rabbit.reviews74Consensus score
How strongly 3 sources agree — expert labs and real owners, with community voices weighted heavier. Not one reviewer’s opinion; the pattern across all of them.
Buy it if
- Hydraulic mechanism is significantly quieter than traditional impact drivers
- Gen 2 adds more power and speed over Gen 1
- Reduces overdriving and stripping on delicate materials
Skip it if
- Gen 2 removed self-tapper mode present in Gen 1
- Gen 2 harder to run slowly for fine-touch fastening vs. Gen 1
- Gen 2 collet placement requires longer bits to clear battery
“I have the surge and I love it. If you don't already have a fuel impact then you won't be missing the power, but your ears and anyone around you will love you.”r/MilwaukeeTool
What owners love
- Hydraulic mechanism is significantly quieter than traditional impact drivers
- Gen 2 adds more power and speed over Gen 1
- Reduces overdriving and stripping on delicate materials
- Part of M18 ecosystem — compatible with 200+ tools
The recurring gripe
- Gen 2 removed self-tapper mode present in Gen 1
- Gen 2 harder to run slowly for fine-touch fastening vs. Gen 1
- Gen 2 collet placement requires longer bits to clear battery