The Bosch 18v drill, which is cordless and is offered in many Combi and Hammer varieties, is a solid favourite in one’s toolbox. The powerful 18v drill driver from Bosch is equipped with a high-speed motor, all metal gearing plus the extremely robust Dura-Shield housing making this tool excellent for professional use.
A specific selling feature of any Bosch drill is the Lithium-Ion battery technology with Electronic Cell Protection (ECP) and Intelligent Current Management. This means that Bosch premium Li-Ion batteries last longer and offer more competitive runtimes without ever overheating or becoming overloaded. Other benefits of Li-Ion include less weight, quicker charging and no memory effect, meaning you can top-up the charge at any time without damaging the battery’s capacity.
Key features of the Bosch 18v drill are listed below:
- All new stronger housing materials for extra strength
- 13mm keyless chuck with AutoLock
- Powerful motor & 2 speed all metal gearbox for high speed drilling & driving
- 500 rpm / 1600 rpm no load speed (1st / 2nd gear)
- 26 Nm / 56 Nm max torque (soft / hard)
- 20 stage adjustable clutch + drilling setting
- Durable metal clutch ring
- Max drilling capacities - 35mm wood / 13mm steel
- 8mm max screw diameter
- 1.8kg net weight including battery
- Optimized cooling system
- User changeable brushes
- 30 min / 15min charge time (100% / 75%)
- High tech battery charging technology
- Built-in LED, which lights the workplace clearly and visibly
- Soft grip design for user comfort
The drills are also supplied with 2x 18V 2.6Ah Lithium-Ion battery packs, a fast battery charger and a carry case. Most also carry a 3 year warranty.
In summary the Bosch 18v Drill is the handiest in its class. It has no memory effect, no self-discharge, and is always ready for use, thanks to lithium-ion technology. The drill offers long life of the replaceable lithium-ion battery packs due to Bosch Electronic Cell Protection (ECP). In addition the charging station that comes complete with the tool charges the battery on its own or together with the tool. With a three-year warranty this tool is highly recommended.