Milwaukee Tool 2560-21 M12 FUEL 3/8" Extended Reach Ratchet

[@westlake3737]

I needed this when i was in my 20s.Im in my 40s now.

[@Dale37]

I love the Fuel 3/8 stubby impact driver. I have a packout filled up with tools. I have an addiction.

[@DerrickConti]

Dale86 amen me too!

[@MetalMayhem1978]

I spent very close to $2500 worth of strictly Milwaukee tools in about 2 weeks 😑

[@14paste14]

Steve James I spent 1100

[@tadeofernandofernando3903]

@@MetalMayhem1978 beautiful

[@kalaibeck2690]

Addiction 😂 same here lol I be making up excuses to get a new Milwaukee tool

[@omaralvarez945]

1:47 ......"wait did he..."

[@itsatoolthing6323]

The size of the 3/8 fuel ratchet head is it's Achilles heel. That gos the same for the new 3/8 fuel extended reach ratchet. That is the reason I have been trying to get Milwaukee to make a version of the 1/4 drive fuel and now the extended reach ratchet just swapping out anvil to 3/8 drive. You would be able to get into tighter places and use sockets up to 1" and 24mm. The added rpm speed would also be a bonus and being a ratchet the small amount of loss in torque would not be much of a drawback. Please help me with this buy contacting Milwaukee and letting them know you also would like to see them come out with this slim head 3/8 fuel and extended reach ratchet.

[@ethanwatters8704]

I just got the M12 Stubby 3/8 Impact. AMAZING tool.

[@samuelw.3992]

i ordered one last night even before i watched this vid. lol now i know i did right!! i already own the stubby 3/8 an i freaking love it!

[@VentureGarageOfficial]

Just found your video. I just bought a 1/2" M12 Fuel Stubby, a 3/8 Ext Reach Impact Ratchet like you reviewed, and a 3/8 M12 Fuel Right Angle Impact. I now wonder why I never got these tools sooner, holy smokes are they a life saver.

[@k_h_nobody]

I've had the small one for a while. Just ordered my extended one. Thanks for the video!

[@BlakesGarage]

No problem

[@xXBurntBaconXx]

I got the M12 3/8 fuel. Its fantastic. I want to get the extended reach one now but its $100 more. I also Have the 3/8 Stubby, it is absolutely fantastic with an impact set. I'm pulling lug nuts off of F550s that have been on for 10,000 km and covered in rust. I can pull off all 4 wheels on an F150 (6 lug) and still have 4 battery bars left (6.0Ah battery).

[@angelisone]

One of the best Chinese tools on the European cars. I got the ATG/Milwaukee Gold 2564 with two batteries for $125/each. Lucky I got 5. Stores are raping buyers over $300 just with one battery.

[@dougwitherby3291]

Welcome to the new America...

[@Brasshound480]

Milwaukee has really been nailing it with their cordless tools, I don't own anything else now. Still not a fan of the hand tools though.

[@miggmog6302]

D4rk50ul-v2 yea those are gross

[@mr3rightside47]

The sockets are actually really great!

[@Wicked_4355]

Same here except the combination wrenches, they are amazing.

[@saitekina_og9271]

I have their hand tools and some of automotive tools as well tbh they haven’t failed me but sorry your experience wasn’t good with their hand tools

[@HerrenGamingNews]

Yeah I was going to buy their framing hammer but it's just a glorified estwing hammer s I went with Dewalt

[@cesarconh895]

Since when do the Amish use power tools

[@youthised58]

Excellent!!!!

[@mcqcjc8409]

Rumour says they use their fingers instead of spanners

[@trevorbarrows8446]

They are called menonites

[@JuanAlvarado-fv6xn]

🤣

[@josemunoz7574]

🤫🤫🤫 its a secret

[@williamwade7059]

Hats off to yo brah, excellent video, it was entertaining with a good tool review without wasting my time. The engine bay was spotless. Good job.

