🔧 Milwaukee M12 FUEL™ INSIDER™ Extended Reach Ratchet — 12 V Cordless Power Tool
Milwaukee M12 FUEL™ INSIDER™ Extended Reach Box Ratchet (model 3050-20 / 3050-21)
A professional-grade 12 V cordless extended-reach ratchet with innovative design for access in tight spaces — part of the Milwaukee M12™ battery system.
📌 Key Features
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Power Source: Milwaukee M12™ 12 V Lithium-Ion battery system (battery & charger optional in some versions).
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Motor: POWERSTATE™ brushless motor for better power and durability.
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Torque & Speed:
• Up to ~60 ft-lbs (≈ 81 Nm) torque (note: some regional/variant specs list the peak torque differently depending on pass-through vs box ratchet style).
• Around 0–350 RPM for efficient fastening tasks. -
Extended Reach: Long neck design to reach fasteners deep in engine bays and hard-to-access areas.
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Low-Profile Head: Enables access where typical ratchet heads can’t fit.
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Socket Options: Includes Milwaukee INSIDER™ sockets (metric sizes 8–19, 21 mm) and adapters for 1/4″ hex, 1/4″ and 3/8″ anvils in many kits.
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LED Work Lights: Dual LEDs illuminate dark workspaces.
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Battery Fuel Gauge: On-board indicator shows remaining runtime on compatible batteries.
📦 Typical Versions
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3050-20: Tool-only version — includes the ratchet and INSIDER™ socket set, adapters (battery and charger sold separately).
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3050-21 Kit: Includes the ratchet, INSIDER™ socket set + adapters, M12 REDLITHIUM™ High Output™ battery, and charger.
🛠️ What It’s Best For
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Automotive work in tight engine bays.
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Construction and maintenance where space is limited.
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Fastening and unfastening bolts and nuts without needing a traditional ratchet or pneumatic setup.