DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set DWMT45423 3/8 Inch Drive 50 Piece (72 Tooth Ratchet 5 Degree Arc SAE Metric DirectTorque Socket Automotive Fastening)

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DEWALT DWMT45423 50-Piece 3/8" Drive Mechanics Tool Set

The DEWALT DWMT45423 50-piece 3/8-inch drive mechanics tool set tightens and loosens critical mechanical hardware across crowded automotive engine compartments, commercial HVAC systems, and heavy industrial machinery assemblies. Featuring a specialized 72-tooth low-profile teardrop ratchet engineered with a head 20% thinner than standard profiles, this multi-piece socket assortment achieves a narrow 5-degree arc swing to drive fasteners in restricted, tight spaces. Forged from drop-forged chrome vanadium steel with a mirror-polished chrome finish, each 3/8-inch socket integrates DirectTorque technology to maximize surface contact and eliminate fastener corner rounding, providing automotive technicians and equipment maintenance specialists with high torque delivery and ANSI-compliant durability.

Best Used For:

  • Automotive Engine and Drivetrain Service: Accessing spark plugs, intake manifolds, water pumps, and alternator mount brackets in crowded engine compartments.
  • Industrial Machinery and Fleet Maintenance: Servicing hydraulic assemblies, commercial refrigeration compressors, conveyor systems, and factory automation equipment.
  • Mechanical HVAC and Facility Fastening: Driving SAE and metric fasteners, hex fittings, and Torx machine screws across structural support frames and equipment housings.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • 20% Thinner Low-Profile Head: Slim ratchet head profile provides unobstructed access into narrow gaps and recessed engine clearances.
  • 72-Tooth Fine Gear Mechanism: Delivers a short 5-degree arc swing to turn fasteners smoothly inside confined mechanical workspaces.
  • DirectTorque Contact Geometry: Sockets bear against the flat sides of fasteners rather than the corners to prevent stripping and rounding on worn hardware.
  • Drop-Forged Chrome Vanadium Steel: High-tensile alloy steel construction withstands heavy torsional stress while providing long-term wear resistance.
  • One-Handed Quick-Release Lever: Low-profile directional lever and push-button release allow fast, fluid socket interchanges with one hand.
  • Hard-Stamped Size Markings: Permanent, clear size stampings ensure immediate identification and resist erasure from shop grease and abrasive cleaning solvents.

What's Included

  • (1) 3/8" Drive Low-Profile 72-Tooth Teardrop Ratchet
  • (22) 3/8" Drive 6-Point Sockets (Assorted SAE & Metric Sizes)
  • (1) 3/8" Drive 3-Inch Extension Bar
  • (1) 3/8" Drive 6-Inch Extension Bar
  • (1) 3/8" Drive Spark Plug Socket
  • (1) Multi-Purpose Spinner Handle
  • (1) Specialty Bit Adapter
  • (22) Fastening Driver Bits (Hex, Torx, Slotted, Phillips)
  • (1) Heavy-Duty Compact Blow-Molded Storage Case

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer DEWALT Industrial Tool Co.
Model Part Number DWMT45423
Total Piece Count 50 Pieces
Drive Tang Size 0.375 inches (3/8 in. Square Drive)
Ratchet Gear Tooth Count 72-Tooth Mechanism (5-Degree Arc Swing)
Socket Point Configuration 6-Point DirectTorque Geometry
Measurement Unit Formats Dual SAE (Fractional Inch) & Metric
Tool Construction Material Forged Chrome Vanadium Steel (Cr-V)
Surface Finish Protection Full Polish Chrome Corrosion-Resistant Plating
Quality Standard Compliance Meets or Exceeds ANSI & ASME Specifications
Storage Case Dimensions 16.00 in Length x 12.30 in Width x 2.20 in Height
Total Kit Shipping Weight 5.63 lbs (90.08 oz / 2.55 kg)
Universal Product Code (UPC) 076174454239
Suitable for material type Carbon Steel Bolts, Stainless Fasteners, Brass Fittings, & Spark Plugs

Pro-Tip: When servicing spark plugs deep inside recessed cylinder heads, combine the included 3/8-inch spark plug socket with the 6-inch extension bar; hand-spin the extension first to ensure proper thread alignment before engaging the 72-tooth ratchet for final torquing.