Home Depot has Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Stubby 1/2" Impact Wrench with M12 XC High Output 5.0 Ah Battery Pack (2563-20-48-11-2450) for $183. Shipping is free.
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The new MILWAUKEE 1/2" Stubby Impact Wrench delivers the Most Power, Is Lighter Weight & More Compact while delivering 50% Faster Application speeds. Leveraging POWERSTATE Brushless Motor, The Stubby Delivers 0-3,000 RPM with up to 550 ft-lbs of Nut Busting Torque, allowing the removal of the most corroded and stubborn applications. This Milwaukee solution delivers on performance and size, at only 2.2 lbs bare tool. Users will experience less fatigue throughout their work week while fitting into tight spaces and allowing access where larger impacts can't fit without using additional accessories or disassembling components to reach the desired fastener. Equipped with Tri LED work lights to illuminate your work area without the frustration of shadows. 4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL for greater precision and customization to your desired power output, including AUTO SHUT-OFF that applies no more than 15 ft-lbs of torque for hand-tight applications that prevent overtightening when in forward. In reverse, bolt removal mode will slow down the RPM once the bolt is free to prevent bolts from flying around your work area. To change the modes, it is a single-handed operation. By shifting the forward-reverse shuttle into neutral and double-tapping the trigger, you will be able to change modes effortlessly.
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Home Depot has Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Stubby 1/2" Impact Wrench with M12 XC High Output 5.0 Ah Battery Pack (2563-20-48-11-2450) for $183. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member Taco_Doomsday for sharing this deal.
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Offer is valid today 10/13 only or while supplies lasts.
Our research indicates that this deal is $66 less (26.50% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $249 at the time of this post.
About this Product:
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars at Home Depot based on over 1,240 customer reviews.
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The issue I see with this is this. Say you are trying to hammer on an 1 1/2 nut and you are using the 3/8 to 1/2 adapter. There will be a lot of stress on that adapter.
Going from 1/2 to 3/8 won't have as much stress because the largest size socket in 3/8 drive is typically 22 mm. Which will not need nearly as much torque power as a 1 1/2 nut.
Milwaukee's M12 FUEL stubby impact wrench is drawing attention as a compact, high-torque option for tight spaces and general automotive work. The 1 2 drive version is favored for flexibility because it can step down to 3 8 sockets, while the 3 8 and 1 2 stubbies are described as essentially the same tool with different anvils. It is also seen as capable for wheel lugs and light suspension jobs when paired with the high output 5.0 amp hour battery. The main caveat is that this package does not include a charger, and adapter choice matters because higher torque can stress smaller adapters.
Mechanics working in tight engine bays, because the 3/8 version stays smaller with low-profile sockets and adapters while still handling common fasteners.
Shoppers who already own 3/8 sockets, because the 1/2 and 3/8 versions are the same tool with different anvils and the 1/2 can step down with an adapter.
The 1/2-inch version is easier to step down to 3/8 sockets with an adapter, while the 3/8 version is often preferred for tighter clearance and can be the better choice if you already own 3/8 sockets. Both are essentially the same tool with different anvils, so the best pick depends on the sockets and access you need.
No charger is included in this package. The deal is for the impact wrench and 5.0 Ah battery, so you may need to buy a separate M12 charger if you do not already have one.
It should handle wheel lugs and can do suspension work when paired with the high-output 5.0 Ah battery. For especially stubborn rust-belt fasteners, the tool may still struggle on some bolts, but it is reported to remove wheel lugs fine.
Yes, but a 1/2-to-3/8 adapter can add length and may snap under higher torque, especially on larger fasteners. A low-profile adapter or the drive size that matches your sockets reduces strain and keeps the setup shorter.
I have both 3/8 and 1/2 and reach for the 3/8 just about 100% of the time.
Does this work ok for rust belt suspension work? I am debating on the 1/2" vs 3/8. I do have a Milwaukee mid-torque but that is a pain to get into some places since I don't have a lift.
I have a Dwalt Atomic 3/8" impact and while it is rated at 400 ft/lbs breakaway it could not get the stabilizer link end bolts off a 2012 Camry.
