Bosch 17618-01 Review
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HAMMER DRILL STRENGTHS
Design - Balanced hammer drill design with excellent or very good ratings in all areas.
Powerful - Class leader for power. Generates up to 650 in-lbs of torque, 21% higher than average.
Fast - Class leader for speed. Runs up to 2,050 RPM, 17% faster than average.
Hammer - One of the top-5 in its class for hammer blows. Delivers up to 30,750 BPM, 14% more than average.
Durable - All-metal gearcase, all-metal chuck, externally accessible motor brushes, and Bosch's 3-year warranty.
HAMMER DRILL WEAKNESSES
Hammer Drill Performance Comparison:
17618-01
Average
Power
650 in-lbs torque
540 in-lbs torque
Speed
2,050 RPM
1,750 RPM
Weight
5.8 lbs
5.5 lbs
Battery
2.6 Ah
2.6 Ah
Impact
30,750 BPM
27,000 BPM
17618-01 Ratings:
A -Excellent B -Very Good C -Good D -Fair F -Poor
Durability Rating Above Average Top 5 Rank Below Average Low 5 Rank Power A+ 21% Yes - - Speed A+ 17% Yes - - Weight B- - - 7% - Battery B- - - 2% - Impact A 14% Yes - -
Rating Transmission Sleeve Motor Brushes Warranty Durability A All-Metal Metal Internal 3-Year
User Reviews:
Overall User Rating - 4.0 of 5 Stars
Favorable Reviews - 2
Critical Reviews - 0
It is a very powerful chordless drill quite useful for the proper application...I also don't see how Bosch support could be much better.
This is a great go to drill for concrete, stone and light structural steel. I haven't used it on anything heaver than a small I beam but it did 1/2" holes just fine with a good bit.
Bosch 17618-01 Specifications & Features:
Size & Weight Weight: 5.8 lbs. Length: - Performance Max Torque: 650 in.-lbs. Max Power: - Impact Rate: 0-30,750 BPM No-Load Speed: 0-475 / 0-2,050 RPM Capacity: - Motor, Gearbox, & Clutch Voltage: 18V Speed Capability: 2-speed Variable Speed: Yes Reversible: Yes All-Metal Gearbox: Yes Auto-Shift Transmission: No Clutch Settings: 25 External Motor Brush Access: No Chuck Size: 1/2" Type: Keyless, Ratcheting Sleeve: Single, Metal Spindle Lock Yes Battery & Charger Batteries Included: 2 Cell Type: Li-ion Charge Rating 2.6 Ah Charging Time 30 min. Additional Features Belt Hook: No Work Light: LED Side Handle: Yes Fuel Gauge: No Warranty: 3-year
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