NEW Milwaukee 2967 M18 FUEL High Torque Impact Wrench Review

The tool industry is definitely pushing the limits of the 1/2" anvil. This new Milwaukee 2967 M18 FUEL High Torque Impact Wrench paired with the new M18 FORGE battery is loosening fasteners set to over 2,000 ft-lbs. We ruined a brand new socket, mushrooming out the 1/2" anvil square in the socket. The new Milwaukee High Torque Impact Wrench also includes the Tri-LED that surrounds the socket and fastener. Look for these to hit the shelves in October. #milwaukeetool #review #impactwrench
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[@tylerfraker9304]

Can we all just appreciate how far cordless tools, especially impacts, have come in the last ~5 years?? What a time to be alive haha

[@aaadamt964]

Literally everyone other than snap on have made incredible progress with their cordless tools in the last 5-7 years. I even hear good things about walmart/hart tools and harbor freight "better" lines. Snap on still looks like it came out of the nicad era, has the absolute worst warranty of any cordless tool and costs 5× more than dewalt or milwaukee.

[@kameroncarter6715]

Literally, electric tools are just as good as air tools if not better cause you're not carrying around a hose with you. Especially for just everyday type of work.... electric tools are where its at. My dad always gets mad because I take electric tools to work on things over his air tools all day.

[@bradhaines3142]

the issue with them is still battery. life, and weight could use some improvement. cars have a similar problem.

[@alcerz984]

Yeah because in his time electric tools sucked explain to him how they are not ni-cad anymore and they have way more power

[@mg8718]

Finaly got rid of my huge air compressor in my basement. Freed up a ton of space!

[@pancakeworldairsoft7826]

This is gonna be a great tool for putting on my oil filters

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Perfect, and oil drain plugs.

[@DA-zi6eq]

😂😂😂

[@DownloaderVideo]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@DownloaderVideo]

I’ll use it to assemble Ikea furniture.

[@24bics]

Valve stem caps.

[@MrSupernova111]

That's an impressive machine! I bought a mid-torque a couple of years ago and I'm very happy with it. I've dismantled my entire front suspension with my mid-torque. I even removed the axle nut without a problem. This high torque is an absolute beast and way overpowered for domestic vehicles. But I can see how someone who works with large commercial or agricultural vehicles might want something like this. Thanks for the review!

[@Sainte305]

I need it for massive pumps and chiller systems that I frequently work on. Some of these pumps are just ridiculous.

[@crandonborth]

I work in Ag we only use Hi Torques and this thing looks like a beast... I'm not sure it practical to remove every fastener but it should do most.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

I dont even need a mid torque for my front end. I use the the stubby. But Needed my high torque to pop the lower balljoints out with on an F150 and it struggled a bit (Canadian vehicle with corrosion of course)

[@jossege]

100% I just picked up the gen2 mid torque and I'm selling my 2767 because its so good.

[@peytonhorn2833]

@@jossegehow are you liking the mid torque? I just bought one today and haven’t had the chance to use it

[@diegomurillo2194]

I'm sure I'll be seeing this on TTC in the next couple of weeks. I'm so excited.

[@Chris-du7hi]

I'm curious if it'll take the DCF961. Looks like this one is way smoother tho.

[@98ChevyK1500Z71]

Can't wait for their results. Wrist breaking score will definitely be up there...

[@1MiketheMechanic]

Not until it's released in retail. They don't get those special early release ones.

[@diegomurillo2194]

@@1MiketheMechanic no, they do get them early from friends who accepted the brand deal. They did it for the unannounced, unreleased DeWalt.

[@jordanalexander615]

​@@1MiketheMechanicthey have a few times by complete surprise.

[@lancelittle3956]

I'm the most impressed with your testing over any other on YT. I work with 500 ft/l lb fasteners almost every day. Max is 750 for our shop but, we are there frequently. This is huge help in my decision making for purchase of a new 1/2" impact. Thank you.

[@MegaFranceschini]

That is a SUPER TOOL, that's what I'm talking about. I need one of those. These tools are getting better and better, especially the torque wrench. Milwaukee, you are the BEST. Thanks for the video.

[@pixels2polygonss]

That’s jaw dropping power!!! Absolutely incredible stuff coming out from Milwaukee and as always great testing!!

