An insulated 3/8 inch drive ratchet with 72 teeth
For an insulated 3/8 ratchet, the Teng Tools MV3800 is a 3/8 inch drive insulated ratchet with a 72-tooth mechanism. It drives 3/8 inch drive sockets and belongs to the Teng Tools insulated tools range.
What to look for
- Drive size: Match the ratchet to your sockets. The MV3800 is 3/8 inch drive and drives 3/8 inch drive sockets.
- Tooth count: The tooth count sets how far you swing the handle before the ratchet picks up the next tooth. The MV3800 has 72 teeth, so it needs only a short swing.
- Range: If your sockets come from an insulated range, a ratchet from the same range lets you build the kit from one line. The MV3800 is part of the Teng Tools insulated tools range.
- Set match: If you are replacing a ratchet from a set, check the set number against the list below.
Why 72 teeth matters in tight spaces
A 72-tooth ratchet needs only a short swing of the handle to pick up the next tooth. This helps when there is little room to move the handle, such as when a fastener sits close to other parts and the handle can only travel a short distance before it stops.
When the MV3800 is the right choice
- You need to replace the ratchet from a Teng Tools insulated set. The MV3800 is the ratchet supplied in sets TEFSKV19, TEDV3818, TTV3814, TEFXV27 and TEFXV28.
- You have a kit built around insulated sockets and want to add a 3/8 inch drive insulated ratchet.
- You work on fasteners where there is little room to move the handle and want the short swing of a 72-tooth mechanism.
When it is not the right fit
If your sockets are not 3/8 inch drive, this ratchet does not match them. Check the drive size of your sockets before you buy.
Quick reference
- Part number: MV3800
- Drive: 3/8 inch
- Mechanism: 72 teeth
- Range: Teng Tools insulated tools
- Supplied in sets: TEFSKV19, TEDV3818, TTV3814, TEFXV27, TEFXV28
- Sold separately: Yes, as a replacement or as an addition to an insulated socket kit