[@BlakesGarage]

Thanks William I appreciate it 👍🏼

[@rokitman5753]

You gota try the Husky its a beast with way longer battery life as well

[@doom3380]

I'll wait for a smaller head high speed extended version. The big head design was a goof by milwaukee. Thanks for the video

[@pvolkspvolks]

Thanx for the vid bud, I'm in the market for a battery ratchet, used to run my own shop with the good ol fashioned air ratchets. Just wondering, in your opinion, given one choice, would you recommend the regular reach or extended? Anyone else that's had both can pitch in their opinion also.

[@BlakesGarage]

Extended seems to be my go to. Gets you in places way easier.

[@KevinWolffart]

Skip the mid torque since the stubby overlaps enough to make it almost obsolete except for full-time techs. Go with the high torque with one key [2863]. One key is mostly useless except to tame that beast by remapping your buttons to "don't strip the shite out of it" run down setting while keeping the maximum "rip that shite off" removal setting.

[@BlakesGarage]

That makes sense I could see were the high torque would definitely be a better option. Just because it’s got all the beans. But I do love the mid to work mostly because it’s a little bit later and it works really well when you’re out and about. But I think if you’re in the shop like you’re talking about I need all the extra torque you’re right just step it up to the big boy.

[@ennisgunns]

Great video. Just got mine for a header bolt as well.

[@dmack177]

They would come out with it after i finally caved and got the previous version

[@canogaparque818]

They do that on purpose it happened to me too when i bought the gen2 drill the same month the gen3 came out

[@youthised58]

And I thought that only happened to me. Oh how I hate that. Also; I buy new software and boom, a couple days Iater there's a new version. I feel for ya buddy. LOL

[@14paste14]

Get both

[@desertfox4273]

Milwaukee's new torque wrench is amazing. If you haven't seen it , it's a tool like that plus a torque wrench

[@jcortes3930]

Bradley Kiker and only $700

[@eyeneedfood4344]

Been thinking about that tool for the longest

[@e30sdontrun86]

Great video! Keep it up Blake!

[@bendude6748]

I just got one of these, honestly out of the box I was a bit disappointed with how thick is is and it’s kinda heavier than I expected but I’ll keep my judgment until I’ve actually used it because I’ve not found a job I need it for yet!

[@BlakesGarage]

Use it on any job that you'd use a regular ratchet. The deep works better in most cases

[@bendude6748]

@@BlakesGarage Hopefully I’ll get chance to try it out soon, been busy welding recently which has been a bit tedious, I’ll be glad to get back to some mechanical stuff lol

[@THATHATSALLFOLKS]

BEEN USING MY STANLEY INDUSTRIAL AIR NUT RUNNER FOR OVER 35 YEARS

[@tylerwebb1900]

Milwaukee has had the answer to the reach and right spaces probelm along time ago its called a hand rachet and socket lol I do have to say these new battery milwaukee tools are bad ass I have 12 m18 tools right now and plan on getting 5 of there m12 tools and I'll be set with my tool collection ! Auto work gets more fun with each milwaukee tool I get! lol

[@theshow0024]

Came for the ratchet review staying for the e30 build props man!!!

[@BlakesGarage]

Awesome 😎 thanks man. Lots of content to come.

[@theshow0024]

@@BlakesGarage quick questions if you had to pick 3/8 Milwaukee m12 impact or 3/8 Milwaukee m12 ratchet trying to make a decision on which to get maybe you can shed some light to help me decide. Thank man.

[@kalaibeck2690]

same here. I love e30s

[@josephklimchock5412]

It would be really nice if Milwaukee came up with a way to change out the head of the tool, short, medium, long, instead of having to buy all the length ratchets........

