Hey everyone! I'm really curious if Milwaukee is launching a new Gen 5 M18 impact this year. Anyone heard any rumors or official news about it?
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Honestly, I'm a bit skeptical about a Gen 5 impact coming out anytime soon. Maybe late 2027 or even fall 2026 at the earliest. The Gen 4 impact already doesn't show massive improvements over Gen 3—except maybe a ring light feature. The Gen 4 hit the market in mid-2022, so it seems like Milwaukee might be focusing on other tools for now. I'd love to see them release a fuel planer that competes with the Makita 18v and some new tools like a drywall gun or a compact blower instead!
Totally agree! I think a Gen 2 Surge would be a better move right now than pushing out a Gen 5. The tools Milwaukee has are still pretty solid!