Impact drivers / Compared

Bosch GDR18V-1860CNvsMilwaukee 2953-20

Two impact drivers, compared from their makers' published US specs. Specs checked 2026-10-18. Makers do not always rate the same way, so treat cross-brand figures with care.

Bosch GDR18V-1860CN

BARE TOOLBosch 18V

Max torque 1,860 in-lbsMax speed 0-1,100 / 0-2,300 / 0-3,400 RPMImpact rate up to 4,100 IPM

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Milwaukee 2953-20

BARE TOOLMilwaukee M18

Max torque 2,000 in-lbsMax speed 0-3,900 RPMImpact rate 0-4,400 IPM

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How to choose between them

Already own Bosch 18V batteries? The GDR18V-1860CN uses them; the 2953-20 needs Milwaukee M18 batteries and a charger.
Already own Milwaukee M18 batteries? The 2953-20 is the one that fits what you have.
Starting from nothing: this is a battery-system choice more than a tool choice; compare the kit versions (GDR18V-1860CB25, 2953-22), which add batteries and a charger.

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

Where they differ

Different battery systems: Bosch 18V vs Milwaukee M18. Batteries and chargers do not interchange.
Milwaukee 2953-20: more torque (2,000 in-lbs vs 1,860 in-lbs).
Milwaukee 2953-20: higher top speed (0-3,900 RPM vs 0-1,100 / 0-2,300 / 0-3,400 RPM).
Milwaukee 2953-20: shorter (tool length) (4.47 in vs 4.9 in).
Both are bare tools: no battery or charger in either box.

10 of 14 listed specs differ or are listed by only one maker. Stated from the published figures only; no testing.

Every published spec, side by side

Spec	Bosch GDR18V-1860CN	Milwaukee 2953-20
Max torque (manufacturer rating)Differs2953-20: +140 in-lbs (+7.5%)	1,860 in-lbs	2,000 in-lbs
Max speedDiffers2953-20: +500 RPM (+14.7%)	0-1,100 / 0-2,300 / 0-3,400 RPM	0-3,900 RPM
Impact rateDiffers	up to 4,100 IPM	0-4,400 IPM
Weight, tool onlyOnly one listed	Not on maker page	2.2 lb
Tool lengthDiffersGDR18V-1860CN: +0.43 in (+9.6%)	4.9 in	4.47 in
MotorOnly one listed	Not on maker page	POWERSTATE Brushless
Batteries in box	0	0
Battery capacity (each)	None included	None included
Charger in box	No	No
Chuck sizeDiffers	1/4 in Hex	1/4 in
Warranty	5 Year Limited Warranty (tool)	5 Year Limited Warranty
Chuck typeOnly one listed	Not on maker page	Hex Quick Change
Drive modesOnly one listed	Not on maker page	4-Mode
Weight with batteryOnly one listed	Not on maker page	3.8 lb

"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: GDR18V-1860CN, 2953-20. Swap either model in the compare tool.