Milwaukee 2960-20vs2962-20

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

Comparing the Milwaukee 2960-20 (BARE TOOL) and Milwaukee 2962-20 (BARE TOOL) on the Milwaukee M18 platform: across 11 specs published for both models, 2 differ and 9 match. Key distinction: every spec published on both maker pages matches. All figures are from published US manufacturer specs and operator manuals, not hands-on testing.

Milwaukee 2960-20

BARE TOOLMilwaukee M18

Max torque 550 ft-lbs (manual; the 2960-22 kit page also says 500 ft-lbs)Max breakaway torque 600 ft-lbs (Milwaukee: nut-busting torque; the 2960-22 kit page also says 550 ft-lbs)Max speed 0-2,575 RPM

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Milwaukee 2962-20

BARE TOOLMilwaukee M18

Max torque 550 ft-lbsMax breakaway torque 650 ft-lbs (Milwaukee: nut-busting torque)Max speed 0-2,575 RPM

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How to choose between them

Both run on Milwaukee M18 batteries, so your existing packs and chargers fit either tool.

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

Where they differ

The two maker pages list the same figures for every spec they both publish.

2 verified spec differences across 11 specs published for both models. Stated from the published figures only; no testing.

What they share

Same battery system (Milwaukee M18): 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 speed: 0-2,575 RPM; Impact rate: 0-3,100 IPM; Tool length: 6 in; Motor: POWERSTATE Brushless; Batteries in box: 0; Battery capacity: None included.

Every published spec, side by side

Spec	Milwaukee 2960-20	Milwaukee 2962-20
Max torque (manufacturer rating)Maker's wording, not ranked or compared	550 ft-lbs (manual; the 2960-22 kit page also says 500 ft-lbs)	550 ft-lbs
Max breakaway torque (manufacturer rating)Maker's wording, not ranked or compared	600 ft-lbs (Milwaukee: nut-busting torque; the 2960-22 kit page also says 550 ft-lbs)	650 ft-lbs (Milwaukee: nut-busting torque)
Max speed	0-2,575 RPM	0-2,575 RPM
Impact rate	0-3,100 IPM	0-3,100 IPM
AnvilDiffers	3/8 in	1/2 in
Weight, tool onlyMaker's wording, not ranked or compared	3.9 lb (product page; the same maker's manual also says 3.4 lbs tool only)	3.9 lb (product page; the same maker's manual also says 3.5 lbs tool only)
Tool length	6 in	6 in
Motor	POWERSTATE Brushless	POWERSTATE Brushless
Batteries in box	0	0
Battery capacity (each)	None included	None included
Charger in box	No	No
Drive modesDiffers	4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL	4-Mode w/ Bolt Removal Mode
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: 2960-20, 2962-20. Swap either model in the compare tool.