Gearwrench vs Matco ratchet comparison.

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  • čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
  • John discusses different features of Gearwrench and Matco ratchets. Which brand should you pick?
    Gearwrench part numbers:
    -1/2" long flex head ratchet 81372T
    -1/2" medium flex head ratchet 81370T
    -1/2" standard head 81303T
    -3/8" locking flex head 81267T
    -3/8" standard head 81208T
    -1/4" locking flex head 81018T
    -1/4" standard head 81007T
    Gearwrench Amazon links
    amzn.to/3BgfYNL
    amzn.to/3LuNapu
    amzn.to/3GL9h7z
    Matco part numbers
    -1/2" long locking flex head CFR248BLFR
    -3/8" locking flex head BFR128LFR
    -1/4" locking flex head AFR68LFR
    Matco unfortunately does not list their products on amazon.

Komentáře • 21

  • @mr.orim0782
    @mr.orim0782 Před 2 lety +7

    I would suggest not putting music in the background next time. Stopped watching after 2 minutes

    • @drew5992
      @drew5992 Před rokem +1

      Of course you did he said this is a 2minute tool review. Lol

  • @ZetaN7
    @ZetaN7 Před 2 lety +4

    Tbh I had a matco 3/8 flex head ratchet rebuilt 3 times in 2 months. Just didn't held up to my daily use. Plus I was peeved with getting fluids in the internals causing hydro locked. My gw has stayed consistent. Without fail. So I'll stick to my GW.

    • @drew5992
      @drew5992 Před rokem

      Yes I bought a couple of Matco ratchets they feel close to GW so I sold them off and kept my GW. Matco ratchet break teeth more often and the grip deteriorate faster

  • @charlespaluha1247
    @charlespaluha1247 Před 2 lety +1

    I personally have all of the major tool brands available at my fingertips weekly, but I honestly after watching this video can tell you, it's not because of the price maybe it's the preference of how the tools work. But I own more matco ratchets than any other brand, I do have some snap-on and I do have some gear wrench but 90% of the time I go to is matco. Coming from a 17-year veteran. But once again this is only my opinion

  • @andrewscott8892
    @andrewscott8892 Před 2 lety +1

    I love my Armstrong Maxx version

  • @Roudter
    @Roudter Před 2 lety

    Thanks...
    I think there's a threshold where you can acquire a very good basic quality. The fact is, chromium and carbon steel are known recipes. And, the ratchet mechanism is no secret either.
    Beyond that, the gains are in the margins. The practical gains (functional usefulness) - are even less.
    The players call it 'product differentiation'...

  • @mikey358976
    @mikey358976 Před 2 lety +2

    Old school mechanic here, Honestly I would prefer the gearwrench, I work with a few matco drive ratchets, gotta say was not impressed, now I use a gearwrench long extension flex head locking cushion grip to remove a muffler bolt. To me, way better than the matco, plus less expensive then the Matco, but hay that's just my opinion

    • @badmechanics9697
      @badmechanics9697  Před 2 lety

      John (the one in the video) is a big tool geek. Personally, if If a ratchet works then I have no brand opinion lol. then again, I am not a mechanic full time, I'm an operator

  • @michaelhmfic8346
    @michaelhmfic8346 Před rokem +1

    Gear wrench has become my go to ratchet by default. I don't turn a wrench professionally anymore and the cost of the snap on and matco are not worth it to me anymore.

  • @dodgesportsman772
    @dodgesportsman772 Před 2 lety +1

    Matco are great and USA made. But the gear wrench is also a good ratchet and uses the basic of the Matco ratchet and are made in Taiwan. For the money, gear wrench, for high quality in a professional environment, Matco

    • @badmechanics9697
      @badmechanics9697  Před 2 lety +1

      Johns favorite would ultimately come down to his shops tool truck brand lol. I bought gearwrench for my house just because they are so much cheaper and I don't use them for work.

    • @dodgesportsman772
      @dodgesportsman772 Před 2 lety +1

      @@badmechanics9697 same

  • @mikethetoolman8776
    @mikethetoolman8776 Před 2 lety +1

    i fix matco ratchets all the time with GR head kits same basic ratchet working off the same basic parts

  • @bigfootandbananaman4746
    @bigfootandbananaman4746 Před 5 měsíci +1

    90-88=4

  • @uniquehorn1480
    @uniquehorn1480 Před rokem +3

    Please lose the annoying music.

  • @darwindropmazda
    @darwindropmazda Před 11 měsíci

    Like both but the gear wrench is way to long tbh

  • @rachelpatton2876
    @rachelpatton2876 Před 2 lety +3

    "2 minute tool reviews" yeah okay

  • @ryanellinger103
    @ryanellinger103 Před 2 lety +1

    90tooth to 88tooth isn’t 4teeth different. Also not 2 minutes. Really bad at math

    • @badmechanics9697
      @badmechanics9697  Před 2 lety +1

      yeah its more of a title lol. also john cant math but hes a learnin.