Impact drivers / Milwaukee M18 FUEL

Milwaukee 2853 impact driver

Researched by Rob Pitman, licensed electrician (Australia) · Specs checked 2026-10-16 · From manufacturer specs, not a hands-on test

Battery platformMilwaukee M18
Ways to buy1 US SKU
Specs published6 of 11

Sold as a bare tool: it needs Milwaukee M18 batteries and a charger, sold separately.

Ways to buy this tool

SKUTypeWhat is in the box
2853-20
"20": Bare tool: no battery or charger
BARE TOOL
  • M18 FUEL 1/4" Hex Impact Driver (Tool Only) [2853-20]
  • Belt Clip
  • Bit Holder

Specs

Ratings are the manufacturer's and are not comparable across brands unless measured the same way. All figures: Milwaukee US product page 2853-20, checked 2026-10-16.

Max torque (manufacturer rating)2,000 in-lbs
Max speed0-3,600
Impact rate0-4,300 IPM
MotorPOWERSTATE Brushless
Chuck1/4" Hex
Warranty5 Year Limited Warranty
Speed settingsNot published
Drive modesNot published
Weight, tool onlyNot published
Weight with batteryNot published
Head lengthNot published

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Sources

  1. Milwaukee US product page 2853-20, retrieved 2026-10-16

Figures not published by the manufacturer are left out rather than guessed. Found an error? Tell us.