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Jun 14, 2026 3:30 PM

Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit w/2 Batteries and Bag (2-Tool). YMMV - HACK $148.33

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Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit w/2 Batteries and Bag (2-Tool). Free Delivery.

YMMV - HACK
If the blue "Get Deal at Home Depot" button above takes you to a summary page for the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit w/2 Batteries and Bag (2-Tool), then just click on the "View Full Product Details" button just under the "Add to Cart" button and that will take you to the full product details page where you can complete the steps below.

1. On the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit w/2 Batteries and Bag (2-Tool) full product details page click on the "FREE" box just above "Shop This Offer" and select the Milwaukee M12 12V Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8 in. Ratchet (Tool-Only) then click the orange "Add to Cart" button.

2. You should now see both items in your cart with the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit w/2 Batteries and Bag (2-Tool) priced at $148.33.

3. Either return or don't pickup the Milwaukee M12 12V Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8 in. Ratchet (Tool-Only) and you end up with the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit w/2 Batteries and Bag (2-Tool) for $148.33.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwa.../320268525

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Post Date	Sold By	Sale Price	Activity
05/04/26	Home Depot	$148 Popular	49
11/21/25	Walmart	$170	2
11/10/25	Walmart	$170 Frontpage	37
06/10/25	Home Depot	$139	9
05/06/25	Home Depot	$139 Popular	41
04/12/25	Home Depot	$151 Popular	23
01/30/25	Home Depot	$115 Popular	195
10/18/24	Home Depot	$115 Popular	115
08/05/24	Home Depot	$139 Popular	69
05/08/24	Home Depot	$199	1
11/18/23	Home Depot	$179 Popular	103
07/31/23	Home Depot	$139 Popular	81
02/04/23	Home Depot	$151 Popular	44
01/28/23	Home Depot	$142 Popular	57
01/18/23	Home Depot	$200 Frontpage	67
12/04/22	Home Depot	$199	3
11/03/22	Home Depot	$199 Popular	53
10/24/22	Home Depot	$199 Popular	44
09/06/22	Home Depot	$178 Popular	72
09/05/22	Home Depot	$179 Popular	10

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Walmart	$220
Ace Hardware	$249

Community Reviews

This Milwaukee M12 Fuel combo kit stands out as a compact, powerful 12 volt drill and impact driver set for most DIY jobs. The tools are described as delivering more power than comparable DeWalt 12 volt models while staying similar in size or smaller, and the kit is praised as plenty capable for everyday remodeling work. The main caution is that Milwaukee has not updated this line since 2022, so the design is older and can feel heavier and bulkier than newer compact options. The deal also depends on the Home Depot return hack, which carries account and return privilege risk.

Common Questions (4)

Yes. Return activity tied to these deals can be tracked through The Retail Equation, and repeated abuse can lead to revoked return privileges or temporary account blocks. One reported outcome was a 3-month account block after trying the hack once.
ScarletDirt565 ScarletDirt565 whitecrane8 EagerCalculator5915
Yes. The M12 Fuel combo is described as plenty powerful for most DIY jobs, with a smaller, easier-to-handle form factor than M18 tools and enough torque for typical home projects. It can be a better fit than larger drills unless you regularly do very demanding work like mixing quikrete.
PurpleMitten6516 VioletHamster8902
The M12 tools are described as producing more power while being similar in size, and in some cases even smaller, than comparable DeWalt 12V tools. That makes the Milwaukee kit attractive if you want compact 12V tools without giving up much performance.
VioletHamster8902 mrCYBERNINJA
No hackable combo kits with the M12 Surge driver are known in this thread. The discussion specifically says there is no such combo kit available, which is why shoppers looking for Surge have to buy it separately.
KatManDude 1453191819231991

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39 Comments

Kyle Pile

Jun 15, 2026 12:40 PM

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Kyle PileJun 15, 2026 12:40 PM

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how does this compare to the 20v dewalt? is the voltage difference very important?

Last edited by Kyle Pile June 15, 2026 at 05:46 AM.

rolltide2009

Jun 15, 2026 4:55 PM

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rolltide2009Jun 15, 2026 4:55 PM

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Seems to be about the going "sale" price. Great intro kit for the M12 line.

blautens

Jun 15, 2026 9:46 PM

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blautensJun 15, 2026 9:46 PM

276 Comments

I hate HD so bad, I had to do this...in for one.

iFindCheapDeals

Jun 15, 2026 10:43 PM

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Joined Dec 2021

iFindCheapDealsJun 15, 2026 10:43 PM

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Quote from 1453191819231991

OP, any way to get the Surge version of the impact driver this way?

I wish bro lol

ruzzofibtl

Jun 17, 2026 2:03 AM

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Joined Oct 2014

ruzzofibtlJun 17, 2026 2:03 AM

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i like the m18 better

Jerry_Clarkman

Jun 17, 2026 3:09 AM

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Jerry_ClarkmanJun 17, 2026 3:09 AM

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Quote from EagerCalculator5915

I just don't get the whole "hack" thing. It's not a "hack", it's just plain being dishonest. Saving money is great, but if you are purchasing things with the intention of returning part of it for a refund, it's speaks volumes about your character.... I know this is an unpopular opinion, but it is what it is.

At this point I am sure HD is aware of this "hack" and I don't think they particularly care. Otherwise they would have enacted policies to make sure you're not able to do this. They're definitely not dumb.

whitecrane8

Jun 17, 2026 11:55 AM

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whitecrane8Jun 17, 2026 11:55 AM

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Quote from EagerCalculator5915

I've seen several posts on the Reddit sub about people having their accounts closed and being barred from returning items due to too many returns. It seems like most of these people were taking advantage of these "hacks". So, I can only assume that hd doesn't condone it. Idk.

