman ratchet, I'm thinking, what the? How far do I need to go to find the next tooth? Finally I threw it on the driveway and used a generic ratchet from an old set. Going to buy a snap on from ebay, not a pro but want some pro tools.
John P I hear you about those original craftsman ratchet. But I have some very nice craftsman USA 84 tooth full polish ratchets. They started to step up their game in 2008 or so with full polish wrenches and better quality stuff made in USA. Too little too late.
TowerHill102 people compare the Jack to snap on and they even claim it's the same Jack but without the chain buy markup. I've even had a classic car shop tell me it works just fine
If I were buying a set I would probably buy the icon set and replace the ratchet with a Mac
Watched several tested and the icon ratchet seems to have an issue with getting jammed
Yeah, was a recall on the 3/8" flex head ratchets. I've noticed issues with my 1/4" ratchet as well, even after I've lubricated it.
The only people that would say the icon is as good as a snap on..... are the ones who have never owned a snap on.
It’s not bad.....but, it’s not the iconic snap on👍
Maybe compare the icon to the matco Version they have similar internal design and matco is considered professional grade. Of course I don’t know how the beefiness compares to matco.
Matco is a sticker company. They don't make tools.
Lol perhaps you are right.
@@garrisong I mean, it's a fact. All they produce/manufacturer is tool boxes.
Perhaps I should have said danaher.
@@garrisong there ya go, well until they sold it off to Fortive.
Gearwrench is the shit!
I just don’t believe comparing a non-flex head to a flex head is a fair comparison. Apples-to-apples not apples-to-bananas.
For the thousandth time. Snap-on uses the exact same head size, internal components, and cover plate on all their 1/2" drive dual 80 ratchets. It doesn't matter if it's flex or straight, the guts and head are identical. This is apples to oranges only because the ICON doesn't stack up.
Strap-on wins.
Im not happy with Iclone ratchet I took it back and got my money back.
I returned all the ICON that I didn't give away. Wasn't impressed.
A microfiber towel ?!?! Ave once said that some guys polish their tool more than they use it .....case in point.
It's pretty ridiculous..
@John Doe I take care of my tools too, but not wiping them down with a microfiber towel...
I clean mines with any rag in arms reach.
Very cool
Good review though I like your way over others
I've seen reports from some on CZcams of these icon ratchets locking up under torque?
My 1/4" is already getting crunchy.
They just recalled the 3/8 drive ratchets
@@alexpinci3432 - link for recall?
@@alexpinci3432 yup. Saw that yesterday. All three ICON ratchets I have, and have disassembled, had little to no oil/grease in them. All basically dry inside.
The chrome is flaking off from around the edges of the pivoting flex head on both my 3/8th ratchets
Wow😮👍
Has anyone ever seen the faceplate be the malfunction of a ratchet,,,I also look at it like this Indy drivers tires are made to wear out to give the best performance there not going to use a 80 thousand mile tire in a race, So to me icons are made to be run hard put away wet and be easily replaced as needed,,,Bring you broke snap on ratchet into the truck with breaker bar marks on the handle and see what they say,,,it’s probably nope icon says go grab another one son,,,,
Need torque wrench.
@behexen250 are you talking about *Real tool reviews* ? Because he was as unbiased as he could be even using professional grade equipment
Not quite " tool truck quality" as HF is advertising them to be; the profit margins on them must be real sweet though. I heard these Icon hand tools come from the same Taiwanese manufacturer that also makes tool products for TEKTON and Matco, i.e. very good quality but well below Snap-On
GearWrench is Much Better Quality Ratchets 💪
I'm sorry but gearwrench ratchets just do not hold up to daily use, the main material is just garbage
two different classes of tool. one fixed head and longer reach, one mini ass flex head, frum china
I think this ICON ratchet has a similar mechanism to the MAC Axis or Proto Precision 90. I do have a proto 3/8 precision 90 13" flex head , the internals look similar to the ICON. I do have the ICON 17" 1/2" flex head. To me they are similar. I wish I had the funds to buy a 1/2" proto precision 90 17" to do a comparison with ICON. I do intend to upgrade to the Proto 1/2 precision 90 17" flex head. I also think the ICON ratchet would be comparable to SK LP 90. Also a good comparison with the new Gearwrench 90 tooth. I work in as a maintenance tech at a factory, so far both proto and ICON hold up to daily use. For guys starting out there is nothing wrong with ICON ratchets. I'd take ICON over Craftsman, Kobalt, HF Pittsburgh and even some Gearwrench any day of the week. I do think Tekton and Carlyle are superior products.
