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Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3/8 in. Cordless Brushless Subcompact Impact Wrench

Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3/8 in. Cordless Brushless Subcompact Impact Wrench

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Our take on the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3/8 in. Cordless Brushless Subcompact Impact Wrench

The Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3/8 in. Impact Wrench (3049-20) is a subcompact cordless tool built on Milwaukee's M12 battery platform. Its brushless motor delivers a rated 225 ft-lbs of torque and 3,600 impacts per minute, with a variable-speed trigger and a built-in LED light. It is sold as a bare tool, so batteries and charger are separate. It suits mechanics and DIYers who want a light, one-hand impact wrench for lug nuts, suspension and engine-bay work where a full-size 1/2 in. gun is too bulky. Against compact 18V impact wrenches it trades peak power for size and weight, and it is the smaller sibling of Milwaukee's M12 Stubby and high-torque models.

Best forAuto mechanics working in tight engine baysDIYers already on the M12 battery platformLight lug nut and suspension workOne-handed use overhead or in confined spaces
Pros
  • Brushless motor rated at 225 ft-lbs of torque
  • Subcompact body for tight spaces
  • 3,600 impacts per minute for fast bolt removal
  • Variable-speed trigger for controlled tightening
  • Built-in LED light for dark work areas
  • Runs on the shared M12 battery platform
Cons
  • Sold as a bare tool; battery and charger cost extra
  • 225 ft-lbs is below full-size 1/2 in. impact wrenches
  • 3/8 in. drive limits it to smaller fasteners
  • No case included

Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3/8 in. Cordless Brushless Subcompact Impact Wrench prices at every store

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What reviewers say

Owners of Milwaukee's M12 impact wrenches generally rate the line highly for its power-to-size ratio and build quality. The 3/8 in. subcompact is praised as a light, handy tool for engine and suspension work, though some note it cannot match larger 1/2 in. guns on stubborn fasteners.

What people mention
  • PowerPraisedOwners say it removes most lug nuts and suspension bolts with ease for its size.
  • SizePraisedReviewers like how compact and light it is for reaching tight spots one-handed.
  • Battery platformMixedBuyers value sharing M12 batteries, but the bare-tool package means added cost if you own none.
  • Torque limitsCriticisedSome users find it stalls on heavily rusted or over-torqued fasteners that a 1/2 in. gun handles.
  • Build qualityPraisedOwners describe the tool as durable and well made.

About the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3/8 in. Cordless Brushless Subcompact Impact Wrench

The Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3/8 in. Subcompact Impact Wrench is a cordless, brushless impact wrench with a 3/8 in. drive. It runs on the M12 FUEL system and is sold as a bare tool.

It has variable speed control and delivers 3600 impacts per minute. An LED light is built in.

Brand
Milwaukee
Model
3049-20
Product type
Subcompact impact wrench
Drive size
3/8 in.
Torque
225
Impacts per minute
3600
Motor
Brushless
Power
Cordless, M12 FUEL
Variable speed
Yes
LED light
Yes
Kit contents
Tool only
Certifications
None
UPC
045242346141

Questions and answers

Does it come with a battery and charger?
No. It is sold as a bare tool, so you need a Milwaukee M12 battery and charger, sold separately.
How much torque does it make?
Milwaukee rates it at 225 ft-lbs, with 3,600 impacts per minute.
What drive size does it use?
It has a 3/8 in. drive, so it takes 3/8 in. impact sockets.
Is it powerful enough for lug nuts?
For most passenger-car lug nuts it is, but heavily torqued or rusted fasteners may need a larger 1/2 in. impact wrench.
Does it have a light?
Yes, it has a built-in LED light for working in dark areas.
What is the difference from the M12 Stubby?
This is the subcompact 3/8 in. model; the Stubby is shorter and offered in 1/2 in. drive with more torque.
Where is the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3/8 in. Cordless Brushless Subcompact Impact Wrench cheapest?
At Max Warehouse, for $269.94, as of our latest check.

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