[@Solefresh10]

Joseph Klimchock yes! Was thinking the exact same thing.. Interchangeable heads

[@themechanic4222]

Joseph Klimchock they will after u buy all of them

[@PaulStregevsky]

Makita 12 volt and 18 volt right angle impact drivers let you switch between three $70 heads: 1/4-inch hex right-angle, 1/4-inch hex straight, and 3/8-inch square right-angle. The heads are not quick-change; you must screw them in. Still, an interchangeable head is an amazing and little-known feature.

[@wallyyuriy8912]

I’ll go broke buying tools if I keep watching your videos 👍🏽

[@sammymurkyou5345]

I’m allways up for upgrade.Couldn’t u just put a extension as a bit ? torque specs wouldnt it just snap the head off if too much torque.... ? I’m sure different cars got different things. Just curious not hating ..

[@HerrenGamingNews]

They need to put power settings on this

[@jbpasion071]

Awesome video! Just ordered the new new new Milwaukee M12 1/2 right angle impact ratchet!

[@iamCairn]

Any update on the videos about installing a 24v?

[@BlakesGarage]

Coming just uploaded today it will be posted either sun or mon

[@240sxrb26gt28]

M Power for Milwaukee Powered!

[@waltsmoreno8934]

The wrench you used first was that 1/4 or 3/8. Seems like the one you use the most w ur mechanical work. Usually I’m working on Subaru and Honda but never owned any of these tools. Seems to be a good investment

[@BlakesGarage]

3/8 but honestly I use this extended reach for everything now if possible it’s just so good and gives you way more access.

[@reza_dc2]

Which model would you recommend for basic motor and suspension work? tight areas..

[@SCORPION7712]

I can't tell which one to get! Someone help

[@jaimelopez8378]

Blake , would u prefer the 1/4” extended or the 3/8” extended if u had to only buy 1 . I currently have the 3/8 normal milwaukee ratchet,which i use alot but i am seeking a extended for tight places and read that some 1/4” extended anvils have broken off due to torque.

[@BlakesGarage]

3/8 extended, I've honestly used my 1/4 ratchet about 3 times.

[@swkynard]

I have the small one and love it. Great video Blake

[@BlakesGarage]

Thanks Steve!

[@m.k.5230]

Not what she said

[@RedemptionGarage]

Great video and that ratchet is nice. Thanks for the video brother.

[@demonspeeds1]

great review but I believe snap on was the first to do the long neck

[@itluis2009]

But 3 times the price

[@ibrahimeltony4865]

Great video 👍..i understand the tool limitations and thank you for demonstration that limitations. It is a great tool for surface and wide areas. Totally agree with you on stubby tool and that's why I bought it. In fact I left most of my tools and currently working with the stubby one

[@moneyman89065]

Man I really wish they made the head smaller like snap ons. Saw the Milwaukee in store and it was very heavy and bulky. I use both Milwaukee and snap on tools. So I am not being biased. Will be in the market soon for a cordless ratchet.

[@willclemons7664]

I say the same thing, but i cant find myself spending $400 for it

[@davidydoate3764]

Have you tried the 1/4" ratchet out? How does it feel/work compared to the 3/8"? I'm thinking about getting regular length 3/8" and a 1/4" extended, or if I'd be good enough with just the extended 1/4" ratchet alone.

[@BlakesGarage]

I’ve only used my 1/4 twice just because I always pick up 3/8 stuff first

[@davidydoate3764]

@@BlakesGarage So the head size on the FUEL 3/8" hasn't really been an issue? good to know!

[@BlakesGarage]

David Ydoate yeah, I haven’t really had any issues with the size. I like the 3/8 more also because it has more torque.

[@turbomaster1]

If only they can make it smaller so it can get in tight places

[@TheAbstracTSniper]

The 1/4 inch version is a little bit smaller

[@willclemons6846]

I concur, Im a milwaukee junkie but this thing is just too big all the way around. Im thinking of getting the snap on extended reach.

