Not only does it provide greater leverage for busting fasteners, it allows us to reach deeper into the frame to access hard to reach fasteners. That added length is a big advantage in our application and a big reason why the Mac initially caught my eye. If you watched our 12V Ratchet Fight, you probably noticed Dan and Eric commenting about the length of the Mac compared to the others. Mac made their name in the race track pits of America, so it seems only fitting that our test takes place there. We’re not a high dollar operation that has multiples of everything, so if a tool breaks, you’re sunk. In addition to the warranty, Mac offers 1 year free maintenance on the tool which includes replacement of any parts as a result of normal wear and tear.Īt no place are quality, efficient, tools, more important than in the pits at a race. Warranty: 3 Year (Tool) / 2 Year (Battery) The kit comes in a very sharp, nice quality, zippered bag, that includes outside pockets for additional storage. As with DeWalt, the charger is a “smart charger” which allows for hot & cold delay, etc., to optimize battery longevity. The 30 minute charge time is right on par with other 1.5ah packs and while they lack a status gauge, I don’t see it as being a big deal in it’s intended application.

It may be a small detail, but it improves efficiency and seconds make minutes. The dual voltage charger is especially appealing to us as we will be using both 12V and 20V Mac tools on our trailer. Our kit came with the ratchet, two 1.5ah lithium packs, and dual voltage charger (12V/20V). Powered by DeWalt batteries (both owned by Stanley/B&D), Mac’s new line is fully interchangeable with their DeWalt cousins as far as batteries and chargers go, an especially nice benefit for current 12V or 20V Max users. For us, Mac’s recently revamped cordless line provided the perfect solution. As I started gathering tools and equipment for our team, I tried to be on the lookout for anything that made servicing our quads faster, one such tool was the Mac BRS038 12V ratchet.Įfficiency is extremely important, but trailering a compressor big enough to sufficiently run air tools is not only inefficient, it’s slower too. Some races you might have 2 hours between moto’s, others you might have 15 or 20 minutes, but in either event, you can’t afford to be wrenching on your quad when you should be on the line. In the pits as on the track, it’s all about speed. If you’ve ever been involved in any type of racing, you know that a big part of winning is done in the pits and ATV racing is no exception.

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