Does it come with a battery?

No. The 2960-20 is sold as a bare tool and needs a separate M18 REDLITHIUM battery and charger.

How does it compare with Milwaukee's high-torque 1/2-inch wrench?

It is lighter and more compact but has less torque. Choose it for tight spaces and most automotive jobs; step up to the high-torque model for stubborn heavy-duty fasteners.

What is the friction ring for?

It retains the socket on the anvil so you can change sockets by hand without a pin. It can wear with heavy use.

It combines Auto Shut-Off, which stops at about 35 ft-lbs for hand-tight fastening, with Bolt Removal Control, which slows the tool after a fastener breaks loose so it does not drop.

Any M18 REDLITHIUM battery works, including High Output packs. Larger packs add runtime and weight.

Is it good for lug nuts?

Yes. With 600 ft-lbs of nut-busting torque it handles most passenger-car and light-truck lug nuts, though heavily torqued truck fasteners may need a high-torque wrench.

Milwaukee 18V 3/8" Mid-Torque Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring 2960-20

Q: Where is the Milwaukee 18V 3/8" Mid-Torque Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring 2960-20 cheapest?

At CROWNTOOLS CORP, for $199.99, 28% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Q: What do buyers say about the Milwaukee 18V 3/8" Mid-Torque Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring 2960-20?

Rated 4 out of 5 from 1 ratings.

Q: Where can I buy the Milwaukee 18V 3/8" Mid-Torque Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring 2960-20?

15 stores we checked sell it, including CROWNTOOLS CORP, Walmart, Auto Tool World, Home Depot, Ace Hardware.

Best price now

$199.99at CROWNTOOLS CORPChecked 3 h ago

28% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 15 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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What reviewers say

Owners rate the 2960-20 highly for its power-to-size ratio, calling it a strong step up from compact 3/8-inch guns without the weight of a high-torque wrench. The mode selector and lighting draw frequent praise; the main complaints are battery cost and the friction ring loosening with heavy use.

What people mention

PowerPraisedOwners say it breaks loose lug nuts and suspension bolts that compact 3/8-inch guns struggle with.
Size and weightPraisedReviewers like that it reaches into tight engine bays while staying light enough to use overhead.
Drive modesPraisedThe auto shut-off and bolt removal settings are called genuinely useful, not gimmicks.
LightingPraisedThe Tri-LED ring is described as bright and shadow-free around the anvil.
Friction ringMixedSome owners find sockets easy to swap; others report the ring loosening and losing grip over time.
Battery costCriticisedBuyers note the tool needs M18 batteries and a charger, which adds to the outlay.

About the Milwaukee 18V 3/8" Mid-Torque Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring 2960-20

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3/8" Mid-Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring (model 2960-20) is a cordless impact wrench for automotive and industrial work. It weighs 5.0 lbs. and delivers up to 600 ft-lbs of torque. A POWERSTATE brushless motor gives fast removal speeds and the strength to handle large bolts and lug nuts.

The compact profile reaches tight spaces where larger impact wrenches can't, without disassembling components. A Tri-LED lighting system surrounds the anvil to light the work area without shadows.

4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL lets the user switch between precision and power. Mode 4 includes Auto Shut-Off Control, limited to 35 ft-lbs for hand-tight fastening. It also includes Bolt Removal Control, which reduces RPM after loosening to prevent dropped fasteners. REDLINK PLUS Intelligence protects the tool from overload, overheating and over-discharge.

Model

2960-20

Drive size

3/8"

Max torque

Up to 600 ft-lbs

Motor

POWERSTATE brushless motor

Weight

5.0 lbs

Dimensions

3.850 x 7.350 x 10.100 in