BGS 302 Reversible Ratchet, 6.3 mm Drive with 72-Tooth Mechanism

For socket work on fasteners around the home or in the workshop, the BGS 302 gives you a reversible 6.3 mm (1/4") drive in a compact 145 mm tool. Its 72-tooth mechanism helps keep the ratchet moving through a short arc, while the quick release makes it practical to change sockets as the task progresses.

The handle combines a polypropylene coating with a two-component design, and the ratchet is made from chrome vanadium steel. At 80 g, it is a light addition to a socket set for routine mechanical work.

Key specifications

• Drive: 6.3 mm (1/4")
• Mechanism: Reversible, serrated 72-tooth ratchet
• Socket feature: Quick release
• Material: Chrome vanadium steel with polypropylene coating and a two-component handle
• Length: 145 mm
• Weight: 80 g
• Maximum torque: 50 Nm
• Colour: Black

Best use cases

This ratchet is suited to jobs where a socket gives a more direct fit on a fastener than an open-ended spanner. Use it for general tightening and loosening during household repairs, assembly and workshop maintenance, pairing it with a compatible 6.3 mm (1/4") drive socket. The reversible action lets you change the working direction without turning the tool around, and the quick release helps when moving between sockets.

Need to keep the handle movement controlled where access is limited? The 72-tooth mechanism is useful for working with a shorter ratchet swing, while the 145 mm length offers a practical balance of reach and handling for everyday socket tasks. A fixed-direction ratchet may suit a simpler setup, but the reversible action makes this a more adaptable choice when the direction of the fastener changes across a job.

What’s included

The package quantity is one, making the BGS 302 a straightforward choice when adding a reversible ratchet to an existing socket set or replacing a tool in your kit. Its 6.3 mm (1/4") drive identifies the socket size it is designed to work with, so it can be matched with sockets of the same drive for the task at hand.

Questions before you buy

What drive size does the BGS 302 use? It has a 6.3 mm (1/4") drive, so choose sockets with the same drive size for a compatible fit.

Can the ratchet change direction? Yes. It has a reversible mechanism, allowing you to switch between tightening and loosening without repositioning the handle to change direction.

What is the handle made from? The handle has a two-component design with a polypropylene coating, while the ratchet is made from chrome vanadium steel.

Is it worth it?

Worth considering if you want a compact reversible ratchet for regular socket work and value practical details such as quick release and a 72-tooth mechanism. The BGS 302 brings those features together in a 145 mm tool with a 6.3 mm (1/4") drive, making it a useful fit for a home toolkit or workshop socket set.