[@lifegoeson05]

I would like to see the Forge 6.0 next to a current 6.0, 8.0, and 12.0

[@Xoars]

Torque test channel

[@saiiiiiii1]

I love that they're keeping the simple mode switch. Had a makita and all the modes and foil buttons drove me nuts

[@yorselrus1996]

It definitely seems like it gets more powerful as the battery starts warming up. When first paired with with 6 amp, At 2100 ft lbs it struggled a little then at 2200 ft lbs it kicked in

[@legros731]

Absolutely,pretty cool it was really apparent it was even faster or as fast for the 2300 than it was for 2200 it was probably at optimum temp for the 2300 lbs The Tesla plaid need to warm up the battery for full power in ludicrous mode

[@SilverStarHeggisist]

That's because batteries are a chemical reaction. Warmer makes the chemical reaction happen faster.

[@harisjaved1379]

Holy wow! That’s some serious performance! Thanks Tim

[@MrFrankSlove]

Was one of the lucky ones to buy this from HD before it sold out on 9-19-23 and should get it Friday! The addition is REAL!!!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Wow Im impressed it Took off 2000 foot Pounds with a Standred 5ah holy smokes thats crazy for a 1/2 anvil 18:10 @Shop Tool Reviews

[@lancelittle3956]

I just took advantage of the present 9/2024 Home Depot free 5.0AH battery with purchase of this tool bare. Great deal.

[@lukea4504]

this will be a great tool to remove and screw back in my oil drain plug

[@jeffscomp]

Use speed 3 for the drain plug

[@lukea4504]

@@jeffscomp oh of course

[@boosted2.4_sky]

LET'S GO TJ 🏁 The new-est Ridgid high torque does more than I need..this things a beast though

[@bsur34]

I'm more impressed with your Hytorc Lithium Series torque machine but when i looked at it on eBay its way over my range.

[@victorortega5158]

Milwaukee killed it!!!!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

The 2863 one key high torque is the one i have and the extended Anvil as well definitely looks more compact for the newer high torque i like that 2:22 @Shop Tool Reviews

[@nicknikes1557]

The battery isolator looked like it was doing the exact opposite to me it looked like it was shaking the hell out of it maybe it's just shaking with no force behind it I don't know

[@nobuddyimportant2106]

Love the video, thank you. As always very informative. I'll be buying one for sure, looks like it may be good for heavy equipment

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Nice new High Torque and the forge battery 0:47 @Shop Tool Reviews

[@joezyaz]

Bought the M18 1/2 high torque impact wrench with the XC8.0 the same day for the mining job. I wanted the forged battery but it wasnt in the store yet

[@riba2233]

Great test, numbers are really impressive! It should have 3/4 anvil for sure, and I think you should test it against makita xgt 3/4 high torque, it would be interesting to see since they cost around the same.

[@smurfeco2.358]

I just got mine it came with free 1/2 sockets kit and storage

[@StevenTanner-oh2ef]

Going to pick up the 2967 tonight. I already got the new super charger and forge battery. Pick them up for 299 as a kit

[@saikyouabe]

Great video, tons of torque and tons of fun

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I wonder what the test results would be with the Forge Battery up aginst a 6ah or 8ah 21700 cell High output battery holy crap 2400 foot pounds is insane for a 1/2 impact thats 3/4 To 1 inch Impact Territories 22:00 @Shop Tool Reviews

[@luism.7668]

Great video Señor , thank you for sharing it !

[@markreagan2956]

Just ordered one, this thing is a beast

[@zanechristenson3436]

I think those sockets getting machined away by the anvil might be affecting how much it’s outputting adding in a bunch of play in them.. not that I expect you to use a brand new one lol just food for thought

[@danr1920]

I want to know about the driver that you tighten the bolts with.

[@AlexMaysonet]

It’s a Hytorc LION

[@draytonPW]

Very impressive to see the new Milwaukee setting records on your bench test! Although those records should get an asterisk considering you choose to not test the Makita XGT line of impacts wrenches.🤔

[@michaelchristopher8266]

Pretty sure there isn’t a 1/2” High torque XGT. You can get a 3/4” though.

[@etchsanity]

Lol it's ok the new DeWalt obliterated this anyway 😂

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Is there going to be a 3/4 Version of this 2967 that would be nice to replace my one key 1/2 and my one key 1/2 extended anvil and my one key 3/4 anvil 24:53 @Shop Tool Reviews

[@jeremyrobinson5838]

How does the xc6.0 high output compare to the Forge?

