$145 of SnapOn vs Tekton vs Icon vs Capri Tools Who Will Flex the Most?

My Snap-on THLX72G started to slip in the “on” tightening position so it was time for a rebuild. I had no intention of testing this ratchet, but since one pawl was on its way out I figured we would put it up against Tekton and Icon and Capri Tools.

While you would typically never take a 1/4” drive past 40-50 ft-lbs we were able to see that these ratchets all performed well. I was surprised to see the ICON ratchet perform so well. In the end, even the Capri Tools and Tekton again performed better than the Snap-On ratchet as far as pure strength. Today there are so many options for getting value compared to buying what is often considered the best. Hopefully, you can purchase or already have what you feel is the best option for you.