What tools are in the Milwaukee 3497-25 kit?

It includes the M12 FUEL 1/2-inch hammer drill/driver, 1/4-inch hex impact driver, HACKZALL recip saw, multi-tool and an M12 work light, plus a 4.0 Ah XC battery, a 2.0 Ah CP battery and a charger.

Does this kit use the same batteries as other M12 tools?

Yes. Both included batteries fit any M12 tool, and any M12 battery works in these tools.

Is the M12 FUEL kit enough for heavy construction work?

For most service, remodel and assembly work, yes. For sustained drilling into concrete or heavy demolition, Milwaukee's 18V M18 tools are the better fit.

Do the tools have brushless motors?

The drill, impact driver, recip saw and multi-tool are FUEL tools with brushless motors. The work light is a standard M12 light.

What is the difference between the 4.0 Ah and 2.0 Ah batteries?

The 4.0 Ah XC pack holds more charge and suits the saw and multi-tool; the 2.0 Ah CP pack is smaller and lighter for the drill and impact driver.

Does the hammer drill work on masonry?

Yes. The 1/2-inch hammer drill/driver has a hammer mode for light masonry drilling, though it is not a replacement for a full-size rotary hammer.

Milwaukee 3497-25 M12 FUEL 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless 5-Tool Combo Kit

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Our take on the Milwaukee 3497-25 M12 FUEL 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless 5-Tool Combo Kit

The Milwaukee 3497-25 bundles five M12 FUEL cordless tools: a 1/2-inch hammer drill/driver, a 1/4-inch hex impact driver, a HACKZALL recip saw, an oscillating multi-tool and a work light. All but the light are brushless FUEL tools, which run cooler and last longer than Milwaukee's older brushed M12 line. Two batteries are included, a 4.0 Ah XC and a 2.0 Ah CP, so one pack can sit in a tool while the other charges. It suits remodelers, electricians and homeowners who want one compact battery platform across drilling, driving, cutting and lighting rather than full-size 18V tools. Against 18V kits it trades raw power for size and weight, and against cheaper 12V kits it adds brushless motors and a recip saw where many rivals stop at drill and driver.

Best forTrade pros working in tight spacesHomeowners standardizing on one compact batteryElectrical and HVAC service workBuying a full M12 starter set at once

Pros

Five tools share one M12 battery platform
Brushless FUEL motors on drill, impact, saw and multi-tool
Includes both a 4.0 Ah XC and a 2.0 Ah compact battery
Hammer drill adds masonry capability over a plain drill
HACKZALL and multi-tool cover cutting tasks most 12V kits skip

Cons

12V tools lack the power of Milwaukee's 18V M18 line
Only one charger and two batteries for five tools
Work light is a basic M12 light, not a FUEL tool
Recip saw and multi-tool drain compact packs quickly

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What reviewers say

Owners of Milwaukee's M12 FUEL tools generally praise the brushless motors, compact size and battery compatibility, and combo buyers like getting several tools on one platform. Common complaints center on 12V power limits and having to share two batteries across five tools.

What people mention

PowerMixedOwners say the FUEL tools punch above their 12V size but still fall short of 18V tools on demanding jobs.
SizePraisedReviewers like how compact the tools are for overhead and confined-space work.
Battery lifeCriticisedThe saw and multi-tool drain the compact 2.0 Ah pack quickly, so users lean on the 4.0 Ah XC.
Kit valuePraisedBuyers like getting five tools and two batteries on one platform in a single purchase.
Battery countMixedSome owners find two batteries tight for five tools and want a third pack.

About the Milwaukee 3497-25 M12 FUEL 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless 5-Tool Combo Kit

This is a cordless 5-tool combo kit from Milwaukee's M12 FUEL line, powered by 12-volt lithium-ion batteries. It includes a hammer drill/driver, a hex impact driver, a reciprocating saw, a multi-tool and a work light.

Two M12 REDLITHIUM batteries come with the kit: one 4.0 Ah XC battery and one 2.0 Ah CP battery.

Model: 3497-25
System: M12 FUEL, 12-volt lithium-ion, cordless
Hammer drill/driver: M12 FUEL 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver (3404-20)
Impact driver: M12 FUEL 1/4" Hex Impact Driver (3453-20)
Recip saw: M12 FUEL HACKZALL Recip Saw (2520-20)
Multi-tool: M12 FUEL Multi-Tool (2526-20)
Work light: M12 Work Light (49-24-0145)
Batteries: 1 x M12 REDLITHIUM XC 4.0 Ah (48-11-2440), 1 x M12 REDLITHIUM CP 2.0 Ah (48-11-2420)
In the box: 1 hammer drill/driver, 1 impact driver, 1 recip saw, 1 multi-tool, 1 work light, 2 batteries

Questions and answers

What tools are in the Milwaukee 3497-25 kit?: It includes the M12 FUEL 1/2-inch hammer drill/driver, 1/4-inch hex impact driver, HACKZALL recip saw, multi-tool and an M12 work light, plus a 4.0 Ah XC battery, a 2.0 Ah CP battery and a charger.
Does this kit use the same batteries as other M12 tools?: Yes. Both included batteries fit any M12 tool, and any M12 battery works in these tools.
Is the M12 FUEL kit enough for heavy construction work?: For most service, remodel and assembly work, yes. For sustained drilling into concrete or heavy demolition, Milwaukee's 18V M18 tools are the better fit.
Do the tools have brushless motors?: The drill, impact driver, recip saw and multi-tool are FUEL tools with brushless motors. The work light is a standard M12 light.
What is the difference between the 4.0 Ah and 2.0 Ah batteries?: The 4.0 Ah XC pack holds more charge and suits the saw and multi-tool; the 2.0 Ah CP pack is smaller and lighter for the drill and impact driver.
Does the hammer drill work on masonry?: Yes. The 1/2-inch hammer drill/driver has a hammer mode for light masonry drilling, though it is not a replacement for a full-size rotary hammer.
Where is the Milwaukee 3497-25 M12 FUEL 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless 5-Tool Combo Kit cheapest?: At Toolup, for $699.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Milwaukee 3497-25 M12 FUEL 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless 5-Tool Combo Kit?: Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.