When shopping for power tools, the first decision is whether you need one new cordless ratchet for fastening tasks or a Milwaukee multi-tool collection intended for parts or repair. The three individual ratchets have different stated priorities: Milwaukee lists torque, CRAFTSMAN calls out speed, and DEWALT specifies its ATOMIC COMPACT 20V MAX brushless designation. The fifth-tool-style lot belongs in a different kind of project.
Quick take
The listed range runs from USD 67.95 to USD 299.99, a USD 232.04 spread. CRAFTSMAN is the lowest-priced individual ratchet, while the Milwaukee lot is the highest-priced choice and is explicitly marked for parts or not working. For a straightforward single-ratchet decision, start with the CRAFTSMAN if 300 RPM is meaningful to your work, the Milwaukee M12 if its 35 ft-lbs maximum torque is the deciding specification, or the DEWALT if the ATOMIC COMPACT brushless designation is the priority.
Listed-price comparison
| Item | Listed price | Price position |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee M12 2457-20 Cordless Ratchet | USD 68.84 | |
| DEWALT ATOMIC COMPACT DCF513B Ratchet | USD 119.99 | |
| Milwaukee Parts or Repair Tool Lot | USD 299.99 | |
| CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Ratchet Wrench | USD 67.95 |
Decision matrix
- Choose the CRAFTSMAN V20 when a new individual cordless ratchet is the goal and a stated RPM figure helps narrow the choice.
- Choose the Milwaukee M12 2457-20 when the exact M12 model designation is the one you want to prioritize among the individual ratchets.
- Choose the DEWALT DCF513B when the DCF513B model is your target and the yellow 20V MAX format suits the rest of your selection.
- Choose the Milwaukee parts-or-repair lot only for a project centered on diagnosing, repairing, or using components from multiple named tools.
Product notes
Milwaukee M12 2457-20 Cordless Ratchet
The Milwaukee M12 2457-20 is the single-ratchet option with an explicitly stated maximum torque of 35 ft-lbs. That gives a concrete reason to select it when torque is your key comparison point. The red-and-black model is new and uses lithium-ion battery technology, while the M12 designation clearly identifies the particular Milwaukee configuration. Its limitation is equally clear in the attributes: no auxiliary handle is listed. Choose the M12 2457-20 when the named model and its stated torque figure matter more than the speed callout used for the CRAFTSMAN option.
DEWALT ATOMIC COMPACT DCF513 Ratchet
The DEWALT DCF513B is for shoppers seeking the ATOMIC COMPACT naming along with a brushless motor. It is identified as new, yellow, and 20V MAX, and the title keeps the focus on a cordless ratchet rather than a multi-tool collection. Brushless wording is the clearest reason to put this model ahead of the other individual options in a DEWALT-focused choice. Its practical limitation is the tool-only format: Battery Included is listed as No. Pick the DCF513B when a DEWALT ATOMIC COMPACT brushless ratchet is more important than choosing by a stated torque or RPM figure.
Milwaukee Parts or Repair Tool Lot
The Milwaukee Parts or Repair Tool Lot has a substantially different role from the individual ratchets. Its contents include an M12 Fuel Hammer Drill, M12 rivet gun, M12 ratchet, 3053-20 M, and M18 Fuel grinder. Specific issues are called out: a catch in the drill, blinking behavior in the rivet gun and grinder, a broken ratchet trigger, and rough running from the 3053-20 M. The reason to choose the lot is its multi-tool repair scope. The major limitation is explicit: its condition is For parts or not working, making it a project-oriented selection rather than a new cordless ratchet.
CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Ratchet Wrench
The CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Ratchet Wrench combines brand-new, factory-sealed condition with a stated 300 RPM. That is a useful reason to choose it when an explicit speed specification is part of the decision, especially since it sits at the lower end of the listed price range for the individual ratchets. It uses lithium-ion battery technology and is shown in red. The trade-off is its tool-only configuration, with no battery included. Compact, heavy-duty, and lightweight wording also appears in the attributes, but the clearest reason to select the V20 remains the 300 RPM title specification and new sealed condition.
Final recommendation by use case
Choose the CRAFTSMAN V20 for an individual cordless ratchet at the lower end of the range when its 300 RPM callout fits your needs. Choose the Milwaukee M12 2457-20 when the stated 35 ft-lbs maximum torque is the deciding detail. The DEWALT ATOMIC COMPACT DCF513B is the focused pick for a DEWALT 20V MAX brushless ratchet. Reserve the Milwaukee Parts or Repair Tool Lot for repair, diagnosis, or component-oriented work, with its For parts or not working condition central to that decision.
