Steel-reinforced collar enhances durability and protects tool
Unibody power train maintains alignment between clutch, gearbox, and motor
DuraShield housing is constructed to withstand real-world conditions
Maximum torque: 475 inch/pounds
Editorial Review:
1/2", 18V, Hammer Drill/Driver Kit, Features Steel Reinforced Collar, Enhances Durability & Protects Tool When Dropped On The Chuck, Unibody Powertrain, Maintains Alignment Between Clutch, Gearbox & Motor For The Most Durable Drivetrain System On The Market, Durashield Housing, Constructed To Withstand Real World Conditions, 2 Speed Gearbox, Optimized For 2 Modes Of Operation, High Torque Mode Produces 475 INLB Of Torque, High Speed Mode Generates 0-1,500RPM/21,000 BPM, Includes Carrying Case, 2.4A-H Batteries, Mag Bit Holder, Side Handle, Bit Case, Hook, 1 Hour Charger, & Bit.
This really is a brute: 18 hungry volts of power behind a steel-reinforced collar, a rugged 1/2-inch chuck with 17 clutch settings and Bosch's amazing DuraShield body housing. It's a contractor's dream drill, tested by Bosch to withstand a 46-foot drop onto concrete and more realistic real-world bumps and bruises. The steel-braced collar will take a drop right on the nose and still protect the chuck. It performs like the Bosch that it is, with tremendous power and ease of use. We expect this tool will last longer than most drills simply because Bosch made it so easy to replace the brushes---external access means you can get this little maintenance job done in two minutes. Nice ergonomic touches include a wide trigger and a shock-absorbing rubber grip. For some fun, visit Bosch's website and watch the video of a Bosch DuraShield drill like this one taking the 46-foot plunge--and keep on drilling. It's no hype.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
a great cordless hammerdrill/driver:
I have owned one of these for about 2.5 years and so far no serious complaints as this has been a consistently reliable tool. It has more than justified its high price with its solid performance--for most small masonry applications this drill has proven itself more than adequate. I have been in situations where I have had to really abuse this tool--drilling 1/2" holes in aged cement and while this tool couldn't keep up like a cordless it still hasn't died. Oh, and these 18v batteries will work in my 24v... more info
So Far, So Good:
I am a dealer for Basement Systems, Inc of Seymour, CT. which means I spend the better part of the week in dirt crawlspaces, drilling into predominantly block walls, but occasionally, concrete footings. This tool gets dropped in the dirt, is used in high humidity areas, and generally worked hard. I had been using DeWalt 18V 1/2 inch hammer drills, but their triggers gave me problems. I also use a 24V Bosch, and so far, these drills have proven durable, powerful, and effective. A tool repairman in this area... more info
Lotsa Twistum:
I purchased this drill in the Multitool kit when ALL my tools went up in a fire. My old 12 Bosch drill was light, balanced, a joy to use. My initial impression of this piece was that it was going to be too heavy for enjoyable use. Then on my first project (a 13x35 foot deck) my newly unpacked corded drill gave up the ghost after a mere dozen screws. I fell back on this and it punched 15 pounds of 3.5 inch #9's without a whimper. Decent run time. The trigger is very responsive with good speed control. Plenty... more info
not bad:
I am an electrician, and have generally used a makita 1/2" drill for all my frame drilling. I purchased the bosch 18v brute and have been doing a lot of reno's recently. Drill has enough torque to blow through several side by side 2xwhatever, but the torque settings occassionaly get nudged because they are close to where you grad the drill, same with the forward/reverse. Also a little wobble on the chuck, not sure if this was factory or developed since I used it, but it does concern me. And I have a new... more info
