M12 FUEL™ 1/4" Subcompact Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring

The Milwaukee M12 FUEL™ 1/4" Subcompact Impact Wrench with Friction Ring (model 3048-20) is a bare tool built for the tightest underhood and automotive work — at just 4.4" long and 2.0" wide it reaches spots that full-size wrenches can't. This is a bare tool: the M12™ battery and charger are sold separately.

What it does well

• Delivers up to 100 ft-lbs of nut-busting torque (when paired with an M12™ REDLITHIUM™ HIGH OUTPUT™ CP2.5 battery) and up to 50% faster application speeds.
• POWERSTATE™ brushless motor with a 1/4" friction ring anvil for quick socket changes, reaching 0–4,400 IPM and up to 3,800 RPM.
• 4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL™ with AUTO SHUT-OFF™ that caps torque at 7 ft-lbs for hand-tight fastening, plus a reverse bolt-removal mode that slows RPM once the bolt breaks free to prevent drops.
• Tri-LED work light for shadow-free visibility, variable speed trigger, and single-handed mode changes; weighs just 1.5 lbs as a bare tool.

Is this the right impact wrench for you?

This is the pick for automotive techs and mechanics who need serious 1/4" torque in the smallest possible package for underhood access. Since it's a bare tool, choose it if you already run the M12™ system and have batteries on hand — pair it with a REDLITHIUM™ HIGH OUTPUT™ CP2.5 pack to hit its rated 100 ft-lbs. If you need a battery and charger too, look for a kit instead.

What's in the box

• M12 FUEL™ 1/4" Subcompact Impact Wrench with Friction Ring (3048-20)
• M12™ battery and charger sold separately

Specifications

Downloads

• Warranty Document (PDF)