Impact drivers / Milwaukee M18 FUEL

Milwaukee 2953 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 buy2 US SKUs
Specs published9 of 11

Own Milwaukee M18 batteries and a charger? The 2953-20 bare tool is the same tool without paying for them again. Starting from scratch? The 2953-22 kit includes 2x M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Extended Capacity Battery Pack [48-11-1850], M18 & M12 Multi-Voltage Charger [48-59-1812], Blow Molded Case, Belt Clip.

Ways to buy this tool

SKUTypeWhat is in the box
2953-20
"20": Bare tool: no battery or charger
BARE TOOL
  • M18 FUEL 1/4" Hex Impact Driver [2953-20]
  • Belt Clip
2953-22
"22": Kit with 2 batteries and a charger (battery size varies by tool) (usually)
KIT
  • M18 FUEL 1/4" Hex Impact Driver [2953-20]
  • 2x M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Extended Capacity Battery Pack [48-11-1850]
  • M18 & M12 Multi-Voltage Charger [48-59-1812]
  • Blow Molded Case
  • Belt Clip

Same tool in each box; the SKUs differ in what comes with it. The box contents come from the manufacturer; the suffix notes are a guide. How Milwaukee model numbers work.

Specs

Ratings are the manufacturer's and are not comparable across brands unless measured the same way. All figures: Milwaukee US product page 2953-20, checked 2026-10-16.

Max torque (manufacturer rating)2,000 in-lbs
Max speed0-3,900 RPM
Impact rate0-4,400 IPM
MotorPOWERSTATE Brushless
Chuck1/4 in
Drive modes4-Mode
Weight, tool only2.2 lb
Weight with battery3.8 lb
Warranty5 Year Limited Warranty
Speed settingsNot published
Head lengthNot published

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Sources

  1. Milwaukee US product page 2953-20, retrieved 2026-10-16

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