DEWALT XTREME™ 12V MAX* Brushless 1/4 in. Ratchet (Tool Only) (DCF504B)

Hands down my favorite DeWalt tool I own. It fits everywhere other ratchets do and is plenty powerful. Used this on aircraft over the last year and it's just as healthy as the day I bought it. I know it'll perform every time I pull it out of my toolbox

The more recent DeWalt Xtreme (12V) tools aimed at the automotive market are mostly excellent. Class-leading or near the top in terms of performance, and the ratchets are no exception. Interestingly the 12V ratchets are actually better than the 20V versions (see TTC testing on YT), while *also* having the advantage of being smaller and lighter. The 1/4" Xtreme version being what I believe is DeWalt's smallest current power ratchet. It is not really much bigger than the M12 HS equivalent, except the battery makes it a bit longer owing to a flat style instead of a stem like Milwaukee. However the grip and hand position is much more ergonomic on the DeWalt, and the trigger is so. Much. Better. Than the Milwaukee paddle. The trigger is natural and *extremely* linear and easy to control. In fact it may even be the best trigger I've used in a cordless electric ratchet--and I've owned/used/tried several. Combine this with a 3Ah 12V battery and you have a real winner--perfect lightweight compact ratchet with great performance and battery life. It's not quite as well performing as my Ridgid 1/4" but it's significantly smaller and nicer for tighter spaces/smaller jobs. Normally this ratchet is priced similar to its bigger 3/8" brother (DCF503) but for some reason several 3rd party sellers on Amazon are selling the 1/4" version (DCF504) for much less than retail. ~$70 buys you this and provided you have DeWalt 12V batteries, this is perhaps the best value out there for a 1/4" power ratchet. The icing on the cake is this is really not much larger than Ryobi's Lithium USB line of ratchets, yet at this price it costs about the same, aside from the fact that you need DeWalt 12V batteries. However the performance is so night and day it's unreal. While the Ryobi [USB] can barely turn a nut and performs miserably for the money, the DeWalt is a real contender and competent tool. At this price it's a no-brainer--buy it, you will not be disappointed! I don't think you'll find a better 1/4 drive power ratchet at this price anywhere. Even if you don't have DeWalt 12V batts, pick some up off a local marketplace, etc. if you don't want to swing the retail in them (admittedly DeWalt batts are relatively expensive, even the 12V ones).

Works super well. the 12v is more than enough for 1/4" use. I really like the trigger, it allows for really good RPM modulation. I can go slow and not over torque because the trigger is that smooth. I think I prefer this to my Milwaukee 3/8 in terms of use.

I initially purchased this tool to repair the fan in my car, and this tool, I believe, is the only way to unscrew a bolt tucked just past the glove department. It worked well for that task. Now, I mainly when I run across bolts in furniture, house repairs, or general hobby projects. This tool is great for applications that don't require an excessive amount of torque, like building a chair from a big box retailer. I would also use it on smaller bolts for any other car repair projects, but I probably wouldn't use it for any engine-bay activity. I definitely recommend this tool to any hobbyist or amateur that wants to save some hand trauma for tightening bolts (this tool can secure smaller bolts really well without over tightening them).

Awesome tool

Good tool for smaller fasteners. Ratchet gear is smooth and consistent.

I am a mechanic and use this Ratchet daily. Helps me complete jobs faster.

Good tool last longer then my snap on ones

Javais le ratchet dcf510b en 20 v et je l’ai vraiment pas aimé il etait toujours cassé je lai remplacé par la gamme 12 v rt je le recommande il est léger et très puissant et de bonne qualité

Wery handi tool. Light and comfy to usy. 1000% satisfaction 😎

Amazing tool works perfectly.I use it daily at work batteries last a long time in them as well

Used daily in busy work shop… so handy I’ve got two batteries and it’s strong as an ox for size… Tom at Lingards

Just about as small as I hoped. I'm good to go at those bolts in tight spaces.