Is this powerful enough for lug nuts?

Yes. With 650 ft-lbs of nut-busting torque it removes most passenger-car and light-truck lug nuts. Very tight or rusted fasteners on heavy trucks may call for a high-torque model.

Does it come with a battery?

No. It is a bare tool, so you need an M18 battery and charger, sold separately.

What is the difference between pin detent and friction ring?

The pin detent locks the socket onto the anvil through a hole in the socket, so it will not pull off, but you need a small tool to release it. A friction ring holds sockets by friction for faster changes.

What does the AUTO SHUT-OFF mode do?

Mode 4 limits torque to about 35 ft-lbs so you can run fasteners down by hand-tight without overtightening. It also includes bolt removal control.

Will my existing M18 batteries work?

Yes. It runs on the M18 battery platform, so any M18 pack fits. Higher-capacity packs give longer runtime.

How does it compare with the high-torque M18 impact?

It gives up some peak torque but is lighter and more compact, so it reaches fasteners the high-torque gun cannot. Many owners keep both.

Milwaukee 2962P-20 M18 FUEL 1/2" Mid-Torque Impact Wrench w/ Pin Detent (Tool Only)

Q: Where is the Milwaukee 2962P-20 M18 FUEL 1/2" Mid-Torque Impact Wrench w/ Pin Detent (Tool Only) cheapest?

At Way Source, for $279.00, as of our latest check.

Q: What do buyers say about the Milwaukee 2962P-20 M18 FUEL 1/2" Mid-Torque Impact Wrench w/ Pin Detent (Tool Only)?

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 830 ratings.

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What reviewers say

4.9 / 5830 ratings

Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 830 ratings, owners consistently praise the power-to-weight balance and the compact head. Many call it their most-used impact. The pin detent is the main complaint.

What people mention

PowerPraisedOwners say it breaks loose lug nuts and large bolts that smaller impacts cannot.
WeightPraisedReviewers like that it stays light enough to use overhead and for long jobs.
SizePraisedThe compact head is repeatedly noted for reaching fasteners in tight spaces.
Pin detentCriticisedSeveral owners find the pin detent slows socket changes and prefer a friction ring.
Drive modesPraisedThe auto shut-off mode is valued for snugging fasteners without overtightening.
Bare toolMixedBuyers note the tool-only packaging means adding batteries and a charger if new to M18.

About the Milwaukee 2962P-20 M18 FUEL 1/2" Mid-Torque Impact Wrench w/ Pin Detent (Tool Only)

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2-inch mid-torque impact wrench has a pin detent anvil that locks sockets in place, including when working overhead. It is 6.0 inches long and weighs 5.1 lb, so it can reach fasteners in tight spaces. It is sold as a bare tool, without a battery.

A POWERSTATE brushless motor drives it. It delivers 650 ft-lbs of nut-busting torque and up to 550 ft-lbs of fastening torque. Three LEDs around the anvil light the workspace with fewer shadows.

4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL sets the speed and power from a single button on the tool. Mode 4 includes Auto Shut-Off, which applies no more than 35 ft-lbs of torque for hand-tight fastening to prevent overtightening. Mode 4 also has Bolt Removal Control, which delivers full torque and then lowers the RPMs once the bolt is loose to prevent fastener drops. REDLINK PLUS Intelligence protects the tool from overloads, overheating and over-discharge.

Wrench type

Mid-torque impact wrench

Anvil

1/2 in, detent pin

Motor

POWERSTATE brushless

Power source

Cordless, M18 battery system

Nut-busting torque

650 ft-lbs

Fastening torque

Up to 550 ft-lbs