What is the difference between Milwaukee M18 fuel and M18 fuel surge?
At nearly half the decibels and almost twice as fast the new Milwaukee M18 FUEL Surge hydraulic impact driver smoked its predecessor, the M18 FUEL ONE-Key impact driver in a head-to-head tool fight. The Surge is a quieter, faster and stronger impact driver.
What does fuel stand for on Milwaukee Tools?
FUEL is still Brushless but means the top of the line Brushless. It was only about a year ago Milwaukee updated their compact tools with the brushed motors, drill/driver 2606, hammer drill 2607 and impact 2650.
What’s the difference between Milwaukee fuel and regular?
At its most basic level, the difference between Milwaukee M18 and M18 Fuel tools is that most M18 products have a brushed motor and all M18 Fuel tools have a brushless one. The result of brushless technology is primarily three things: longer runtime, higher performance, and longer motor life.
Is the M18 surge worth it?
Performance. Milwaukee is claiming the Surge has up to 50% reduced noise levels, 3 times less vibration, and drives faster than standard impact drivers. That’s easy enough to test—and we certainly did! When it comes to noise, there’s no doubt the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Surge is quieter than a standard impact driver.
Where are Milwaukee Fuel tools made?
the USA
Only some of Milwaukee’s products are made in the USA. According to their website, they also have manufacturing facilities in China and Europe. Their main American facilities are in Brookfield, Wisconsin and three cities in Mississippi: Greenwood, Jackson and Olive Branch.
Can you use M18 fuel batteries on M18 tools?
With the Milwaukee M18 Batteries Powering More Than 175 Tools, Choosing the Best Battery for Each Tool is Key. It’s a simple concept—every M18 RedLithium battery works in any M18 or M18 Fuel tool.
What is fuel surge?
A Fuel Surge Tank / Swirl Pot ensures your engine gets the amount of fuel which is needed for high power output. A fuel Surge Tank means that the fuel pumps constantly receive the same access to fuel, regardless of the action of g-forces.