Milwaukee has announced 2 new M12 FUEL subcompact impact wrench models in 1/4″ and 3/8″ variants. Let’s check them out below.
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Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/4″ & 3/8″ Subcompact Impact Wrench Models
Back in 2018 Milwaukee came out with their compact yet powerful M12 Fuel “Stubby” impact wrenches. Now fast forward to today and they followed up by keeping similar strong performance yet made them even more compact than ever. This is thanks to their Subcompact impact wrench design that they claim is 2.2 inches shorter than competitive impact wrenches. Yet they still maintain strong torque at 100 ft-lbs (1/4″) and 225 ft-lbs (3/8″) nut busting torque! They have the huevos to get work done.
Milwaukee also claims that they are offer 30% faster application speeds, users can complete more work in less time. However they don’t mention which tools they are 30% faster when compared.
Their small size is not to be glossed over. These models come in at 4.4″ and 4.5″ inches in length making them ultra compact. This helps them to fit into tighter spots where other tools could dream of squeezing into. The smaller size also helps keep them light on weight, only 1.5 and 1.6 lbs for the 1/4″ and 3/8″ model respectively. I’m assuming that’s without a battery pack installed. Milwaukee says they are the lightest in their class.
These bad boys are designed for aftermarket mechanics and auto body techs to complete any light duty work including bumpers, fenders, engine work, brake calipers, and suspension.
They have a 4 mode drive control which offers 3 selectable speeds plus a fourth mode called AUTO SHUT-OFF. This mode limits torque for hand-tight applications and a bolt removal mode that slows RPM to prevent fastener drops.
Features Continued:
Up in front at the business end we find triple LED’s (Tri-Beam) for nice even lighting and less shadows when compared to a single LED light. This is a premium feature.
Love to extend the life of your tools? Milwaukee knows you do, and that’s why they offer optional protective boots. These boots offer protection to withstand corrosive materials commonly found in maintenance environments with a durable proprietary rubber design. All while adding minimal size or weight.
These new M12 Fuel Subcompact impact wrenches will be available in August 2025.
M12 FUEL™ 1/4” Subcompact Impact Wrench with Friction Ring delivers (3048-20) – $229
- Fastening Torque: 70 ft-lbs
- Nut-Busting Torque: 100 ft-lbs
- RPM: 3800
- IPM: 0-4400
Milwaukee M12 FUEL™ 3/8” Subcompact Impact Wrench with Friction Ring Kit (3049-22) – $349
- Fastening Torque: 200 ft-lbs
- Nut-Busting Torque: 225 ft-lbs
- RPM: 3400
- IPM: 0-3600
- Kit Includes: (1) M12 FUEL™ 3/8″ Subcompact Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring (3049-20), (2) M12™ REDLITHIUM™ High Output™ CP2.5 Battery Pack (48-11-2425), (1) M12™ Lithium-Ion Battery Charger (48-59-2401), (1) Belt Clip
- Also available as Bare Tool: M12 FUEL™ 3/8” Subcompact Impact Wrench with Friction Ring (3049-20) – $$229
M12 FUEL™ 1/4″ & 3/8″ Subcompact Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring Protective Boot (49-16-3049) – $35
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