Milwaukee 2456-20 M12 Ratchet 1/4 Inch
- 30 foot pounds of torque
- 12 volt battery operation
- Ratchet head, socket end, SAE (inch) sizing
- 10 inches long, 1.55 pounds
- 0.25 inch jaw capacity
- Painted red finish, alloy steel and plastic
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A battery-powered Milwaukee ratchet sized in inches. The listing is silent on whether a battery or charger is included, so confirm that first.
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ASIN: B00659G0CCModel: 2456-20Category: Impact Drivers & Wrenches
Overview
Milwaukee builds this ratchet around a socket end and a ratcheting head, and it runs on battery power rather than by hand. The body is alloy steel and plastic with a painted red finish.
Battery drive spares the wrist the repeated strokes of a hand ratchet, and the inch sizing suits SAE fasteners. The limitation is the missing detail: no battery, charger or speed is named, and the only included item is a combination wrench.
Who it's for
Work on SAE fasteners, where a short powered ratchet saves effort, suits this tool. Shoppers who want a ready kit, or who work near flammable vapors, should look at other listings because the tool is marked as not non-sparking.
Pros and cons
- Battery powered ratcheting
- Socket end for standard sockets
- SAE inch sizing
- Alloy steel construction
- Battery and charger not listed
- Rotation speed unspecified
- Not rated non-sparking
Performance notes
Torque comes from the battery-driven motor, and the ratchet head lets the socket turn without lifting the tool between strokes. The jaw capacity limits which fasteners it can reach, and runtime depends on the battery used, which the listing does not name.
Specifications
| Brand | MILWAUKEE |
|---|---|
| Model | 2456-20 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Length | 10 Incheshigher than 55% of 111 impact drivers & wrenches |
| Item weight | 1.55 Pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Jaw Capacity | 0.25 Incheslower than 96% of 56 impact drivers & wrenches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 12 Voltslower than 75% of 135 impact drivers & wrenches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel, Plastic |
| Finish Types | Painted |
| Color | Red |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Combination Wrench |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Other details | |
| Item Torque | 30 Foot Pounds |
| Head Style | Ratchet |
| Operation Mode | Battery |
| Measurement Standard | SAE (Inch) |
| End Style | Socket End |
| Is Non Sparking | No |
| Is Racheting | Yes |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I look after the Milwaukee 2456-20?
The listing gives no care steps. The body is alloy steel and plastic with a painted finish, so store it dry and wipe it clean after dirty jobs.
Does the Milwaukee 2456-20 come with a battery?
The listing names battery operation and a combination wrench as the included component. It does not list a battery or charger.
Is the Milwaukee 2456-20 metric or inch?
The measurement standard is SAE (inch).
Can the Milwaukee 2456-20 be used around flammable vapors?
The listing marks non-sparking as No, so it is not sold as a spark-safe tool.