{"product_id":"milwaukee-3053-20-m12-fuel-brushless-3-8-in-ratchet-tool-only-a924sf","title":"Milwaukee 3053-20 M12 FUEL Brushless 3\/8-in. Ratchet, Tool Only","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qqycWYRbqAQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/torque.svg\" alt=\"torque\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70 ft-lbs Breakaway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eStuck fasteners slow the whole job down. This ratchet delivers up to 70 ft-lbs of max torque, giving the Milwaukee 3053-20 M12 FUEL 3\/8\" Ratchet the muscle to break loose stubborn hardware without reaching for a hand ratchet first.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/speed.svg\" alt=\"speed\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e400 RPM Fastening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eOnce the fastener breaks free, speed matters. The 400 RPM no-load speed helps move through removal and installation faster, which is exactly what you want during repetitive wrenching work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/ratchet.svg\" alt=\"ratchet\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTight-Space Access\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe compact head and body are built for engine bays, under-dash work, and crowded assemblies. Milwaukee calls out a 3\/4 inch head profile, so you get better access where a bulkier cordless ratchet starts fighting you.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMilwaukee 3053-20 M12 FUEL 3\/8\" Ratchet\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cordless 3\/8 inch ratchet built for mechanics, maintenance techs, installers, and anyone who spends real time loosening and running down fasteners in cramped spots. This is a cordless ratchet designed for fastener removal and installation in tight spaces. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003e3053-20\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you already work on the Milwaukee M12 platform and want a bare tool that can replace a lot of repetitive hand-ratchet work, this is the one aimed squarely at that job.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere this ratchet earns its keep is the balance of torque and speed. Milwaukee rates it at up to \u003cstrong\u003e70 ft-lbs of max torque\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e400 RPM\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means it is not just for spinning off already-loose hardware. It has enough breakaway force for stubborn fasteners, then enough speed to keep the job moving once they start turning. That matters in automotive service, equipment maintenance, panel work, and general fastening tasks where you may be dealing with dozens of bolts in one session.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe other big selling point is access. Milwaukee built this model with what it describes as its most compact head and body size, including a \u003cstrong\u003e3\/4 inch head profile\u003c\/strong\u003e. In practical terms, that means better reach around hoses, brackets, suspension components, and packed mechanical assemblies. A cordless ratchet only helps if it fits where you need it, and this one is clearly designed around that reality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMilwaukee also paid attention to comfort, which matters more than people think on a tool like this. At just \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 lbs bare tool\u003c\/strong\u003e, it stays easy to control during long stretches of overhead or awkward-angle work. The contoured grip is there to reduce hand fatigue during all-day wrenching, and the modular trigger setup gives you a choice between button and paddle cap configurations. That is a useful detail, not a gimmick. Different users hold a ratchet differently, especially with gloves on or when reaching blind into a tight bay.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn the engineering side, this model uses a \u003cstrong\u003ePOWERSTATE brushless outer rotor motor\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eREDLINK PLUS intelligence\u003c\/strong\u003e. What that means on the job is better performance under load and added protection against overloading or overheating the tool and battery. Milwaukee also calls out bi-directional motor firmware for more consistent breakaway torque, which is a big deal for a ratchet because reverse performance is not something users want to guess about when a fastener is seized up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor day-to-day usability, Milwaukee added a raised forward and reverse shuttle for easier direction changes, an integrated grease port for self-lubrication, and a targeted LED work light. Those are the kinds of details that separate a good cordless ratchet from one that looks good on paper but gets annoying in actual service work. The metal-reinforced housing also adds durability where impacts, bumps, and constant handling are part of the routine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis Milwaukee ratchet runs on the \u003cstrong\u003eM12 battery system\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it makes the most sense for users already invested in Milwaukee 12V batteries and chargers. As a bare tool, it does not include a battery or charger. That keeps cost down for existing M12 users and makes it easy to drop into a current setup without paying twice for power sources you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf your work is mostly automotive, fleet maintenance, machinery service, HVAC equipment panels, or assembly and repair where speed and access matter more than raw impact-level torque, this tool fits the job. If you need to constantly break loose heavily rusted suspension hardware, you will still want an impact or breaker bar nearby. But for the work a cordless ratchet is actually meant to do, the Milwaukee 3053-20 M12 FUEL 3\/8\" Ratchet is built like a serious daily-use tool, not a convenience add-on.