[@riba2233]

They should be within 15-20% in power output

[@manuelezz1]

Why is milwaukee new mid torque thats coming out in december retailed at 1399? That a big jump compared to this high torque thats priced at 400

[@IMPACT-NATION]

A pistol grip impact bustin 2,400 Ft Lbs….. Damn🙌🙌

[@criticalalertfrommicrosoft2590]

Thank you for weighing the old and new impact. The website specs wasn't as helpful. It was showing that they weighed the exact same.

[@el_pinguino4087]

should i get this or a air one?

[@daltonkoropatnicki6486]

Please compare this to old one to know difference can’t find video of it or it relates to 3/4 and 1” models

[@themessygarage]

That's really incredible.

[@mechanix1945]

Now dewalt will take another 5 years to get to the same level as this beast

[@michaelchristopher8266]

Dewalt just quietly released another 1/2” impact called the DCF961, it has higher torque ratings than this Milwaukee. Will be interesting to see how it performs.

[@mechanix1945]

@@michaelchristopher8266 the one your referencing was tested 4 months ago on TTC, and it only has 1160 ft lbs, while this Milwaukee has 1600, and can go up to 2400 as seen in this video

[@ricksgiggle8852]

​@@michaelchristopher8266dewalt inflates their numbers come on now.

[@FusionBoost2.0]

This test don't mean anything, they never did. Torque test channel will need to test it

[@JustCuriousAE]

I'm using the latest dewalt 1/2 inch and snapon impact guns. In the real world, they will both remove most bolts, but a few times, the dewalt will win or snapon wins. Just buy the best deal you can get between milwaukee, dewalt, and snapon and keep a breaker bar at hand.

[@james10739]

What do you mean switch who that needs a big cordless impact isn't already using Milwaukee

[@kongxiong6005]

im still trying to figure out what i need 1500ft/lbs. for...I mean people can argue tractors and big rigs...but that's a moot argument because that's a niche market. the mainstream consumer is what they should be after. not the 1%. Everyday use and honestly a 700ft/lb going to cover 99% of your everyday garage use.

[@RPTrucking-t7r]

It would nice to see how much he's actually torque them to on the gun 😅😅

[@justauser]

How does yhat HYTOC gun tighten the bolts so hard though?

[@thepyt1]

Im sold ill be awaiting for the release with my amex ready

[@TheFoezee]

I torque semi truck ubolts to 450 ft/lbs and this doesn’t seem to go that high for some reason. it will go to about 325ft/lbs as the ubolt stretches. my 1” impact will get them close to 400ft/lbs with a 3/4” air line then i have to bring the 3/4 torque to finish the job.

[@zacharyspurlock4730]

Do they have this in 3/4?

[@petersonbalavoirjeanbaptis7649]

I need it specially in 3/4 inches

[@BigInjun05]

This is honestly crazy

[@JoeTheDIY]

Blast! That's phenomenal. Ugh. Money!

[@walkingw3348]

That's insane

[@yoxisvidal8705]

How much it will cost?????

[@yorselrus1996]

If I buy one of these, it will be the 3/4. I don't see much reason to have a 1/2. Inch high torque impact.

[@SilverStarHeggisist]

It depends on what you do mostly. For some the smaller size of 1/2 sockets is more important then the sheer durability of 3/4. And in like my case I have a 1" gun and a 1/2" gun. So it kinda doesn't make much sense to get one in the muddle that's really not doing anything the 1" or 1/2" are already doing.

[@shawn7913]

So when will it be available?

[@jake-mv5oi]

VTEC kicked in, yo.

[@JPapaPhotography]

What tool are you setting the faster torque with and how can we confirm the accuracy of it? I know of no cordless tool capable of setting torque to any exact number let alone to levels this high.

[@SilverStarHeggisist]

They're stupid expensive gear reduction electric torque wrenches. By stupid expensive when I went on their website they started at a few grand for the small one like this that will do a few thousand foot pounds. The bigger ones can do well over 10K foot pounds. They're made for assembly in a factory setting. Like head bolts on a engine an such

[@jermainey]

Not sure if you switched out the impact after mushrooming it but that could be a factor too .

[@pancakegainz]

Factor in what? This thing just did 2400 ft-lbs....

[@mediocreman2]

​@@pancakegainzAnd even was moving the 2,500 but he stopped for some reason.

[@rodneyjenkins5538]

How much is it?

