Impact wrenches / Compared

Bosch GDS18V-330CNvsMilwaukee 2962-20

Two impact wrenches, 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 GDS18V-330CN

BARE TOOLBosch 18V

Max torque 330 ft-lbsMax breakaway torque 590 ft-lbsMax speed 0-1,000 / 1-1,500 / 0-2,300 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

Already own Bosch 18V batteries? The GDS18V-330CN uses them; the 2962-20 needs Milwaukee M18 batteries and a charger.
Already own Milwaukee M18 batteries? The 2962-20 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 (GDS18V-330CB25, 2962-22), 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 2962-20: more torque (550 ft-lbs vs 330 ft-lbs).
Milwaukee 2962-20: more breakaway torque (650 ft-lbs (Milwaukee: nut-busting torque) vs 590 ft-lbs).
Milwaukee 2962-20: higher top speed (0-2,575 RPM vs 0-1,000 / 1-1,500 / 0-2,300 RPM).
Bosch GDS18V-330CN: higher impact rate (0-3,300 IPM vs 0-3,100 IPM).
Milwaukee 2962-20: shorter (tool length) (6 in vs 6.6 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 GDS18V-330CN	Milwaukee 2962-20
Max torque (manufacturer rating)Differs2962-20: +220 ft-lbs (+66.7%)	330 ft-lbs	550 ft-lbs
Max breakaway torque (manufacturer rating)Differs2962-20: +60 ft-lbs (+10.2%)	590 ft-lbs	650 ft-lbs (Milwaukee: nut-busting torque)
Max speedDiffers2962-20: +275 RPM (+12.0%)	0-1,000 / 1-1,500 / 0-2,300 RPM	0-2,575 RPM
Impact rateDiffersGDS18V-330CN: +200 IPM (+6.5%)	0-3,300 IPM	0-3,100 IPM
AnvilDiffers	1/2 in Square Drive	1/2 in
Weight, tool onlyOnly one listed	Not on maker page	3.9 lb (product page; the same maker's manual also says 3.5 lbs tool only)
Tool lengthDiffersGDS18V-330CN: +0.6 in (+10.0%)	6.6 in	6 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
Warranty	5 Year Limited Warranty (tool)	5 Year Limited Warranty
Drive modesOnly one listed	Not on maker page	4-Mode w/ Bolt Removal Mode
Anvil typeOnly one listed	Not on maker page	Friction Ring

"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: GDS18V-330CN, 2962-20. Swap either model in the compare tool.