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Milwaukee M18 Fuel Brushless Compact Drill/Impact Combo Kit (2-Tool)

Milwaukee's M18 FUEL combo is the go-to for tradespeople who need all-day durability and access to 250+ compatible tools. REDLINK Intelligence and all-metal construction set it apart from budget options.

$179-$299
Pros
  • FUEL brushless motor delivers 1,700 in-lb torque and 3,600 RPM on the impact driver
  • Compact drill at 5.7 inches and 2.3 lbs — excellent for overhead and tight-space work
  • All-metal gear case and 1/2-inch metal chuck for professional-grade durability
  • REDLINK Intelligence optimizes battery performance and prevents overload
  • Compatible with 250+ M18 tools — the most expansive 18V ecosystem available
Cons
  • Higher price point than DEWALT equivalents, especially at full retail
  • 2.0Ah batteries included are small for heavy all-day use — upgrade to 5.0Ah recommended
  • Some community reports of the 2953 FUEL impact driver having durability issues
Why we recommend it

If you're in the trades or plan to build out a serious tool ecosystem, Milwaukee M18 FUEL is the answer. The community on r/MilwaukeeTool is unanimous: always go FUEL brushless if you're using it professionally.

What the community says

I upgraded my impact to the fuel this spring...best decision I've made. It's lighter, smaller, more power, and insane battery life. Rarely had to use the drill as the fuel driver sunk just about everything.

r/MilwaukeeTool · read thread →

Always go Fuel brushless. Sales happen all the time so save it on your cart and wait for either holiday or daily deals.

r/MilwaukeeTool (Illustrious-Toe-570) · read thread →

Fuel without question. Especially with that small of a price spread.

r/MilwaukeeTool (seaghost01) · read thread →

As a contractor and tradesman over the last 40 years I started with the Makita 9.6 volt stuff then moved to DeWalt and finally ended up with Milwaukee about 15 years ago with their V18 series. I currently own about 50 Milwaukee M18 and M12 tools and couldn't be happier.

r/Tools (Vivid-Emu-5255) · read thread →
What the experts said

Although it's the most expensive 18-volt drill, this Milwaukee drill has tons of drilling power. It crushed the competition in our high-torque tests, completing 20% more bored holes than the second-place finisher.

CNET · read full review →

Bought the same package for $94.80 plus tax in October last year from HD. Did a Nice job for anything light duty around the house.

Slickdeals community (awassa) · read full review →