[@123donmaster]

Are those nuts truly getting torqued down that tight with that torque device

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Yes, this HYTORC will go as high as 3,500 ft-lbs and they’re very precise. At the same time, please understand, these fasteners are cleaned and greased all the time. This ensures that we get repeatable results each time.

[@Ma77riK]

ive feel like i can finally upgrade from my gen 1 high torque

[@kingsdetailing2242]

That forge cost is crazy

[@joezyaz]

You only live once, people may say youre crazy but aye at least u aint spend it on drugs & that's facts

[@cranberriesdoodle1450]

Has anyone found this kit for less than $499? If so please paste the link. Thanks!

[@SilverStarHeggisist]

I've found the bare tool for $300

[@Jaime7188]

Please put this head to head against the dewalt dcf961 if you can get your hands on one

[@Shoptoolreviews]

We definitely will. Thanks for watching.

[@Jaime7188]

@@Shoptoolreviews can't wait to see that video 😁 Great content as always.

[@SamyyCJR]

I was losing a battle removing some axle nuts in an old Honda, gonna get those fuckers right out with this bad boy, might even be overkill but idc 🤣

[@FixitFred]

Why is this coming in a blow mold case. This should be mandatory packout

[@addicted2tools]

I feel over 1500 ft lbs needs 2 hands on impact at all times its alot of power b careful gents

[@DA-zi6eq]

Well said..... Watching this vid made my wrist hurt 😅😅

[@bobbystewart2605]

Have u done a video on the ryobi high torque?

[@bobbystewart2605]

And the earthquake 1/2 and 3/4 impact?

[@bigdog3929]

Perfect for Minnesota cars 😂😂😂

[@Anonymous..VQ3.5Lg35]

Snap on killer! 😊 yay!

[@dannydivine7699]

Where's the onekey capability???

[@KasparJames]

Those are the oil resistant 5.0 batteries

[@sivakrishnat5471]

Is there any industrial applications that this tool can’t handle?

[@dylanrowe7581]

Little disappointed with milwaukee tools this about the 5 th new 1/2 impact from milwaukee. Why doesn't milwaukee just come out with a 3/4 impact

[@dchawk81]

They have a 3/4 impact. They just need to update it.

[@codysett1]

Sucks it’s not a one key impact though

[@dwaynesmith2]

And they will hit the shelves when? Nobody knows!!

[@Steve0885]

70 ft lbs more with Forge battery

[@javierortega8024]

Vendes tu equipo milwaukee Tim???

[@ms1406]

Dang i can remove train lug nuts with this Milwaukee

[@wecx2375]

Honestly, at this point I don't need more power. I need reliability.

[@eosjoe565]

Do you know if Milwaukee corrected the design defect that was introduced on the last 1/2-inch impact gun? If I recall, on the previous model they changed the way the planetary gears were mounted which resulted in a lot of failures from the mounting pins breaking. The model previous to THAT one did not have the issue.

[@stephenreed1080]

They recalled all the guns with the new design and went back to the old design. I'm sure this will be just as strong as the last one (old design)

[@eosjoe565]

@@stephenreed1080 That's good news!

[@keysautorepair6038]

Kinda funny you wouldn’t try the 6 amp or the 5amp ps on the dewalt if you want people to believe your opinion and not a fanboy or getting paid be fair about it and yes I have both tools.

[@MacAutoDiag]

1,000ft lbs my foot. Hand torque it or it didn't happen

[@Xoars]

2500 moved

[@19Clutch69]

Whats the name of the tool you use to torque the nuts down?

[@SilverStarHeggisist]

They're hella expensive. They use insane gear reduction to do that trick but when I looked them up was like $5K to start. I forget the specific brand though. You can probably find them by looking up cordless torque wrench

[@justinv3080]

Hytorc Lion gun electric torque wrench

[@strykerentllc]

What a friggn BEAST. Rusted suspension fasteners on medium duty trucks have left the chat and kudos to the big red army's engineers for giving mechanics the tool they need that'll leave their wrists tingling and smiles on their faces. We're on board as soon as this King Kong of ugga-duggas is available. Those new Forge batteries are lighter than 12HD batteries so yeah, sign us up for those puppies also.

[@michaelpoczynek]

I am sold. I am off to Home Depot to buy the tool and the Forge 6.0 battery. Very impressive. Thanks. 😀

[@oreos922]

Buy me one please 😢

[@jeremeypope2212]

I can’t wait to see the next gen of the 3/4 and 1” impacts. I also pray the rumors are true with the next gen 1” comes with dual batteries

[@n0surrenda]

I'm more impressed with the Hytorc and its digital torque setting - completely unobtanium for most.

