The Bosch GSB18V-490B12 Kit features a 1/2 In. Hammer Drill/Driver that is made to tackle demanding materials and applications (such as metal or masonry) anywhere on a worksite. The Bosch GSB18V-490 is a powerful 18V hammer drill/driver, which features Rapid Mode Selection, to switch among hammer mode, drilling mode and driving mode, engaging a clutch with 20 precision torque settings, for reduced fastener damage. Its efficient EC Brushless motor delivers outstanding runtime and longer motor life. It generates 490 In.-Lbs. of torque and a no-load bpm of 0-22,000. This drill is variable-speed and has a two-speed gearbox, designed for high-torque driving (0-460 rpm) or high-speed drilling (0-1,800 rpm). With an upgraded, all-metal chuck, the drill has great bit hold and torque transfer. The GSB18V-490 features Bosch’s Electronic Motor Protection, an LED for illumination and a belt clip. It is an easy tool to handle, with an ergonomic grip zone. The kit comes with one 18V 2 Ah Standard Power Battery and an 18V charger.
POWERFUL HAMMER DRILL/DRIVER DESIGN: Made with a brushless motor to deliver runtime and power for tough applications
EC BRUSHLESS MOTOR: Efficient power that delivers 490 in.-lbs. of torque and outstanding runtime
RAPID MODE SELECTION PLUS CLUTCH WITH 20 SETTINGS: Provide driving accuracy for reduced fastener damage
ALL-METAL CHUCK: For more durability, along with first-rate bit retention
GREAT IMPACT-TO-WEIGHT RATIO: Weighs just 2.4 lbs., but delivers 0-22,000 bpm
TWO-SPEED GEARBOX: Choose between high-torque driving or high-speed drilling
OUTSTANDING CONTROL: Variable drilling speeds for high-speed (0-1,800 rpm) and high torque (0-460 rpm)
ERGONOMIC GRIP ZONE: Soft grip and improved design enables better handling and greater comfort
BOSCH 18V CORDLESS POWER TOOLS AND 18V CHARGERS ARE COVERED BY A FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; BOSCH 18V BATTERIES ARE COVERED BY A THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: For details, visit https://rb-pt.io/powertoolwarranty or call 1-877-bosch99
ELECTRONIC MOTOR AND CELL PROTECTION: Longer life in tool and battery, helps protect from overload
RL –
Have been slowly transitioning to Bosch tools since this purchase
How I arrived at my overall rating: ***** (5 stars)Value ***** (5 stars)Purchase price: $79.00I know this can be had a better deal when bought in set, but this was my gateway into Bosch power tools, so wanted to just trial it.Quality/Durability ***** (5 stars)Duration of use: 22 monthsNice build quality, no problems so far.Ease of Use/Assembly/Install: ***** (5 stars)Battery life is good. Light weight enough to use single handedly (which can be a challenge for multiple use with some hammer drills)Usefulness/Appearance/Fun Factor: ***** (5 stars)My main reason for upgrading the drill was my old one doesn’t have an LED. Yes, I can pull out the auxiliary light, but this is much more convenient. Since this drill, I have bought 3 other Bosch tools and they have been great!
Nikolai –
Good value for the price.
Works great, good weight and design.
Jeffers –
They’re Bosch!
I used to buy a different brand name of power tools. They were the best I could find back in the 60’s and 70’s and I didn’t have to buy more for a couple of decades… until the battery powered ones started coming of age. My first battery powered drill from another brand became outdated within two years and the batteries didn’t last very long. Fast forward to post Y2K. I went for another drill by my first brand but they seemed to put a lot of emphasis on a flashy design and I saw a comparative Bosh on sale and decided to try it. Geeze, it was great and I still have it (PS 31) and use it and it’s still the original battery. Almost all of the power tools I buy any more are Bosch. They’re powerful, dependable, well designed and well made. Everything I’ve bought from them has been of the highest quality and affordable. Giving this company 5 Stars for their products is easy!
MoMo Sasquatch –
A little on the heavy side, but… Read more below.
First off, this is my honest, uncompensated review with verified purchase. I just happened onto a smoking hot deal for this Bosch cordless hammer drill on Amazon’s Deals of the Day. It saves you considerably to check those out. As mentioned before, it is a little heavy compared to some competitors but it’s a full sized tool, not one of the downsized versions. It packs plenty of power and has great battery life between charges, which may vary taking into consideration how each individual uses it. Battery has an LED indicator to show how much charge is left. A 20 position clutch for fine tuning torque settings and 3 positions for screw driving, drilling and hammer drilling. It shifts from low to high gear very smoothly and has an all metal key less chuck that clicks to let you know when it’s tight enough, and a “mediocre” work light. Included is 4 extra super hardened 2″ screw driving bits with a clip/rail to hold 8 bits, and a heavy duty canvas carrying bag. Feels good in the hand, and built to last. Needless to say that the charger and a belt clip are also included. Couldn’t find a better price anywhere I looked. Don’t believe you will regret this purchase.
James in Ohio –
Strong and reliable but no on-drill storage for a hex driver bit
This replaced an earlier model of the same drill that lasted well over ten years before I stripped the gears. As a measure of durability of this brand and model, I bent the shaft very slightly early on. Holes in steel remained usable, though slightly mishaped at the entry. The through holes remained round, never requiring file dressing. Usually I drill through many holes at a time through 1/8″-1/4″ steel. I have drilled maybe ten holes at a time through 1/2″ steel without overheating. I do not need a professional grade drill so this drill is fine. The drill is powerful, more powerful than the previous drill of that same model. The front light is adequate. Bosch batteries last a long time with intermittent use of 5-30 minutes in a day. However this drill came as a bare tool. I already have two batteries, the same age. Switching batteries allows me to work without interruption for an hour or more with no power depletion. The lack of a clip to hold a driver bit is a significant flaw. The drill is okay for shop use, with bit storage right at hand. However for use moving from site to site the lack is a real problem. Had I know the drill lacked this clip I would have looked elsewhere. For light steel fabrication use in the shop, this is a good drill/driver.
A.Fontenele –
Excellent product!
Excellent product!
Reg Antrobus –
Drill it!
Excellent quality.Delivery was fast
Steve S. –
Cost effective for home use
I’ve moved and had the need for a hammer drill. This tool has proven to be perfect for the light work projects I have. I had a Bosch impact driver for years, which is why I went with their hammer drill.
cesar –
Para ser mi primer taladro inalámbrico esta bastante bueno, tiene mucha potencia, vine con cargador y la batería, con un morral muy útil dónde lo puedes llevar, en el cabe un estuche de brocas, el taladro y su cargador, muy bueno para cualquier tipo de trabajo aunque obvio hay mejores pero ese está muy bueno si no tienes mucho.
JORGE U. –
Muy buen producto se desempeña bien hasta el momento
Renaud Rousseau –
Excellent
Abdulaziz saleh –
Such a great drill. The quality is definitely there and the sound of it spinning ahh.. music to my ears. It serves you just fine in your regular day to day needs however, drilling concrete is not as smooth as you might think, you’ll have to work yourself out and it will exhaust you but eventually it’ll get the job done.
Marvic Kiunisala –
The Problem is the supply of the charger 110 only volts, you need to buy again the transformer.