New Milwaukee M18 Fuel high torque impact wrenches

Milwaukee’s new M18 Fuel half-inch high torque impact wrench is a complete redesign from the previous iteration of the tool, with more power and speed than before. 

The new impact wrenches will be available to order with a friction ring or pin detent kit, and are fully compatible with Milwaukee’s line of M18 18 volt cordless tools and batteries. 

Both models in the line have four-mode drive control, and includes an auto shut-off and bolt-removal mode. Auto shut-off prevents over-tightening by applying no more than 50 foot-pounds of torque. Bolt removal mode operates at maximum nut-busting torque to break the fastener free, then reduces to 750 RPM for more control.  

The four modes operate at different RPM ranges:

• Mode 1: 0 - 700 RPM
• Mode 2: 0 - 1,300 RPM
• Mode 3: 0 - 2,000 RPM
• Mode 4: Forward: 0 - 900 RPM, reverse: 0 - 2,000 RPM

The impact wrenches have LED lights for working in low-visibility conditions. The battery isolation system maintains a secure battery connection and controls vibration transmitted to the pack. 

Friction ring model

The M18 Fuel high torque impact wrench with friction ring is built with a brushless motor, and can hit up to 1,200 foot-pounds of fastening torque. It has 1,500 foot-pounds of nut-busting torque with the M18 RedLithium XC5.0 battery, and can reach up to 1,600 foot-pounds with the new M18 RedLithium Forge XC6.0 battery. 

This model has a range of up to 2,000 RPM and up to 2,400 IPM.

The friction ring version comes in at a compact size, at 7.5 pounds with the battery pack and 7.6 inches long, up to 2 inches shorter than previous models, for working in tight spaces. 

Pin detent model

The M18 Fuel high torque impact wrench with pin detent also has a brushless motor and can hit up to 900 foot-pounds of fastening torque. It has 1,100 foot-pounds of nut-busting torque with the M18 RedLithium XC5.0 battery.

This model has a range of up to 2,000 RPM and up to 2,700 IPM.

The pin detent version is a little smaller than the friction ring version, at 7 pounds with the battery pack and 7.3 inches long. A lanyard loop is included for use and storage. 

Price and availability

Both the friction ring and pin detent versions of the Milwaukee M18 Fuel high torque impact wrenches start at $299. Packages with a M18 XC5.0 battery pack, M18 and M12 multi-voltage charger, and blow molded case are available for $499. 

The friction ring model is available to order now, and the pin detent model goes on sale in December. For more information, visit MilwaukeeTool.com.