Milwaukee's $149 M12 Cordless Ratchet Is Only $65 at Walmart Right Now, and Shoppers Say Its Torque Is Tops

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Milwaukee's $149 M12 Cordless Ratchet Is Only $65 at Walmart Right Now, and Shoppers Say Its Torque Is Tops originally appeared on Men's Journal.

A power drill is to a screwdriver what a powered ratchet is to a ratchet—not a complete replacement, per se, but definitely a better, easier way to get a lot of jobs done. If you’ve never had the pleasure of using one, Walmart has a powerful cordless ratchet from a leading power tool brand on sale for less than half of its normal price.

The Milwaukee M12 Cordless 3/8-Inch Ratchet is just $65 at Walmart right now, 56% less than the $149 it usually costs. For that minimal sum, you get a maximally effective tool, one that’s earned 36 five-star ratings and reviews calling it “handy,” “amazing,” and “solid” with “good torque and great battery life.” We should note that this is the bare tool without a battery, but it'll work with any of Milwaukee's M12 batteries you already own, or simply pick up this one that's on sale.

Milwaukee M12 Cordless 3/8-Inch Ratchet, $65 (was $149) at Walmart

This tool is less than a foot long, weighs less than 2 pounds, and has a low-profile head that’s just 3/8 of an inch. Those stats, along with the integrated LED light, mean it’s easy to use in tight spaces when working on a house or car. This steel-housed tool delivers up to 35 foot-pounds of torque and 250 RPM, and it’s controlled with a variable-speed metal trigger that allows for precise control.

One reviewer wrote that this tool has “saved my hands so many times trying to get into tight spots. Break a bolt a little loose, hit the trigger, and smile, and the work completes itself.” They also said it’s the “first thing I grab in the garage,” a sign of just how useful this tool can be. “I use it daily and it works very well,” another customer concurred.

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“I am a mechanic and technician by trade, and I use Milwaukee tools daily,” one reviewer wrote. “As far as the quality, they are great. I like them especially because you can buy replacement parts for these and rebuild them yourself.”

If you don’t already have a Milwaukee M12 Cordless 3/8-Inch Ratchet, you might be surprised by just how often you’ll find yourself reaching for it. Whether you’re working on your house or your car, it can tighten or loosen hard-to-reach bolts easily, and the chance to grab one for less than half its normal price is one you should not miss.

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Milwaukee's $149 M12 Cordless Ratchet Is Only $65 at Walmart Right Now, and Shoppers Say Its Torque Is Tops first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 23, 2025

This story was originally reported by Men's Journal on Jul 23, 2025, where it first appeared.