[@engineer_alv]

what an amazing torque output this tool has. What's more impressive is the 5Ah battery could get it way up there to almost 2000 ft/lbs. In the past I've criticized Milwaukee for going cheap with "old tech 18650 cell batteries" on their high torque kits, but if the tool was designed to provide optimal torque even with those batteries I guess I'm ok with that decision.

[@uninvestigated]

18650 batteries have been in the vape world for a long time. They come a variety of different capacities and outputs. Just because newer 21700 27000 batteries have more capacity doesn't mean they have more output. They are only bigger and possibly slightly more output to capacity ratio. There are some insane 18650 batteries out there with extremely high safe output but very limited capacity. Now when we get into hobby grade rc style batteries like the forge, i bet we see them not last as long as the mass produced 18650 cap style batteries.

[@coreylongshore3171]

I love milwaukee, but get a brand new untorqued nut and bolt and torque it straight to 2400lbs and see if it'll remove it. Retorquing bolts starts having the same effect as putting an extension on a torque wrench because the bolt starts stretching. So just as torquing with an extention you may hit that 2400 on the torque but because of the stretch it's really not 2400 on the nut

[@jameshill4900]

Crazy power. My impacts already take a beating and my 1/2 inch impact is nowhere near this powerful. I prefer a 3/4 impact for tough jobs. I think we have reached the limit of a practical 1/2 with this milwaukee.

[@Markonacr250r]

First generation got me. Now I’m thinking about what card to put a bunch of new batteries on

[@Tog84two97]

I just got a brand new card just to buy these new Milwaukee tools and batteries...

[@saiiiiiii1]

​@@Tog84two97😂

[@johnhoefler6713]

You could also throw your money in the garage, probably less of a hassle. Milwaukee is a terrible company

[@Markonacr250r]

@@johnhoefler6713 I will admit I’ve used more Milwaukee than anything but they have warranted every tool I’ve had fail so far. Even scratched up vin

[@mikejones5535]

​@johnhoefler6713 Why do you feel that way? I have mostly milwaukee tools and they have been great.

[@BURNETTWEALTHGROUP]

OMG this impact is crazy powerful, not a fan of the price but this is a must have for taking the lug nuts off my semi trucks.

[@aussiehardwood6196]

Not really, if it had a 3/4 drive anvil it would be suitible for daily use.

[@legros731]

​@@aussiehardwood6196you can buy the old one with 3/4 anvil so I expect the same for this model But for semi wheel the 1 inch extended anvil is what you want

[@venividivici6418]

What an incredible feat of engineering while also making it smaller! Milwaukee are something else.

[@jordanalexander615]

They finally followed in dewalts footsteps and came out with an even better tool. Bigger hammer diameter not longer. Might actually get me one.

[@alexklein455]

​@@jordanalexander615dewault has never had a better impact than milwaukees high impact impacts

[@mikekahotea8148]

​​@@alexklein455very true , but my brother in laws underpowered 899 DeWalt is a damn die hard than my more powerful Milwaukee , he's literally thrashed it over and over in the last 6 years it's looks like it had been through a nuclear war lol. It hadn't been in the repair shop since he bought it . Come on Milwaukee make them like that .

[@nate0031]

​@@alexklein455DeWalt has had Milwaukee's 2767 beat for a bit with their DCF900. I'm just glad Milwaukee came back strong. Their mid torque currently outdoes Milwaukee's too. Honestly they're all great tools though with more power than most need. It's rare I need anything more than the current Gen Milwaukee mid torque. Still getting this one though, lol.

[@RobertBeedle]

Finally something that can be used for my wife’s toys.

[@dennismcd707]

I have the same 2967 model at work, and I have to say, it outperforms all my coworker's air impact wrenches. We take apart large automotive dies that have a lot of fasteners, and this puppy handles everything we throw at it. I use the Forge battery and keep the setting on number 3 to allow for max power and torque. Cordless is the way to go for sure, and I couldn't be happier every time I use it.

[@markreagan2956]

Are you sure your torque wrench is accurate?

[@donnysanner342]

It’s nice but do I need it…? I’m a material handler tech and I’m not sure I would have a use for it but you know I’m gonna buy it anyway.