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GEARWRENCH 3/8" Drive 120XP Stubby Flex Head Teardrop Ratchet 5" - 81212P

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Style: Full Polish Stubby Flex, 5"


Features

  • 120XP ratchets have two double stacked 60-tooth pawls (120 positions) providing a 3 swing arc so you can turn fasteners in tighter confines
  • Double-stacked pawls alternately engage the 60-tooth gear, providing exceptional strength
  • Flexible head provides access for hard to reach fasteners

Description

The Double-Stacked Pawl technology of GearWrench 120XP ratchets gives you 120 positions in every full turn and a super-tight 3Degree swing arc to turn bolts where others can't. With the inclusion of the flex-head design there aren't many places this ratchets can't get to. With legendary GearWrench speed and strength, they're seriously productive tools. From the leader in hand tool innovation, our best ratchets yet.

Brand: GEARWRENCH


Material: Alloy Steel


Item Length: 17 Inches


Item Weight: 0.55 Pounds


Item Package Quantity: 1


Brand: ‎GEARWRENCH


Material: ‎Alloy Steel


Item Length: ‎17 Inches


Item Weight: ‎0.55 Pounds


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Head Style: ‎Teardrop


Finish Type: ‎Polished


Operation Mode: ‎Mechanical


Is Racheting: ‎Yes


Is Non Sparking: ‎Yes


End Style: ‎hang hole


Manufacturer: ‎GearWrench


Wrench Length Style: ‎stubby


UPC: ‎099575012129 012301855579 069060296624 785533675795 971483888174 031113083772


Global Trade Identification Number: ‎29


Part Number: ‎81212P


Item Weight: ‎8.8 ounces


Item model number: ‎81212P


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Size: ‎3/8" Drive


Style: ‎Full Polish Stubby Flex, 5"


Finish: ‎Polished


Pattern: ‎Ratchet Set


Number of Handles: ‎1


Measurement System: ‎Imperial


Usage: ‎Professional


Included Components: ‎(1) "3/8" Drive 120XP™ Stubby Flex Head Teardrop Ratchet, 5"


Batteries Included?: ‎No


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Warranty Description: ‎Standard Limited Lifetime


Date First Available: March 13, 2013


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  • Quality ratchet
Style: Full Polish Stubby Flex, 5"
Quality ratchet at an affordable price. Operates smoothly and will fit in places where a full size ratchet just won't fit. Well made.
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2025 by William L. Sherman

  • Satisfied thus far.
Style: 2 Pc Flex Head Cushion Grip
I've been using this semi-professionally (Technical school 3 to 4 times a week usually) for about half a year now which feels long enough to me to reasonably comment on them. No problems with wear thus far, but it's not been truly long term though so I'd still consider it more 'no obvious and immediate issues'. I like them both allot, the small swing to engage really helps and it's nice and smooth, head is pretty thin too which is nice. As for the flex head personally I like the detents to hold it, yeah it's not as 'infinitely' adjustable, but it's probably less likely to get sloppy overtime and truthfully the increments it has are going to cover 99% of use cases anyway. When it pops in it really holds the angle, I much prefer it personally. I saw one guy claim you can't move it easily while working, but frankly he must have the weakest fingers know to man, the engagement is positive, but not heavy and it's trivial to pivot it between the positions while it's on a bolt. Handles I'm kinda conflicted on. The rubber is definitely is easier to get a solid hold on and slips less, but that goes hand in hand with it collecting gunk and being obviously less durable then chrome. Overall I think I still prefer the rubber though. This specific one is nicely shaped and seems to be holding up well so far to having been dunked in several types of fluids as well as the usual wear and tear. Both the ratchets in this set are pretty long, the 3/8th in particular, that can be good or bad depending on the task ,but the 3/8th is big enough to sometimes be obstructive, but on the other had that big handle gives you lots of leverage. Still if this was going to be like your one 3/8th ratchet I'd look at something a few inches shorter. The 1/4th is I'd say slightly longer then average too, but less so, honestly in it's case I mostly find it a benefit, quite a few 1/4th are so stubby I often find it hard to get much leverage on them in any kind of awkward position. Edit: Checking in with no over a year of daily professional use as well, still holding up fine though the 3/8th is missing a chunk of rubber now from when I stupidly got it pinned trying to use it on a idler. Consider that a point in it's favor though, it took a ton of force to get it back loose, but it kept on trucking. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2021 by Keith

  • Love all my Gearwrench Rachets
The GearwrenchFlex Head Ratchet has proven to be another fantastic addition to my Gearwrench collection. I'm a big fan of their products, and this ratchet is no exception. While it's made in Taiwan, it doesn't compromise on quality or performance. The standout feature of this ratchet is its incredibly small engagement angle, which makes it an absolute savior in tight spaces. Whether I'm working under the hood of my car or tackling a home improvement project, this ratchet's flexibility and precision come to the rescue, allowing me to access and tighten fasteners in the most cramped and challenging spots. What I love most about GEARWRENCH tools is their commitment to innovation and quality, and this ratchet is a prime example. The 120XP design, with its fine-tooth gear mechanism, ensures that I can achieve precise torque application with minimal effort. It's a tool that not only simplifies my work but also adds a layer of convenience to my projects, proving that Gearwrench is a brand I can consistently rely on for high-quality tools that never fail to impress. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2023 by Dr. B

  • Great 1/4" 120 tooth ratchet
I like this ratchet so much I bought a spare. I wish someone would make a small torque wrench with the 120 tooth ratchet concept, tired of tight spaces and large angular increments when torquing fasteners. Pros: -- 120 tooth (3 degree), and tight, very little slop -- excellent finish, off and on are stamped on the head -- so far very durable, have used this wrench a lot over the last year or two with no problems, still seems tight as new -- this is the flex head version, and the flex head is tight, strong, and works well. Rarely a problem with the flex head flexing when not wanted. Cons: -- no button on the head, no option to better lock socket or extension to ratchet. Ball bearing is tight with strong spring so this hasn't been a problem -- when your buds realize how nice this ratchet is, the ratchet might disappear I have the whole set of 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2, and find that the 1/4 is the most used, followed by 3/8. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2021 by Roncalli

  • Thumbs Up!
Works as should. Great Quality product
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2025 by John Barton

  • Great value; tight swing arc
This is a well built ratchet. Feels great in the hands. I've already applied a high amount of torque and it has held up. At this handle length, the tight swing arc of 3 degrees becomes increasingly necessary. I wish it was a bit longer, or that they offered a slightly longer flex head (maybe 20"). But they only have the fixed-head 120xp at 24" as a longer option. I made a small cheater bar out of pipe for the few occasions when I need the handle to be longer; however, I would never use this ratchet in place of a breaker bar. My only problem with it is that the quality control and packaging could be better. The anvil has a bit of play, but not too bad. The finish has small scratches, dirt and fingerprints. The packaging has the head attached to a plastic gauge assembly that shows off the arc swing; there is no protective wrapping on the body of the ratchet however. A simple bubble wrapping might have prevented some of the scratches and fingerprints. Also there is a bit of backlash, but not too much, that slightly increases the swing arc on the back swing. The is also a fair amount of resistance on the back swing at low torques. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2020 by Amazon_Shopper619

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