Does it come with a battery and charger?

Yes. The bundle includes the M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 starter kit: one 5.0 Ah battery and a charger, plus the bare impact wrench.

Will it remove lug nuts?

It delivers up to 250 ft-lbs of nut-busting torque, enough for most passenger-car lug nuts and many truck fasteners. Very tight or rusted fasteners may need a 1/2-inch impact.

What is the difference between the drive modes?

Mode 1 is low speed for small fasteners, Modes 2 and 3 step up speed and impact rate, and Mode 4 adds auto shut-off (about 20 ft-lbs) and bolt-removal logic.

Does it work with other M18 batteries?

Yes. It is compatible with all M18 batteries and chargers, so it fits into an existing Milwaukee M18 kit.

Is it a pin detent or friction ring?

It uses a friction ring to hold sockets. Sockets push on and pull off without pressing a pin.

How does it compare with the 1/2-inch M18 impact?

It is shorter and lighter but has less torque. Choose it for access and control; choose the 1/2-inch for heavy truck and suspension work.

Milwaukee 2854-20 M18 FUEL 3/8" Impact Wrench W/ 48-59-1850 M18 XC5 Starter Kit

Q: Where is the Milwaukee 2854-20 M18 FUEL 3/8" Impact Wrench W/ 48-59-1850 M18 XC5 Starter Kit cheapest?

At Les Appartements de Juju, for $112.00, 55% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Q: What do buyers say about the Milwaukee 2854-20 M18 FUEL 3/8" Impact Wrench W/ 48-59-1850 M18 XC5 Starter Kit?

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 16,662 ratings.

Q: Where can I buy the Milwaukee 2854-20 M18 FUEL 3/8" Impact Wrench W/ 48-59-1850 M18 XC5 Starter Kit?

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What reviewers say

4.9 / 516,662 ratings

Owners rate it near the top of cordless impact wrenches, praising the power-to-size ratio, the light and the control modes. Complaints center on the friction ring letting sockets slip and on the bulk the XC battery adds.

What people mention

SizePraisedOwners say the short body gets into engine bays and tight spots where bigger impacts will not fit.
PowerPraisedReviewers report it breaks loose most lug nuts and stubborn bolts despite its compact frame.
Drive modesPraisedThe four modes, especially bolt-removal and auto shut-off, are called genuinely useful for control.
Socket retentionCriticisedSome owners find the friction ring lets sockets work loose and prefer a pin detent.
BatteryMixedThe included XC5.0 gives long runtime, but several users say it makes the tool nose-heavy.
LightingPraisedThe tri-LED setup is described as bright and low-shadow in dark work areas.

About the Milwaukee 2854-20 M18 FUEL 3/8" Impact Wrench W/ 48-59-1850 M18 XC5 Starter Kit

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3/8" Compact Impact Wrench with Friction Ring measures 4.8" long, so it can reach into tight spaces. It has a POWERSTATE brushless motor that delivers up to 250 ft-lbs of torque for removing stubborn fasteners.

Three LEDs surround the anvil to light the work area with fewer shadows. A single button on the tool selects one of four DRIVE CONTROL modes, each with preset RPM and IPM levels. In Mode 4, auto shut-off applies no more than 20 ft-lbs of torque to prevent overtightening. Mode 4 also has bolt-removal control. It delivers full torque, then slows the RPMs once the bolt breaks loose to help prevent dropped fasteners.

REDLINK PLUS Intelligence electronics make these controls possible and protect the tool from overloads, overheating and over-discharge. The tool works in environments up to 69kV. It is compatible with all M18 batteries and chargers.

Drive size

3/8"

Length

4.8"

Max torque

Up to 250 ft-lbs

Motor

POWERSTATE brushless

Mode 1

0-800 RPM; 0-1,000 IPM

Mode 2

0-1,650 RPM; 0-2,400 IPM