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DeWalt DCK240C2 vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL Surge Impact Driver: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Milwaukee M18 FUEL Surge Impact Driver: 72% of 125 owners recommend it, vs 65% of 17 for the DeWalt DCK240C2.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

DeWalt DCK240C2

65%of 17 owners recommend
65% recommend · 0% neutral · 35% don't
Owners praise
  • Great value for the price
  • Good starter kit for homeowners
  • Reliable, lasts many years
Owners complain about
  • Older brushed motors, brushless kits better
  • Chuck loosens and drops bits
  • Some units failed or felt underpowered
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Milwaukee M18 FUEL Surge Impact Driver

72%of 125 owners recommend
72% recommend · 10% neutral · 18% don't
Owners praise
  • Dramatically quieter than a standard impact, thanks to the hydraulic drive
  • Smooth with great trigger control and precision for driving screws
  • Plenty of power for most small-to-medium fastening and everyday jobs
Owners complain about
  • Less peak torque than a standard FUEL impact, not ideal for heavy structural screws or big lags
  • Some owners hit reliability issues like gearbox failures or oil leaks
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What DeWalt DCK240C2 owners say

“This two pc combo is definitely a good buy !”
— @Stewarts_Woodworks on YouTube
“Great kit at a great price. PIus, I purchased this kit several years ago for $200 and it's still going strong.”
— @Andy.H.H. on YouTube
“I am shocked DeWalt is still selling this old VERY OLD drill & impact driver combo.”
— @iwillbnnedafterispeakwhy6498 on YouTube

What Milwaukee M18 FUEL Surge Impact Driver owners say

“you need an impact driver that accepts the 1/4 hex bits. You’ll be able to adapt it for sockets as well. I recommend the Milwaukee Fuel Surge.”
— ElekChiken on Reddit
“Milwaukee M18 Fuel Surge you have my heart”
— BeastlyIguana on Reddit
“I really don't like that it cuts out so quickly.”
— @Skwish6952 on YouTube