Are Bosch falling behind the rest?

wayneburgess · 2012-07-21T11:26:28+00:00

Bosch have always produced quality tools, trusted by vast numbers of users throughout the world especially Europe as real world tough, and developed through many years of interaction with end users and testers/reviewers to ensure the tool matches the application. But have the blue giants of European tool manufacture got out of bed late this year? Recent steps forward have seen the brush-less motor incorporated into the Milwaukee Fuel, the 4ah battery brought to market by Metabo and Dewalt who have been quick to follow suit and now they not only have brush-less technology but also the 4ah battery. Does this mean Milwaukee will soon be bringing out they're own 4ah battery very soon? ( we think so ). Meanwhile Bosch have been busy producing new tools with very interesting innovations in laser levels, multi tools, upgraded rotary hammer drills and wood working tools designed to produce stunning results. Developments in blade and drill longevity mean they now produce a range that last significantly longer than earlier products and most can be used in other manufacturers tools. But I ask again, have Bosch pressed the snooze button on the alarm clock and missed the bus with battery development? It remains to be seen if the German Giants have been busy behind the scenes developing something special to improve the runtime of they're battery platforms. but be sure Tools In Action will be watching Bosch,and our reporters will be letting our readers know the second we hear of anything. :)

wayneburgessMember since May 2012Aug 21, 2012 1:13 PM CT

Thank you, my Son had his big operation today which went well but he had a bad reaction to morphine painkillers so this has been a concern.

PutnamEcoMember since Mar 2012Aug 21, 2012 2:06 PM CT

Wayne Burgess wrote:
Thank you, my Son had his big operation today which went well but he had a bad reaction to morphine painkillers so this has been a concern.

Good to hear the operation went well, I hope they find some pain meds that will work to keep him comfortable. Wish him a speedy recovery from the forum.

wayneburgessMember since May 2012Aug 21, 2012 2:18 PM CT

Thanks guys 🙂

Conductor562Member since Nov 2011Aug 21, 2012 3:18 PM CT

Glad all is well. Wishing him a smooth recovery.

wayneburgessMember since May 2012Aug 23, 2012 11:56 AM CT

Thank you 🙂

JethMember since Jun 2013Jun 28, 2013 4:42 PM CT

I would like ti see bosch coming out with a 12v sds rotary hammer to compete with Milwaukee

wayneburgessMember since May 2012Jun 28, 2013 4:49 PM CT

They don’t need to Jeth because that 3 function sds rotary I tested is as light as a 12v tool and yet very powerful.

12 drills trying to drill brickwork and concrete are hopeless.

Tried the Milwaukee 12v and as soon as you pick up the 18 you just grin and bin lol the 12v goes bye bye because it is like a toy at the side of big brother.

JethMember since Jun 2013Jun 28, 2013 4:57 PM CT

What is the model ? Cuz i like Bosch sds rotary hammer they are as good as Hilti for less $$$$

wayneburgessMember since May 2012Jun 28, 2013 5:10 PM CT

Bosch CORE Brushless Rotary Hammer RHH181-01

JethMember since Jun 2013Jun 28, 2013 5:49 PM CT

Thanks !

DR99Member since Nov 2012Jun 28, 2013 7:05 PM CT

Wow this is an older thread that got bumped up a lot of interesting information though. It’s pretty crazy Bosch still hasn’t released that core impact driver, and its getting close to over a year from when they announced it.

wayneburgessMember since May 2012Jun 29, 2013 3:22 AM CT

Over here they have released the Impact driver/wrench that does both jobs in one tool so no having to use a bit and then put a socket on the end of that, you can put your socket or your screwdriver bit directly into the machine. 🙂

Conductor562Member since Nov 2011Jul 1, 2013 1:08 AM CT

I still think this is a fantastic idea. How does it spec out?

wayneburgessMember since May 2012Jul 1, 2013 4:29 AM CT

I can’t find a full spec to post yet, but it does have a high rpm so drilling is no problem but one tool doing both jobs has got to be a game changer.

firefighter4187Member since Mar 2013Jul 1, 2013 9:39 AM CT

I would like to see Milwaukee re do there M18 sds in the next batch of Brushless tools…

wayneburgessMember since May 2012Jul 1, 2013 11:03 AM CT

Your wish will be granted Pal guarantee it. 🙂

firefighter4187Member since Mar 2013Jul 1, 2013 6:49 PM CT

Yeah to me its seems to me that Milwaukee is behind on the M18 sds, Conductor, do you have the M18 sds?

DR99Member since Nov 2012Jul 1, 2013 6:55 PM CT

I wonder if it will be released like the M12 sds just like a Facebook post saying hey we just made this awesome new tool. They actually changed up quite a few things on the M12 brushless sds drill the battery fits different so its more compact, and the hammer area looks like its beefier[External image (www.masoncontractors.org), not copied][External image (toolguyd.com), not copied]

firefighter4187Member since Mar 2013Jul 1, 2013 7:26 PM CT

Hmmm It would have been neat if they had a chipping mode on this….

redbirdoneMember since Jun 2013Jul 2, 2013 9:57 AM CT

Bosch is coming out with a new 18v multi tool…will have to check it out and see how long the run time is. I was disappointed with the 12v version as run time was about 5 minutes.

wayneburgessMember since May 2012Jul 2, 2013 11:04 AM CT

The 18v is Brushless and should last a long time with the 4.0ah batteries. 🙂