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Bosch 35618 Review


Cordless Drill

Drill Model Best Score Pwr Dur Wgt Spd Bat
Bosch
35618
- 94 A A A C A A


Bottom-Line:

CORDLESS DRILL STRENGTHS
  • Powerful - One of the top-5 in its cless for power. Generates up to 600 in-lbs of torque, 29% higher than average.
  • Fast - One of the top-5 for speed. Runs up to 1,800 RPM, 18% faster than average.
  • Run-time - NiCd batteries produce 20% longer time between charges.
  • Durable - Externally accessed motor brushes, all-metal chuck, and 3-year warranty.
  • Features - Auto spindle-lock, 1/2" chuck, and side-handle.
  • Value - Price is much lower than average.

CORDLESS DRILL WEAKNESSES
  • Weight - Weighs 6.6 lbs, about 1-1/2 lbs more than average.


Bosch 35618 18V Cordless BLUECORE™ Brute Tough™ 1/2" Drill/Driver Kit Bosch 35618 18V Cordless BLUECORE™ Brute Tough™ 1/2" Drill/Driver Kit



Cordless Drill Performance Comparison:

  35618 Average
Power 600 in-lbs torque 465 in-lbs torque
Speed 1,800 RPM 1,530 RPM
Weight 6.6 lbs 5.1 lbs
Battery 2.4 Ah 2.0 Ah


Bosch 35618 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+ 29% Yes - -
Speed A+ 18% Yes - -
Weight C+ - - 31% Yes
Battery A 20% - - -

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


Bosch 35618 User Reviews:

  • Overall User Rating - 3.4 of 5 Stars
  • Favorable Reviews - 3
  • Critical Reviews - 2
  • The drill has lots of power, a solid chuck and a wide variation in driver torque through the chuck clutch.
  • The drill is fast, the clutch works great and the variable speed trigger with the brake that stops the drill automaticall put it in a professional league. I've driven thousands of screws with it and drilled almost as many holes. I'd buy it again
  • I really liked the torque, metal clutch, and quick battery charge. Unfortunately, last night while installing a vanity, it started to smoke
  • The high/low transmission is my major beef with this drill. Today I was installing a new door in my home which required a little bit of framing work, and when I tried to shift the drill from high gear to low (not while running of course) it would often fail to switch
  • It's strange to me to read the other two reviews on this product. We purchased this unit for my work, and while there's not been too much heavy drilling so far, everything I've used it for it has worked very well.

Bosch 35618 Specifications & Features:

Size & Weight  
Weight: 6.6 lbs.
Length:  
Performance  
Max Torque: 600 in.-lbs.
Max Power:  
Impact Rate:  
No-Load Speed: 0-450 / 0-1800 RPM
Capacity in Wood, Steel, Masonry:  
Motor, Gearbox, & Clutch  
Voltage: 18V
Speed Capability: 2-speed
Variable Speed: Yes
Reversible: Yes
All-Metal Gearbox: No
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: Nickel-Cadmium
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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