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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20 vs Makita GWT07 (40V max XGT)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20 is cheaper at $299. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20 or Makita GWT07 (40V max XGT)?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20 is the cheaper at $299.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20 Makita GWT07 (40V max XGT)
US price $299 $379
BrandMilwaukeeMakita
Released
Drive size (in)
Power source cordless cordless
Voltage (V) 18 40
Max fastening torque (nm)
Max breakaway torque (nm)
No load speed (rpm) 2000 2300
Impacts per minute 2400 2900
Speed settings 4 4
Motor type brushless brushless
Length (in) 7.6 6.7
Weight (lb) 5.9
Sound pressure (dB)

Sources — Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20: milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-07-11). Makita GWT07 (40V max XGT): contractortool.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20 and Makita GWT07 (40V max XGT)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Voltage (V): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20 18 vs Makita GWT07 (40V max XGT) 40
  • No load speed (rpm): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20 2000 vs Makita GWT07 (40V max XGT) 2300
  • Impacts per minute: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20 2400 vs Makita GWT07 (40V max XGT) 2900
  • Length (in): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20 7.6 vs Makita GWT07 (40V max XGT) 6.7

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20

Only one whitelisted tester covers this exact model — Pro Tool Reviews, a hands-on impressions piece rather than a lab benchmark, so no tester-measured torque figures. It praises the Gen-3 2967's breakaway strength, shorter 7.6-inch head, anvil-mounted Tri-LED light, and balance, while noting it remains a big, heavy tool. (1 sourced review.)

Praised: Impressive breakaway strength for stubborn nuts and bolts; Shorter 7.6-inch head improves access in tight spaces vs the predecessor; Anvil-mounted Tri-LED lights the work area better in low light.

Flagged: Still a big, bulky tool despite the trimmed head length.

Makita GWT07 (40V max XGT)

No sourced tester review yet.

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