New Milwaukee M12 High Speed Ratchets: Usage Review 2566 & 2567

[@ThatGuyJayDub]

I just bought into the M18 line the other day and my charger charges m12 too I was a DeWalt fanboy but I'm very impressed by Milwaukee

[@MarzNet256]

Same here. Mostly dewalt 20v tools but I just picked up a bunch of m12 tools on sale. I figured 12v is really a separate platform from 20v anyway (other than needing a separate charger). They are the brushed versions and have been excellent so far .

[@ericvasquez3325]

They're both china made. 90% of tools are

[@stanleykathurima8062]

Mr subaru where is your shop in albuquerque?

[@cardo1111]

Nice unbiased review, I appreciate your insights on the true purpose of a ratchet👍🏽 I have the Gen 1: 3/8" brushed version it works well for my needs at this point. I try to keep up to date on Milwaukee's latest offerings but did not learn about this new Fuel high speed ratchet until this week.

[@wim0104]

you make some excellent points, there's no other review as thorough as this.

[@mitchelltracey]

I like a button over the paddle as well and have also though a snap on button would be a good idea.

[@timbrown9731]

Thanks Robert I always love your tool videos you explain in great detail for us tool Junkies, I was just talking to my dad about his old SK tools and how SK got sold to a Chinese company so sad!

[@davereed6612]

My main beef with it isn’t about the torque. I hand torque everything with my original fuel. My main issue is….I never use my original ratchets anymore. The extended reach is the best one. So they took a model that everyone asked for a longer one, then improved the speed on the one everyone wanted them to make longer….why….I’ll tell you why, cause milwaukee knows they have fan boys who’s buy every new tool they release. Now wait for a few mo the when they realize the extended reach high speed and your stuck with this little bubble ratchet that you have to try and fit your hand around that fat 4 times the size of a manual ratchet, into a tight place. That was the issue with the original ratchet and why everyone asked for a longer neck. On top of that. , they made the new direction change and flush mount and that’s my next biggest issue with the ratchets. I’ve had to stick it in some tight places and I’ve back a bold out and then the back of the ratchet gets backed into something, now good luck getting a small tool in there to run it back in to get your ratchet unstuck (hammer time) they should have left the battery level meter where it was and moved the directional change to the handle like the right angle impact. If I need speed, I’ll use my stubby. I do t need gimmicky half ass thought out tools ill wait for the extended high speed. 🤷‍♂️

[@chriscas-ToolAficionado]

Thanks for the review. I'd take the higher rpm speed over torque values. Like you said, make use of the ratchet if needed to break loose the fastener, then speed er' out...and vice versa.

[@MrSubaru1387]

💯

[@mr.nobody4900]

I've both M12- 2557-20, 2457-20 - I am extremely well pleased with both, now I am still on the fences with the new M12 high-speed ratchet not sure if will make a purchase. The overall speed increase is huge and head reduction is great. Only time will tell.

[@pedrolanza4318]

Great review. Thank you. I just bought mine and I love it. It works great

[@baileyhatfield4273]

I've found the 55 ftlbs fuel model (regular length) lets say doing some brakes, with caliper bolts, i'd rather take some regular ratchet, bust it loose, and then take that thing and it gets rid of working out crusty rusty bolts. Ofc impact is the best but yeah. I have the first brushed one, then the 3/8 fuel, love them both for different reasons, i think the high speed would be the go to though.

[@nutzboltztoolz2734]

Great review, I have both and always reaching for the high speed 🤘

[@dylan-nguyen]

Just got the M12 high speed (kit) for almost 1/2 off at HD today 😁

[@1kontrabida]

use ur index finger to change direction by pulling the switch using one finger and its all pull motion towrds urself. Lower part of the switch pull to loosen and Upper part of the switch pull if u want to tighten .

[@Rockardo_]

been waiting for this bad boy

[@bmxkelowna]

The second they release a 1/4" extended high speed I will but it instantly

[@bmxkelowna]

Buy it instantly*

[@bean-matic9322]

Lol

[@timbrown9731]

I just sent your video to Milwaukee tool company on Facebook, we’ll see if they get back to you!

[@stevecariggillio4139]

Just bought the 3/8. Love it

[@Methodical2]

I went with speed. I use a ratchet to remove and install bolts. I have an air ratchet and it's only 160rpms, but any of these ratchets are faster than my hands.

[@fomocore]

Kind of over extended shifter the button idea is awesome

[@guyconnell2250]

Waiting for them to come out the "extended reach" high speed ratchet. You know they will LOL. And yeah, I haven't ever considered the dick measuring torque rating of an electric ratchet as a deal breaker. Now the speed on the other hand......

[@jsa310]

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing.

[@BlindBatG34]

Interesting to see how it compares to Snappy’s newish CTR861 or if they will announce a 450Rpm ratchet at SFC. I really wish Snappy would put the toggle trigger (like the CT761 has) on a ratchet and do away with the need to use a a turn switch on the head.

[@MrSubaru1387]

The new CTR861, did a video on it a month ago on here. Has 275rpm and 60ft.lbs.of torque.

[@nickunknown5111]

The only thing the torque might be good for is running dirty rusty bolts in and out. The ones that wanna be tight the whole way through. But at that point you might as well just use a regular ratchet or if it really bothers you but the 1/2 inch gen 1 for that extra 25 ft lbs. I’m so so happy I held off and didn’t buy the gen 1 because I’m definitely gonna be buying the gen 2

[@george420]

Don't forget me on the royalties 😂

[@matthewkrahn3]

The flush mounted direction switch is great as a body tech. Don’t want to have it spinning around damaging stuff in tight areas

[@trevor-3645]

Looking at a third gen 2009 base outback 2.5 tonight. 43 year Subaru mechanic maintained. Seeps oil but oil level doesn’t go down. Is this guy predicting the gasket blow soon and shoving it down the road or is there truth they can last for years with an oil seep? Thanks man!