[@TheAbstracTSniper]

@@willclemons6846 my co worker has one. He's sent it in for repair 4 times within a year span. He ended up buying a Milwaukee as a back up because his snap on was always gone. Now is snap on is the back up

[@willclemons6846]

@@TheAbstracTSniper yeah thats what i hear. Snappys 14.4 line is always breaking down. I hear theyve come out with one thatl do up to 90ft lbs?

[@TheAbstracTSniper]

@@willclemons6846 I don't know about the new ones. He has the previous version so maybe they fixed it. Merry Christmas by the way!

[@Ranger-vv2jv]

Bro I got the fuel 3/8 extended length, total satisfaction.1/2 is to big,I work on old Mustangs

[@BlakesGarage]

Hell yeah it’s amazing! Anyone that says otherwise is a cheap ass lol 😝

[@emoboyfren]

As someone who grew up without a dad thanks

[@NourHummadi]

You made me just buy it 😭

[@streetfighters805]

They should make protective covers for the head and body..

[@BlakesGarage]

They make them for the head I just haven’t ordered them.

[@gepwxaqdfsidsesg1548]

Does anyone find the long reach one sometimes too long? I can only afford either standard length or long reach, not both; which one should I buy?

[@BlakesGarage]

No I primarily use the long one now it seems to Allways be better for me.

[@Supden90]

Exactly what I was looking for!

[@saiiiiiii1]

Wonder if there'll be a solution in the future that prevents you from busting your knuckles with these cordless ratchets.

[@kevin2jzzzz203]

Do you still use the shorter one because after getting the long one that’s all I use

[@BlakesGarage]

I mostly use the long one. But I have the new faster short one and I use that a lot now for the speed.

[@zacharytribou2728]

If you are gonna get an electric ratchet, go for the fuel as they are built so much better than the regular ones, and if you are gonna get an electric ratchet, you might as well get the extended reach to fit into smaller areas, and at that point you might as well go for Ryobi extended reach with swivel head

[@BlakesGarage]

That’s gonna be a no. Ryobi is definitely not gonna be my recommendation.

[@jeremyramsey1746]

Hard pass on ryobi and my non fuel 3/8 ratchet has been a staple in my box for over 2 years and never had an issue and I use it daily on heavy duty trucks. It does decent torque also.

[@jgm3796]

Nice E30!

[@najib19nawas]

Would an impact wrench 3/8” ~ 200 ft/lb be a more versatile tool that this ratchet?

[@BlakesGarage]

Yes and no this will get into smaller areas due to size but I’d get both

[@cardo1111]

Is that non extended version you have of the Milwaukee 12V ratchet a 3/8 or 1/2"? Too bad Milwaukee 12V kits only come with a 12V charger, nearly all other manufacturers include dual chemistry chargers with their kits.

[@monstermushroomcloud]

Whats weird is if you buy their 18v line up you get the dual charger.

[@evrprojects6071]

Can u use the Electric ratchet to manually losen a nut/bolt or do you destroy the tool?😄

[@BlakesGarage]

It works as a normal ratchet also

[@maxpayne98383]

Love my snap on long reach ratchet, only thing it seems to have over the Milwaukee is the fact you can manually apply a load of torque to break bolts loose

[@ogden4lifee]

you can use the milwaukee as a ratchet as well thats why its called m12 ratchet if u couldnt it would be called impact!

[@johnbailey9682]

Why did u say 5260 when the box says 2560 ?

[@youthised58]

Hey Milwaukee; instead of making tools to make it easier to work on cars, why don't you work making a car that's easy to work on?

[@kcuhc84]

An interesting concept. Would it only come in red?

[@alexxx3958]

What fuel battery would it use?

[@JonMarshAnderson]

alexxx a shitload of m12s! Haha

[@youthised58]

Tone Martin- I was being sarcastic.

