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Bosch 15618 Review


Cordless Drill

Drill Model Best Score Pwr Wgt Spd Bat Ham
Bosch
15618
- 87 B A C A B A


Bottom-Line:

HAMMER DRILL STRENGTHS
  • Powerful - One of the top-5 cordless hammer drills for power. Generates up to 600 in-lbs of torque, 12% higher than average.
  • Fast - One of the top-5 for speed. Runs up to 2,000 RPM, 14% faster than average.
  • Hammer - One of the top-5 for hammer impact rate. Delivers up to 31,000 BPM, 15% higher than average.
  • Durable - Externally accessed motor brushes, all-metal chuck, reinforced collar, and Bosch's 3-year warranty.

HAMMER DRILL WEAKNESSES
  • Weight - One of the heaviest hammer drills. Weighs 6.8 lbs, about 1-1/2 lbs heavier than average.


Bosch 15618 18V Cordless BLUECORE™ 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver Kit Bosch 15618 18V Cordless BLUECORE™ 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver Kit



Hammer Drill Performance Comparison:

  15618 Average
Power 600 in-lbs torque 540 in-lbs torque
Speed 2,000 RPM 1,750 RPM
Weight 6.8 lbs 5.5 lbs
Battery 2.4 Ah 2.6 Ah
Impact 31,000 BPM 27,000 BPM


Bosch 15618 Ratings

A-Excellent  B-Very Good  C-Good  D-Fair  F-Poor

Durability Rating Better Than Average Top 5 Rank Worse Than Average Low 5 Rank
Power A 12% Yes - -
Speed A+ 14% Yes - -
Weight C- - - 26% Yes
Battery B- - - 9% Yes
Impact A 15% Yes - -

  Rating Transmission Sleeve Motor Brushes Warranty
Durability B Metal/Nylon Metal Ext Access 3-Year


User Reviews:

This Bosch hammer drill has not yet been reviewed by users.


Specifications & Features:

Size & Weight  
Weight: 6.8 lbs.
Length: 15"
Performance  
Max Torque: 600 in.-lbs.
Max Power: -
Impact Rate: 0-31,000 BPM
No-Load Speed: 0-500 / 0-2,000 RPM
Capacity: -
Motor, Gearbox, & Clutch  
Voltage: 18V
Speed Capability: 2-speed
Variable Speed: Yes
Reversible: Yes
Gearbox: Metal/Nylon
Auto-Shift Transmission: No
Clutch Settings: 25
External Motor Brush Access: Yes
Chuck  
Size: 1/2"
Type: Keyless, Ratcheting
Sleeve: Single, Metal
Spindle Lock Yes
Battery & Charger  
Batteries Included: 2
Cell Type: NiCd
Charge Rating 2.4 Ah
Charging Time 30 min.
Additional Features  
Belt Hook: No
Work Light: No
Side Handle: Yes
Fuel Gauge: No
Warranty: 3-year

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