Next gen Milwaukee M12 ratchets

[xspeedy]

As I was looking on Home Depot, came across a different looking ratchet. Appears to be the next gen of the FUEL line. The button can be swapped between a normal button and a lever.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk..._-336162420-_-0-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a

 

[MalibuRam65]

As I was looking on Home Depot, came across a different looking ratchet. Appears to be the next gen of the FUEL line. The button can be swapped between a normal button and a lever.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk..._-336162420-_-0-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a

Your Home Depot has them already?

 

[xspeedy]

Your Home Depot has them already?

Doubtful. Basically it says to visit my store for availability.

 

[MalibuRam65]

Doubtful. Basically it says to visit my store for availability.

Yeah that’s what mine app is saying , I want to get on that tax free and 10% discount on a the 3/8 ratchet before Milwaukee jack up the price on that also .

 

[Astro14]

It’s in the Home Depot I frequent. 70 ftlbs of torque is a huge leap over the previous generation.

Tempting…

 

[E150GT]

I've been thinking of getting some electric ratchets. I just don't have anything Milwaukee at the moment

 

[Pablo]

Says they have them in Bellingham

 

[RooflessVW]

I like the look of them but as someone that already has four... I don't see a reason to upgrade

 

[xspeedy]

Yeah that’s what mine app is saying , I want to get on that tax free and 10% discount on a the 3/8 ratchet before Milwaukee jack up the price on that also .

Can you please clarify the deal you are mentioning?

 

[Trav]

Then again if I need a wrist breaker I can just use the old 109XPA air ratchet. With that sort of RPM and torque it can put a hurting on you. A reactionless tool is better suited eg IR 1211 Max. JMHO.

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[MalibuRam65]

Can you please clarify the deal you are mentioning?

Oh I’m sorry as a veteran you can shop at Home Depot through the Military Exchange store and with doing that they give you a 10% discount and it’s tax free

 

[tbm5690]

I was waiting for these to drop. I have the brushed (non-fuel) 3/8" and wanted to upgrade more for speed vs torque, glad I waited and didn't buy the previous gen. I'd see how anyone with a multitude of the previous fuel high speeds would see no need to upgrade.

 

[D60]

I was waiting for these to drop. I have the brushed (non-fuel) 3/8" and wanted to upgrade more for speed vs torque, glad I waited and didn't buy the previous gen. I'd see how anyone with a multitude of the previous fuel high speeds would see no need to upgrade.

The high speeds just upped the speed by cutting the gearing. Sorta like starting out in 3rd -- more ultimate speed at the expense of gear reduction

I want the easier direction change. I wish they could build 'em with a little flip lever like Dual 80s (and most ratchets) rather than the annoying concentric turny-thingy <---highly technical term

Also waiting on a promo 'cause $229 is stupid, but that's Milwaukee retail for you

 

[MalibuRam65]

Bottom line we should all treat ourselves to these Ratchets we deserve it

 

[2strokeNorthstar]

Previous fuel had enough torque to hurt when not paying attention. More speed and power may be more than you want

 

[JHZR2]

Then again if I need a wrist breaker I can just use the old 109XPA air ratchet. With that sort of RPM and torque it can put a hurting on you. A reactionless tool is better suited eg IR 1211 Max. JMHO.

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I was thinking that too. Not sure I want that much torque on the machine.

I have two m12 3/8 ratchets and the insider one. When I just use them without the electric function they can handle a good amount of torque of me moving the fastener. The electric function here since it’s not an impact, is to spin the fastener off once it’s a bit loose.




I’d be interested to see the actual size comparison. My m12 3/8 is a convenient size, this one seems bigger in the head and body.

 

[Vercingetorix]

Im think of trying the Ryobi USB 3/8 ratchet because it is smaller.

 

[RooflessVW]

Im think of trying the Ryobi USB 3/8 ratchet because it is smaller.

Whopper of a battery hanging off that one

 

[Vercingetorix]

Whopper of a battery hanging off that one

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https://www.ryobitools.com/products...Ic1n56V7NrzYfpwkEO2Q2LP1m1XaMpMbV9yVMti52NadX

 

[RooflessVW]

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https://www.ryobitools.com/products...Ic1n56V7NrzYfpwkEO2Q2LP1m1XaMpMbV9yVMti52NadX

Oh I like that form factor, I wasn't aware.

The torque rating does give me pause.