[@youthised58]

Milwaukee tools are getting so expensive I might be better off putting the money toward a new car especially after the election when the markets crash, car prices are 50% cheaper, and H.F.'s Bauer power tools are the #1 selling brand in the country. LOL

[@e30sdontrun86]

After you tightened the header is it now tightened enough to drive like that? Or do you go back over them again? Thank you!

[@BlakesGarage]

Plenty good. I haven’t had a single issue with anything being loose.

[@damon323]

​@@BlakesGarage So you relied on the ratchet's motor to properly torque your headers? Lol! Just because it hasn't came loose yet, doesn't mean you did it correctly.

[@thebackwoodsmechanic5029]

I'm glad I waited to buy the older version. This will be a better buy

[@Roadkill750]

5260-21?

[@nightmaremike1092]

My boy blake once again thank you for your time bc of you once again im adding this one to the nightmarez garage tool box lol 🤘🏻👊🏻🙏🏻 first one was the stubby damn it best money I ever spent!!!! Be safe blake

[@Tuesflex]

Could this take off the brake bracket bolts?

[@BlakesGarage]

Not the initial torque most likely but the 3/8 stubby impact wrench will no problem and it has room to get in there

[@ciberflaco7]

It is heavy??

[@JoeRogansGutBiome]

A longer Manuel torque wrench would have done the job and you still need a torque wrench for the right setting anyways.

[@shanesubashe787]

I'm trying to decide on buying the 1/4" or the 3/8" extended reach I can only afford one right now so I want whichever one would would get used the most.

[@BlakesGarage]

I’d say 3/8 I have a 1/4 one and I don’t use it as much.

[@Phil00661]

I'm in the same boat, thanks for the advice

[@dancarthen3634]

Go 3/8. Then use adapters for 1/4in and even some 1/2in applications.

[@kevinf7016]

Would this bust a 24mm nut loose? Or should I go to a half inch drive model?

[@BlakesGarage]

It’s not an impact. Buy what drive you use most.

[@kaelshort]

debating between the extended and normal, is it worth the extra hundred?

[@BlakesGarage]

Yes it’s my favorite I mostly use it now.

[@Erikson.Frederick]

Why do you have the obd2 intake on the s52? The Kassel tune you have is meant to have the obd1 intake

[@BlakesGarage]

I have a M50 manifold chilling just have to swap it over once I get my conversion stuff. I told them I’d be running the S52 manifold at first.

[@BlakesGarage]

I want to do baseline dyno comparison videos compared to the M50 manifold.

[@Erikson.Frederick]

@@BlakesGarage gotcha

[@teenice894]

I just sold my ingersoll rand 20v tools to switch over to milwaukee because of their huge lineup. This tool is next to buy. Air tools are becoming a thing of the past.

[@BlakesGarage]

Yep haven’t used an air tool in years.

[@Alientraveler003]

Perfect vid bro

[@ericmartin3415]

is that the new supra motor ?

[@danielpatino81]

Milwaukee have not came up with the solution, I have a SNAP ON long neck since 2018, you should review the snap on then ull be putting the Milwaukee as paper weight 😂😂 i tried both back to back and for the price point the little bit of extra bucks of the snap on is totally worth it.

[@cardo1111]

A nice ratchet. I'm not sure why Milwaukee only includes a 12V charger with their M12 kits, doesn't make sense the competition includes dual volt chargers on their 12V kits. Additionally their M18 kits include dual voltage chargers. I would be more willing to try their M18 tools that sometimes include only a battery, if I already had a charger that worked on the M18 platform.

[@BlakesGarage]

I get what you’re saying. But if you buy one M18 Tool and then like you said you do you have both chargers. It’s just one of those things I have like seven chargers and I really only use two 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jimmylouangsyyotha]

hey man i had a question, how did you get your wiring harness to to mount up in the engine bay like that?

[@BlakesGarage]

E30 M3 firewall plastics

[@danieljim9103]

That's badass nice video!

[@BlakesGarage]

Thanks dude! I’ve actually found I’m using the hell out of this thing really helps getting into tight spaces.

