Compact impact wrenches: a tied source leader

Original test: Aug 2025Catalog checked: Nov 5, 2026Testing by Project Farm

Bench reports Milwaukee M12 FUEL and FLEX tied for first with an average finish of 2.0 in the August 2025 compact impact-wrench comparison. This subset identifies both source-linked kit configurations.

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Verified Results

2 published tested models

2 matched source configurations; not the full original lineup.

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Products and verified results for Compact impact wrenches: a tied source leader
Source-supported resultRetailer choices
1TieMilwaukee 2562-22M12 FUEL Stubby 3/8-inch impact-wrench kitJoint source first place
Strengths & limitations
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1TieFLEX FX1431A-1C24V 3/8-inch compact impact-wrench kit with 5.0Ah battery and 160W chargerJoint source first place
Strengths & limitations
Source-supported strengths
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Test Method & Context

Manually read the selected official Bench verdict and source-linked product identity. Merchant model/package fields independently identify the configuration. PF Shop did not perform the experiment or reproduce the full source table.

Limitations to Keep in Mind

Tied first with FLEX. Only one matched kit included; no sole-winner or universal battery-configuration claim.

Milwaukee 2562-22

Source-supported result

Milwaukee 2562-22: Why This Result Matters

The source records this tested model in a first-place tie. See the linked result for the tie and test context.

This result applies to the model and configuration in the original test.

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Before You Buy

Match drive size to the sockets and check the included battery/charger package. The linked 2562-22 is a kit, not a bare tool; results for the source configuration should not be extended to every battery combination.

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PF Shop summarizes results attributed to Project Farm in Bench. Read the catalog entry for the source verdict and lineup, and the video for the testing context.

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