A Hydraulic Impact Driver?

from The Fix · host North 40

The Milwaukee M18 SURGE hydraulic impact driver vs. the standard impact Driver - what’s the real difference, and is the quieter “fluid” hydraulic drive worth the extra $20? In this episode of The Fix, Tucker and Travis run both tools side-by-side driving everything from 3" screws to big lags, plus a quick decibel check so you can HEAR (and see) the difference.Quick Takes:• SURGE = quieter, smoother hydraulic/fluid drive with less metal-on-metal • Standard impact = slightly faster on paper + includes a sheet metal/self-tapping mode • Price gap: about $20 (SURGE ~$199 bare tool vs. standard impact ~$179 bare tool)• Real-world driving? Pretty even—noise + use case is the deciding factor Tools featured:• Milwaukee M18 SURGE (fluid drive) • Milwaukee standard impact driver