Quieter, Smoother, Faster: The Next-Gen M18 FUEL™ SURGE™

Continuing to drive productivity and safety on the jobsite, Milwaukee® introduces the next generation M18 FUEL™ SURGE™ ¼" Hex Hydraulic Driver.

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Designed for a broad range of residential, commercial, and maintenance trades, the new driver delivers a quieter, smoother, and more ergonomic user experience. Fully redesigned, this solution features increased speed and performance while maintaining industry leading sound and vibration reduction when compared to a standard impact driver.

The new M18 FUEL™ SURGE™ features a ground-up redesign of the FLUID-DRIVE™ Hydraulic Powertrain that delivers up to 50% quieter operation than standard impact drivers. The significant reduction in noise for a tool used daily by many professionals helps to limit long-term hearing risks for users. This quieter performance also makes the SURGE™ Hydraulic Driver an ideal solution for use in occupied spaces or noise-restricted locations, enabling professionals to work confidently with minimal disruption to surrounding areas.

Delivering a noticeably smoother driving experience, the M18 FUEL™ SURGE™ Hydraulic Driver reduces metal-on-metal contact within the tool, with up to 3X less vibration than standard impacts. Impact driver users will experience less fatigue and strain in application while using the M18 FUEL™ SURGE™ Hydraulic Driver. The new SURGE™ Hydraulic Driver features a compact size, measuring just 4.3 in. and 2.4 lbs, making it easy to maneuver in confined spaces and more comfortable to use over extended periods.


The POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor delivers up to 3X faster driving speeds than the first generation and 1,000 in-lbs of torque, expanding the range of applications. This capability, combined with an improved trigger design and 3-MODE DRIVE CONTROL™, ensures users can find the right balance of speed and control needed on the jobsite. REDLINK PLUS™ Intelligence provides advanced thermal management and overload protection, allowing the tool to run cooler and more efficiently during extended use.

Milwaukee is committed to improving productivity by providing performance-driven and trade-focused solutions, so users can perform an entire day's work on one battery system. The M18 FUEL™ SURGE™ 1/4" Hex Hydraulic Driver is fully compatible with the entire M18™ line, now offering more than 300 solutions.

 

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