Which is better for breaking loose rusted lug nuts?

The Milwaukee. Its nut-busting torque reaches 1,500 to 1,600 ft-lbs against the Bosch's 1,180 ft-lbs breakaway, and its bolt removal mode backs off RPM after the fastener breaks free.

Which is better for driving large lag screws?

The Bosch is fine for lag screws within its 740 ft-lbs fastening rating, and its 2,600 IPM helps. The Milwaukee has more torque headroom and a shorter body for tight framing spots.

Which one is easier to use in tight spaces?

The Milwaukee. At about 7.6 inches long and about 5.9 lbs bare, it is shorter and lighter than the Bosch, which is listed at 11.3 lbs and about 8.7 inches long.

Does either come with a battery?

The Milwaukee kit includes an M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 battery. The Bosch is a bare tool; you need a CORE18V PROFACTOR battery and charger to run it.

Is the Bosch worth stepping up to from a compact wrench?

Only if you stay on the Bosch 18V platform and your work fits under 740 ft-lbs. For heavy automotive and industrial fastening, the Milwaukee's extra torque and shorter body are the better step up.

Both use brushless motors. The Milwaukee adds a battery isolation system that reduces vibration at the pack connection, which helps durability; long-term life depends most on battery care on either platform.

Milwaukee 2967-20 M18 FUEL ½" High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring vs Bosch PROFACTOR GDS18V-740N Impact Wrench

The Milwaukee 2967-20 is the stronger tool: more fastening torque, more nut-busting torque, a shorter body and a lighter bare weight. Bosch counters with three speed settings, a disableable LED and a joist hanger, but its 740 ft-lbs fastening and 1,180 ft-lbs breakaway fall well short. Owners rate the Milwaukee highly for power and access in tight spaces; the Bosch suits lighter jobs and buyers already on the CORE18V platform.

Choose the Milwaukee 2967-20 if you break loose rusted or stubborn bolts and want the most torque and the shortest body in 18V.
Choose the Bosch PROFACTOR if your fastening stays under about 740 ft-lbs and you already own CORE18V PROFACTOR batteries.

Prices

Milwaukee 2967-20 M18 FUEL ½" High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring: $249.00 at eBolt Supply (checked today)

Milwaukee 2967-20 M18 FUEL ½" High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring

What separates them

	Milwaukee 2967-20 M18 FUEL ½" High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring	Bosch PROFACTOR GDS18V-740N Impact Wrench
Fastening torque	Up to 1,100 ft-lbs with XC5.0, up to 1,200 ft-lbs with Forge 6.0	740 ft-lbs
Nut-busting / breakaway torque	Up to 1,500 ft-lbs standard, up to 1,600 ft-lbs with Forge	1,180 ft-lbs max breakaway
Length and bare weight	About 7.6 in long, about 5.9 lbs bare	About 8.7 in long, 11.3 lb listed weight
Speed settings	4-mode DRIVE CONTROL with bolt removal mode and 50 ft-lb auto shut-off	3 settings, 0-800/1,200/1,750 rpm
Impacts per minute	Up to 2,400 IPM	2,600 IPM
Lighting	Tri-LED around the anvil, shadow-free	Single LED, can be disabled
Battery platform	M18 REDLITHIUM, XC5.0 included in this kit	CORE18V PROFACTOR, battery sold separately
Extras	Friction ring, battery isolation system	Friction ring, joist hanger

Specs compared

Spec	Milwaukee 2967-20 M18 FUEL ½" High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring	Bosch PROFACTOR GDS18V-740N Impact Wrench
color	Red	Blue
size	8.070 x 3.740 x 10.040 in	1/2 In.
Power Source	Cordless	Cordless
Power Voltage	18 V	18V
Torque Range	1400 ft-lbs (nut-busting torque)	740 Ft.-Lbs. (fastening)
Impacts Per Minute	0 - 2,400 IPM	2600
Speed Range	750 rpm (bolt removal mode)	0-800 rpm
Fastening Capacity	Stubborn and rusted bolts, Stubborn and high to…	Wood lag screws, Large bolts, nuts and anchors,…
Speed Control	Yes (4-mode drive control with bolt removal mod…	Yes (variable-speed trigger)
Number Of Speed Settings	4	3
Motor Torque	1400 ft-lbs (nut-busting torque)	740 Ft.-Lbs. (fastening)
Motor Type	Brushless	Brushless

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Spec	Milwaukee 2967-20 M18 FUEL ½" High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring	Bosch PROFACTOR GDS18V-740N Impact Wrench
Motor Speed Settings	4	3
Battery Voltage	18 V	18V
Battery Type	Lithium Ion, REDLITHIUM	Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity	XC5.0	8.0 Ah
Number Of Batteries Included	0	0
Chuck / Drive Size	1/2 inch	1/2 in.
Chuck / Drive Type	Impact wrench	Impact wrench
Chuck / Drive Subtype	Friction Ring	Friction Ring
Weight	5.9 lb	11.3 lb

Milwaukee 2967-20 M18 FUEL ½" High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring vs Bosch PROFACTOR GDS18V-740N Impact Wrench

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Milwaukee 2967-20 M18 FUEL ½" High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring vs Bosch PROFACTOR GDS18V-740N Impact Wrench

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