DEWALT Mechanic Tool Set, 247-Piece, 1/4 in., 3/8 in. and 1/2 in. Drive, SAE, Ratchets, Sockets, Hex Keys, Combination Wrenches, Polish Chrome Finish (DWMT81535) Review (2026)

Who the 247-piece set is for

This set targets home mechanics and serious DIYers who primarily work on equipment and vehicles using SAE, or standard, fasteners and want one large kit rather than assembling separate wrench, socket and hex key sets over time. Because it is built as a single large case rather than a bundle of smaller sets, it suits someone equipping a garage workbench from the ground up who wants to reach for one box for the majority of mechanical jobs. It is less useful if your work regularly involves metric hardware, since the set as listed does not include metric sockets, meaning you would still need a second set on hand for those fasteners.

What 247 pieces actually covers

According to retailer specification listings, the set includes 72-tooth pear head ratchets in 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch drive, with the higher tooth count allowing a tighter swing arc than lower tooth-count ratchets when working in cramped spaces. SAE sockets cover a wide range of sizes across the three drives, and the set also includes combination wrenches, hex keys, and a bit driver with specialty and nut bits. Tools carry a full-polish chrome finish intended to resist corrosion, and the whole set is built to a durable standard aimed at frequent home mechanic use rather than occasional light tasks.

Case, storage and care

The set ships in a blow-molded case secured with metal latches, which keeps sockets and smaller pieces from spilling out during transport or storage, though the case itself takes up a fair amount of shelf or shelf-adjacent floor space given the piece count inside. An anti-slip driver handle is included for comfort during repetitive turning. To keep the chrome finish looking clean and resisting corrosion over time, wipe tools down after jobs involving oil, grease or coolant, and store the case somewhere dry rather than a damp garage corner or an unheated shed prone to condensation.

How it compares to other DEWALT sets in the guide

In this guide's mechanic tool set ranking, this 247-piece set sits at rank 3 of 6 with a score of 8.5. It trails a 204-piece SAE and metric set and a 192-piece SAE and metric set in a hard shell case, both of which outscore it mainly because they add metric coverage in the same box. It outranks a smaller 142-piece SAE and metric set, a 135-piece third-party set, and the DWMT73803 plus bit set bundle also reviewed in this guide, which trades socket capacity for an added screwdriving bit set.

Verdict and who needs a different set

This is a strong pick if your fasteners are mostly SAE and you want the largest single kit in this guide built around that standard. Our score of 8.5 out of 10 reflects a well-built, well-organized set that covers most home mechanic work in one case. If you regularly need metric sockets in the same box, the 204-piece or 192-piece DEWALT sets ranked above it in this guide include both standards and are worth the extra cost for that added versatility. Buyers who only occasionally hit a metric bolt may find it cheaper overall to keep this SAE set as the primary kit and add a small standalone metric socket set on the side, rather than paying more up front for a combined set they will rarely fully use.

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