DURATECH 3/8-Inch Drive 72-Tooth Flex-Head Ratchet
- Jaw Capacity: 0.4 inches
- Measurement Standard: SAE (Inch)
- Head Style: Fixed Square, Flex, Hex
- End Style: Hang Hole
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A tight-space specialist: the flex head and fine 72 tooth arc reach angles a standard 3/8 inch ratchet cannot swing into.
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ASIN: B0B4J8VP4SCategory: Wrenches
Overview
This DuraTech ratchet uses a 3/8 inch drive with a flex head and 72 tooth mechanism, plus a quick release reversible lever, measuring 9.8 inches long and weighing about 1.17 pounds.
The flex head pivots to angle into spots a rigid ratchet cannot reach, and 72 teeth cut the swing arc down to roughly 5 degrees, useful where clearance is tight. Quick release drops sockets without wrestling them off, and the reversible lever flips direction without repositioning the tool.
- 3/8 inch drive size
- 72 tooth ratcheting mechanism
- Flex head pivot
- Quick release reversible lever
Who it's for
Mechanics and DIYers working under a dash, behind an engine block, or in other cramped spots where a standard swing arc will not clear. Less relevant if most work is done in open, accessible spaces.
Pros and cons
- Flex head reaches tight, angled spaces
- Fine 72 tooth arc suits cramped areas
- Quick release swaps sockets fast
- Reversible lever switches direction easily
- 3/8 inch drive limits torque capacity
- Modest length gives less extra leverage
Performance notes
The 72 tooth gearing means each stroke needs only about 5 degrees of swing before it engages again, so it keeps working in spaces too cramped for coarser ratchets. The flex head adds another angle of attack, and quick release lets you swap sockets one handed.
Specifications
| Brand | DuraTech |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Length | 9.8 incheshigher than 56% of 371 wrenches |
| Wrench Length Style | Standard |
| Item Weight | 1.17 poundslower than 53% of 356 wrenches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Jaw Capacity | 0.4 incheslower than 81% of 165 wrenches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Color | Chrome |
| Finish Types | Polished |
| Included components | |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Measurement Standard | SAE (Inch) |
| Head Style | Fixed Square, Flex, Hex |
| End Style | Hang Hole |
| Operation Mode | Mechanical |
| Is Racheting | Yes |
| Is Non Sparking | Yes |
Closest rivals on specs
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Frequently asked questions
What drive size is the DuraTech ratchet?
3/8 inch.
How many teeth does it have?
72 teeth.
Can the direction be reversed without moving the socket?
Yes, it has a quick release reversible lever.