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Bosch 36618-02 Review


Cordless Drill

Drill Model Best Score Pwr Dur Wgt Spd Bat
Bosch
36618-02
Best
Value
86 B B B A B C


Bottom-Line:

CORDLESS DRILL STRENGTHS
  • Design - Efficiently designed Bosch cordless drill with the best power-to-weight ratio in its class.
  • Light-weight - One of the top-5 compact, light-weight drills in its class. Only weighs 3.7 lbs, 27% lighter than average.
  • Powerful - Above average power with up to 500 in-lbs of torque.
  • Fast - Above average speed with up to 1,600 RPM.
  • Features - LED work-light, 1/2" chuck, and auto spindle-lock.
  • Proven - Rated 4.7 of 5 stars by satisfied users.

CORDLESS DRILL WEAKNESSES
  • Run-time - Li-ion battery run-time is adequate, but about 1/3rd less than average.


Bosch 36618-02 18V Cordless Litheon™ VSR Compact Tough Drill Kit Bosch 36618-02 18V Cordless Litheon™ VSR Compact Tough Drill Kit



Cordless Drill Performance Comparison:

  36618-02 Average 18V
Power 500 in-lbs torque 465 in-lbs torque
Speed 1,600 RPM 1,530 RPM
Weight 3.7 lbs 5.1 lbs
Battery 1.3 Ah 2.0 Ah


Bosch 36618-02 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 B+ 8% - - -
Speed B+ 5% - - -
Weight A 27% Yes - -
Battery C- - - 35% Yes

  Rating Transmission Sleeve Motor Brushes Warranty
Durability B Metal/Nylon Plastic Internal 3-Year


Bosch 36618-02 User Reviews:

  • Overall User Rating - 4.7 of 5 Stars
  • Favorable Reviews - 7
  • Critical Reviews - 0
  • This is one of the best purchases I've made. 5 stars to the team at Bosch that developed this product. If you are looking for a cordless drill, you need to look no further.
  • this drill is so light and powerful I was amazed and the light really does help in those dark places A+++
  • The price is kind of up there compared to competitors, but you get a whole lot of quality with this purchase. Highly recommend!
  • I was impressed with the balance, lightweight (compaired to a NiCa) and the exceptional sensitivity of the variable speed contol.
  • Used it to build 4 picnic tables from Rockler plans in a college class. Four work crews, 3 days, hundred of screws in green treated lumber, one charge. Amazing torque, did not need to recharge.
  • Great drill!...It has an excellent power to weight ratio and is very smooth/refined. I have the slim pack batteries and they hold a good charge.

Bosch 36618-02 Specifications & Features:

Size & Weight  
Weight: 3.7 lbs.
Length:  
Performance  
Max Torque: 500 in-lbs
Max Power: -
Impact Rate: -
No-Load Speed: 0-500 / 0-1600 RPM
Capacity: Steel 1/2", Wood 2"
Motor, Gearbox, & Clutch  
Voltage: 18V
Speed Capability: 2-speed
Variable Speed: Yes
Reversible: Yes
All-Metal Gearbox: No
Auto-Shift Transmission: No
Clutch Settings: 20
External Motor Brush Access: No
Chuck  
Size: 1/2"
Type: Keyless, Ratcheting
Sleeve: Single, Plastic
Spindle Lock Yes
Battery & Charger  
Batteries Included: 2
Cell Type: Li-ion
Charge Rating 1.3 Ah
Charging Time 30 min
Additional Features  
Belt Hook: No
Work Light: LED
Side Handle: No
Fuel Gauge: No
Warranty: 3-year

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