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Milwaukee M12 3/8" Cordless Ratchet

Milwaukee M12 3/8" Cordless Ratchet

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$169.00at Hartville HardwareChecked Nov 8

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  • Last seen at $169.00 at Hartville Hardware on Nov 8.
  • Our take on the Milwaukee M12 3/8" Cordless Ratchet

    The Milwaukee M12 3/8" Cordless Ratchet (2457-20) is a 12-volt ratchet built to replace a pneumatic ratchet on the job. It delivers up to 35 ft-lbs of torque and 250 RPM, runs on Milwaukee's M12 batteries, and measures 10-3/4 inches long at 1.9 lbs. Its low-profile head reaches tight engine bays, and the reinforced steel housing and metal variable-speed trigger are aimed at daily shop use. It is a bare tool, so the battery and charger are bought separately. Against air ratchets it trades unlimited runtime for no hose and no compressor; against the M12 Fuel high-speed ratchet it is slower and less powerful, but smaller and simpler.

    Best forAuto mechanics working in tight engine baysMaintenance and repair techs replacing an air ratchetDIYers already on the M12 battery platformTool-belt carry where a hose gets in the way
    Pros
    • 35 ft-lbs and 250 RPM handle most underhood fasteners
    • Compact 10-3/4 in length and 1.9 lbs for tight spaces
    • Low-profile 3/4 in head reaches confined areas
    • No air hose or compressor needed
    • Reinforced steel housing and metal trigger hold up to shop use
    • Shares M12 batteries with other Milwaukee tools
    Cons
    • Bare tool: battery and charger sold separately
    • 35 ft-lbs is modest for stubborn or rusted fasteners
    • 250 RPM is slower than high-speed ratchet models
    • No brushless motor or Fuel electronics on this version

    Milwaukee M12 3/8" Cordless Ratchet prices at every store

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    What reviewers say

    Owners treat it as a dependable hose-free replacement for an air ratchet, praising its size and reach in tight spots. Complaints center on torque limits for heavy fasteners and the need to buy batteries separately.

    What people mention
    • Size and reachPraisedOwners say the compact head gets into engine bays and tight fasteners where larger tools will not fit.
    • TorqueMixedIt handles most underhood work, but users report it stalls on rusted or over-torqued fasteners.
    • Battery platformMixedSharing M12 packs is convenient, but the bare-tool packaging means buyers must already own batteries or buy them.
    • SpeedCriticisedSome users find 250 RPM slow compared with high-speed ratchets for long runs of bolts.
    • BuildPraisedThe steel housing and metal trigger are described as durable under daily shop use.

    About the Milwaukee M12 3/8" Cordless Ratchet

    The Milwaukee M12 3/8" Cordless Ratchet is a compact cordless ratchet for auto mechanics, maintenance and repair technicians. Its 12-volt motor delivers up to 35 ft-lbs. of torque and speeds up to 250 RPM. It offers the power and speed of a pneumatic ratchet without an air hose.

    The ratchet measures 10-3/4" long and weighs 1.9 lbs., so it is easy to carry on a tool belt. The 3/4" low-profile head reaches tight spaces and engine bays. A variable-speed metal trigger gives precise control, and the housing is reinforced steel.

    It runs on an M12 REDLITHIUM battery pack, which is sold separately. The battery provides extended work time per charge.

    Model
    2457-20
    Voltage
    12 V
    Torque
    Up to 35 ft-lbs.
    Speed
    Up to 250 RPM
    Length
    10-3/4"
    Weight
    1.9 lbs.
    Head height
    3/4" low-profile head
    Housing
    Reinforced steel
    Trigger
    Variable-speed metal trigger
    Battery
    M12 REDLITHIUM battery pack, sold separately

    Questions and answers

    Does it come with a battery?
    No. The 2457-20 is a bare tool; the M12 REDLITHIUM battery and charger are sold separately.
    How much torque does it have?
    Up to 35 ft-lbs, enough for most underhood fasteners but not for heavily rusted or over-torqued bolts.
    How does it compare with the M12 Fuel high-speed ratchet?
    The Fuel high-speed version spins faster and is stronger, while this model is smaller and simpler. Choose this one for tight-space access, the Fuel for speed.
    What size drive does it use?
    It has a 3/8-inch square drive, the common size for automotive sockets.
    Can it replace an air ratchet?
    For most engine-bay and maintenance work, yes. It gives the same hose-free convenience, though it will not match a strong air ratchet on stubborn fasteners.
    Where is the Milwaukee M12 3/8" Cordless Ratchet cheapest?
    At Hartville Hardware, for $169.00, as of our latest check.

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