[@joelopez40oz23]

How much manual loosing force can you put on the new Milwaukee 3/8? The original fuel 3/8 can stand a lot of abuse. My problem with original fuel is that it is slow, heavy, and head is big.

[@MrSubaru1387]

I'm not sure if an actual number rating is listed. I know Snap-on says about 120Ft. Lbs. manual force on their cordless ratchets.

[@taanielpiiskoppel8160]

Hello mate, have you got a video of replacing the rear cam seal plug? Much appreciated, cheers

[@gregmccarter2176]

I'm wanting to buy the m12 in 3/8 dr.

[@phillewis1768]

I have the non fuel 1/4 and 3/8 m12.

[@right2audit422]

I wish I had some Milwaukee tools!!

[@alfonsovillegas8076]

Don’t wish buddy just go buy you some.

[@downeastoutdoors8713]

The socket sticks out a little bit from the anvil not sure if it's suppose to be that way or not on the 3/8 high speed

[@kevinm5177]

M-12 stuff is pretty great.

[@coleshattuck3420]

The reason I like the more balanced torque- speed ratchets is because I hate having to keep manually ratcheting something after I break it free.

[@scottibass]

3:57 the sound and video not in sync was odd, lol

[@MrSubaru1387]

Yeah, I put a close up clip over the video the sound was one. Was too wide angle to really show the drive speed.

[@robertwilliams3527]

Did he say if he likes it or not ? I’m not sure 🤔

[@H8HotWeather]

Is it me or this fuel version a lot louder than the none fuel?

[@fredio54]

14:22 through to 14:41 - what the hell is that insect doing the rounds of your shelving at moderate speeds??? :-D giant ant? small cockroach? something else? Good vid on the ratchets, will probably upgrade my fastish non-fuel to the fast fuel - the 3/8 fuel was never an option for me, just too big and bulky - new one ticks all the boxes. 1/4 and 3/8 in the mail soon :-)

[@bradnone1945]

My ratchet just stoped working worked last time used it

[@RadDadisRad]

The XC 6.0 battery adds so much more power to it, I still prefer to use the standard CP size stick battery.

[@Deek6923]

14:30 bug on your tool box

[@cjarloz]

Im just waiting for a decent deal to grab one of these.

[@zachfaulkner5201]

Black Friday last year I got the Original rachet, screw driver, battery, and charger for $99. Definitely worth it.

[@drakeforte568]

8/26/2022 on sale at HD $139 for the kit

[@A4rings110]

@@drakeforte568 I just got the 3/8 ratchet, 1/4 driver, and 3 batteries for $250. Stoked

[@natesuttenfield2124]

Is this model the newest high speed ratchet by Milwaukee, or is there a newer model number?

[@michaelxi8335]

Did you find it useful to buy both of them, or only 3/8 and use an adapter for 1/4 sockets? Thanks!

[@joel4458]

Do you know if the guts in the head interchangeable on the high speed ratchet? Like could I buy a 1/4 inch tall shift knob assembly and install it on a 3/8 ratchet?

[@MrSubaru1387]

Yes.

[@joel4458]

@@MrSubaru1387 thanks!

[@itsatoolthing6323]

Would you be willing to send me that 3/8 gear kit you took out of the hi speed ratchet? I would like to see if I can fit it too the m12 fuel 1/4 ratchet.

[@YiZuSc]

is it normal that the head of this ratchet gets really warm quickly? It is a brand new tool.

[@patdonovan5106]

Good review thanks how hard is it to change that dial

[@MrSubaru1387]

Can be tricky with the stock one. The raised optional one def makes it easier.

[@patdonovan5106]

That's what I meant how much work is it to do the optional knob was thinkin abput ordering one

[@MrSubaru1387]

@@patdonovan5106 just a snap ring and drop in.

[@tjac4801]

Which do you find yourself using 1/4 or 3/8 drive for most applications?..im torn on which size to get.

[@MrSubaru1387]

1/4"

[@corydesrochers5739]

Any particular reason? Seems like in the newer high speed line the heads are about same size. Feel like just more options with 3/8? But not sure as I’m looking to purchase myself.

[@gordonhelman433]

Where’d you find the boot for the 1/4 high speed?

[@MrSubaru1387]

Online. Acme tool

[@mBaggins]

If you could only buy one of the Milwaukee M12 ratchets for use on cars would you get the 1/4 or 3/8 version? I don't mind having to use a adaptor if I needed to but I cant afford to buy both versions

[@YiZuSc]

I just got 1/4, since most of the tight places are small sized bolts/screws

[@JCGible]

🙂👍

[@Anglo-EgyptianMan]

The Makita has 800 rpms, too bad their 18v batteries are too bulky.

[@MrSubaru1387]

12v. Not 18

[@Anglo-EgyptianMan]

@@MrSubaru1387 They have both.

[@anabelandralph5418]

This Milwaukee is still faster then the Makita I've tested it

[@YamminHondas]

I am only here because i feel like its to slow. I was hoping there was a way to make it faster

[@danpettis1675]

those aren't Milwaukee .they are TTI

[@MrSubaru1387]

🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@jas350]

So stupid how they made these so the socket comes off so easy. Would it have killed them to put a little ball in the anvil so the socket wouldn't keep coming off? What a scam

[@marshallanderson4609]

Nobody uses their tools more than a Subaru guy....ha ha ha