Home Depot has
Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Brushless 1/4" Hex Impact Driver w/ 2x 2Ah Battery Starter Kit (3453-20-48-59-2420P) on sale for
$129.
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Features:
- Delivers up to 1,500 in-lbs. of torque
- Only 5" length for most access in tight spaces
- Tri-LED illuminates workspace
- Up to 3600 RPMs in Mode 3
- 4-Mode Drive Control with dedicated self tapping screw mode
- Lightweight at 2 lbs
- Single handed bit insertion
- All-metal belt clip for portability
Top Comments
https://www.homedepot.c
and get the impact for 69 dollars if you return the batteries
Community Reviews
This Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/4-inch hex impact driver kit is mainly attractive as a compact tool bundle, but the real value depends on how you compare it. The standard impact driver gets praise for the newer tri-LED light and stronger 1,500 in-lbs torque, while the SURGE version is quieter but only 450 in-lbs and has been linked to a lower effective price in other bundles. The main caveat is pricing, since similar hackable M12 kits with extra batteries or even a hammer drill combo have been cited for less. It is a better fit if you want the latest standard impact driver rather than chasing the cheapest battery math.
Common Questions (4)
Several cheaper M12 hackable bundles were cited, including a hammer drill + impact combo around $146-$147 and a larger hammer drill/impact kit with 2.0Ah and 4.0Ah batteries around $140. A separate buyer also said they previously got a drill, impact, 2.5Ah and 3Ah batteries plus charger for $115, making this $129 kit look weak by comparison.
The SURGE is quieter and some shoppers prefer it, but the latest M12 FUEL impact driver has tri-LED lighting and is reported to compare better overall in recent use. The SURGE version is also listed at 450 in-lbs of torque versus 1500 in-lbs for the non-SURGE impact driver.
Walmart was linked at $109, but the ad appears to be the M12 SURGE kit rather than the standard FUEL impact driver. That makes it a different model, and the SURGE may be the better buy if you want the quieter version.
Yes. The common hack is to buy the kit, then return the batteries so the tool is effectively much cheaper; one example puts the impact driver around $69. The return math is pro-rated, so you do not get the full battery price back as cash-equivalent tool cost.
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https://www.walmart.com/ip/Milwau...QvEALw
LATER EDIT: Get the Walmart one! It's the SURGE version, which appears to be better:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Milwauke...2_su
https://www.reddit.com/r/Milwauke..._or_
https://www.protoolrevi
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Milwau...QvEALw_wcB
LATER EDIT: Get the Walmart one! It's the SURGE version, which appears to be better:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Milwauke...2_surge_i/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Milwauke..._or_surge/
https://www.protoolreviews.com/mi...v1EALw_wcB
I recently went back and forth between purchasing the m12 fuel impact driver and the m12 fuel surge. I had never had either and had looked at these for the last couple years. A few years back the surge was much more competitive but from what I read recently the surge while still nice doesn't compare as well except on noise. I went with the impact driver and in using it for the first time yesterday have zero regrets even if the job wasn't that demanding.
While I haven't used the Surge, I can say that I appreciated the tri-led on the latest impact driver. The Surge lacks this.
Interesting - I see FUEL at Walmart ad too!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Milwau...QvEALw
LATER EDIT: Get the Walmart one! It's the SURGE version, which appears to be better:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Milwauke...2_su
https://www.reddit.com/r/Milwauke..._or_
https://www.protoolrevi
You do realize that you're judging this off of a 4 yr old review and 3 yr old reddit threads? There have been updates to the m12 fuel impact driver since then.
I recently went back and forth between purchasing the m12 fuel impact driver and the m12 fuel surge. I had never had either and had looked at these for the last couple years. A few years back the surge was much more competitive but from what I read recently the surge while still nice doesn't compare as well except on noise. I went with the impact driver and in using it for the first time yesterday have zero regrets even if the job wasn't that demanding.
While I haven't used the Surge, I can say that I appreciated the tri-led on the latest impact driver. The Surge lacks this.
And yes, of course, sometimes some will find the standard vs Surge in favor of standard; no worries there. Surge is nice for a few reasons laid out on the review.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwa.../328984390
and get the impact for 69 dollars if you return the batteries
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wait for 200bucks as hammer drilll and driver kit with 2 more battery total 4(2+2) battery better deal
can I buy this 4 battery set and return just the 2 batteries to drop the price further? on sale currently. https://www.homedepot.com/pep/Mil...51-483420-
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