Are these two the same wrench?

Yes. Both are the Milwaukee 2967-20 M18 FUEL ½" High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring, sold as a bare tool. Any difference is in the listing, not the tool.

How much torque does it really make?

Up to 1,100 ft-lbs fastening and 1,500 ft-lbs nut-busting with an XC5.0 battery. With a FORGE 6.0 battery those figures rise to about 1,200 and 1,600 ft-lbs.

Do I need to buy a battery separately?

Yes. Both listings are tool only, so you need an M18 battery and charger. An XC5.0 or FORGE pack gets you the full torque figures.

Is it good for lug nuts and suspension work?

Yes. It is built for stubborn, rusted bolts, and bolt removal mode cuts to 750 rpm after breakaway so nuts do not fly off. Auto Shut-Off caps forward torque at 50 ft-lbs for hand-tight starting.

Which is worth the extra money?

Neither should cost more for the tool itself. Compare the landed price of each listing and buy the cheaper one, since the hardware is identical.

Will it fit in tight wheel wells?

The tool is about 7.6 in long and 5.9 lb bare, which is short for a high-torque ½" wrench. One listing states 8.39 in, so check the return policy if clearance is critical.

Milwaukee 2967-20 M18 FUEL ½" High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring vs Milwaukee M18 Fuel 1/2 High Torque Impact Wrench W/Friction Ring

These are the same tool: the Milwaukee 2967-20 M18 FUEL ½" High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring. Product A is the bare tool with a 4.7/5 rating from 279 ratings; Product B is the same bare tool listed with a price history of $259.99 as of November 1, 2026. Buy whichever listing is cheaper once you add shipping, since the tool, torque figures and box contents match.

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