Is this wrench worth it over the bare tool?

Only if you need the extra batteries. Two 5.0Ah High Output packs add significant cost, and a bare tool plus one battery you already own is cheaper for most home users.

How does it compare with the M18 FUEL mid-torque?

The compact 3/8 in. model is shorter and lighter, which helps in tight spaces. The mid-torque version delivers more breakaway torque for heavier lug nuts and suspension work.

What comes in the box?

The impact wrench and two M18 RedLithium High Output 5.0Ah batteries. No charger, case or sockets are included, so you need an M18 charger.

Will these batteries fit my other Milwaukee tools?

Yes. The M18 batteries work with any tool on the M18 platform, and the wrench accepts any M18 pack.

What size sockets does it take?

It uses 3/8 in. drive sockets, which cover most automotive and assembly fasteners. For larger lug nuts you may want a 1/2 in. drive tool.

When is the price lowest?

Milwaukee bundles and bare tools tend to drop during holiday sales and store-specific promotions. Track the price history before buying if you are not in a hurry.

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3/8 in. Compact Impact Wrench with Friction Ring with M18 Red Lithium 5.0Ah High Output Battery (2 Pack)

Last price we saw

$199.00at Ohio Power Tool, last seen Nov 2

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Our take on the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3/8 in. Compact Impact Wrench with Friction Ring with M18 Red Lithium 5.0Ah High Output Battery (2 Pack)

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3/8 in. Compact Impact Wrench is a brushless cordless impact wrench built for automotive and assembly work in tight spaces. It uses a 3/8 in. friction ring anvil for fast socket changes and runs on Milwaukee's M18 battery platform. This bundle pairs the bare tool with two M18 RedLithium High Output 5.0Ah batteries, which is more battery capacity than most home users need for one tool.

Best forAuto mechanics working in engine bays and wheel wellsTrade users already on the M18 battery platformBuyers who want spare batteries for other M18 toolsAssembly and maintenance work where a full-size impact won't fit

Pros

Brushless FUEL motor delivers strong torque for its compact frame
3/8 in. friction ring anvil makes socket swaps quick
Short head length reaches tight spots a full-size wrench can't
Two 5.0Ah High Output batteries add real runtime and spares
Shares batteries with the wider M18 lineup

Cons

Bare tool only: no charger or case in this bundle
Two batteries push the total cost above a bare-tool purchase
Compact body still has limits on the heaviest lug nuts
Friction ring holds less firmly than a pin detent anvil

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3/8 in. Compact Impact Wrench with Friction Ring with M18 Red Lithium 5.0Ah High Output Battery (2 Pack) prices at every store

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3/8 in. Compact Impact Wrench with Friction Ring with M18 Red Lithium 5.0Ah High Output Battery (2 Pack) price history

Lowest price we've seen: $199.00 on Nov 2 at Ohio Power Tool. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 2.

What reviewers say

Owners of the M18 FUEL compact impact wrench generally rate it highly for power-to-size and build quality. The common complaint is price, and some note the friction ring can let sockets slip under heavy use.

Pros

Strong torque for a compact body
Durable brushless motor and solid feel
Fits where larger impact wrenches won't
Fast socket changes with the friction ring

Cons

Expensive, especially with extra batteries
Friction ring can loosen its grip on sockets over time
Not a substitute for a high-torque wrench on stubborn fasteners

Specifications

Power Type: Cordless

Questions and answers

Is this wrench worth it over the bare tool?: Only if you need the extra batteries. Two 5.0Ah High Output packs add significant cost, and a bare tool plus one battery you already own is cheaper for most home users.
How does it compare with the M18 FUEL mid-torque?: The compact 3/8 in. model is shorter and lighter, which helps in tight spaces. The mid-torque version delivers more breakaway torque for heavier lug nuts and suspension work.
What comes in the box?: The impact wrench and two M18 RedLithium High Output 5.0Ah batteries. No charger, case or sockets are included, so you need an M18 charger.
Will these batteries fit my other Milwaukee tools?: Yes. The M18 batteries work with any tool on the M18 platform, and the wrench accepts any M18 pack.
What size sockets does it take?: It uses 3/8 in. drive sockets, which cover most automotive and assembly fasteners. For larger lug nuts you may want a 1/2 in. drive tool.
When is the price lowest?: Milwaukee bundles and bare tools tend to drop during holiday sales and store-specific promotions. Track the price history before buying if you are not in a hurry.