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Milwaukee M18 FUEL Mid-Torque 3/8” Impact Wrench (Tool Only)

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Synergy via Amazon has Milwaukee M18 FUEL Mid-Torque 3/8" Impact Wrench (Tool Only, 2960-20) on sale for $146. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member FairStraw7272 for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • Best power to weight ratio is offered as the tool provides 600 ft-lbs. of nut-busting torque at only 5.0 lbs. with a 5.0Ah battery.
  • 6.0" in length provides most access in tight spaces
  • Tri-LEDs deliver high definition lighting to increase workspace visibility with less shadows
  • 4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL provides greater control over output speed and power. Includes auto shut-off and bolt-removal mode
    • Auto shut-off mode prevents over tightening and increases productivity by applying no more than 35 ft-lbs. of torque.
    • Bolt-removal mode offers more control after bolt breakaway as RPMs drastically slow down once the bolt is loosened.

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  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $20 less than the previous Frontpage Deal where this product was featured.
  • About this product:
    • 4.8 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 680 customer reviews
  • About this store:
    • Seller Synergy has an 83% positive rating in the last 12 months with over 8610 lifetime feedback.
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Synergy via Amazon has Milwaukee M18 FUEL Mid-Torque 3/8" Impact Wrench (Tool Only, 2960-20) on sale for $146. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member FairStraw7272 for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • Best power to weight ratio is offered as the tool provides 600 ft-lbs. of nut-busting torque at only 5.0 lbs. with a 5.0Ah battery.
  • 6.0" in length provides most access in tight spaces
  • Tri-LEDs deliver high definition lighting to increase workspace visibility with less shadows
  • 4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL provides greater control over output speed and power. Includes auto shut-off and bolt-removal mode
    • Auto shut-off mode prevents over tightening and increases productivity by applying no more than 35 ft-lbs. of torque.
    • Bolt-removal mode offers more control after bolt breakaway as RPMs drastically slow down once the bolt is loosened.

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $20 less than the previous Frontpage Deal where this product was featured.
  • About this product:
    • 4.8 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 680 customer reviews
  • About this store:
    • Seller Synergy has an 83% positive rating in the last 12 months with over 8610 lifetime feedback.
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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I'm already in the Milwaukee ecosystem so bought this wrench last month for $149 and thought it was a screaming deal.

My use case is strictly homeowner working on his own cars or light assembly.

Reviews [youtube.com] show it breaking bolts torqued to 600/ft lbs so unless you're a heavy line mechanic or need to work on farm equipment the 3/8 has plenty of power, is lighter and gets into tighter spaces. Lug nuts on passenger cars and trucks should be no challenge.

If you don't get batteries free from work (heh) be sure to get the lighter, more powerful High Output CP3.0 [milwaukeetool.com] with 21,700 cells (defined by its 21mm x 70mm size.)

Here's the slightly overbearing VCG Construction [youtube.com] guy to explain why.
FWIW the M12 stubby goes for around the same, maybe a few bucks less, and is probably a better overall impact wrench than this for most DIY mechanics who only work on their own cars, because it's smaller and lighter, especially with batteries on, and you'll rarely come across a fastener that it can't handle, including lug and axle nuts and nearly all suspension fasteners. But for those times where it can't, and you don't feel like using a breaker bar with cheater pipe, then this would be a great backup wrench.

If you're only looking to do tire rotations, oil changes and the occasional brake pad/rotor replacement, then it doesn't really matter so might as well get this and be covered for basically all situations (on cars, not trucks). But if you're going to be doing a lot of wrenching, repairs, restoration, maintenance, etc., then you'll definitely appreciate and prefer the M12 stubby over this and basically anything. There's literally nothing out there of comparable power that's as small and light.
Depends on which sockets you have more of. But 3/8" will usually be more common and are thinner sockets overall. Torque Test Channel also found that the M18 3/8" mid torque makes more torque than the 1/2" version.

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Mar 15, 2023
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Mar 15, 2023
plusoahu
Mar 15, 2023
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Not a bad deal if you got the batteries. Definitely a good deal for someone like me from HI that has to pay extra for products like this. It's a 2960-20 model in case anyone was wondering. https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Pro...es/2960-20
Mar 15, 2023
542 Posts
Joined Jun 2009
Mar 15, 2023
gzhen
Mar 15, 2023
542 Posts
Can this do lug nuts over the 1/2?

Nvm delete, 1/2 in is better for lugnuts
Last edited by gzhen March 15, 2023 at 01:34 AM.
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Mar 15, 2023
472 Posts
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Mar 15, 2023
Lou_
Mar 15, 2023
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This deal has been going on for just over a month now. I picked it up for $149 at the beginning of February. Still, a good buy.
Quote from gzhen :
Can this do lug nuts over the 1/2?

Nvm delete, 1/2 in is better for lugnuts
This will do lug nuts on the majority of passenger cars and light trucks. The 1/2" High Torque is still a monster but this mid torque is no slouch either.
Mar 15, 2023
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aragorn2000
Mar 15, 2023
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This, or the 1/2" version that sells on amazon for a tiny bit more?
Mar 15, 2023
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Mr.Greg
Mar 15, 2023
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Quote from aragorn2000 :
This, or the 1/2" version that sells on amazon for a tiny bit more?
Depends on which sockets you have more of. But 3/8" will usually be more common and are thinner sockets overall. Torque Test Channel also found that the M18 3/8" mid torque makes more torque than the 1/2" version.
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Mar 15, 2023
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Mar 15, 2023
razed by wolves
Mar 15, 2023
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I'm already in the Milwaukee ecosystem so bought this wrench last month for $149 and thought it was a screaming deal.

My use case is strictly homeowner working on his own cars or light assembly.

Reviews [youtube.com] show it breaking bolts torqued to 600/ft lbs so unless you're a heavy line mechanic or need to work on farm equipment the 3/8 has plenty of power, is lighter and gets into tighter spaces. Lug nuts on passenger cars and trucks should be no challenge.

If you don't get batteries free from work (heh) be sure to get the lighter, more powerful High Output CP3.0 [milwaukeetool.com] with 21,700 cells (defined by its 21mm x 70mm size.)

Here's the slightly overbearing VCG Construction [youtube.com] guy to explain why.
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AtTheLeftThere
Mar 15, 2023
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Why does it not say M18 Fuel in the title?

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FWIW the M12 stubby goes for around the same, maybe a few bucks less, and is probably a better overall impact wrench than this for most DIY mechanics who only work on their own cars, because it's smaller and lighter, especially with batteries on, and you'll rarely come across a fastener that it can't handle, including lug and axle nuts and nearly all suspension fasteners. But for those times where it can't, and you don't feel like using a breaker bar with cheater pipe, then this would be a great backup wrench.

If you're only looking to do tire rotations, oil changes and the occasional brake pad/rotor replacement, then it doesn't really matter so might as well get this and be covered for basically all situations (on cars, not trucks). But if you're going to be doing a lot of wrenching, repairs, restoration, maintenance, etc., then you'll definitely appreciate and prefer the M12 stubby over this and basically anything. There's literally nothing out there of comparable power that's as small and light.
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Mar 15, 2023
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KMan
Mar 15, 2023
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Quote from razed by wolves :
Here's the slightly overbearing VCG Construction [youtube.com] guy to explain why.
He is kind of annoying, isn't he? It's like he downs 20 espressos before each video or needs to find a relaxing hobby. Hyper hyper.
Mar 15, 2023
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biikalo
Mar 15, 2023
29 Posts
What is the difference this gen2 vs gen3?