Sealey Premier 14.4V impact ratchet

SCORE 6/10

Part number: CP6002 Price: From £275 sealey.co.uk

On paper, Sealey’s top-of-the-range impact ratchet seems impressive, with power supplied by a 14.4V 2.0Ah lithium-ion battery (there’s a spare included) that can be recharged in 40 minutes. This impact ratchet offers the highest maximum torque of all the ratchets we’re testing at 68Nm. Sadly, some of our testers found it too bulky to squeeze into tight spots. It’s bigger than the other impact ratchets and the weight of the battery unbalances it, making it awkward to use. It offers all the great features of the impact ratchets we tested: a light for illumination, a variable speed trigger (with lockout) and a in square drive, but its bulky size lets it down. You could argue that’s the price you pay for a more powerful battery that produces more torque and possibly lasts longer, so if you can put up with the larger size, it’s worth considering. The battery can also be used with Sealey’s Premier impact driver, so if you intend to buy the pair, you’ll only need to buy the impact ratchet itself (part number CP6012) from £128.63. A spare battery (part number CP60BP) costs £60.44. After several weeks of use, the body of the Sealey unit had not only become dirty, but some of the grey paint had worn off. This may have been our fault through use and abuse, but it possibly highlights the fact that the other tools, with their plastic and rubber coatings, are more durable.