Milwaukee M12 FUEL Cordless Ratchets

By harnessing the power, performance and run-time of M12 FUEL technology, Milwaukee announces the next breakthrough for the industry. The new M12 FUEL Ratchets are the first cordless solutions to offer the power and size to replace pneumatic ratchets, and are the highest torque cordless ratchets on the market.

These tools deliver up to 60ft-lbs of torque, while also providing the most compact head design for unparalleled access into tight spaces. This performance is driven by the tool’s POWERSTATE Brushless Motor, making these the world’s first ratchets with brushless motors.

“When we introduced our M12 Cordless Ratchets in 2011 we focused on replacing one of the most common hand tools in the world with a cordless solution that increased productivity for our users. However, a majority of professionals still used pneumatic ratchets due to the power output over the current cordless solutions,” said Eric Rusch, Senior Product Manager for Milwaukee Tool.

“The M12 FUEL Ratchets make this a thing of the past. These new ratchets provide the industry’s first cordless replacement for a majority of pneumatic solutions. With up to 60ft-lbs of torque, the most compact head design, and the industry’s first brushless motor in a ratchet, these tools help lead the shift in the marketplace from pneumatic to cordless.”

With no hoses, compressors, or cords, Milwaukee says its POWERSTATE brushless motor improves the motor life of the M12 FUEL Ratchets by up to 2X over the competition. An investment cast yoke housing and premium anvil materials provide a robust and durable solution to withstand shop and jobsite use.

With a balanced and ergonomic design featuring the most compact head in the industry, the user will be able to access more limited space applications than competitive cordless and pneumatic ratchets. A premium rubber overmold withstands corrosive materials and provides increased comfort when in use.

Available in October of 2017, the M12 FUEL Ratchets are compatible with the M12 cordless system, now offering more than 80 power tool products.

M12 FUEL power tools are designed, engineered, and built to deliver extreme performance and productivity. All M12 FUEL products feature three Milwaukee-exclusive innovations—the POWERSTATE Brushless Motor, REDLITHIUM Battery Pack and REDLINK PLUS Intelligence Hardware and Software—that deliver unmatched power, run-time and durability on the jobsite. 

Specifications

M12 FUEL 1/4” Ratchet (2556-22) - $239

• 40 ft-lbs of torque
• 250 RPM
• 1/4" Ball Detent Anvil
• Length: 11.18”
• Weight: 2.34lbs
• Includes M12 FUEL 1/4" Ratchet, (2) M12 REDLITHIUM 2.0 Compact Battery Packs, Charger, and Carrying Case.
• *Also available as bare tool (2556-20) - $159

M12 FUEL™ 3/8” Ratchet (2557-22) - $229

• 55 ft-lbs of torque
• 200 RPM
• 3/8" Ball Detent Anvil
• Length: 11.84”
• Weight: 2.84lbs
• Includes M12 FUEL 3/8" Ratchet, (2) M12 REDLITHIUM 2.0 Compact Battery Packs, Charger, and Carrying Case.
• *Also available as bare tool (2557-20) - $149

M12 FUEL 1/2” Ratchet (2558-22) - $249

• 60ft-lbs of torque
• 175 RPM
• 1/2” Ball Detent Anvil
• Length: 12.50”
• Weight: 3.15lbs
• Includes M12 FUEL 1/2” Ratchet, (2) M12 REDLITHIUM 2.0 Compact Battery Packs, Charger, and Carrying Case.
• *Also available as bare tool (2558-20) - $169

For more information, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit www.milwaukeetool.com.