After looking through previous posts, this hacked price seems like a decent deal if you just need the tool only. I hope this helps someone.
The Milwaukee M12 FUEL SURGE 1/4 in. Hex Hydraulic Driver is the industry's first 12-Volt hydraulic impact driver. Featuring the FLUID-DRIVE Hydraulic Powertrain, the hydraulic impact will allow users to experience operation up to 2X quieter with less vibration for smoother and faster driving speeds compared to standard impacts. The compact size of the tool and battery provides users with unmatched access in tight spaces & allows for easy transport on a tool belt and easy fitting into a job site tool bag. Performance is not sacrificed despite lower peak torque due to its Longer Sustained Torque that allows the tool to complete core users most common applications. The POWERSTATE Brushless Motor delivers up to 0 RPM-3,000 RPM with constant power output to drive screws faster. Built-in REDLINK PLUS intelligence is the most advanced electronic system on the market, preventing damage to the user's tool and battery caused by overloading or overheating. The cordless impact driver is compatible with all Milwaukee M12 REDLITHIUM Compact Batteries or Extended Capacity Batteries, delivering users with more work per charge and more work over the life of the pack than competitive batteries. The impact driver's 4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL provides users with greater control over output speed and power for greater versatility in a wide range of applications. Self-Tapping Screw Mode reduces walking when users are self-tapping screws as well as reduces overdriving, breaking and stripping out screws.
FLUID-DRIVE hydraulic powertrain reduces metal on metal contact within the tool, delivering quieter operation, smoother performance and increased durability over a standard impact
Longer sustained torque delivers similar drive times in application as most 12-Volt impact drivers
Up to 2X quieter operation makes this tool ideal for occupied spaces
Compact head length and compact battery footprint gives more access than competitive impact drivers
POWERSTATE brushless motor delivers maximum power and long motor life
REDLINK PLUS intelligence prevents damage to the tool and battery due to overloading or overheating
REDLITHIUM batteries deliver more work per charge and more work over the life of the battery
Includes: 2551-20 (tool-only), belt clip
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I haven't used the SURGE model yet, but what I had read when it came out was it's quieter and possibly loses some power due to the changes. I considered the upgrade when I was mostly hanging network/security devices in nice offices while people were working but never pulled the trigger.
If I can't find any better deals I still may upgrade...
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Gist is, the Fuel is a little more powerful, drives a little faster, and it is 4 ounces lighter. The Fuel Surge is half as loud as the Fuel and drives a little smoother since it's hydraulic rather than the traditional hammer and anvil mechanism, and it is a bit more power hungry, so it will suck up more battery power. I am definitely considering getting the Surge just for the noise alone - while the Fuel isn't at dangerous decibel levels (around 101db), I just don't like how loud it is, and the noise is amplified by the fact that the majority of what I'm doing is indoors.
If you don't mind the noise or just wearing some earplugs, I'd definitely save the money and get the Fuel version.
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