No Cords, No Hoses, No Compressor. Unparalleled Torque. Milwaukee® Delivers Breakthrough Performance with M12 FUEL™ 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 81 Nm of torque, while also providing AN EXTREMELY 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 Bela Berecz, 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    81 Nm of torque, a 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, a POWERSTATE^™ brushless motor improves the motor life of the M12 FUEL^™ Ratchets by up to 2X compared to previous brushed technologies. 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 one of the most compact heads 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 January of 2018, the M12 FUEL^™ Ratchets are compatible with the M12^™ cordless system, now offering more than 70 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-ION^™ battery pack and REDLINK PLUS^™ intelligence hardware and software—that deliver unmatched power, run time and durability on the jobsite. Simply put, M12 FUEL^™ tools are the most powerful sub-compact cordless tools in their class.

Specifications

M12 FUEL™ Compact ½” Ratchet (M12 FIR12-0)

• No load speed : 0 – 175 rpm
• Max. torque : 81 Nm
• Tool reception : 1/2 “ square
• Length : 324 mm
• Weight with 2.0 Ah battery pack : 1.5 kg

*  Available as a bare tool only

M12 FUEL™ Compact 3/8” Ratchet (M12 FIR38-201B)

• No load speed : 0 – 200 rpm
• Max. torque : 75 Nm
• Tool reception : 3/8 “ square
• Length : 307 mm
• Weight with 2.0 Ah battery pack : 1.4 kg

*  Also available as a bare tool

M12 FUEL™ Compact 1/4” Ratchet (M12 FIR14-201B)

• No load speed : 0 – 250 rpm
• Max. torque : 54 Nm
• Tool reception : 1/4 “ square
• Length : 291 mm
• Weight with 2.0 Ah battery pack : 1.1 kg

*  Also available as a bare tool

To find out more about the M12 FUEL^™ Ratchets, see video footage of it in action or find your nearest store, please visit www.milwaukeetool.eu

NOTES TO EDITORS

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The process is completed with the delivery of heavy-duty power tools and accessories that professional users need and demand. Quality has built Milwaukee^®’s reputation since 1924, and continues to be the driving force behind its growth.