[@dtnel]

@Blake's Garage how did you get yours so early as I've seen alot on KZbin but I can't imagine Milwaukee sending a ton of them out unless there's something I don't know about?

[@BlakesGarage]

Yeah, Milwaukee sent them out early.

[@thewiseguy7100]

Hey man, would this tool remove an oil drain bolt?

[@BlakesGarage]

Oh yeah with a quickness I do it all the time 👍🏼

[@thewiseguy7100]

@@BlakesGarage Thanks man, you think the normal Milwaukee non fuel one will do that as well??

[@BlakesGarage]

Probably but I highly recommend the Fuel as it makes busting stuff loose a way quicker process as sometimes it can do it without and additional manual labor.

[@thewiseguy7100]

@@BlakesGarage Okay I guess I’ll buy the fuel version if it’s going to benefit in the long run

[@akaredcrossbow]

This came out about 3 months after I purchased the other shorter one. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@garage3717]

How much Nm? Its powerfull?

[@BlakesGarage]

74nm

[@garage3717]

@@BlakesGarage what? Its not powerfull man 74nm

[@patriotsleepercell4060]

stubby is awesome

[@ttstang43]

i cant wait for the extended reach ratchets!!

[@gmans7859]

Gotta have Cool Tools for ya' Nut Busting adventures. I have the older versions and love em'.

[@thecappy]

I've had one of these on preorder since they were announced. My normal 3/8" was stolen and I bought a second one, invaluable tool.

[@BlakesGarage]

Awesome you’ll love it, so good!

[@frontspring1]

When are they released?

[@willclemons7664]

@@frontspring1 early oct

[@MrSupernova111]

Nice!

[@1Barsamian]

Like my durafix G12. Rated at 65 ft lbs for less than 1/2 price, RW1268-3. The Durofix is made in Taiwan, not Red China (like Milwaukee) either.

[@BlakesGarage]

But I’ve never heard of Durafix in my life soooo I’ll stick with the red stuff.

[@theitalian556]

Looks nice! I would like to see a comparison to the Makita.

[@Dale37]

I hate Milwaukee. Every time I think I am done spending money on their tools, they come out with something else. I have the original non-fuel 3/8 ratchet and I don't use it very often but it's handy when I do. I really need that extended reach

[@stn7172]

Did you get the extended reach?

[@Dale37]

@@stn7172 🤣 I haven't.

[@mannymendez7504]

The numbers are 2560

[@blackericdenice]

I could have used that Saturday when I did a tuneup on my 2001 Deville Northstar.

[@lonerider5315]

The torque don’t matter. It’s the rpms.

[@juangarcia3847]

Great review

[@lihihongan5289]

5260-21? Are you sure? Can’t find it anywhere...Lol!

[@BlakesGarage]

Funny how only 3 people noticed so far lol 😂 just keeping ya on your toes.

[@Michael-w8v]

I really like this tool, but I don't have it.

[@BlakesGarage]

Easy fix GET IT!!!! It's amazing highly recommended.

[@bestbuildpc]

I guess this one is made in USA. Quality matters!

[@toolsmetals2148]

Great video

[@kyleroberts4841]

1:16 “that’s what she said”

[@akaredcrossbow]

These ratchets need a tighten and loosen switch like all the other tools. Switching at the head is just a pain in the ...!

[@unleavenedkaraiteplus3412]

Top of the line Hercules from Harbor Freight 20v for a fraction of the price.

[@unleavenedkaraiteplus3412]

Han Hattori Hanzo Han Hattori Hanzo kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4SrYWaOjcuNrac kzbin.info/www/bejne/j367i5Z8m76qm9E Do research and use common sense. For example: Earthquake impacts from HF are unbeatable, more​ powerful than my Snap-on.. My second choice on impact guns is Ingersoll Rand and Milwaukee 3rd.