4.5(1,431)Amazon rating$22.99100+ bought last month
Our verdict
The Craftsman 45570 offers a standout reach-to-weight profile at $22.99: 16 inches long, a 6.38-inch jaw capacity, and an ultralight 15.2-ounce weight backed by 1,431 reviews at 4.5 stars.
DIYers who need a long-reach, large-capacity wrench in a lightweight format for an affordable price.
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Length 16 Inches
Weight 15.2 ounces
Capacity 6.38 Inches
Priced 33% below the category median ($34.29 across 46 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 1,431 owner ratings
Popularity3.5/5
1,431 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Craftsman 45570 stands apart from the rest of this batch with an unusual combination of size and weight. At 16 inches in length and 6.38 inches of jaw capacity, it reaches and fits large fasteners that most other wrenches here cannot. Yet the published weight is just 15.2 ounces, making it the lightest tool in this group by a wide margin. That spec profile, at $22.99, is genuinely distinct.
With 1,431 reviews at 4.5 stars and 100 monthly purchases, the Craftsman 45570 has a solid and current owner base. Based on specs and verified owner reviews, buyers appreciate the long handle and large capacity for oversized fasteners and pipe work. The 4.5-star rating sits slightly below the top-tier models in this batch, but the unique specs justify independent consideration for the right application.
No material or finish information is published in the listing. At 15.2 oz for a 16-inch tool, buyers should expect a specialized or adjustable design rather than a heavy forged construction. The capacity and reach make it suited for plumbing and large-format tasks where conventional wrenches are too short or too narrow.
Pros
16-inch handle for significant reach and leverage
6.38-inch jaw capacity, the largest in this batch
Ultralight at 15.2 oz despite the long handle
Affordable at $22.99 with 1,431 owner reviews
Steady 100 monthly purchases
Cons
No material or finish spec published in the listing
15.2 oz for a 16-inch tool may indicate lighter construction
4.5-star rating is below the top-rated options in this group
Specifications
Length
16 Inches
Weight
15.2 ounces
Capacity
6.38 Inches
Performance notes
The Craftsman 45570 specs show a 16-inch length, 6.38-inch jaw capacity, and 15.2-oz weight. The large capacity makes it useful for oversized plumbing fittings or industrial fasteners. The ultralight weight for the tool's size suggests a specialty design rather than heavy forged construction. No alloy or surface treatment spec is confirmed.
What buyers say
Owners rate the Craftsman 45570 at 4.5 stars from 1,431 reviews. Positive feedback frequently references the long reach and large capacity relative to the lightweight build. Where criticism appears, it centers on durability under repeated high-torque use given the light construction.
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