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title: "DeWalt Drops 3 New Brushless Ratchets, Including Its Fastest 20V MAX Model Yet"
description: "DeWalt has announced three new 2026 releases for more specialized fastening. See the new products and why we're excited to test them."
date: "2026-02-27"
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# DeWalt Drops 3 New Brushless Ratchets, Including Its Fastest 20V MAX Model Yet

![DeWalt Drops 3 New Brushless Ratchets, Including Its Fastest 20V MAX Model Yet](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DeWalt-New-Ratchets-2026.jpg>)
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DeWalt is expanding its ever-popular 20V MAX platform with three new brushless ratchets designed for higher speed, tighter access, and improved durability in shop and jobsite settings.

Taking center stage is the [20V MAX XR Brushless Sealed Head Ratchet](<https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL9MQBBT?tag=bovi01-20&ascsubtag=wtbs_699dda3dd645420ed99a9f9b&me=ATVPDKIKX0DER>), rated up to 450 RPM, making it the fastest 20V MAX ratchet in DeWalt’s lineup and the first to feature a quick-swap interchangeable anvil system for 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch drives. And for confined work areas, the new [Atomic 2](<https://acmetools.pxf.io/c/264145/817692/11565?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acmetools.com%2Fdewalt-atomic-20v-max-1-4-inch-extended-reach-ratchet-bare-tool-protective-boot-bundle-dew000011494%2FDEW000011494.html&subId1=bv>)[0](<https://www.acetool.com/products/dewalt-dcf514eb-atomic-20v-max-brushless-cordless-1-4-in-extended-reach-ratchet-tool-only>)[V MAX Brushless 1/4-inch Extended Reach Ratchet](<https://acmetools.pxf.io/c/264145/817692/11565?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acmetools.com%2Fdewalt-atomic-20v-max-1-4-inch-extended-reach-ratchet-bare-tool-protective-boot-bundle-dew000011494%2FDEW000011494.html&subId1=bv>) features a long-neck, low-profile head designed to reach fasteners tucked behind engine components and inside equipment housings.

The third addition, the [Atomic 20V MAX Brushless 1/4-inch Ratchet](<https://acmetools.pxf.io/c/264145/817692/11565?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acmetools.com%2Fdewalt-atomic-20v-max-brushless-1-4-inch-ratchet-bare-tool-dcf514b%2FS0000000115495.html&subId1=bv>), delivers up to 45 ft.-lbs. of torque in a compact frame built with a glass-filled nylon housing designed for durability in chemical-heavy shop environments

## Why This Expansion Matters for DeWalt Users

With these additions, DeWalt strengthens its position in the [cordless ratchet](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/best-cordless-ratchet.md>) category by combining higher speed, drive-size versatility, and improved access within the same popular 20V MAX battery platform. For those already invested in DeWalt batteries, this expansion adds more specialized fastening capability in a trusted brand.

## Author
Glenda Taylor is a BobVila.com staff writer with a background in the residential remodeling, home building, and home improvement industries. She started writing for BobVila.com in 2016 and covers a range of topics, including construction methods, code compliance, tool use, and the latest news in the housing and real estate industries.