Milwaukee 2562-20vs2563-20

Two impact wrenches, compared from their makers' published US specs. Specs checked 2026-10-18.

Comparing the Milwaukee 2562-20 (BARE TOOL) and Milwaukee 2563-20 (BARE TOOL) on the Milwaukee M12 platform: across 12 specs published for both models, 2 differ and 10 match. Key distinction: Milwaukee 2562-20: shorter (tool length) (4.8 in vs 4.9 in). All figures are from published US manufacturer specs and operator manuals, not hands-on testing.

Milwaukee 2562-20

BARE TOOLMilwaukee M12

Max breakaway torque 550 ft-lbs (Milwaukee: nut-busting torque)Max speed 0-3,000 RPMImpact rate 0-3,300 IPM

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Milwaukee 2563-20

BARE TOOLMilwaukee M12

Max breakaway torque 550 ft-lbs (Milwaukee: nut-busting torque)Max speed 0-3,000 RPMImpact rate 0-3,300 IPM

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How to choose between them

Both run on Milwaukee M12 batteries, so your existing packs and chargers fit either tool.
Tight clearance between studs or inside cabinets? The 2562-20 publishes a shorter tool head length (4.8 in vs 4.9 in on the 2563-20).

From the published figures only; no testing. Rated figures from different makers are not measured the same way.

Where they differ

Milwaukee 2562-20: shorter (tool length) (4.8 in vs 4.9 in).

2 verified spec differences across 12 specs published for both models. Stated from the published figures only; no testing.

What they share

Same battery system (Milwaukee M12): both tools run on the same packs and chargers.
Same tool category: both are impact wrenches.
Both are bare tools: no battery or charger in either box.
Matching published specs: Max breakaway torque: 550 ft-lbs (Milwaukee: nut-busting torque); Max speed: 0-3,000 RPM; Impact rate: 0-3,300 IPM; Weight, tool only: 2.2 lb; Motor: POWERSTATE Brushless; Batteries in box: 0.

Every published spec, side by side

Spec	Milwaukee 2562-20	Milwaukee 2563-20
Max breakaway torque (manufacturer rating)	550 ft-lbs (Milwaukee: nut-busting torque)	550 ft-lbs (Milwaukee: nut-busting torque)
Max speed	0-3,000 RPM	0-3,000 RPM
Impact rate	0-3,300 IPM	0-3,300 IPM
AnvilDiffers	3/8 in	1/2 in
Weight, tool only	2.2 lb	2.2 lb
Tool lengthDiffers2563-20: +0.1 in (+2.1%)	4.8 in	4.9 in
Motor	POWERSTATE Brushless	POWERSTATE Brushless
Batteries in box	0	0
Battery capacity (each)	None included	None included
Charger in box	No	No
Anvil type	Friction Ring	Friction Ring
Warranty	5 Year Limited Warranty	5 Year Limited Warranty

"Differs" marks different published values; pure formatting is not counted. "Only one listed" marks a spec only one maker page gives. Box contents, owner ratings, manuals and sources are on each model's own page: 2562-20, 2563-20. Swap either model in the compare tool.