Having a good rachet is invaluable to any home mechanic, whether it’s working on a car or motorcycle — or, in some cases, both. The Milwaukee cordless ratchet kit is available at Home Depot for $149, and for that price, you’re getting the tool, battery, charger, and a tool bag. It’s the same price for just the tool alone, so there’s no reason not to pick up the added goodies. It’s a low-profile tool that lets you hit tight spots like engine bays, and the built-in LED light lets you see where you’re working without needing an external light source.
Perhaps the biggest appeal here is the cordless design, meaning you don’t need an air compressor to power the ratchet. It’s part of Milwaukee’s M12 line which means you can use other 12V batteries that are part of the same line with the rachet, so there’s a benefit to buying into Milwaukee’s ecosystem. User scores are 4.6 out of five based on more than 3,100 reviews.
