| | |  | -Digital Camera Battery | Home » » » Bosch 13618-2G 18-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver Kit | | | | | | | Description: | | 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 | | | Features: | |
• 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
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 16.4 pounds | | Package Length:
| 21.2 inches | | Package Width:
| 14.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 5.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 16.6 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 4 reviews |
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7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Great drillMar 10, 2006
By D. Maben
Great drill, I really like the ease with with the chuck can be locked and unlocked. They really are as tough as they say. I managed to drop mine off a 3 story tall scaffold onto concrete today and the drill survived without anything other than cosmetic scuffs to show for it. The battery wasn't so lucky though, there's small crack where the two halves of the battery screw together, and it looks like one of the cells may have been damaged(it actually still works, but this is an unsafe condition, since it's possible that the cell was ruptured or shorted and can explode, maybe even fry your charger, etc). The Bosch Provantage rep said they only cover drops up to 1 story high, but I didn't think the batteries were even covered against accidental drops, so kudos there. The only reason I'm taking a point off 5 stars is that the top speed of the drill could be a little higher, it tops out at 1500 rpm, but 2000-2500 would make drilling through poured concrete for tapcons much faster.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Pleased with product so far......Nov 06, 2006
By Weldon Clinard
"teaman"
This is the first Bosch tool I have owned. I have a 12 volt Dewalt drill but the batteries are dead and I wanted a little more power and drill time between charges on my next drill. So far the Bosch has been great. I have drilled into cement blocks with the hammerdrill feature and it worked great. The battery charge has also been surprising. This drill is used for home use and not everyday continuous use. These drills are used at the place where I work and that is one of the deciding factors on my choice. The only flaw I see and it is minor is the ring that switches from hammerdrilling to regular drilling is right where you tighten the chuck. The ring does not lock into place and will switch in between modes with each drill bit or drill driver bit change with the slightest twist. This is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Heavy duty drill from a brandnameDec 09, 2006
By FX
"effixe"
You can't go wrong with this drill / driver.
It is well made, and built to handle the heavy duty stuff. The drive is just excellent with a very good torque adjustment. Adjusting the speed at which you drive is very easy.
The drill is equally good. I found that the max rotation for a drill was under what you usually find for non-cordless model. However, I had no problems drilling through iron, wood and concrete.
Switching drill bits is a snap and the overall balance of this drill / driver makes it very comfortable to handle from one hand. It is easy to have a good grip on the handle, and the battery below nicely balances the upper portion of this piece of equipment.
The battery autonomy is just fantastic, just as the recharging time which is short. This drill / driver comes in a case that I found too big for my taste; but this is just a matter of personal preference.
In conclusion, and excellent machine from a well-known tool maker at a great price. Highly recommended.
 Not bad but not GreatNov 05, 2009
By G. L. Stone
"gman"
I want to like this drill so much, but unfortunately my previous experience with the Dewalt hammer drill spoiled me. I didn't realize how good I had it. My Dewalt came from the kit with 3 other tools from about 6 years ago. I bought this one because i thought my Dewalt had died. Turns out it was the batteries so now I have two working drills.
Bottom line this sucker is heavy and large and difficult to manage compared to other drill-drivers. So if you like a hefty weight drill this is the one for you, otherwise check out the DeWalts. So you know I'm a big Bosch fan though (love their table saw - see my review - and router) so I was disappointed in the design of this product.
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