Bosch 17618-01 Review
Drill
Model
Best
Score
Pwr
Wgt
Spd
Bat
Ham
Bosch17618-01
-
92 A
A
B
A
B
A
Bottom-Line:
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
Bosch 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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