- Is the 3/8 compact enough for lug nuts?
- Yes for most passenger cars and light trucks. It is rated at 250 ft-lb, which covers typical lug nut torque, but heavily rusted or over-torqued nuts may need a breaker bar or a high-torque model.
- Does it come with a battery and charger?
- Many listings are bare tool only. Check the listing contents; if you are not already on the M18 platform, budget for a battery and charger.
- How does it compare with the M18 high-torque impact?
- The high-torque models deliver far more torque for heavy truck and rusted fasteners but are larger and heavier. The compact wins on access and weight for most auto and assembly work.
- What is the difference from the brushed M18 compact impact?
- The FUEL version uses a brushless motor, delivers more torque and runs more efficiently. The brushed model is a step down in power and durability.
- What drive size does it use?
- It has a 3/8-inch square anvil, so it takes standard 3/8-inch impact sockets. It will not accept 1/2-inch sockets without an adapter.
- Does it have a bolt removal mode?
- Yes, the four-mode drive control includes a bolt removal mode that loosens fasteners and then slows to avoid dropping the nut.
- Where is the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3/8 Compact Impact cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $134.99, 46% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3/8 Compact Impact?
- 15 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, BenchmarkSupply.com, Chief Miller Apparel, eBay, Factory Authorized Outlet.