Milwaukee 3010-22 M18 FUEL 1/2″ HTIW & 3/8″ MTIW Automotive Combo Kit

Key Features

Two Torque LevelsYou get a 1/2 inch high torque impact wrench for seized fasteners and a 3/8 inch mid-torque impact wrench for tighter access and everyday service work. That means less compromise when the job changes from heavy removal to general automotive fastening. Built for AccessThe high torque comes in at 7.6 inches long and the mid-torque at 6.0 inches long. Shorter tool length helps you reach wheel wells, suspension hardware, and engine bay fasteners without fighting for room. Ready to Work KitThe Milwaukee combo kit includes two 5.0Ah resistant batteries, a multi-voltage charger, and a contractor bag. The resistant packs add protection against oils, grease, and solvents common in automotive work.

Overview

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2″ HTIW & 3/8″ MTIW Automotive Combo Kit is a cordless impact wrench combo kit built for automotive service, heavy fastener removal, and shop work that calls for both brute force and compact access. This is an impact wrench combo kit designed for removing and fastening lug nuts, suspension hardware, large bolts, and stubborn shop fasteners. Model Number 3010-22. If you want one kit that covers both heavy-duty breakaway torque and a more compact day-to-day impact wrench, this setup makes a lot of sense.

The big draw here is that Milwaukee did not just throw two similar tools in one bag. The 1/2 inch high torque impact wrench is the hammer for rusted, seized, and overtorqued fasteners, delivering up to 1,100 ft-lbs of fastening torque and up to 1,500 ft-lbs of nut-busting torque when paired with the included M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 resistant battery. The 3/8 inch mid-torque impact wrench fills the gap where a high torque tool can be overkill or too bulky, with up to 550 ft-lbs of fastening torque and 600 ft-lbs of nut-busting torque. For techs, tire shops, fleet maintenance, and serious home garage users, that split matters because it lets you match the tool to the fastener instead of forcing one wrench to do everything.

Size is a real selling point on both tools. The high torque is listed at 7.6 inches in length, and Milwaukee calls out that it is up to 2 inches shorter for better access in tight spaces. The mid-torque comes in at 6.0 inches long, which is the one you will reach for when you are working around brake assemblies, underhood brackets, or fasteners buried where a larger impact wrench becomes awkward. Shorter length does not just sound good on paper. It means less time changing approach angles, less knuckle-busting, and more room to keep the socket straight on the fastener.

Both tools use Milwaukee POWERSTATE brushless motors and REDLINK PLUS intelligence. On the job, that translates into strong output with electronic protection against overloads, overheating, and over-discharge. Milwaukee also calls out a patented battery isolation system on the high torque that keeps the battery connection secure while controlling vibration transmitted to the pack. If you spend time on rough removals, repeated wheel service, or stubborn chassis hardware, that is the kind of design detail that helps the tool hold up better over time.

Milwaukee also paid attention to basic jobsite and shop usability. Both impact wrenches use a friction ring for fast socket changes, which is what a lot of mechanics prefer when speed matters more than pin detent retention. Tri-LED lighting surrounds the anvil area on both tools to improve visibility with fewer shadows, which helps when you are working inside a wheel well, under a lift, or under a vehicle where overhead light never seems to land exactly where you need it. The included resistant battery packs are built for automotive environments where oil, grease, and solvents are part of the day, not the exception.

From a system standpoint, this kit runs on the Milwaukee M18 battery platform and is compatible with all M18 batteries and chargers. That is a big deal if you already own other Milwaukee cordless tools, because the batteries can move across your lineup instead of living in one corner of the shop. The included M18 and M12 multi-voltage charger adds flexibility too, especially for users already invested in both platforms.

Who should buy it? This kit is aimed squarely at automotive pros, fleet maintenance crews, tire and brake techs, heavy DIY mechanics, and contractors who need cordless impact power that can move from high-demand removal to tighter-access fastening work. If your work regularly includes lug nuts, suspension bolts, frame hardware, and shop service, this kit gives you a smart one-two punch. If you only need one occasional impact wrench for light tasks, it may be more tool than you need. But if you actually work on vehicles, the combination is hard to argue with.