I tried the hack, once, and they blocked my account for 3 months

Vacay

Jun 17, 2026 5:10 PM

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VacayJun 17, 2026 5:10 PM

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Quote from whitecrane8

I tried the hack, once, and they blocked my account for 3 months

Was it definitely because of the hack? If it was, you're the only one I've heard about. I have read about buyers being denied a partial return here and there, but never a ban. I've done the hack myself over the years probably over 50 times with zero issues, and others here have done the same. So that's thousands upon thousands of purchases with relatively few problems let alone any bans. Wonder why they lifted it after 3 months. Weird.

Last edited by Vacay June 17, 2026 at 10:12 AM.

Vacay

Jun 17, 2026 5:22 PM

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VacayJun 17, 2026 5:22 PM

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Quote from EagerCalculator5915

Never fails. One of the self-appointed morality police always shows up in these HD deals to lecture other adults on right vs wrong. Same BS for years now. Usually the same people that never take their own advice in their own lives. Lol. Here's some advice in return: Go away and preach your nonsense elsewhere.

PurpleMitten6516

Jun 18, 2026 7:12 AM

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PurpleMitten6516Jun 18, 2026 7:12 AM

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This is an absolutely great set for most DIYers. As a very experienced DIYer (remodeling my entire 3000sqft home), I started out with the M18 Fuel set. It never let me down, even mixing bags of quikrete which is quite taxing on a drill.
I more recently bought the M12 set on a similar slick deal and all I can say is wow, I wish I had got that from the beginning. Most jobs I've done would have been easier with the slightly smaller tools and plenty powerful enough.

Then I could have put my money towards a super hole hawg or something for the really tough stuff.

proskatersf90

Jun 18, 2026 12:12 PM

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proskatersf90Jun 18, 2026 12:12 PM

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Quote from EagerCalculator5915

You know they are a multi-billion dollar company Owned by blackrock and vanguard and can and probably do hire some top notch website designer and coders. They are allowed to set what ever rules they want. This "hack" has been a thing for a decade you think of it was a problem it would continue this long ?

proskatersf90

Jun 18, 2026 12:13 PM

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proskatersf90Jun 18, 2026 12:13 PM

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Quote from mrCYBERNINJA

Good, but it's a fairly common dealYou also need to factor in that Milwaukee hasn't updated these tools since 2022. And since 2022 is just the release date, the underlying technology is effectively from 2019-2020. As a result, they're naturally heavier and bulkier compared to modern compact DeWalt models

Yeah let me just switch ALL my tools over to DeWalt because they're smaller drill set is slightly updated and lighter

smintman

Jun 18, 2026 1:38 PM

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smintmanJun 18, 2026 1:38 PM

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$137 plus inflator deal today

ScarletDirt565

Jun 18, 2026 1:57 PM

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ScarletDirt565Jun 18, 2026 1:57 PM

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Quote from LordVader3425

A few years ago, I shared your sentiment about this type of HD deal. But I think that these deals are still offer even though a lot of half of this type of deal have been return for many years means that they are expecting the return. As you must be aware that there is a national return clearing house database. I would have been barred from buying from many stores because of these "hack" by now. I have 15+ Ryobi batteries and can't really use more of them. Unless you are saying that dishonesty doesn't count against you in the eye of HD then your label may be accurate.

Return information is sent to a company called The Retail Equation which tracks return abuse across multiple retailers. "Hack" one of these deals and you'll soon find your return privileges revoked from said retailers.

ScarletDirt565

Jun 18, 2026 1:59 PM

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ScarletDirt565Jun 18, 2026 1:59 PM

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Quote from Adanovic

HD knows about this. They could have easily made it to where people couldn't do it many, many years ago. Dont look at it as they are the victim, they are still profiting hand over fist.

You are not correct in your assumptions.

Return information is sent to a company called The Retail Equation which tracks return abuse across multiple retailers. "Hack" one of these deals and you'll soon find your return privileges revoked from said retailers.

https://www.theretailequation.com/

Last edited by ScarletDirt565 June 18, 2026 at 07:02 AM.

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Product Description:	This cordless drill set, our M12 FUEL™ 2-tool combo kit, has the most powerful subcompact drill, the fastest driving subcompact impact driver, while being the overall most compact drill and impact driver. Includes our M12 FUEL™ 1/2" drill driver, M12 FUEL™ 1/4" Hex Impact Driver, M12 REDLITHIUM™ XC 4.0Ah battery pack, M12 REDLITHIUM™ CP 2.0Ah battery pack, with an M12 charger and a contractor bag for contractor use where speed, compact size, and maneuverability matter. The M12 FUEL™ 1/2" drill/driver is the most powerful subcompact drill driver, the most compact in size, and providing the fastest speed under load for fastening work such as drilling holes in wood and on screws, and drive screws, when used with drill bits, driver bits, and a bit accessory. The POWERSTATE brushless motor delivers the most power on the widest variety of applications. This portable drill is the shortest solution in its class offering maneuverability and access to tight spaces. Our REDLINK PLUS intelligence delivers top of the line thermal performance to give our users the fastest speed under load. This impact drill set, our M12 FUEL™ 1/4" Hex Impact Driver, is the fastest subcompact impact driver, the most compact, and provides maximum visibility. At only 5" long and 7.6" tall (with M12 CP 2.0 Ah battery), this solution is the most overall compact impact driver in its class. Tri-LEDs surround the bit accessory with brighter lights and fewer shadows providing maximum visibility.
Product SKU:	320268525_320268525
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Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit w/2 Batteries and Bag (2-Tool). YMMV - HACK $148.33

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