Milwaukee announced their introduction of high-torque cordless impact wrenches based on their M18 platform. While all feature impressive stats, they claim the biggest will reach 750 ft-lbs of fastening torque. For a cordless tool. Wow.
This is another step in the rollout of Milwaukee’s current generation of tech, which they break down into it’s 3 main parts: battery, motor, and the electronics controlling them. Respectively named REDLITHIUM, POWERSTATE brushless, and REDLINK PLUS, these are now central to almost all of Milwaukee’s M18 cordless tool line.
Although this is the logical next step, that doesn’t mean it’s not impressive. By also improving the impact wrench specific components, they were able to irk out some pretty good numbers. Product Manager for Milwaukee Tool Corporation, Mike Monteleone, said, “With the combination of M18 FUEL™ technology and an optimized impact mechanism, these new tools can challenge all cordless, corded, and even pneumatic competitors.”
This isn’t too much of a stretch.
There are 4 flavors available, offing choices in anvil sizes and attachment mechanisms:
M18 FUEL™ 1/2″ High Torque Impact Wrench w/ Pin Kit (2762-22)
– Up to 600 Ft-Lbs of Max Fastening Torque (Mode 2)
– Up to 350 Ft-Lbs of Max Fastening Torque (Mode 1)
– Up to 900 Ft-Lbs of Nut-Busting Torque (Mode 2)
* Also available as a bare tool (2762-20)
M18 FUEL™ 1/2″ High Torque Impact Wrench w/ Ring Kit (2763-22)
– Up to 700 Ft-Lbs of Max Fastening Torque (Mode 2)
– Up to 100 Ft-Lbs of Max Fastening Torque (Mode 1)
– Up to 1,100 Ft-Lbs of Nut-Busting Torque (Mode 2)
* Also available as a bare tool (2763-20)
M18 FUEL™ 3/4″ High Torque Impact Wrench w/ Ring Kit (2764-22)
– Up to 750 Ft-Lbs of Max Fastening Torque (Mode 2)
– Up to 375 Ft-Lbs of Max Fastening Torque (Mode 1)
– Up to 1,200 Ft-Lbs of Nut-Busting Torque (Mode 2)
* Also available as a bare tool (2764-20)
M18 FUEL™ 7/16″ Hex High Torque Impact Wrench Kit (2765-22)
– Up to 500 Ft-Lbs of Max Fastening Torque (Mode 2)
– Up to 300 Ft-Lbs of Max Fastening Torque (Mode 1)
* Also available as a bare tool (2765-20)
They should all be available this month (October, 2013)
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