One Kit for Heavy Removal and Daily Service

This combo kit is built around a practical idea: use the high torque impact wrench when the fastener fights back, and use the mid-torque when access, speed, and reduced fatigue matter more.

• Includes both the 2967-20 1/2 inch high torque and 2960-20 3/8 inch mid-torque impact wrenches
• Comes with two M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 resistant batteries, charger, and contractor bag

Compact Enough for Real Automotive Access

The high torque impact wrench brings serious output without the oversized footprint older high torque tools are known for. That shorter body helps when you are working around suspension parts, wheel wells, and crowded mechanical spaces.

• High torque length: 7.6 inches
• 4-mode drive control, tri-LED lighting, and friction ring socket retention for faster workflow

What’s in the Box

• (1) M18 FUEL 1/2 inch High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring (2967-20)
• (1) M18 FUEL 3/8 inch Mid-Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring (2960-20)
• (2) M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Resistant Batteries (48-11-1850R)
• (1) M18 and M12 Multi-Voltage Charger (48-59-1812)
• (1) Contractor Bag

Key Specifications

Battery Platform	M18
Motor Type	POWERSTATE Brushless
High Torque Fastening Torque	1,100 ft-lbs
High Torque Nut-Busting Torque	1,500 ft-lbs
High Torque Length	7.6 in
Mid-Torque Fastening Torque	550 ft-lbs
Mid-Torque Nut-Busting Torque	600 ft-lbs
Mid-Torque Length	6.0 in
Battery Capacity	5.0Ah
Batteries Included	2
No-Load Speed	0 to 2,000 RPM
Impacts Per Minute	0 to 2,400 IPM
Made In	Viet Nam

Compatibility

Battery PlatformWorks on the Milwaukee M18 cordless system. M18 BatteriesCompatible with all Milwaukee M18 batteries. ChargersCompatible with Milwaukee M18 chargers. The kit includes an M18 and M12 multi-voltage charger. Socket InterfacesIncludes one 1/2 inch friction ring impact wrench and one 3/8 inch friction ring impact wrench for matching common automotive socket setups.

Built For

Automotive Fleet Maintenance Tire and Wheel Service Brake and Suspension Work General Shop Service Heavy DIY Mechanics

Pro Tip

Use the 1/2 inch high torque for seized lug nuts, axle nuts, and suspension hardware, then switch to the 3/8 inch mid-torque for reassembly and tighter spaces. You will work faster, save your shoulders, and avoid swinging a bigger tool where you do not need it.

Warranty & Support

5 Year warranty on the tools and 3 Year warranty on the batteries.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2″ HTIW & 3/8″ MTIW Automotive Combo Kit covers the jobs that actually show up

This is the kind of combo kit that makes sense because the two tools do different jobs instead of stepping on each other.

• Who it’s for: Automotive techs, tire shops, fleet crews, and serious garage users who need one impact wrench for hard removals and another for tighter, faster service work.
• Why it stands out: You get real high torque output, a genuinely useful mid-torque companion, resistant batteries for oily shop environments, and full M18 system compatibility.
• Worth knowing: This is a purpose-built automotive kit. If you only need one impact wrench for occasional light use, buying both tools may be more than you need.

Common Questions

• Is this a cordless kit? Yes. It is an M18 battery-powered combo kit.
• Does this kit include batteries and a charger? Yes. It includes two 5.0Ah resistant batteries and one M18 and M12 multi-voltage charger.
• What battery system does it use? It uses the Milwaukee M18 platform and is compatible with all M18 batteries and chargers.
• Are these impact wrenches aimed at automotive work? Yes. Milwaukee positions this as an automotive combo kit, and the torque, compact size, friction ring anvils, and resistant batteries all fit that use case.