Update: Now at a lightly lower price from a different seller.
GenuineTools.com via Walmart has
Milwaukee M12 Fuel Brushless Hammer Drill & Impact Driver Kit w/ 2x Batteries (3497-22) for
$169.99.
Shipping is free.
Thanks to community member
MarcoM406 for finding this deal.
Includes:
- 3404-20 M12 FUEL Hammer Drill Driver Bare Tool
- 3453-20 M12 Fuel Impact Driver Bare Tool
- M12 Redlithium XC 4.0AH Battery (48-11-2440)
- M12 Redlithium CP 2.0AH Battery (48-11-2420)
- M12 Battery Charger (48-59-2401)
- Contractor Bag
Top Comments
However, I do like the lower price. I've seen multiple smaller tool resellers list this combo for $175 to $179 recently... so HD certainly needs to do a better job on their BF pricing as they are paying significantly less than the regional suppliers given their volume / purchasing power.
Edit - Seller now listed as GenuineTools.com. Also, I've never had to deal with Milwaukee warrantee repairs but per the comments in this thread - I doesn't sound like the seller or receipt will be an issue unless you receive really old stock and were nearing the end of the warrantee period.
Community Reviews
This Milwaukee M12 FUEL hammer drill and impact driver kit stands out for compact size and surprising power, especially for a 12V platform. The impact driver gets praised as a workhorse for lug nuts, lag bolts, and tight spaces, and the newer FUEL tools are described as nearly matching higher-voltage performance, including strong hammering into cement. The main caution is warranty uncertainty with the reseller, since authorization is unclear and coverage may depend on the serial number and proof of purchase. Pricing has also swung lower before, with recent reports around $108 to $146 and earlier deals near $139, so the current price is not the low end.
Common Questions (4)
The M12 Fuel kit has enough power for most applications, with the hammer drill handling cement and the impact driver working as a compact workhorse for lug nuts, lag bolts, and car screws. Several users say they reach for it more than their 18V tools.
Warranty coverage can still be honored if the serial number is legible and the tool is within Milwaukee's coverage period, because the manufacture date is tied to the serial number. Proof of purchase helps, but buying from an unauthorized seller may make warranty handling less straightforward.
Recent reported prices include $108, $138, $139 plus tax, and $146 with bundle hacks or bonus items. The current $170 price is above those lows, and similar reseller listings have recently appeared around $175 to $179.
If you can wait, better pricing has shown up around Memorial Day at $139 plus tax, and Home Depot reportedly had a $180 sale with four batteries just a month ago. The current $170 deal is decent, but not the lowest seen recently.
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Anyone have driver experience
Comparing this to the DEWALT 20V atomic drill ? I always wondered which is the better compact tool
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Milwau...hbdg=L
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Yeah, it appears Home Depot had this set on sale just a month ago for $180 and included 4 total batteries with that combo. (no hack required)
Home Depot's current $199 "Black Friday" pricing is horrible.
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Based on their offerings, I would guess they're reselling for HD stock, either from buying hacks, or possibly pallets of returns.
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