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompact Power for Tight Mechanical Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.milwaukeetool.com\/--\/web-images\/sc\/a02c1a0111cf4309b9ac2f6ebe096fde?hash=3f409a282e6feafd050e13735c49dbcb\u0026amp;lang=en\" alt=\"Milwaukee 3053-20 M12 FUEL 3\/8 inch Ratchet shown as a compact cordless ratchet for fastening and mechanical service work in tight spaces\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cordless ratchet is built for the spots where a full-size power tool gets in the way and a hand ratchet wastes time. The slim body, compact head, and low bare-tool weight make it easier to work around crowded components without giving up useful fastening speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUp to 70 ft-lbs of max torque for breakaway on stubborn fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e400 RPM for faster removal and installation during repetitive wrenching\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e3\/8 inch ball detent anvil for common socket-based mechanical fastening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3\/8\" Ratchet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Button trigger cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Paddle trigger cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"included-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBattery and charger are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery Platform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotor Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePOWERSTATE Brushless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrive Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnvil Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBall Detent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Torque\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 ft-lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNo-Load Speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight Excluding Battery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade In\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/voltage.svg\" alt=\"voltage\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBattery Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eCompatible with Milwaukee M12 batteries and chargers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/drive-size.svg\" alt=\"drive-size\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSocket Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eUses a 3\/8 inch ball detent anvil for 3\/8 inch drive socket applications.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/connectivity.svg\" alt=\"connectivity\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMilwaukee System Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003ePart of the Milwaukee M12 system, which Milwaukee states includes more than 150 tools.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eAutomotive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFleet Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eEquipment Repair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMechanical Fastening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eHVAC Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eAssembly Work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eTight-Space Fastener Access\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eUse the paddle or button trigger cap based on how you actually hold the ratchet on the job. If you spend a lot of time reaching into engine bays or working with gloves, swapping trigger styles can make direction changes and control feel a lot more natural.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-warranty\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/warranty.svg\" alt=\"warranty\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"warranty-text\"\u003e 5 Year Tool Warranty. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMilwaukee 3053-20 M12 FUEL 3\/8\" Ratchet Gets the Basics Right\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of cordless ratchet that saves time because it has real breakaway torque, useful speed, and the compact shape you actually need when the work area gets crowded.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Techs and serious DIY users doing automotive, maintenance, and mechanical fastening work who already run Milwaukee M12 batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The mix of 70 ft-lbs, 400 RPM, compact head size, brushless motor, and swappable trigger caps makes it more than just a powered hand ratchet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a bare tool, so no battery or charger in the box. And like any cordless ratchet, it is best used for ratchet work, not as a replacement for a high-torque impact.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat battery platform does this ratchet use?\u003c\/strong\u003e It runs on the Milwaukee M12 battery system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the drive size?\u003c\/strong\u003e This ratchet uses a 3\/8 inch anvil with a ball detent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Milwaukee rates it at 400 RPM for faster removal and installation speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow much torque does it make?\u003c\/strong\u003e The maximum torque is rated at 70 ft-lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include a charger or battery?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. This is a bare tool.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Milwaukee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43570203656240,"sku":"3053-20","price":68.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/4876\/8304\/files\/wf8q40r5ls3c_8b237d6f-09eb-4f9a-a626-17913d4c6098.jpg?v=1788576651","url":"https:\/\/toolnutus.com\/products\/milwaukee-3053-20-m12-fuel-brushless-3-8-in-ratchet-tool-only-a924sf","provider":"InoPrints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}