Milwaukee M12 Extended-Reach Ratchets: Specs and Availability
Milwaukee announced 1/4-, 3/8-, and 1/2-inch M12 FUEL extended-reach ratchets. Official specifications are clear, but current availability still varies by model and seller.
Milwaukee announced three M12 FUEL extended-reach ratchets: 1/4-inch 3058-20, 3/8-inch 3059-20, and 1/2-inch 3055-20. All use the M12 battery platform and target deep mechanical access. Milwaukee's 3058 product page still said “COMING SOON” in our July 10 check, so confirm the exact model's availability before planning a purchase.
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Milwaukee Confirms Three Extended-Reach M12 Ratchets
Milwaukee's announcement covers a 1/4-inch 3058-20, 3/8-inch 3059-20, and 1/2-inch 3055-20. The extended neck and low-profile head are intended for bolts recessed inside engine bays and other tight mechanical spaces. All three run on the M12 battery system. Milwaukee lists 550 RPM and up to 45 ft-lb for the 1/4-inch model, 400 RPM and up to 70 ft-lb for the 3/8-inch model, and 300 RPM and up to 80 ft-lb for the 1/2-inch model. Those are manufacturer specifications, not our test results.
The socket size is only part of the choice. The 1/4-inch model emphasizes speed and access for smaller fasteners; the 3/8-inch model is the general-purpose middle lane; the 1/2-inch model trades speed for higher published torque. Existing M12 owners avoid a new battery platform, but the longer neck matters only if standard-reach tools regularly leave you short.
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Published figures: 3058-20 is 1/4 inch, 550 RPM, and up to 45 ft-lb; 3059-20 is 3/8 inch, 400 RPM, and up to 70 ft-lb; 3055-20 is 1/2 inch, 300 RPM, and up to 80 ft-lb. All use M12 batteries.
- When will each bare tool and kit be broadly available rather than listed for future sale?
- How much useful reach does each add over the comparable standard-neck M12 ratchet in real engine bays?
Wait if: Your current ratchet reaches the fasteners you service or the exact model is not yet available from an authorized seller
Buy if: Deep-access work is a repeated problem, the socket lane matches your jobs, and the exact model is available through a seller you trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Milwaukee M12 extended-reach ratchet models were announced?▼
The three bare-tool model numbers are 3058-20 in 1/4 inch, 3059-20 in 3/8 inch, and 3055-20 in 1/2 inch.
Do the new ratchets use existing M12 batteries?▼
Yes. Milwaukee lists all three on the M12 platform, so current M12 batteries are compatible.
Are the Milwaukee extended-reach ratchets available now?▼
Availability varies by model and seller. The official 3058-20 page said “COMING SOON” during our July 10 check, so verify the exact product page or an authorized seller before relying on a delivery date.