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Prices may varyThis product ranks #3 of 11 in Impact Wrenches.
Last reviewed June 14, 2026
TL;DR Rated 600 ft-lbs on a 3/8" drive; community evidence confirms suspension bolt and Loctite-secured fastener removal on the Milwaukee M18 platform at 3.4 lbs bare tool. UL mark on label; database confirmation pending.
Cordless electric 3/8" drive brushless impact wrench on the Milwaukee M18 18V platform. Four torque modes and stub nose suit engine-bay and tight-space work where a 1/2" drive won't reach. No independent torque meter test was located; community evidence draws from fastener-removal outcomes only. Reviews confirm rear suspension bolt removal and Loctite-secured fastener breakaway in cramped quarters. At 3.4 lbs, overhead use is manageable through a full DIY session.
M18 platform owners doing engine-bay, suspension, or tight-space fastener work where a 1/2" drive won't fit. Skip it for heavy-duty truck lug studs or seized frame bolts; the 2962-20 or 2767 (1/2" drive) handle those loads better.
UL mark on label; UL Product iQ confirmation not performed (2026-05-30). Li-ion, no CPSC recall. Hearing protection situationally appropriate for extended use (category typical 95-105 dB). Recycle M18 batteries via Call2Recycle or Home Depot drop-off.
No. The 2960-20 is the bare-tool variant · it includes the wrench only. Batteries and charger are sold separately. The wrench is compatible with all Milwaukee M18 batteries.
A UL listing mark is visible on the product label (PT02 image · CAT. NO. 2960-20, 18V DC). UL Product iQ database confirmation was not performed as of 2026-05-30 due to access limitations. The safety certification quality dimension is scored at 6 (access-error floor per rubric). Update this answer if the listing is confirmed in UL Product iQ.
No independent calibrated torque meter test was located 2026-05-30. Community evidence draws from fastener-removal outcomes only: owner reviews confirm stuck suspension bolts, Loctite-secured fasteners, and rear shock replacement where a 1/2" impact wouldn't fit. Manufacturer rated torque is 600 ft-lbs (breakaway/removal torque).
The 2960-20 is the 3/8" drive mid-torque model (600 ft-lbs rated, 3.4 lbs). The 2962-20 is the 1/2" drive mid-torque model (600 ft-lbs fastening / 750 ft-lbs nut-busting, 3.9 lbs). The 3/8" drive is better for engine-bay and tight-space work where a 1/2" won't fit; the 1/2" drive handles heavier truck fasteners and wheel studs.
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