DeWalt DCF887B vs Milwaukee M18 Fuel Surge 2760 20
Verdict: Milwaukee M18 Fuel Surge 2760-20 wins overall for its quieter 84 dB operation and lower vibration per Milwaukee specs and user reports on CNET, making it preferable for indoor finish work. DeWalt DCF887B delivers 1825 in-lbs torque versus 1600 and reaches 3250 RPM, suiting heavy framing better. The Surge's hydraulic system trades peak power for comfort, a gap confirmed in Wirecutter tool roundups.
Winner: Milwaukee M18 Fuel Surge 2760-20
DeWalt DCF887B: 7.5/10
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Surge 2760 20: 8/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| DeWalt DCF887B | Milwaukee M18 Fuel Surge 2760 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| torque_in_lbs | 1825 | 1600 |
| no_load_speed_rpm | 3250 | 2750 |
| weight_lbs | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| impacts_per_min | 3600 | 3200 |
DeWalt DCF887B
What works
- Higher max torque for heavy fastening
- Faster no-load speed for quicker driving
- Compact size fits tight spaces well
What doesn't
- Louder operation at 95 dB
- Higher vibration during extended use
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Surge 2760 20
What works
- Hydraulic mechanism reduces noise to 84 dB
- Lower vibration for longer sessions
- Precise control on delicate materials
What doesn't
- Lower peak torque limits heavy applications
- Slower speed on large fasteners
Bottom line
Our pick: Milwaukee M18 Fuel Surge 2760-20.
View full comparison on GoodPickr
Related Comparisons
- DeWalt 20V MAX vs Ryobi 18V ONE+
- DeWalt Atomic 20V MAX Impact Driver vs Milwaukee M12 FUEL Stubby Impact Wrench
- Milwaukee M18 FUEL Impact Driver vs Ryobi One 18V Impact Driver
- Makita 18V LXT Platform vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL Impact Driver
- DeWalt DCS7485B (FLEXVOLT 60V) vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL ONE-KEY 2736-20
- DeWalt DCD800 (20V MAX) vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-20
- Bosch PR20EVS vs Dewalt DCW600
- Dewalt 20V Max Xr 12 Impact Driver vs Milwaukee M18 Fuel 12 Impact Driver
- Bosch Colt PR20EVS vs DeWalt 20V Max Compact Router DCW600
- DeWalt DCS577B (FLEXVOLT 60V) vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL Rear Handle 2830-20
- DeWalt DCBL722B (20V MAX XR) vs EGO LB7654
- DeWalt DCB1800 vs Milwaukee MX FUEL Carry-On
Affiliate disclosure: GoodPickr may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through partner links on this page. Verdicts are editorially independent and never influenced by affiliate relationships.
GoodPickr · Data-backed product comparisons