Craftsman V20 Cordless Ratchet Wrench vs Makita XRW01Z 18V LXT Cordless 3/8" / 1/4" Ratchet

Both are brushed 3/8-inch cordless ratchets rated at 35 ft-lbs, so the real split is speed and drive flexibility. The Makita XRW01Z spins up to 800 RPM and swaps between 3/8-inch and 1/4-inch anvils, which suits a mechanic working a mix of fastener sizes. The Craftsman CMCF930B is slower at 300 RPM but lighter and simpler, with a handle you can also turn by hand to break a fastener loose. Owners of the Craftsman call it a genuine time-saver on tedious jobs but say it is not very powerful and the battery gets bulky in tight spots.

• Choose the Craftsman V20 if you want a light, simple ratchet for light automotive and maintenance work and you already own V20 batteries.
• Choose the Makita XRW01Z if you need faster spinning and both 3/8-inch and 1/4-inch drives, and you are already on the Makita 18V LXT platform.