Bosch 13618-2G 18-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver Kit

Bosch 13618-2G 18-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver Kit Review

Bosch 13618-2G 18-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver Kit Feature

• Cordless hammer drill/driver kit with two 18-volt Bluecore batteries
• Unibody powertrain maintains alignment between clutch, gearbox and motor
• Steel-reinforced collar and DuraShield construction for rugged durability
• Includes case, 2 batteries, magnetic bit holder, side handle, double-ended bit, and 30-minute charger
• Drill/driver weighs 6.6 pounds; 3-year manufacturer's ProVantage warranty

The Bosch Brute Tough hammer drill/driver has all the features and all the extras you need to get started on the job site or in the garage. With its impressive Bluecore battery technology, this cordless collection will keep you working until the job is finished, no matter how daunting the task. The batteries included with this kit were engineered with internal cooling rods to absorb damaging heat, so they stay cooler during operation -- and they last up to 50 percent longer than ordinary cells. They charge in 30 minutes, and they're compatible with other current Bosch 18-volt cordless tools.

But impressive battery life isn't the only perk. The 13618-2G is packed with professional-grade convenience and performance features, including a steel-reinforced collar and DuraShield housing that's constructed to withstand harsh real-world usage conditions. It also boasts a 2-speed gearbox, a hammer on/off ring (which eliminates the need to change your clutch settings), and externally changeable brushes that swap out in as little as two minutes, plus a ratcheting, single-sleeve 1/2-inch chuck with carbide teeth. The Unibody powertrain maintains alignment between the clutch, gearbox, and motor for a seriously durable drivetrain system, and don't forget the power. This model tears through even the toughest applications with 550 in./lbs. of heavy-duty torque.

The 13618-2G boasts two settings with top no-load speeds of 0-450 and 0-1,500 rpm, or 18,000 bpm in hammer mode. It has a 1/2-inch chuck and 15 clutch settings. This kit includes a carrying case, two 2.4Ah batteries, a magnetic bit holder, a side handle, one double-ended bit, and one 30-minute single bay charger. It's covered by Bosch's 3-year ProVantage protection warranty.

What's in the box:
Bosch cordless hammer drill/driver, carrying case, 2 batteries, magnetic bit holder, side handle, double-ended bit, 30-minute single bay charger. Includes 18 Volt Cordless BLUECORE Brute Tough 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver - 13618-2G-RT, (2) 18 Volt Cordless BLUECORE 2.4 Ah Batteries - BAT181, 9.6-24 Volt BLUECORE 30-Minute Charger - BC130, Magnetic Bit Holder - 2 610 917 319, Side Handle - 2 602 025 126, Double-Ended Bit, Carrying Case - 2 610 915 779