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2563-20 vs 2855-20: M12 stubby vs M18 compact 1/2" impact wrench
M12 FUEL Stubby 1/2" Impact Wrench vs M18 FUEL 1/2" Compact Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring
Two small 1/2" impact wrenches on different batteries.
By the manufacturer figures, the newer M12 FUEL Stubby 2563 is rated at 550 ft-lbs of nut-busting torque vs 250 ft-lbs for the M18 FUEL compact 2855. The stubby is also slightly lighter (2.2 lbs vs 2.4 lbs, tool only).
If you already run M18, the 2855 works with your batteries. If you're on M12, the stubby is a strong pick.
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| Spec | M12 FUEL Stubby 1/2" Impact WrenchModel 2563-20 | M18 FUEL 1/2" Compact Impact Wrench w/ Friction RingModel 2855-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Best price | Live prices coming soon | Live prices coming soon |
| Battery | M12 | M18 |
| Tool type | Impact | Impact |
| Class | FUEL | FUEL |
| Comes as | Bare tool | Bare tool |
| Max torque | 550 ft-lbs BEST | 250 ft-lbs |
| No-load speed | 0-3,000 RPM BEST | 0-2,400 RPM |
| Impacts / blows / strokes per min | 0-3,300 IPM | 0-3,500 IPM BEST |
| Chuck, drive, blade or wheel | 1/2 in. drive | 1/2 in. drive |
| Tool length | 4.9 in. | 4.9 in. |
| Weight (tool only) | 2.2 lbs BEST | 2.4 lbs |
| Features | – | – |
| Review videos | 4 on the tool page | – |
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Specs are the manufacturer’s figures as listed by tool dealers. Add a third tool to this comparison →
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