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Bosch 25618-02 Review


 Cordless Drill

Driver Model Best Score Pwr Wgt Spd Bat Imp
Bosch
25618-02		 Best
Value		 90 A A A A C B


Bottom-Line:

IMPACT DRIVER STRENGTHS
  • Design - Balanced impact driver design that receives excellent or very good grades in 4 of 5 areas.

  • Power - One of the top-5 in its class for power. Generates up to 1,500 in-lbs of torque, about 5% higher than average.

  • Speed - One of the top-5 in its class for speed. Runs up to 2,800 RPM, about 10% faster than average.

  • Weight - One of the top-5 light-weight drivers in its class. Weighs 3.3 lbs, about 10% lighter than average.

  • Impact - Higher than average impact rate. Delivers up to 3,200 IPM.

  • Durability - All-metal transmission backed by Bosch's 3-year driver warranty.

IMPACT DRIVER WEAKNESSES
  • Batteries - 'Litheon SlimPack' battery run-time is adequate for many applications, but 41% shorter than average.


Bosch 25618-02 18V Cordless Litheon™ Impact Driver w/ SlimPack Batteries Bosch 25618-02 18V Cordless Litheon™ Impact Driver w/ SlimPack Batteries



Impact Driver Performance Comparison:

  25618-02 Average 18V Driver
Power 1500 in-lbs torque 1410 in-lbs torque
Speed 2,800 RPM 2,545 RPM
Weight 3.3 lbs 3.6 lbs
Battery 1.3 Ah 2.2 Ah
Impact 3,200 IPM 3,125 IPM


Bosch 25618-02 Ratings:

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

>  Rating Above Average Top 5 Rank Below Average Low 5 Rank
Power A 6% Yes - -
Weight A 9% Yes - -
Speed A+ 10% Yes - -
Battery C- - - 41% Yes
Impact B+ 2% - - -


Bosch 25618-02 User Reviews:

  • Overall User Rating - 5.0 of 5 Stars

  • Favorable Reviews - 1

  • Critical Reviews - 0

  • Rampant exellence from Bosch!... If you're in the market for an impact driver, this is the one you want.

Specifications & Features:

Manufacturer Bosch
Model 25618-02
Voltage 18V
Impact Drive 1/4" Hex Shank
Weight (lbs) 3.3
Length (in) 5.7
Torque (in-lbs) 1500
No-Load Speed (RPM): 0-2,800
Impact Rate (IPM) 0-3,200
Motor Brushes External Access
No. Batteries 2
Cell Type Litheon Lithium-Ion
Charge Rating 1.3 Ah
Charging Time 60 min
Belt Hook Clip
Work Light LED
Fuel Gauge No
Driver Warranty 3-year
Battery Warranty 1-year

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