What is the best battery do I order with this?

you can order the M12 Red Lithium 2.0 3INR19/65 48-11-2420 2 Ah battery or, better, the M12 Red Lithium XC 48-11-2402 C21CD124594 32 Wh battery.

Without power from the battery, does this work as a regular ratchet? I could see situations where I would want to torque bolts manually.

Yes, this can be used without a battery using your own strength. It's reliable and the battery last forever. It's not a power house at 35 foot pounds of torque, but I break nuts and bolts lose manually and then use the ratchet's battery power. I use it daily in my automotive shop.

Can this be used as a typical ratchet once battery has torqued as much as it can on it's own?

According to Milwaukee, yes, you can apply up to 50 ft-lbs of force while using it as a ratchet without risking any damage to the tool.

I bought one--the ratcheting mechanism is tight; it does not want to ratchet. Also, direction switch is hard to use. Does it loosen up with use?

the switch on the last 3 I've do the same thing. very hard need plyers to switch directions

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2457-20 M12 Cordless 3/8" Sub-Compact 35 ft-Lbs 250 RPM Ratchet w/ Variable Speed Trigger

Product ID: 9753549

Details

Brand
Milwaukee
Color
Red
Item Length
9.47 inches
Item Weight
1.8 pounds
Material
Alloy Steel

⚡35 ft-lbs torque power

💡LED lighting for low-light work

🔋Onboard fuel gauge for battery life

€ 187.87

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Description

🔧 Power, precision, and portability — the ratchet that works as hard as you do.

COMPACT YET MIGHTY - Sub-compact 10.75” length and 1.9 lbs for ultimate portability and tight space access.
SMART BATTERY SYNC - REDLINK Intelligence prevents overheating by optimizing power flow with M12 batteries.
POWER MEETS PRECISION - 35 ft-lbs torque and 250 RPM deliver pneumatic-level speed without the hose hassle.
WORK ANYTIME ANYWHERE - Built-in LED light brightens dark engine bays and cramped workspaces.
ACCIDENTAL SWITCH PREVENTION - Recessed forward-backward switch avoids unintended direction changes mid-job.

The Milwaukee 2457-20 M12 Cordless 3/8" Sub-Compact Ratchet combines 35 ft-lbs of torque and 250 RPM speed in a lightweight, 10.75-inch tool designed for tight spaces. Featuring REDLINK Intelligence for smart battery management, an onboard fuel gauge, and LED lighting, it ensures maximum productivity and durability for professionals on the go. Perfect for mechanics and repair pros seeking pneumatic power without the bulk.

Specifications

ASIN	B006CSRBTC
Best Sellers Rank	#4,227 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #2 in Power Ratchet Wrenches
Brand Name	Milwaukee
Color	Red
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (8,173)
End Style	Socket End
Finish Types	Polished
Global Trade Identification Number	00045242257560
Head Style	Box End
Included Components	Combination Wrench
Item Length	9.47 inches
Item Torque	35 ft-lb
Item Type Name	2457-20
Item Weight	1.8 pounds
Jaw Capacity	0.38 inches
Manufacturer	Builders World Wholesale Distribution
Manufacturer Part Number	2457-20
Material Type	Alloy Steel, Plastic
Measurement Standard	SAE (Inch)
Model Number	2457-20
Operation Mode	Battery
Package Quantity	1
UPC	045242257560 826659153689
Unit Count	1 Count
Voltage	12 volts

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