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Milwaukee M12 12-Volt Brushless 3/8" Subcompact Drill & 1/4" Impact Driver Kit

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$129

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Northern Tool has Milwaukee M12 12-Volt Brushless Cordless 3/8" Subcompact Drill & 1/4" Impact Driver Combo Kit (3494-22) on sale for $149 - $20 w/ promo code 287949 at checkout = $129. Select ship to store pickup where available, otherwise shipping starts at $9.99.

Note: Availability for store pickup may vary.

Thanks to Community Member cvp33 for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Subcompact design: superior balance and control, ideal for overhead drilling or driving fasteners in tight spaces
  • Drill: Only 5.4" in length / Impact: Only 4.3" in length
  • Drill: 350 in-lbs. of torque / Impact: 1100 in-lbs. of torque
  • Drill: 0-450 RPM in low & 0-1550 RPM in high / Impact: Variable speed 0 -3,000 RPM
  • Drill: 2 lbs. with CP battery / Impact: 1.7 lbs. with CP battery
  • Metal 3/8 in. chuck on the drill & Internal Metal Gearcase in the impact driver for maximum durability
  • REDLINK Intelligence: Advanced overload protection defends against heavy duty applications and monitors the temperature to prevent damage and ensure maximum tool & battery life
  • REDLITHIUM Battery: Superior pack construction, electronics, and performance deliver more work per charge and more work over pack life than any battery on the market
  • On tool battery fuel gauge

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $20.00 less (13% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $149.00 at the time of this posting.
  • About this Product:
    • 5 year tool warranty, 2 year battery
    • Compatible with the Milwaukee Accessory Bit holder 49-16-3697
    • Part of the M12 System, featuring over 150+ tools
  • Additional Notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by cvp33
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Northern Tool has Milwaukee M12 12-Volt Brushless Cordless 3/8" Subcompact Drill & 1/4" Impact Driver Combo Kit (3494-22) on sale for $149 - $20 w/ promo code 287949 at checkout = $129. Select ship to store pickup where available, otherwise shipping starts at $9.99.

Note: Availability for store pickup may vary.

Thanks to Community Member cvp33 for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Subcompact design: superior balance and control, ideal for overhead drilling or driving fasteners in tight spaces
  • Drill: Only 5.4" in length / Impact: Only 4.3" in length
  • Drill: 350 in-lbs. of torque / Impact: 1100 in-lbs. of torque
  • Drill: 0-450 RPM in low & 0-1550 RPM in high / Impact: Variable speed 0 -3,000 RPM
  • Drill: 2 lbs. with CP battery / Impact: 1.7 lbs. with CP battery
  • Metal 3/8 in. chuck on the drill & Internal Metal Gearcase in the impact driver for maximum durability
  • REDLINK Intelligence: Advanced overload protection defends against heavy duty applications and monitors the temperature to prevent damage and ensure maximum tool & battery life
  • REDLITHIUM Battery: Superior pack construction, electronics, and performance deliver more work per charge and more work over pack life than any battery on the market
  • On tool battery fuel gauge

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $20.00 less (13% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $149.00 at the time of this posting.
  • About this Product:
    • 5 year tool warranty, 2 year battery
    • Compatible with the Milwaukee Accessory Bit holder 49-16-3697
    • Part of the M12 System, featuring over 150+ tools
  • Additional Notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by cvp33

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MiramarCaTOPGUN
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3494-22 includes a 3/8" drill/driver. It looks like northerntool combined the descriptions from two different items.
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Quote from MiramarCaTOPGUN :
3494-22 includes a 3/8" drill/driver. It looks like northerntool combined the descriptions from two different items.
Good catch! I removed the 1/2" script from the listing. Best price I've seen for this kit, especially with 2 batteries, charger and a bag.
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shipping makes it $139, and no cashback offers on northern, if i recall correctly. so not sure how great of a deal this is

this was $135 at fleet and farm last weekend, and 15% cashback with capital one. so like $115 ish
Last edited by b00gersugar May 28, 2025 at 12:29 AM.
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Picked these up from HD on sale last week. Excellent for general home use. The wife will reach for these before any of the m18 tools.
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shahhere
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Please add shipping to cost in title.

