Odd-job
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Special buy from HD today @ $69 (somebody at HD has a sense of humor).
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Odd-job
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Also a decent deal - although can't speak for either tool - as I haven't justified owning either one of them somewhat ironically.
SkinnyG
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How does the subcompact compare (in power) to the M12 Fuel drill? Mine took a dump a couple weeks ago and I'm wondering if this is a worthy replacement.Special buy from HD today @ $69 (somebody at HD has a sense of humor).
Odd-job
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I was going to say it felt the same to my Gen 2 meaning its going to be hard to break your wrist, but the specs are kind of the same. Here's what my Copilot says since my torque perception *****. Also added the Gen 3 in there, because I am not sure which gen was your drill that went down the $hitter.
M12 Drill Comparison
| Feature | M12 FUEL Gen 2 | M12 FUEL Gen 3 (3403) | M12 Subcompact (3401) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor | FUEL Brushless | FUEL Brushless | Brushless |
| Torque | ~350 in-lbs | 400 in-lbs | 350 in-lbs |
| Max RPM | 1,700 | 1,500 | 1,550 |
| Chuck | 1/2" Metal | 1/2" Metal | 3/8" Metal |
| Length | ~6.6" | 5.95" | 5.4" |
| Weight (bare) | ~2.0 lbs | ~2.1 lbs | ~1.6 lbs |
| Best Use | General pro use | Heavy-duty M12 work | Compact service work |
soloz2
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I have the latest m12 fuel drill and it’s pretty nice. Feels just as powerful as my m18 brushless drill from a few years ago. I also have a m18 hammer drill that is a bit more powerful, but the m12 fuel has done everything I’ve asked of it.
I ordered two of these this morning for my guys. A couple weeks back I had a bizarre install that only gave me 6” of room to tek screw some cover panels in place and this thing went from a joke tool to a rockstar just…like…that. And two of my guys that previously made fun of it wanted oneAlso a decent deal - although can't speak for either tool - as I haven't justified owning either one of them somewhat ironically.
I ordered two of these this morning for my guys. A couple weeks back I had a bizarre install that only gave me 6” of room to tek screw some cover panels in place and this thing went from a joke tool to a rockstar just…like…that. And two of my guys that previously made fun of it wanted one
That install drill is probably my most used tool.
webscrounger
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Couldn't pass up the $69 M12 Subcompact Brushless 3/8 Drill Driver drill!
SkinnyG
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Thanks. The specs are pretty close to my gen 2 Fuel, with the notable exception of a 3/8 chuck vs the 1/2. For $70, it's worth a shot. I wonder if I can swap the 1/2 chuck in there?