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M18 Milwaukee M18 BIW38-0 18V 3/8″ Square Impact Wrench (Body Only)
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Milwaukee M18 BIW38-0 18V 3/8″ Square Impact Wrench (Body Only)

210Nm1-speed1.2kg bare3 years (with registration)

Milwaukee M18 compact 3/8" impact wrench. 210Nm, 0–2,450rpm, 3,350ipm. 1.2kg bare (derived). Body only.

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210Nm
Max torque
1.2kg
Weight (bare)
3/8" Square
Square drive

Where it sits among 3/8" drive impact wrenches

Scaled against the 6 impact wrenches with a 3/8" drive we list, so other sizes aren't in the mix. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Max torque210Nm
140Nm lowestMakita TW140Dhighest 406NmDeWalt DCF923
Impacts per minute3,350
3,200 lowestMakita TW140Dhighest 4,000Makita DTW302
Weight (bare)1.2kg
0.8kg lightestMakita TW140Dheaviest 1.2kgThis one
Max speed2,450rpm
2,400rpm lowestMakita DTW180highest 3,200rpmMakita DTW302

Full specs

From Milwaukee's own documentation. Checked 26/09/2026. Report a spec error ›

Performance

Max torque210 Nm
Speed settings1
No-load speed0–2450
Impacts per minute3,350
Impact mechanismStandard
Voltage18V
Square drive3/8" Square

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)1.2 kg
Weight (with battery)1.9 kg
LED work light✓ Yes
Belt clip✓ Yes
Noise level94.1 dB(A) LpA / 105.1 dB(A) LwA
The verdictOur take

The M18 BIW38 is the 3/8in version of the BIW12: 210Nm, compact and light, for mechanical and plant work on smaller fixings.

Powered by Milwaukee M18 · 11

All 11 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first. Kits and chargers ›

M18B2 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.4kg 1.6kg from £56.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
M18HB3 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.7kg 1.9kg from £64.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
M18B4 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.7kg 1.9kg from £57.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
M18B5 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.7kg 1.9kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
M18B5-CR 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.7kg 1.9kg from £87.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
M18HB5 5.0Ah 0.79kg 1.99kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›
M18HB5-CR 5.0Ah 0.79kg 1.99kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›
M18HB5.5 5.5Ah · 99Wh 1.1kg 2.3kg from £99.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

Tool weight worked out by adding each pack's weight to the bare tool, using the makers' figures. The maker's own with-battery figure can differ slightly. We may earn a commission on retailer links.

Warranty · 3yr

Up to 3 years1 year as standard, 3 once you register it with Milwaukee
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Register within 30 days. Batteries extend to 2yr (1+1); chargers, M28 batteries & accessories excluded; MX FUEL 2yr.

Warranty terms are set by the maker and can change. Always confirm current cover on their site before you buy.

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