Does this work ok for rust belt suspension work? I am debating on the 1/2" vs 3/8. I do have a Milwaukee mid-torque but that is a pain to get into some places since I don't have a lift.I have a Dwalt Atomic 3/8" impact and while it is rated at 400 ft/lbs breakaway it could not get the stabilizer link end bolts off a 2012 Camry.
It will do the job but with a high output 5.0 battery.
For those trying to decide 3/8 or 1/2, I'd recommend 3/8.
1) 1/2 to 3/8 adapters snap all the time. The little 3/8" end just snaps right off on anything over 200 ft pounds. Torque Test Channel on YouTube confirms this.
2)get a set of low profile adapters. If you put a low profile 3/8 to 1/2 adapter it will add less than 1/2 inch to the tools length. It has also been tested that the low profile adapters lose significantly less torque than regular adapters.
3) get a set of 3/8 low profile sockets that go from 6mm to 24mm. Most 3/8 sockets go to 19 mm. These go up to 24mm so no adapters are needed and you will get the most power.
Number 3 isn't absolutely necessary as the low profile adapters do a good job of not lowering max torque that much, so you can just use 1/2 sockets. Check out recent video from Torque Test Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIKlBb2aVW8
I also like watching the Legit Street Cars channel on YouTube. He disassembles so much of his cars with just the 3/8 stubby. In the end you can't go wrong with either 3/8 or 1/2.
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Wow. This is the cheapest I have ever seen it. I just got the 3/8ths for lowest clearance. I Andreas have a low profile Bosch mid torque that is just a hair longer so I'll pass, but man... witha battery? Crazy deal
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Going from 1/2 to 3/8 won't have as much stress because the largest size socket in 3/8 drive is typically 22 mm. Which will not need nearly as much torque power as a 1 1/2 nut.
So less strain on a 1/2 to 3/8 adapter.
Community Reviews
Milwaukee's M12 FUEL stubby impact wrench is drawing attention as a compact, high-torque option for tight spaces and general automotive work. The 1 2 drive version is favored for flexibility because it can step down to 3 8 sockets, while the 3 8 and 1 2 stubbies are described as essentially the same tool with different anvils. It is also seen as capable for wheel lugs and light suspension jobs when paired with the high output 5.0 amp hour battery. The main caveat is that this package does not include a charger, and adapter choice matters because higher torque can stress smaller adapters.
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The 1/2-inch version is easier to step down to 3/8 sockets with an adapter, while the 3/8 version is often preferred for tighter clearance and can be the better choice if you already own 3/8 sockets. Both are essentially the same tool with different anvils, so the best pick depends on the sockets and access you need.
No charger is included in this package. The deal is for the impact wrench and 5.0 Ah battery, so you may need to buy a separate M12 charger if you do not already have one.
It should handle wheel lugs and can do suspension work when paired with the high-output 5.0 Ah battery. For especially stubborn rust-belt fasteners, the tool may still struggle on some bolts, but it is reported to remove wheel lugs fine.
Yes, but a 1/2-to-3/8 adapter can add length and may snap under higher torque, especially on larger fasteners. A low-profile adapter or the drive size that matches your sockets reduces strain and keeps the setup shorter.
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I have a Dwalt Atomic 3/8" impact and while it is rated at 400 ft/lbs breakaway it could not get the stabilizer link end bolts off a 2012 Camry.
1) 1/2 to 3/8 adapters snap all the time. The little 3/8" end just snaps right off on anything over 200 ft pounds. Torque Test Channel on YouTube confirms this.
2)get a set of low profile adapters. If you put a low profile 3/8 to 1/2 adapter it will add less than 1/2 inch to the tools length. It has also been tested that the low profile adapters lose significantly less torque than regular adapters.
3) get a set of 3/8 low profile sockets that go from 6mm to 24mm. Most 3/8 sockets go to 19 mm. These go up to 24mm so no adapters are needed and you will get the most power.
Number 3 isn't absolutely necessary as the low profile adapters do a good job of not lowering max torque that much, so you can just use 1/2 sockets. Check out recent video from Torque Test Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIKlBb2
I also like watching the Legit Street Cars channel on YouTube. He disassembles so much of his cars with just the 3/8 stubby. In the end you can't go wrong with either 3/8 or 1/2.
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