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product_id: 708058709
title: "Chapman MFG CM-13 Mini Ratchet, 1/4\" Drive, USA Made Stainless Steel Ratchet with 20 Tooth Gear & 18 Degree Working Arc"
brand: "chapman mfg"
price: "R855"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Chapman Mfg"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/708058709-chapman-mfg-cm-13-mini-ratchet-1-4-drive-usa
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 3.75" compact size 20 tooth gear precision 200 in-lbs torque power Chapman MFG CM-13 Mini Ratchet, 1/4" Drive, USA Made Stainless Steel Ratchet with 20 Tooth Gear & 18 Degree Working Arc

**Brand:** chapman mfg
**Price:** R855
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Chapman CM-13: The Mini Ratchet That Means Business—Don’t Get Left Behind!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Chapman MFG CM-13 Mini Ratchet, 1/4" Drive, USA Made Stainless Steel Ratchet with 20 Tooth Gear & 18 Degree Working Arc by chapman mfg
- **How much does it cost?** R855 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/708058709-chapman-mfg-cm-13-mini-ratchet-1-4-drive-usa)

## Best For

- chapman mfg enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted chapman mfg brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Flip & Reverse Action:** Easily switch directions with a simple flip, making every job faster and more efficient.
- • **Pocket-Sized Powerhouse:** Compact 3.75" length fits effortlessly in your shirt pocket or bag—ready whenever you are.
- • **Versatile Bit Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with Chapman’s full range of 1/4" hex bits—Phillips, Metric, SAE, Star, and more.
- • **Unmatched American Craftsmanship:** Milled and hand-assembled in the USA from premium stainless steel for durability you can trust.
- • **Precision Engineering in Your Palm:** 20 tooth gear with an 18° working arc delivers smooth, accurate torque in tight spaces.

## Overview

The Chapman CM-13 Mini Ratchet is a precision-engineered, USA-made stainless steel tool featuring a 20 tooth gear and 18° working arc, delivering up to 200 in-lbs of torque. Compact and pocket-sized at 3.75 inches, it’s designed exclusively for Chapman 1/4" hex bits, offering versatile, reliable performance for professionals tackling tight spaces.

## Description

The Famous CM-13 Chapman Mini RatchetGet the famous stainless steel Chapman mini ratchet hand tool. Its premium quality design provides about 200 in lbs of torque with a 20 tooth gear and an 18 degree working arc, effective on every situation and designed for working in tight spaces.This reliable offset ratchet measures 3.75" long and .587" wide with 1/4" hex drive. Ratchet gear is milled from USA steel and heat treated with a black oxide rust inhibitor finish, hand assembled and inspected, it works with all Chapman bits: Phillips, Metric, Slotted, SAE Allen Hex, Metric Hex, and Star bits of different sizes. Simply flip over to reverse action.Pocket size, conveniently small to carry in shirt or bag, the Chapman ratchet is designed to be used exclusively with Chapman bits. While it may fit other 1/4" Hex drive bits or extensions, it is not intended to work as a universal tool.

Review: Must have - Ideal für Leatherman Tool.
Review: Really handy in small spaces. - Great tool, I had one for years but unfortunately lost it. Couldn't wait to get another one!

## Features

- FAMOUS CHAPMAN MINI RATCHET - Famous stainless steel mini ratchet provides about 200 in lbs of torque with a 20 tooth gear and an 18 degree working arc
- AMERICAN QUALITY TOOLS - Ratchet gear USA made and milled from USA steel; Hand assembled and inspected; Premium quality tool
- PRECISION HAND TOOL - 3.75" long and .587" wide offset mini ratchet; 1/4" Hex Drive; Part CM-13 in Chapman tools; Pocket size, conveniently small to carry in shirt or bag
- EFFECTIVE & EASY TO USE - Works with 1/4" Phillips, Metric, Slotted, SAE Allen Hex, Metric Hex, and Star bits of different sizes; Simply flip over to reverse action
- CHAPMAN PRODUCT DESIGN - Chapman ratchet is designed to be used with Chapman bits; While it may fit other 1/4" Hex drive bits or extensions, it is not intended to work as a universal tool

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00FVYLJ8W |
| Best Sellers Rank | #268,013 in Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Home Improvement ) #1,560 in Socket Wrenches |
| Brand Name | Chapman MFG |
| Colour | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (386) |
| Finish Types | Stainless Steel |
| Head Style | Fixed Square, Hex |
| Item Length | 3.75 Inches |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Torque | 200 Inch Pounds |
| Item Type Name | hex |
| Item Weight | 5 g |
| Manufacturer | Chapman Mfg. Company |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CM-13 |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel Alloy Steel |
| Measurement Standard | SAE |
| Model Number | CM-13 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Mechanical |
| UPC | 013161010634 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Chapman MFG
- **Colour:** Silver
- **Item Length:** 3.75 Inches
- **Item Weight:** 5 g
- **Material:** Stainless Steel Alloy Steel

## Images

![Chapman MFG CM-13 Mini Ratchet, 1/4" Drive, USA Made Stainless Steel Ratchet with 20 Tooth Gear & 18 Degree Working Arc - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wpDP2jEHL.jpg)
![Chapman MFG CM-13 Mini Ratchet, 1/4" Drive, USA Made Stainless Steel Ratchet with 20 Tooth Gear & 18 Degree Working Arc - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619ZtbOTGqL.jpg)
![Chapman MFG CM-13 Mini Ratchet, 1/4" Drive, USA Made Stainless Steel Ratchet with 20 Tooth Gear & 18 Degree Working Arc - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/710suBUOw2L.jpg)
![Chapman MFG CM-13 Mini Ratchet, 1/4" Drive, USA Made Stainless Steel Ratchet with 20 Tooth Gear & 18 Degree Working Arc - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81y-uiFwNhL.jpg)
![Chapman MFG CM-13 Mini Ratchet, 1/4" Drive, USA Made Stainless Steel Ratchet with 20 Tooth Gear & 18 Degree Working Arc - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717MbfE6jEL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this work with regular 1/4 bits without a bearing like the Neiko?**
A: Libbi, 1/4 bits will work in our extension with pressure, but will fall out of our ratchet without bearing and ears

**Q: Am I required to buy Chapman bits?**
A: Hi, our ratchet is designed to be used with our Chapman 1/4" hex drive bits. Thanks!

**Q: Does this cme-1 3" extension have the (annoying) set screw? can't see in picture. older set didn't. newer set does. i'd like to find one w/o setscrew.**
A: Hi, this extension does NOT have a set screw. Thanks! - Joel, Chapman MFG

**Q: How much does the midget ratchet weigh on its own?**
A: 2 oz.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must have
*by W***A on 22 November 2025*

Ideal für Leatherman Tool.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really handy in small spaces.
*by M***R on 11 March 2021*

Great tool, I had one for years but unfortunately lost it. Couldn't wait to get another one!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ El perfecto ratch para EDC
*by R***. on 21 August 2021*

Lo compre para sustituir el ratch victorinox que venia en el kit de mi spirit x ya que se me extravió, es de una excelente calidad made in USA, aguanta bastante torque para el tamaño y prácticamente me compro 3 de estos por lo que cuesta uno solo de victorinox, lo único que hay que tomar en cuenta es que no lleva ningún tipo de sistema de retención de bits asi que recomiendo usar con bits que lleven tope o esfera de retención, pero está más que excelente para el EDC

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-09-29*