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Why We Love This Deal
Whether you’re talking to a DIYer or a contracted professional, most will agree that Milwaukee power tools are among the best power tools you can get—period. While hardware stores typically offer them at full price with a few exceptions throughout the year, they go on sale fairly often at places like Walmart. Right now, there’s a big deal happening on the brand’s M12 ratchet set—it’s $80 off and one of the best prices online.
The Milwaukee M12 Cordless 3/8-inch Cordless Ratchet Tool Kit is now just $119. It includes the ratchet, an M12 battery, a charger, and a carrying bag. This is an incredible deal that—as you’ll soon read—far surpasses the value of buying the ratchet alone.
Milwaukee M12 Cordless 3/8-inch Cordless Ratchet Tool Kit 2457-21, $119 (was $199) at Walmart
What Shoppers Should Know
- Length: 10.75 inches
- Head Size: 0.75 inches, low profile
- Weight: 1.9 pounds
- Max Torque: 35 foot-pounds
- Max RPM: 250
- Power Source: M12 battery (included)
Regular Men’s Journal readers will recognize this ratchet, as we covered it a few months ago when its bare tool variant was marked down to an astounding $65 (it’s $80 now).
The tool is well-loved for its ability to apply high levels of torque in tight spaces, making automotive work in particular a breeze. Its lightweight body and metal housing, however, make it a favorite among mechanics of all breeds.
With it, you get Milwaukee’s M12 1.5Ah battery and an M12 charger, and a durable case to house everything.
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This deal is ultimately for a few types of people. One is the person who missed out on the earlier deal that had the bare tool marked down to $65 and has been kicking themselves ever since. Another is the type that already has Milwaukee tools but recognizes the value here; a pair of M12 batteries and a charger is $126 even on sale, and this deal nets you one battery, a charger, and a bag for only $39 more than what the bare tool costs today.
The final type of shopper that will want this deal is the one who knows the awesome power of the M12 ratchet but doesn’t have a growing Milwaukee tool and battery collection handy. It’s not the most standard route, as most start with a Milwaukee drill and driver kit, but hey, maybe you started with a DeWalt kit and became a late-in-life Milwaukee convert. It’s all good.
This Milwaukee M12 ratchet kit is a tremendous value play, no matter what path you took to reach it. We’ve seen the bare tool rise from $65 to $80 over the past few months. Don’t let this kit rise to $140 or even $150 before pulling the trigger.