My Mac ratchet has had a problem with the teeth staying engaged under even medium load say 50 foot pounds since day one. I don't have a regular mac dealer anymore because i moved out of his rout so i have to get ahold of him and meet him somewhere to get it repaired or mail it to mac. I plan on doing that some day but im a busy guy and it is easier now days to go to harbor and by replacement tools and have mac and snap on warrantied every few years when i run across a dealer. I bought the icon for that reason. Seems like a nice ratchet for around half the price as the mac and i guess time will tell how well it works. I do have to say the microfiber cloth it comes with was always a nice thing to get with a pair of glasses but is the stupidest thing i have ever got with a tool!
I really don't care for any "soft grip" tools. The main reason is they are too difficult to clean. A typical steel handled tool is much easier to clean.
A shot of brake parts cleaner and a rag. Not difficult at all.
Sad thing is I’ve had snap on ratchets break more than craftsman the flex head snap on is garbage I snap the pivot all the time and good luck with dealer warranty them they say abuse but I can break them without cheater pipe I think best ratchet is proto far better than snap on
Never had an issue with mine, 5 years without a rebuild, nor did I see them breaking constantly as a Snap-on dealer. Sure sounds like abuse/misuse to me.
Snap on dual 80 ratchets are nothing special when it comes to strength. My co worker has broken his 24" flex head dual 80 ratchet without using a cheater pipe before. I broke my cheap Made in Taiwan equivalent with a cheater pipe once.
Icon is a good prosumer line of tools, but they aren't professional tool quality by any stretch of the imagination, why Harbor Freight insists on comparing their tools to the industrial standard for professional quality that Snapon is known for is beyond me, don't get me wrong I like Icon tools, but I'm also not turning wrenches for a living at the time, and therefore I can't justify the additional cost associated with Snapon tools, Harbor Freight has a great no questions asked replacement policy similar to that of the old Sears Craftsman tools, and that's the best selling point for any Harbor Freight hand tool, but if I were still a professional tech I wouldn't waste my time buying Icon or Pittsburgh pro, here's what most people fail to understand when you earn your living with a ratchet in your hand you can't afford to break your knuckles because some cheap tool decided it has had enough and strips out or the anvil break off, if a shade tree mechanic breaks a knuckle his project truck/car is still sitting in the garage weeks later when his knuckles have healed, if a professional tech breaks a few knuckles his family goes hungry, and his car payments and mortgage doesn't get paid, that's the real difference between these tools, if you're a professional tech that's just getting started in the business buy what you can afford and replace them as you can afford better tools, but if you're never going to earn your living turning wrenches then why buy Snapon I get it just buy whatever you like it doesn't really matter because today most tools are fairly decent quality and Harbor Freight has a great warranty.
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Two different ratchets compared to each other. I see heavy BIAS towards snapoff.
Let me just compare this off the shelve passenger car tire to this rally spec all terrain tire
Harbor Freight compares their ICON tools to Snap-on in all their marketing. They ask for it.
I guess it depends. I have a 3/8" Snap On ratchet and the teeth got jammed when removing a 19 mm bolt from the brake housing. I have to use my old Craftsman ratchet to get the job done. Snap On may be a great brand, but often times, you don't need a Snap On to get the job done. hmmmm.....maybe there's too much hype on Snap on, and they just lost their edge. Sorry Snap on lovers. lol
Snap on should call Icon to make their tools before they go out of business.
100 years in business, I think Snap-on is doing just fine. 😂 😂 😂 HF /ICON, doesn't make their tools.
Harbor Freight are the ones who don't make their own stuff.
This is an unfair comparison, you're pitting a flex head ratchet against a non flex which has a larger more robust mechanism.
100% WRONG. All Snap-on Dual 80 1/2" ratchets have identical sized heads and internals.
This is apples to oranges. Every flex head I’ve seen has a smaller head.
Snap-on doesn't. Every Dual 80 1/2" drive ratchet has the same size head and guts.