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Quieter, Smoother, Faster: The Next-Gen M18 FUEL™ SURGE™

Continuing to drive productivity and safety on the jobsite, Milwaukee® introduces the next generation M18 FUEL™ SURGE™ ¼" Hex Hydraulic Driver. Designed for a broad range of residential, commercial, and maintenance trades, the new SURGE™ hydraulic driver is engineered to deliver lower torque than standard impact drivers, making it the ideal solution for lighter fastening tasks where precision and consistent torque output is required.

“By working alongside users on site, we found that professionals valued the smoother driving experience and lower torque vibration benefits of the first-generation M18 FUEL™ SURGE™ but required more speed and capability to meet evolving jobsite demands,” said Rey VandenBerg, Product Manager, Power Tools. “With this new generation, we’ve achieved significant performance and durability gains in a more compact design while continuing to deliver reduced noise output, expanding the advantages of the SURGE™ Hydraulic Driver for a wider range of end users.”

The new M18 FUEL™ SURGE™ features a ground-up redesign of the FLUID-DRIVE Hydraulic Powertrain that reduces metal-on-metal impact contact within the tool, ensuring a smoother and more controlled torque output. This helps prevent overdriving screws, stripping fastener heads and protects delicate fasteners and hardware from damage. Users will also experience less fatigue and strain in application while using the M18 FUEL™ SURGE™ Hydraulic Driver.

Additionally, the reduction in noise for a tool used daily by many professionals helps limit long-term hearing risks for users. This quieter performance also makes the SURGE™ Hydraulic Driver an ideal solution for use in occupied spaces or noise-restricted locations, enabling professionals to work confidently with minimal disruption to surrounding areas.

The new SURGE™ Hydraulic Driver features a compact size, measuring just 110 mm and 1.1kg, making it easy to manoeuvre in confined spaces and more comfortable to use over extended periods.

The POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor is up to 3x faster than the previous generation and delivers up to 113 Nm of torque & 3,200 RPM, expanding the range of applications. This capability, combined with an improved trigger design and 3-MODE DRIVE CONTROL™, ensures users can find the right balance of speed and control needed on the jobsite. REDLINK PLUS™ Intelligence provides advanced thermal management and overload protection, allowing the tool to run cooler and more efficiently during extended use.

Milwaukee is committed to improving productivity by providing performance-driven and trade-focused solutions, so users can perform an entire day's work on one battery system. The M18 FUEL™ SURGE™ 1/4" Hex Hydraulic Driver is fully compatible with the entire M18™ line, now offering more than 250 solutions.

For a full list of product features and specifications, visit the M18 FUEL™ SURGE™ ¼" Hex Hydraulic Driver product page.

About Milwaukee Tool

Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional tradesperson that increase productivity and safety, and is focused on improving the lives of our users. Milwaukee® is known for its world-leading M12™, M18™, and MX FUEL™ cordless tool systems, safety solutions, battery-powered outdoor power equipment, tool accessories, hand tools and storage.

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