Update July 4, 2026: All three extended reach models are now in stock at Home Depot. Bare tool pricing landed at $279 per drive size, with 1/4″ and 3/8″ kits available at $379 (including M12 High Output 2.5Ah battery and charger). Full specs and buy links below.
Milwaukee expanded its M12 FUEL cordless ratchet lineup with three extended reach models, 1/4″, 3/8″, and 1/2″ drive, now available at Home Depot. The new tools address the most common limitation of compact cordless ratchets: insufficient neck length to reach deeply recessed fasteners.
Three New Models: Specs and Pricing
| Model | Drive | Torque | RPM | Length | Weight | Price (bare) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3058-20 | 1/4″ | 45 ft-lbs | 550 | 15.4 in | 1.8 lbs | $279 at Home Depot |
| 3059-20 | 3/8″ | 70 ft-lbs | 400 | 16.2 in | 2.1 lbs | $279 at Home Depot |
| 3055-20 | 1/2″ | 80 ft-lbs | 300 | 16.5 in | 2.2 lbs | $279 at Home Depot |
Kits for the 1/4″ (3058-21) and 3/8″ (3059-21) models are $379 each and come with an M12 High Output 2.5Ah battery and charger. The 1/2″ is bare tool only for now. Optional protective boots run $29 each and are sold separately.
What the Extended Reach Changes
The extended reach design adds neck length between the head and the motor body, using the same compact, low-profile ratchet head geometry Milwaukee established on the current M12 FUEL ratchet (3052/3053/3054 series), to access fasteners in wheel wells, recessed HVAC panel screws, deep equipment cavities, and cramped under-hood locations where a standard-length ratchet can’t swing.
Key features on the new models:
- POWERSTATE brushless outer rotor motor, reported 20% smaller and 20% more powerful than the previous generation
- Modular trigger cap system: swap between paddle and finger triggers without tools, a first for the M12 FUEL ratchet line
- LED work light built in
- Battery isolation switch to prevent parasitic drain when stored
- Compatible with all M12 REDLITHIUM batteries
Context: The Cordless Ratchet Race in 2026
Milwaukee essentially created the compact cordless ratchet category, and the current generation (3052/3053/3054) remains the benchmark, small enough to slip into tight spaces, fast enough to run fasteners without thinking, and with better head clearance than anything else in the M12 class.
DeWalt moved hard into the segment in early 2026, launching three 20V MAX ATOMIC cordless ratchets (DCF512EB, DCF513EB, DCF514EB) in 1/4″, 3/8″, and 1/2″ drive at $239 bare. Milwaukee’s extended reach variants answer with deeper access, a longer neck, and the modular trigger, but at a $40 premium over DeWalt’s entry point.
If you need a cordless ratchet right now and don’t need the extra reach, the current M12 FUEL models (3052/3053/3054) are still strong buys. Our best cordless ratchet wrench guide covers all the top options across platforms, including how the Milwaukee M12 FUEL compares to DeWalt’s entries.
For the full picture of where Milwaukee sits relative to competing platforms, see our Milwaukee vs Makita 2026 platform breakdown. If you’re deciding between a compact ratchet and a full-size impact wrench for automotive work, our best cordless impact wrench guide covers that trade-off in detail.
Sources: Milwaukee Tool product page (3059-20) | SlashGear pricing breakdown | Fleet Maintenance