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

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$271.64
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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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    • 4.8 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 680 customer reviews
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If you have Amazon Prime, solid deal on impact wrench.

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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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03-14-2023 at 09:56 PM.
03-14-2023 at 09:56 PM.
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
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03-14-2023 at 11:53 PM.
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Can this do lug nuts over the 1/2?

Nvm delete, 1/2 in is better for lugnuts
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03-15-2023 at 12:44 AM.
03-15-2023 at 12:44 AM.
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.
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03-15-2023 at 02:00 AM.
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This, or the 1/2" version that sells on amazon for a tiny bit more?
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03-15-2023 at 05:29 AM.

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03-15-2023 at 05:29 AM.
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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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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03-15-2023 at 06:35 AM.
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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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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.
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What is the difference this gen2 vs gen3?
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03-15-2023 at 06:56 AM.
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Any point of getting this if you have the 1/2 version? Just use an adapter?
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Quote from dylanfoos :
Any point of getting this if you have the 1/2 version? Just use an adapter?

It performs slightly better than the 1/2" but maybe not $146 better.

Use an adapter where you can. If you need max power (adapters will rob some) or need to fit into tight spaces where an adapter would be problematic, then it might make sense to get one of these -- or the M12 stubby.
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Quote from AtTheLeftThere :
Why does it not say M18 Fuel in the title?

Updated.
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