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Jun 22, 2026 10:00 AM

Milwaukee M12 FUEL Stubby 3/8" Cordless Brushless Impact Wrench (Tool Only)

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Tools R US Via Walmart has Milwaukee M12 FUEL Stubby 3/8" Cordless Brushless Impact Wrench (Tool Only) for $159. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter NeedMoCoffee for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Powerful Performance: Delivers up to 550 ft-lbs of nut-busting torque with POWERSTATE Brushless Motor, ensuring high power in a compact form.
  • Compact Design: Weighs only 2.2 lbs, allowing easy handling and access in tight spaces without the need for additional accessories.
  • High Efficiency: Offers 50 percent faster application speeds with 4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL, providing precise control over output speed and power.
  • Enhanced Visibility: Equipped with Tri-LED lights to illuminate the work area, reducing shadows and enhancing visibility for precision tasks in low light conditions.
  • User Friendly: Compatible with all M12 REDLITHIUM batteries and chargers, features a friction ring for quick socket changes, and single-handed mode changes for increased productivity.
  • Battery Isolation: Advanced isolation system secures battery connection, reducing vibration transmitted to the battery, enhancing performance and extending battery life.

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  • Our research indicates that this deal is $90 less (36% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $249 at the time of this post.
  • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on over 120 customer reviews.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Tools R US Via Walmart has Milwaukee M12 FUEL Stubby 3/8" Cordless Brushless Impact Wrench (Tool Only) for $159. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter NeedMoCoffee for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Powerful Performance: Delivers up to 550 ft-lbs of nut-busting torque with POWERSTATE Brushless Motor, ensuring high power in a compact form.
  • Compact Design: Weighs only 2.2 lbs, allowing easy handling and access in tight spaces without the need for additional accessories.
  • High Efficiency: Offers 50 percent faster application speeds with 4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL, providing precise control over output speed and power.
  • Enhanced Visibility: Equipped with Tri-LED lights to illuminate the work area, reducing shadows and enhancing visibility for precision tasks in low light conditions.
  • User Friendly: Compatible with all M12 REDLITHIUM batteries and chargers, features a friction ring for quick socket changes, and single-handed mode changes for increased productivity.
  • Battery Isolation: Advanced isolation system secures battery connection, reducing vibration transmitted to the battery, enhancing performance and extending battery life.

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $90 less (36% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $249 at the time of this post.
  • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on over 120 customer reviews.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Milwaukee's M12 3 8 Stubby impact wrench is a compact, powerful car tool that shines for lug nuts, mower blades, and other routine garage jobs. The smaller, lighter body makes it easier to use around the car than full size impacts, and the 550 pound feet of breakaway torque is enough for most tasks. The main limits are its 3 8 drive, which means needing matching sockets and sometimes adapters, and tougher stubborn fasteners can still call for a bigger M18. The tool only deal also raises some warranty and seller confidence questions because it is not from an authorized dealer.

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Jun 26, 2026 5:03 PM
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afratkiJun 26, 2026 5:03 PM
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Quote from proskatersf90 View quoted comment :
Are you thinking half inch sockets start at 24mm?
No, I think he is saying that 3/8" sockets usually only go up to 24mm.
Last edited by afratki June 26, 2026 at 10:06 AM.
Jun 26, 2026 10:59 PM
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realmccoy12406Jun 26, 2026 10:59 PM
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Quote from TalentedSink8099 View quoted comment :
I agree the price is good. The seller is not an authorized Milwaukee dealer so keep that in mind.
You can always wonder if it's authentic too.
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Jul 7, 2026 3:52 PM
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EagerPanther2705
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Jul 7, 2026 3:52 PM
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Quote from Fondgain View quoted comment :
I am assuming you meant 3/8.
Don't let the Stubby name deceive you. This 12-volt tool will do circles around most 18v-20v tools.
Sounds like you haven't held a red Stubby yet ⚡︎❤️💪
Ah you're probably right about the lug size, and I do actually have an M18 impact that works great! In fact I had to return this (or another one like it) impact as even applying it for 5-10 seconds wouldn't be enough to get the more stubborn nuts loose.

The M18 impact makes quick work of it, however.
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FondgainJul 7, 2026 9:55 PM
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Quote from EagerPanther2705 View quoted comment :
Ah you're probably right about the lug size, and I do actually have an M18 impact that works great! In fact I had to return this (or another one like it) impact as even applying it for 5-10 seconds wouldn't be enough to get the more stubborn nuts loose.

The M18 impact makes quick work of it, however.
I wonder what ah battery you were using but I would bet that if you were using m12 5.0 Ah High Output (48-11-245), it probably would've made a big difference.

Max current:
5.0 Ah High Output: 50 Amps
4.0 Ah XC: 44 Amps
3.0 Ah XC: 30 Amps
2.0 Ah CP: 22 Amps

I would not rely on m12 Stubby to loosen tougher/larger lug nuts all day. I prefer to use impact wrenches with greater overhead in torque. It's a good feeling to have big guns to overcome stubborn suckers. Also keeps tools happy.
Last edited by Fondgain July 7, 2026 at 04:31 PM.
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Jul 8, 2026 11:40 PM
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EagerPanther2705
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Jul 8, 2026 11:40 PM
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Quote from Fondgain View quoted comment :
I wonder what ah battery you were using but I would bet that if you were using m12 5.0 Ah High Output (48-11-245), it probably would've made a big difference.

Max current:
5.0 Ah High Output: 50 Amps
4.0 Ah XC: 44 Amps
3.0 Ah XC: 30 Amps
2.0 Ah CP: 22 Amps

I would not rely on m12 Stubby to loosen tougher/larger lug nuts all day. I prefer to use impact wrenches with greater overhead in torque. It's a good feeling to have big guns to overcome stubborn suckers. Also keeps tools happy.
The M12 battery was a RedLithium XC 6.0 AH so it shoulda been okay.

What I bet was really the limiting factor was that I had to use an adapter kit to go from the 3/8" of the impact to the 1/2" of my socket, and the tiny neck on the adapter probably isn't sufficient to transmit all that torque properly.

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