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12V XR DeWalt DCF500N-XJ 12V XR 3/8″ Ratchet (Body Only)
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DeWalt DCF500N-XJ 12V XR 3/8″ Ratchet (Body Only)

67.79Nm0.88kg bare3 years (with registration)

DeWalt DCF500: 3/8" cordless ratchet, 67.79 Nm motor torque, up to 450 rpm, 0.88kg bare. 3/8" and 1/4" square anvils and a 1/4" hex anvil (swappable).

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3/8"
Drive
67.79Nm
Max torque (motor)
450rpm
Top speed
0.88kg
Weight (bare)

Where it sits among 3/8" ratchets

Scaled against the 15 ratchets with a 3/8" drive we list, so other sizes aren't in the mix. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Max torque (motor)67.79Nm
Top speed450rpm
200rpm lowestMilwaukee M12 FIR38LRhighest 800rpmMakita WR100D
Weight (bare)0.88kg
0.7kg lightestMilwaukee M12 IRheaviest 1.3kgDeWalt DCF513E
Vibration (fastening)3.4m/s²
2.3m/s² lowestBosch GRC 12V-60 3/8 SNhighest 7.5m/s²Bosch GRC 18V-60

Full specs

From DeWalt's own documentation. Checked 17/10/2026. Report a spec error ›

Drive & Torque

Drive3/8"
Other drives3/8" and 1/4" square anvils and a 1/4" hex anvil (swappable)
TypeStandard
Max torque (motor)67.79 Nm
Top speed450 rpm
Overall length330 mm
Voltage12V

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)0.88 kg
Weight (with battery)1.13 kg
LED work light✓ Yes
Noise level81 dB(A) LpA / 89 dB(A) LwA
Vibration (fastening)3.4 m/s²

Powered by DeWalt 12V XR · 3

All 3 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first. Kits and chargers ›

DCB127 2.0Ah · 21.6Wh 0.22kg 1.1kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›
DCB124 3.0Ah · 32.4Wh 0.25kg 1.13kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›
DCB126 5.0Ah · 54Wh 0.46kg 1.34kg from £54.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

Tool weight worked out by adding each pack's weight to the bare tool, using the makers' figures. The maker's own with-battery figure can differ slightly. We may earn a commission on retailer links.

Warranty · 3yr

Up to 3 years1 year as standard, 3 once you register it with DeWalt
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