Milwaukee M12 Fuel Impact Driver vs Milwaukee M12 Fuel Stubby Impact Driver

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Impact Driver
Milwaukee M12 Fuel Stubby Impact Driver

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Impact Driver: 4 of 8 decision facts sourced. Missing: Voltage, Chuck, Warranty, Starting MSRP.

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Stubby Impact Driver: 4 of 8 decision facts sourced. Missing: Voltage, Kit contents, Warranty, Starting MSRP.

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Impact DriverMilwaukee M12 Fuel Stubby Impact Driver
Price todayPrice not yet checkedPrice not yet checked
Max torque1,500 in-lbs. milwaukeetool.com1,500 in-lbs. milwaukeetool.com
ChuckNot yet sourced1/4" Hex milwaukeetool.com
No-load speed3600 RPMs milwaukeetool.com3600 RPMs milwaukeetool.com
Weight2 lbs milwaukeetool.com2 lbs milwaukeetool.com
Kit contentsM12 FUEL™ 1/4" Hex Impact Driver, M12™ REDLITHIUM™ CP2.0 Battery, M12™ Lithium-ion Battery Charger, Belt Clip, Contractor Bag milwaukeetool.comNot yet sourced

Not yet sourced — Milwaukee M12 Fuel Impact Driver: Voltage, Chuck, Warranty, Starting MSRP. Milwaukee M12 Fuel Stubby Impact Driver: Voltage, Kit contents, Warranty, Starting MSRP. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

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Verdict: If you need maximum torque and speed for professional or heavy-duty fastening, the M12 Fuel Impact Driver is the clear winner. Choose the Stubby version only if you regularly work in tight spaces and your tasks are light‑duty, where its compact size and lower price matter more. For most users, the full‑size driver offers better overall capability without a steep price penalty.

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Impact Driver lists at $149 while Milwaukee M12 Fuel Stubby Impact Driver lists at $119 — Milwaukee M12 Fuel Stubby Impact Driver undercuts Milwaukee M12 Fuel Impact Driver by $30 (25%).

Provisional pick: Milwaukee M12 Fuel Impact Driver — not enough sourced decision facts for Milwaukee M12 Fuel Impact Driver and Milwaukee M12 Fuel Stubby Impact Driver. We don't rank on specs we can't verify.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Impact DriverMilwaukee M12 Fuel Stubby Impact Driver
Max torque1,500 in-lbs.1,500 in-lbs.
No-load speed3600 RPMs3600 RPMs
MotorPOWERSTATE™ Brushless MotorPOWERSTATE™ Brushless
Battery2.0 Ah2.0 Ah
Tool length5"5"
Kit contentsM12 FUEL™ 1/4" Hex Impact Driver, M12™ REDLITHIUM™ CP2.0 Battery, M12™ Lithium-ion Battery Charger, Belt Clip, Contractor Bag—

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Impact Driver

What works

  • High torque for a compact driver
  • Robust M12 battery platform

What doesn't

  • Heavier than the stubby version
  • Higher price point

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Stubby Impact Driver

What works

  • Very compact for tight spaces
  • Lighter weight for extended use

What doesn't

  • Slightly slower max speed

Bottom line

Provisional pick: Milwaukee M12 Fuel Impact Driver — not enough sourced decision facts for Milwaukee M12 Fuel Impact Driver and Milwaukee M12 Fuel Stubby Impact Driver.

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