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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



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 LockYes
Battery & Charger 
Batteries Included:2
Cell Type:NiCd
Charge Rating2.4 Ah
Charging Time30 min.
Additional Features 
Belt Hook:No
Work Light:No
Side Handle:Yes
Fuel Gauge:No
Warranty:3-year



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