An electric ratchet might seem like a luxury if you have a perfectly good human-powered ratchet already. But for high-torque applications and jobs that require a lot of tightening or loosening, a cordless electric ratchet is a great way to get the job done, faster and with less physical strain. Right now, Walmart has a well-reviewed option from Milwaukee on sale with a substantial discount.
The Milwaukee M12 Fuel Cordless Ratchet Kit is on sale for $229 at Walmart, 31% off its normal $335 price tag. It includes the tool, two 2.0Ah batteries, a charger, and a storage case, everything you need to use this tool right out of the box.
31% OffThe first thing you’ll notice about this tool is that it’s small, just 11.1 inches long with a weight of 1.7 pounds, though the battery adds another .45 pounds. It also has a compact, 0.75-inch head design, so it’s easy to maneuver into tight spaces like the depths of a car engine. Its diminutive size doesn’t mean it isn’t powerful, however, as the brushless motor delivers up to 450 RPM for what Milwaukee calls “best in class productivity,” up to 35 foot-pounds of max torque. This ratchet includes user-friendly features like an LED light to illuminate work areas, an extended paddle switch for multiple grip options, and an on-board battery fuel gauge. Once you’ve used this tool for even a few projects, you won’t want to go back to your manual ratchet.
One shopper wrote that this ratchet “works great,” adding that “it’s Milwaukee, so of course it does.” That brand quality makes it easy for them to “highly recommend” this tool.
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The upgrade the Milwaukee M12 Fuel 3/8-Inch Cordless Ratchet Kit offers over a manual ratchet is similar to the upgrade a power drill offers over a screwdriver. This $229 tool might not be right for every job, but when it is you won’t regret having it.
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Cameron LeBlanc
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