I often run through 2 batteries in a day with the Surge where I could generally go a day or two between charges on the Makita. While I have not actually done any scientific testing, my Milwaukee Surge with a 2.0 battery doesn’t seem to get as much work done per charge as my Makita Sub-compact impact driver. And the kit you linked to is better than good at 299.99. And honestly, at this level performance the priced are fully in line with industry. I think between the weight savings and power levels these are likely slam dunks in the construction world. However, plenty of framers, remodelers, and steel building erectors do. Like you I don’t need this level of power. When people talk about the best cordless tools they are always the first name that comes up. However, Milwaukee has approached this with a blitz mentality that has virtually left them alone at the top of the tree. Makita’s sub-compact 18 volt models immediately come to mind. There are various niches in every category of tools and they are not being ignored. The other brands are not exactly putting out junk. That Milwaukee keeps moving the bar and succeding is testamemt to someone at TTI who really does give a damn about the professional tool market.ĭon’t get me wrong. You eat away at the muscle of your tools the motor and gear train. After awhile you get to the point of atrophy. ![]() I really didn’t think the 18 volt drills and impacts could get much smaller and lighter. Milwaukee doesn’t discount their M18 Fuel tools often, especially not the newly released latest-generation tools. I’ve heard from Home Depot, and this kit definitely includes the 2804-20 hammer drill and 2853-20 impact driver.Ĭoupled with the Packout tool box, as well as the discounted price, this is a great promo. There looks to be an error in the product description, referencing the previous generation tools, but the photo, parts of the description, and the model number (2997-22CXPO) have me nearly convinced that this these are the latest tools, discussed above. (I’m waiting for verification.) The drill pairs well with the XC battery, benefiting from higher “XC effect” power, and the compact drill can shed some weight when paired with the compact battery. There’s a new holiday special, featuring the latest generation M18 Fuel hammer drill and impact driver, pairing them with a Packout tool box, and a mix of compact and XC battery packs.Īs mentioned, I like the idea of a compact battery pack anyway. I have spent more time with the impact than the drill, but so far, both have been working flawlessly. I just love it when a tool fits perfectly in my hand and blends into the background as it gets work done. I can’t find anything to complain about yet. Is that strange to say – using lovely to describe it? It’s powerful and compact, and a pleasure to use. I like my drills compact and lightweight, but there are times when I have to bring out the big guns, and this 1200 in-lbs beast certainly fits that description. Personally, this combo is more than I typically need – way more. As such, it’s not easy on the wallet, but if you need the highest-performing tools money can buy, this is the kit to get. As Milwaukee’s press email says, they’ve set the bar. These tools are Milwaukee’s best of the best, and the kit comes with (2) 5.0Ah battery packs, a charger, and hard carrying case. Milwaukee has broken records with this design, and I’m sure that engineers at competing brands have been busy tearing it down and studying it, trying to figure out how it was done. You really have to see the impact in person to get a true sense for how compact it is. ![]() The impact delivers up to 2000 in-lbs or torque, which is a lot more than my personal Bosch impact, and more even than the brushless Hitachi I love to use, reviewed by Ben here. I have been testing it with 5.0Ah battery packs, but will probably swap them out for compact packs, to save on weight. ![]() ![]() It features multiple speed and torque settings (3 + 1 self-tapping screw mode), and LED work light (so does the drill), and feels really good in-hand. It measures just 4.59″ long, which Milwaukee says makes it the most compact impact driver in the industry. The newest Milwaukee M18 impact driver (2853) also impresses, with its extremely compact length.
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