Is there a Centrotec Ratchet System?

<---- <---- <----Yes.

NAINA, most anywhere else.

Centrotec pros = 

..... Very compact quick change chuck on the drill that makes the  drill shorter, not an add on quick change that  makes the drill longer.

.....  It is a real smooth fast quick change.

.....   The bit has a longer portion that fits into the chuck and mates directly into the drill shaft. Very stable  and smooth running.

.....    The Centrotec chuck changes very quickly with the other compatible chucks, and chucks can be changed with bits already in them. ie;  The whole chuck quick changes. For instance you could have a drill bit in the Jacobs and a driver in the Centrotec and swap the whole chuck with the same speed as  quick changing bits.


Cons  =

 ......   The need to buy Centrotec bits to use the Centrotec chuck, but the Jacobs is always there when you need it. 

........  Not sure if there are any others , maybe someone else will think of one.

Try this video  http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tool-reviews/review-of-festool-centrotec-chucks/


Seth

Centrotec is very fast to operate.  I can snap bits in and out in the blink of an eye and I don't have spin the toolless chuck to get a bit centered before tightening.  It's one of the best parts of having the drill.