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SomeLurker
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Don't buy this one, Home Depot has the M12 Fuel version for $9 more. Go to the link below and add the Rachet as the free gift. It will break up the cost of the M12 fuel drill set to $138 and rachet to $90 in cart. Return the rachet to home depot and keep the drill set

Difference between Milwaukee M12 and M12 FUEL tools lies in the power source and technology they utilize. M12 FUEL tools feature a POWERSTATE brushless motor, REDLINK PLUS electronic intelligence, and REDLITHIUM battery technology, resulting in increased power, run time, and motor lifespan compared to standard M12 tools.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwa.../320268525
Edit: OP's deal has $9.99 shipping cost (which wasn't included in the description above), so the Home Depot deal is the same price but for the Fuel version.
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Quote from MiramarCaTOPGUN :
3494-22 includes a 3/8" drill/driver. It looks like northerntool combined the descriptions from two different items.
Wow,

I remember and bought just a few years ago the old "round nosed" brushed impact and drill with one battery when it hit 79 bucks with vet discount blah blah and it works fine for my trailer.

IF you pay attention, you know what set I'm talking about. It is still around for 99 bucks and a battery and bag all the time..

THIS, is a good deal...
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Quote from jrc188 :
Picked these up from HD on sale last week. Excellent for general home use. The wife will reach for these before any of the m18 tools.
Great always wanted to buy an extra set of tools that my wife would preferably pick up over another perfectly good set.
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Quote from SomeLurker :
Don't buy this one, Home Depot has the M12 Fuel version for $9 more. Go to the link below and add the Rachet as the free gift. It will break up the cost of the M12 fuel drill set to $138 and rachet to $90 in cart. Return the rachet to home depot and keep the drill set

Difference between Milwaukee M12 and M12 FUEL tools lies in the power source and technology they utilize. M12 FUEL tools feature a POWERSTATE brushless motor, REDLINK PLUS electronic intelligence, and REDLITHIUM battery technology, resulting in increased power, run time, and motor lifespan compared to standard M12 tools.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwa.../320268525 [homedepot.com]
Edit: OP's deal has $9.99 shipping cost (which wasn't included in the description above), so the Home Depot deal is the same price but for the Fuel version.
3497-22 that you linked is coming up at $229 for me with an offer of a free tool. I checked a few stores around me and all have it for the same price. 3494-22 at HD is $149 and no freebies.
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Quote from microlab :
3497-22 that you linked is coming up at $229 for me with an offer of a free tool. I checked a few stores around me and all have it for the same price. 3494-22 at HD is $149 and no freebies.
read my post again, it has instructions on how to get 3497-22 down to $138. You may have to click on the "View Product Details" button first, then select the "Free Tool" box and select the rachet.
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Quote from jrc188 :
Picked these up from HD on sale last week. Excellent for general home use. The wife will reach for these before any of the m18 tools.

Hell, I reach for these before any M18s. Unless you *really* need the boost in power the M18 gives, I always go for the M12s because they're lighter and fit into tighter spaces, and these subcompact ones double down on that. Especially for home use where you don't always have options for maneuvering yourself or a tool in some pretty tight spaces.

At one of the buildings I manage, the mechanical room looks like that old screen saver with the pipes. And the literal closet where the fire sprinkler system is located is just wall to wall cluster of pipes. The fire chief can barely fit his arm through to check valves, let alone a wrench if it needs adjusting.
Last edited by DapPlaty May 28, 2025 at 07:01 AM.
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Good deal. I Will probably wait for the HD hack for the sub compact for $100 or less. Lol
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Just got this set from Northern Tool a few days ago, and it is nice. I do have the advantage membership, but it still showed 9.99 shipping. I called customer service, and they were able to apply the $20 off coupon and make shipping free.

