Milwaukee M18 Fuel Mid Torque 2862 20 vs Ridgid R86064B 18V Brushless

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Jun 6 by Billy G.

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Mid Torque 2862-20
Ridgid R86064B 18V Brushless
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: These tools serve fundamentally different purposes—an impact wrench versus a sheet sander—so direct comparison is limited and confidence is capped at 55. Milwaukee leads in raw torque output for nut-busting while Ridgid provides better value at $84 MSRP with active production status. Neither replaces the other in any workflow.

Winner: Milwaukee M18 Fuel Mid Torque 2862-20

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Mid Torque 2862 20: 7.5/10

Ridgid R86064B 18V Brushless: 6/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Mid Torque 2862 20Ridgid R86064B 18V Brushless
voltage18V18V
motor_typePOWERSTATE brushlessOCTANE brushless
max_output750 ft-lbs fastening / 1100 ft-lbs nut-busting14000 OPM
statusdiscontinuedcurrent

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Mid Torque 2862 20

What works

  • 750 ft-lbs fastening torque (per manufacturer specs)
  • 1/2 inch drive with REDLINK Plus intelligence
  • ONE-KEY compatibility for tracking and customization

What doesn't

  • Discontinued model with limited availability
  • No dust collection feature

Ridgid R86064B 18V Brushless

What works

  • Up to 14000 OPM with 3-speed settings (per manufacturer)
  • 90% dust collection efficiency
  • Current model with $84 MSRP

What doesn't

  • Limited to sanding applications only
  • Lower torque output not suited for fastening

Bottom line

Our pick: Milwaukee M18 Fuel Mid Torque 2862-20.

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