M18 FUEL™ 1/2″ High Torque Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring

🔧 Key Features & Specs

•Motor: POWERSTATE™ brushless motor

•Torque:

•Fastening Torque: up to 1,200 ft-lbs

•Nut-Busting Torque: up to 1,600 ft-lbs

•Drive / Anvil: ½″ friction ring (hog ring) for quick, tool-free socket changes

•Speed (RPM): 0–2,000 RPM (no-load)

•Impact Rate (IPM): 0–2,400 IPM

•Length: 7.6″ (compact for tight spaces)

•Weight: ~ 5.9 lb

•Lighting: Tri-LEDs around the anvil for high-definition lighting with fewer shadows.

•Drive Control / Modes:

•4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL™: different pre-set RPM/IPM settings selectable from a button.

•Mode 4: “Auto Shut-Off” — applies no more than ~50 ft-lbs for hand-tightening.

•Bolt Removal Control: Mode 4 lowers RPM after breakaway (once bolt loosens) to avoid dropping fasteners.

•Battery & Power System:

•Uses the M18 system (compatible with all M18 batteries)

•Patented battery-isolation system reduces vibration and ensures a secure battery connection.

•Durability & Build:

•Rugged build, designed for jobsite and shop use.

•Safety & Control:

•Overload protection via REDLINK™ PLUS intelligence (protects from over-discharge, overheating, overload)

•Friction ring (hog ring) design keeps sockets on securely but allows for fast changes.

✅ Pros / Use Cases

•Very high torque — excellent for heavy-duty fastening and loosening (e.g. large bolts, suspension work).

•Compact size (7.6”) gives good access in tight spaces where larger impact wrenches might struggle.

•Adjustable power control is great: from precise hand-tightening to full “ugga-ugga” nut busting.

•Good visibility thanks to triple LEDs — useful in dark work environments.

•Quick socket changes because of the friction ring — saves time on jobsite.