Milwaukee 3453-20vs3453-22

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

The Milwaukee 3453-20 and 3453-22 are two package options for the exact same 3453 impact driver on the Milwaukee M12 platform. Tool performance specs are identical; the 3453-20 is the bare tool (no battery or charger), while the 3453-22 kit adds 2x M12 REDLITHIUM CP2.0 Battery [48-11-2420], M12 Lithium-ion Battery Charger [48-59-2401], Belt Clip, Contractor Bag. All figures below come from published US manufacturer specifications and operator manuals; we have not hands-on tested these units.

Milwaukee 3453-20

BARE TOOLMilwaukee M12

Max torque 1,500 in-lbsMax speed 0-3,600 RPMImpact rate 0-4,000 IPM

Paid link: we may earn a commission.

Find 3453-20 prices on Amazon Find 3453-20 prices at eBay Opens the retailer in a new tab; the current price is shown there. Marketplace sellers vary: check the seller and exact model.

Milwaukee 3453-22

KITMilwaukee M12

Max torque 1,500 in-lbsMax speed 0-3,600 RPMImpact rate 0-4,000 IPM

Paid link: we may earn a commission.

Find 3453-22 prices on Amazon Find 3453-22 prices at eBay Opens the retailer in a new tab; the current price is shown there. Marketplace sellers vary: check the seller and exact model.

How to choose between them

Both run on Milwaukee M12 batteries, so your existing packs and chargers fit either tool.
The 3453-22 adds batteries and a charger to the same tool; the 3453-20 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 3453-20 has no battery or charger; the 3453-22 has 2x M12 REDLITHIUM CP2.0 Battery [48-11-2420], charger.

4 verified spec differences across 13 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 drivers.
Matching published specs: Max torque: 1,500 in-lbs; Max speed: 0-3,600 RPM; Impact rate: 0-4,000 IPM; Weight, tool only: 1.6 lb; Tool length: 5 in; Motor: POWERSTATE Brushless.

Bare tool vs kit cost calculator (3453-20 vs 3453-22)

Enter current prices from your preferred retailer to see what you are paying for the bundled battery and charger in the 3453-22 kit. We do not pre-fill live store prices unless supplied by an approved feed within our freshness window.

Bare tool price (3453-20, $) Kit price (3453-22, $) Compatible Milwaukee M12 batteries you own Own a compatible charger? Est. value of bundled battery(ies) ($, optional) Est. value of bundled charger ($, optional)

Enter the current 3453-20 and 3453-22 prices above to compare the kit premium against the bundled 2x M12 REDLITHIUM CP2.0 Battery [48-11-2420], M12 Lithium-ion Battery Charger [48-59-2401], Belt Clip, Contractor Bag.

Every published spec, side by side

Spec	Milwaukee 3453-20	Milwaukee 3453-22
Max torque (manufacturer rating)	1,500 in-lbs	1,500 in-lbs
Max speed	0-3,600 RPM	0-3,600 RPM
Impact rate	0-4,000 IPM	0-4,000 IPM
Weight, tool only	1.6 lb	1.6 lb
Tool length	5 in	5 in
Motor	POWERSTATE Brushless	POWERSTATE Brushless
Batteries in boxDiffers	0	2
Battery capacity (each)Differs	None included	2.0 Ah
Charger in boxDiffers	No	Yes
Chuck type	Hex Quick Change	Hex
Chuck size	1/4 in	1/4 in
Drive modes	4-Mode	4-Mode
WarrantyDiffers	5 Year Limited Warranty	5 Year Tool, 2 Year Battery

"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: 3453-20, 3453-22. Swap either model in the compare tool.