Milwaukee M18 Compact Brushless 1/4 in. Impact Driver Kit W/ (1) 2.0 Ah Battery, Charger & Tool Bag $99

Seems like a pretty good deal.

What is the difference between Brushless and Fuel?

Fuel tool motor is much larger overall as is the tool compared to the non fuel brushless and/or it's brushed counterpart.

Also their FUEL version is Milwaukee top of line brushless intended to give longer run time and better output.

The "brushless" I believe are only available for the drill and impact driver. Basically they are a middle ground. They offer a brushless motor, but give the same torque ratings (power) as the regular brushed version. In my mind, I would either stick with the regular brushed options, or goto the fuel variations.

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The "brushless" I believe are only available for the drill and impact driver. Basically they are a middle ground. They offer a brushless motor, but give the same torque ratings (power) as the regular brushed version. In my mind, I would either stick with the regular brushed options, or goto the fuel variations.

I have both brushed and fuel version of the same tools. The brushed versions are more than adequate for professional use, especially in the 18v platform. the fuel just gives you a little extra power and runtimes. If cost is a consideration, don't think that your giving up life changing options by NOT going with fuel versions.

However, the fuel is the top tier, and there is a difference - but all the brushed stuff I have is still great and does everything I need and ask them to. The brushless forms utilize a newer and more complex technology to drive the tools, which give some benefit like runtime, torque, and longevity under heavy use. Either versions will impress you.

The fuel tools use Milwaukee's best brushless motor design that give the highest torque and power output. The brushless ones still have a (different) brushless motor, but performance wise, you can expect the same as you would out of the brushed variety. You just gain the newer brushless technology, and the added benefits brushless designs provide, but no gain in power with those.

They are all on sale. I choose Makita for the 3ah battery. https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWAL.../308067546
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Makit.../301444914
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI.../313438683
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Skil-.../312838769
https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWAL.../308067546

Quote from Evann89581 : They are all on sale. I choose Makita for the 3ah battery. https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWAL.../308067546 https://www.homedepot.com/p/Makit.../301444914 https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI.../313438683 https://www.homedepot.com/p/Skil-.../312838769 https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWAL.../308067546

Gonna go out on a limb here and say I would not suggest the ryobi at $99 with the other options available.

Quote from Andytime : Gonna go out on a limb here and say I would not suggest the ryobi at $99 with the other options available.

i would.
that is the newer HP line with all brushless stuff and they are very comfy to the hand. VCG just did a video on them
and it has 2 batteries

Quote from berrnard : i would. that is the newer HP line with all brushless stuff and they are very comfy to the hand. VCG just did a video on them and it has 2 batteries

Quote from Andytime : Gonna go out on a limb here and say I would not suggest the ryobi at $99 with the other options available.

The Milwaukee does have a 5 yr tool warranty over Ryobi (3 yr) and although you are getting 2 batteries, the Milwaukee single battery is a larger amp (2 vs 1.5) which can be significant in a tool like this. At the end of the day I'd buy whichever line you are/plan to commit to for the advantage of interchangeable batteries.

I've been using brushed version of Milwaukee impact and drill, they are still performing so well! I would go with Fuel level next upgrade!

Throw the Kobalt into the $99 mix also. -10% military and another 2% from that site = ~$87.

Brushless, 3 speeds, 2ah battery, 5 yr tool warranty, 3 year bat warranty.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-24-Volt-Max-Variable-Speed-Brushless-Cordless-Impact-Driver-1-Batter... [lowes.com]

And Ryobi with 1800 inch lbs and battery for only $59.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI.../313581342

Are these good for lugnuts, brake jobs and such ?

Quote from proskatersf90 : Are these good for lugnuts, brake jobs and such ?

Need a breaker bar to first loosen the lug nuts. Good for brakes and other things though...

Are you guys reading this correctly? These are impact DRIVERS not WRENCH

Quote from Kuma1 : Need a breaker bar to first loosen the lug nuts. Good for brakes and other things though...

I dont think so.

Quote from WayTooEasy : I dont think so.

Ah, here we go...

Great. Truck lug nuts tq'd at 150 lbs can be removed according to you. How about 125 ft lbs? Have you tried that? 100 with lug nuts that have not been removed for a few year? Or after a tire shop installs new tires and a few years later you get a flat and need to remove the tire.

No need to have a tire iron in the car then, right?

Quote from WayTooEasy : Are you guys reading this correctly? These are impact DRIVERS not WRENCH

Exactly.. reading this thread tells me most people have no clue about power tools. They just like the pretty colors.. 80% of average home owners should just buy cheap corded harbor freight tools. A regular corded drill will work just fine for most things. Just need to spend time swapping bits.. people that buy this are builders.. if you plan to build a deck, tree house, shed, house extension, this is what you need... if you buy this only to use it for light duty or replacing the batteries in your kids toy, or the other extreme, using it for automotive work, you are a retard. Look up the difference between screwdriver, drill/driver, impact driver, impact wrench.. and even hammer drill and rotary hammer drills.. while some are interchangeable in some situations, its best to use the right tool for the job. This tool is designed for driving many long screws through thick pieces of wood at a fast pace