Questions and Answers for Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Cordless SURGE 1/4 in. Hex Impact Driver and M12 FUEL High Speed 3/8 in. Ratchet Combo Kit

A:  Because it's an impact driver.

A:  Not much at all

A:  I would say that is normal, since my Milwaukee, Dewalt, and Skill impact drivers do the same. I accept it as normal anyway since it has never created any problems for me during use. I see the same with all of the bits that I own.

A:  450 IN-LB. There are four settings, and the low range settings are what really set this apart from my older M12 Fuel Impact; this one is so controllable, most times I use setting #2, since setting #1 is more for delicate work.

A:  It's rated at 450 in. Pounds. This is more then enough for everything I have needed it for. This is not designed for lug nuts but in HVAC and home remodeling work I have found no situation that I felt it was underpowered.

A:  My purchase came with the soft kit. I made sure that I bought the kit with the entire set and not the battery with the tool only added on.

A:  Yes, buy the kit or you can get the soft bag aftermarket , elsewhere.

A:  The non tool only version comes with the case, charger, and 2 batteries. The small batteries are good for random use but I always use the 4.0 and 6.0 batteries since I use this drill daily for HVAC install.

A:  when i bought mine earlier in may, it came with the case. As long as its the kit and not the bare tool.

A:  Fuel designates the latest motor and battery utilization technology. Also brushless motor tech. Surge is another step up with the impact components sealed inside an oil filled chamber, making it quieter and most likely a much longer life. So you can have a Fuel 1/4" impact driver that is not a Surge (hydraulic) model.

A:  The surge uses a hydraulic hammer mechanism. The m12 fuel uses a metal on metal hammer mechanism

A:  No, it's part of the kit. You would have to return everything that came with it when you purchased it.

A:  The charger has a warranty, so if it is defective, you can invoke the warranty. If you want to return the charger to save $$, that is what craigslist is for.

A:  what do you mean by return? Charger has a 5 year warranty.

A:  No. It's worthless when you run 12V and 18V together because it's a 12V only charger.

A:  This impact has up to 450 inch lbs of maximum sustained torque.

A:  Not sure on exact torque. The surge hlods a more consistent torque normally less than m12 fuel but steadier curve more of a plateau.

A:  this tool is sold, Tool Only

A:  This IS without batteries.

A:  It is usually available as "tool only". May be temporarily out of stock as this is a new product.

A:  From what I see Milwaukee only makes the kit available to Home Depot and do not have it without the batteries.

A:  this unit is sold as tool only, 2551.20, and can be ordered through your local distributors