Milwaukee 2962-20vs2962-22

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

The Milwaukee 2962-20 and 2962-22 are two package options for the exact same 2962 impact wrench on the Milwaukee M18 platform. Tool performance specs are identical; the 2962-20 is the bare tool (no battery or charger), while the 2962-22 kit adds 2x M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Extended Capacity Battery Pack [48-11-1850], M18 & M12 Multi-Voltage Charger [48-59-1812], Carrying Case. All figures below come from published US manufacturer specifications and operator manuals; we have not hands-on tested these units.

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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Milwaukee 2962-22

KITMilwaukee M18

Max torque 550 ft-lbsMax breakaway torque 650 ft-lbsMax 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.
The 2962-22 adds batteries and a charger to the same tool; the 2962-20 suits someone who already owns them.

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

Where they differ

In the box: the 2962-20 has no battery or charger; the 2962-22 has 2x M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Extended Capacity Battery Pack [48-11-1850], charger.

4 verified spec differences across 14 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.
Matching published specs: Max torque: 550 ft-lbs; Max breakaway torque: 650 ft-lbs (Milwaukee: nut-busting torque); Max speed: 0-2,575 RPM; Impact rate: 0-3,100 IPM; Anvil: 1/2 in; Weight, tool only: 3.9 lb (product page; the same maker's manual also says 3.5 lbs tool only).

Bare tool vs kit cost calculator (2962-20 vs 2962-22)

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Enter the current 2962-20 and 2962-22 prices above to compare the kit premium against the bundled 2x M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Extended Capacity Battery Pack [48-11-1850], M18 & M12 Multi-Voltage Charger [48-59-1812], Carrying Case.

Every published spec, side by side

Spec	Milwaukee 2962-20	Milwaukee 2962-22
Max torque (manufacturer rating)	550 ft-lbs	550 ft-lbs
Max breakaway torque (manufacturer rating)	650 ft-lbs (Milwaukee: nut-busting torque)	650 ft-lbs
Max speed	0-2,575 RPM	0-2,575 RPM
Impact rate	0-3,100 IPM	0-3,100 IPM
Anvil	1/2 in	1/2 in
Weight, tool only	3.9 lb (product page; the same maker's manual also says 3.5 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	Brushless
Batteries in boxDiffers	0	2
Battery capacity (each)Differs	None included	5.0 Ah
Charger in boxDiffers	No	Yes
Drive modes	4-Mode w/ Bolt Removal Mode	4-Mode w/ Bolt Removal Mode
Anvil typeDiffers	Friction Ring	1/2" Square w/ 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: 2962-20, 2962-22. Swap either model in the compare tool.