I also have the M12 Fuel and Surge, I prefer the Surge. Both are in our motorhome, so I haven't had a chance to compare side by side yet. My initial thoughts are to keep the Surge and subcompact and sell the Fuel. Don't get me wrong, the Fuel is great, but the M12 Surge is awesome, the M18 Surge sucks. Ever since getting the M12 Surge, I haven't touched the Fuel. The Fuel is sometimes too powerful and not as easy to control speed like the Surge, way less bit slip with the Surge.

Now, I am hoping the Subcompact is small enough for tight areas in the motorhome, compared to the Surge. I also like the size of the Subcompact drill that may replace the Fuel hammer drill I carry, the hammer portion being a joke.

Overall, the Subcompact line is a very niche product. If I was just buying for doing stuff around the house, it would only be the M12 Surge, skip the drill all together get some 1/4 shank drill bits.

Edit: The more I use the M12 line, which is new to me due to getting them for the motorhome, the less I want to my use my M18 Fuel tools I have at home.
Last edited by AquaMeat9126 May 28, 2025 at 07:39 AM.
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Quote from AquaMeat9126 :
Just got this set from Northern Tool a few days ago, and it is nice. I do have the advantage membership, but it still showed 9.99 shipping. I called customer service, and they were able to apply the $20 off coupon and make shipping free.

I also have the M12 Fuel and Surge, I prefer the Surge. Both are in our motorhome, so I haven't had a chance to compare side by side yet. My initial thoughts are to keep the Surge and subcompact and sell the Fuel. Don't get me wrong, the Fuel is great, but the M12 Surge is awesome, the M18 Surge sucks. Ever since getting the M12 Surge, I haven't touched the Fuel. The Fuel is sometimes too powerful and not as easy to control speed like the Surge, way less bit slip with the Surge.

Now, I am hoping the Subcompact is small enough for tight areas in the motorhome, compared to the Surge. I also like the size of the Subcompact drill that may replace the Fuel hammer drill I carry, the hammer portion being a joke.

Overall, the Subcompact line is a very niche product. If I was just buying for doing stuff around the house, it would only be the M12 Surge, skip the drill all together get some 1/4 shank drill bits.

Edit: The more I use the M12 line, which is new to me due to getting them for the motorhome, the less I want to my use my M18 Fuel tools I have at home.

What don't you like about the m18 surge?

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Quote from AquaMeat9126 :
Just got this set from Northern Tool a few days ago, and it is nice. I do have the advantage membership, but it still showed 9.99 shipping. I called customer service, and they were able to apply the $20 off coupon and make shipping free.

I also have the M12 Fuel and Surge, I prefer the Surge. Both are in our motorhome, so I haven't had a chance to compare side by side yet. My initial thoughts are to keep the Surge and subcompact and sell the Fuel. Don't get me wrong, the Fuel is great, but the M12 Surge is awesome, the M18 Surge sucks. Ever since getting the M12 Surge, I haven't touched the Fuel. The Fuel is sometimes too powerful and not as easy to control speed like the Surge, way less bit slip with the Surge.

Now, I am hoping the Subcompact is small enough for tight areas in the motorhome, compared to the Surge. I also like the size of the Subcompact drill that may replace the Fuel hammer drill I carry, the hammer portion being a joke.

Overall, the Subcompact line is a very niche product. If I was just buying for doing stuff around the house, it would only be the M12 Surge, skip the drill all together get some 1/4 shank drill bits.

Edit: The more I use the M12 line, which is new to me due to getting them for the motorhome, the less I want to my use my M18 Fuel tools I have at home.
The surge deal including the ratchet is still available. I'm with you, I like the surge!
https://slickdeals.net/f/18309586-milwaukee-m12-fuel-surge-12v-lithium-ion-brushless-cordless-1-4-he...

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