We’ll call it an Impact Ratchet here because that’s what everyone else will call it. However, technically it’s not a ratchet, it’s just a slim profile Impact Wrench. These will not work manually like a traditional M12 FUEL Ratchet or the recently launched M12 Torque Wrenches which torques down that last little bit by hand. Also, these Right Angle Impact Wrenches aren’t new to the market as we’ve seen similar Ingersoll Rand Hammerhead impacts for years. How does the Milwaukee FUEL M12 Right Angle Impacts change the game? They have the most torque in class we’ve seen at 220 ft-lbs, better than 18V, 20V or pneumatic competition.

Low Profile

The Slim Head design of these tools allows for only 2.8” depth for the housing, getting into tight engine bays or between the tires and frame these tools really allow for much more narrow working spaces. Overall 14” length, 8.63” usable reach with a trigger set back, again makes these a nice compliment to a more traditional pistol style impact wrench. Total weight with a 2.0Ah M12 Battery is only 3.25lbs, lighter than anything else like it, including the pneumatic options.

4 Power Modes

When utilizing a tool for it tight space ability and working with extended tool lengths, control over the power becomes much more important. There are 3 traditional power settings with increasing power and RPM function 1. 0-1200 RPM 2. 0-1800 RPM 3. 0-2700 RPM but the 4th mode is probably the one that’ll be most helpful. 4. AUTO SHUT-OFF / BOLT REMOVAL MODE basically in forward torques to 15 ft-lbs then shuts off to prevent overtightening. In reverse it applies full force to break away the bolt but then dramatically lowers RPM to unscrew the bolt with full control. This is huge to gently remove the bolt while keeping full control in that engine bay or tight workspace.

Launching Info & Specs

Launching in June 2020 these will be up for Pre-Sale now on Ohio Power Tool, kit and bare tool options below with almost identical specs, only real difference in anvil type 3/8” friction, 3/8” friction or 1/2” pin type for when you really don’t want that socket to come off working at highes and such. These are also all rated for high voltage work at 69kV for those that are working in those environments.

M12 FUEL™ 3/8” Right Angle Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring (2564-22) – $299

  • Max Torque: 220 ft-lbs.
  • RPM: 3,000
  • IPM: 3,600
  • 4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL™
  • Length (w/CP2.0 Battery): 14.17”
  • Height: 2.8”
  • Width: 2.32”
  • Weight (w/ CP2.0 battery): 3.25 lbs.

Includes M12 FUEL™ 3/8” Right Angle Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring (2) M12™ REDLITHIUM™ CP2.0 Battery Packs, M12™ Charger, and Contractor Bag
*Also available as a bare tool (2564-20) – $199

M12 FUEL™ ½” Right Angle Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring (2565-22) – $299

  • Max Torque: 220 ft-lbs.
  • RPM: 2,600
  • IPM: 3,000
  • 4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL™
  • Length (w/CP2.0 Battery): 14.17”
  • Height: 2.8”
  • Width: 2.32”
  • Weight (w/ CP2.0 battery): 3.25 lbs.

Includes M12 FUEL™ ½” Right Angle Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring (2) M12™ REDLITHIUM™ CP2.0 Battery Packs, M12™ Charger, and Contractor Bag
*Also available as a bare tool (2565-20) – $199

M12 FUEL™ ½” Right Angle Impact Wrench w/ Pin Detent (2565P-22) – $299

  • Max Torque: 220 ft-lbs.
  • RPM: 3,000
  • IPM: 3,600
  • 4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL™
  • Length (w/CP2.0 Battery): 13.92”
  • Height: 2.8”
  • Width: 2.32”
  • Weight (w/ CP2.0 battery): 3.25 lbs.

Includes M12 FUEL™ ½” Right Angle Impact Wrench w/ Pin Detent (2) M12™ REDLITHIUM™ CP2.0 Battery Packs, M12™ Charger, and Contractor Bag
*Also available as a bare tool (2565P-20) – $199