RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 3/8" Ratchet Kit w/ 2.0 Ah + 4.0 Ah Batteries & Charger

bls9701

4d ago

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Serious question: How is this better than an impact driver with a socket extension bit? I feel like I use the driver for 90% of applications.

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chickdr

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chickdr

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Quote from NJC87

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The one+HP is the 1 2ah battery and 2 4ah batteries but that price is $199. This is the non HP version ($99). FWIW.

Not sure why the photos show both HP and non HP versions, but only shows the price for the non HP. The 199 deal gives you 3 HP batteries vs 2 non HP along with an upgraded HP version of the tool with more speed and torque.

Last edited by chickdr June 25, 2025 at 06:03 AM.

EvilNick

4d ago

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EvilNick

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damn just found this tool on clearance for 45$. its a really nice little tool but hey more batts for a few bucks more why not

grayskunk

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grayskunk

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Quote from bls9701

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Serious question: How is this better than an impact driver with a socket extension bit? I feel like I use the driver for 90% of applications.

I'd like to know too. I'm in the middle of a home project and I'm using my impact driver but if this works better I have a hundred more screw to get to

shihchiun

4d ago

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shihchiun

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Quote from bls9701

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Serious question: How is this better than an impact driver with a socket extension bit? I feel like I use the driver for 90% of applications.

Sometimes you just can't reach a screw with a standard driver. Like when it's behind something you don't want to or can't move.

I would say in general you're probably better off using the standard driver if you can.

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salvio007

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salvio007

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Quote from mcccccrazy

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I'd be all over this if it was HP

Same here brother! Been eyeing out the HP batteries and still no dice! Hopefully by BF

J11_I_am

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J11_I_am

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Quote from bls9701

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Serious question: How is this better than an impact driver with a socket extension bit? I feel like I use the driver for 90% of applications.

This was an in-betweener for me so I sold it. For basic tasks requiring 3/8 sockets, I use their little USB 3/8 ratchet. Its much smaller profile and while not as strong, it handles house tasks just fine.

If I need something stronger, I use their 1/2 impact wrench.

ssaoi

4d ago

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ssaoi

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Quote from jenesaisquoi

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I feel like I've never really needed one of these when it comes to sockets, but I watched a video of a guy removing a grill from a Chevy Colorado. There were a lot of fasteners that would be hard to reach without one. That, and he said it just made everything go a lot quicker/easier. What are the most common uses?

I use it exclusively to put on an anti-rattle hitch plate on my receiver hitch. It has very long threads and a lock nuts that are annoying.

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Wasser

4d ago

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Wasser

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Quote from bls9701

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Serious question: How is this better than an impact driver with a socket extension bit? I feel like I use the driver for 90% of applications.

I don't have this particular one, but in general, when you're underneath a car, or are in similar constrained spaces, a ratchet will be much easier to manage than a bulky impact driver.

That said, I would prefer an even slimmer version where you don't have a fat battery sticking out at the end. I'd pick one like the Milwaukee M12.

AAAL

4d ago

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AAAL

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Quote from k1down

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I didn't think I'd use mine as much as I do, but boy is it great. Been having a lot of trouble with a cheap wood chipper having to take some really long bolts out over and over to fix it each failure and this thing has been tremendously useful. The only thing is if I was going to buy it again, I'd get the one wit the extra long extended neck. Wish I had ponied up more money for that one, but I got this thing dirt cheap when Direct Tools Factory Outlet was still doing actual deals.

yeah man, what's up with that? I spent thousands of dollars at DTO in 2022/2023 but since the they've lost their mojo.

Worlock

3d ago

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Worlock

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bait and hook deal. Image shows 3 batteries but link shows only 2. Scam

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SmoothMonkeyParts

3d ago

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SmoothMonkeyParts

3d ago

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Quote from Mrcalifornia

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Does it come with 2 batteries or 3? I'm only seeing 2 on the HD website

2 the wrong pic is posted here. 4 & 2 ah come with

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SmoothMonkeyParts

3d ago

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SmoothMonkeyParts

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Quote from AAAL

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yeah man, what's up with that? I spent thousands of dollars at DTO in 2022/2023 but since the they've lost their mojo.

I think I saw HD has a 2fer on the long neck ratchets for the 4th. Or, I could have imagined the entire thing, but if that's the case, it sure seemed real.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI.../328814689

SmoothMonkeyParts

3d ago

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SmoothMonkeyParts

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Quote from Wasser

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I don't have this particular one, but in general, when you're underneath a car, or are in similar constrained spaces, a ratchet will be much easier to manage than a bulky impact driver.

That said, I would prefer an even slimmer version where you don't have a fat battery sticking out at the end. I'd pick one like the Milwaukee M12.

The longer neck version has better access.

SmoothMonkeyParts

3d ago

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SmoothMonkeyParts

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Quote from J11_I_am

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This was an in-betweener for me so I sold it. For basic tasks requiring 3/8 sockets, I use their little USB 3/8 ratchet. Its much smaller profile and while not as strong, it handles house tasks just fine.

If I need something stronger, I use their 1/2 impact wrench.

The ratchet is better for repetitive tasks like working on a multi-stage centrifugal pump with 10+ impellers requiring 35 bolts per bowl assembly. You just have to break them with a heavy impact or a solid wrench and cheater and then the ratchet will zip them out much faster and with less fatigue and significantly less damage to your joints from the impact vibration. As we age, the vibration from a lot of heavier tools takes its toll.

Product Description:	The RYOBI 18V ONE+ 3/8 in. 4-Position Ratchet Kit is great for a variety of fastening applications, from working on your engine to removing your lawn mower blade. This ratchet provides 35 ft./lbs. of torque for heavy duty fastening applications and 230 RPMs to drive and remove fasteners with ease. The 4-position head makes fitting into tight spaces a breeze at any angle. Regardless what angle you position the ratchet, your workspace will be lit by one of the two LED's on the front of the ratchet. The batteries and charger in this kit are compatible with all RYOBI 18V ONE+ tools. Best of all, it's a part of the RYOBI 18V ONE+ System of over 300 Cordless Products that all work on the same battery platform. Backed by the RYOBI 3-Year Manufacturer's Warranty, the 18V ONE+ Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8 in. 4-Position Ratchet Kit includes the 18V 3/8" Ratchet, 18V 2Ah Lithium Battery, 18V 4Ah Lithium Battery, Charger and Operator's Manuals.
Product SKU:	333442796
UPC:	33287235711

RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 3/8" Ratchet Kit w/ 2.0 Ah + 4.0 Ah Batteries & Charger

$99

$283

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