CRAFTSMAN Low Profile Ratchet, 1/4 Inch Drive, 72 Tooth (CMMT86721)
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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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Across the reviewers we read, the Craftsman CMMT86721 1/4-inch low-profile ratchet is valued for one specific job: getting into tight, shallow spaces. Lowe's and Farm & Fleet listings cite a head up to 25% thinner with a 5-degree arc, and a high-trust r/Tools poster says it 'has a nice low profile head and can get in places others have failed,' adding that the ratcheting mechanism feels well built. Verified-purchase reviewers rate it 4.5 across 126 reviews and frequently keep it in a bag for quick fixes.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust r/Tools owner says the low-profile head reaches where others fail
- Thinner head and 5-degree arc aimed squarely at low-clearance work
- 4.5/126 Amazon rating with positive quick-fix sentiment
- Inexpensive single ratchet backed by Craftsman warranty
Where it falls short
- r/Tools owner notes the current version's head is thicker than the older model
- Small review base (126) limits the strength of the consensus
- Single 1/4-inch ratchet only; no sockets or larger drives
- Community sentiment toward newer Craftsman value lines is uneven
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Across the reviewers we read, the Craftsman CMMT86721 1/4-inch low-profile ratchet is valued for one specific job: getting into tight, shallow spaces. Lowe's and Farm & Fleet listings cite a head up to 25% thinner with a 5-degree arc, and a high-trust r/Tools poster says it 'has a nice low profile head and can get in places others have failed,' adding that the ratcheting mechanism feels well built. Verified-purchase reviewers rate it 4.5 across 126 reviews and frequently keep it in a bag for quick fixes.
The honest disagreement comes from within the same high-trust r/Tools discussion: one owner who bought the newer version of an older favorite says 'it's not the same ratchet—the head on the new one is thicker,' tempering the low-profile claim. Sentiment toward Craftsman's broader value lines in these threads is also uneven. As a single 1/4-inch ratchet it's a supporting tool rather than a complete solution, but for low-clearance work the consensus is that it earns its place.
- Low Profile Ratchet
- Up to 25% thinner head* for access in tight spaces (as compared to CMMT81747)
- 72-Tooth Ratchet
- Delivers 5 degree arc swing
- Corrosion Resistance
- Full polish chrome finish
- FULL LIFETIME WARRANTY
I bought the newer version of my old one. It's not the same ratchet. The head on the new one is thicker and while the racheting mechanism feels ...
They work like a 82 tooth ratchet, but they don't sound like it. It's hard to explain but it's kinda like big click little click. I love them, ...
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“Craftsman Low Profile Ratchets: Good enough to keep ...” · YouTube
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