More efficient drilling, hammer drilling and chiseling: Bosch is extending its 18-volt product range and is launching the GBH 18V-26 D Professional – the first especially powerful cordless rotary hammer with D-handle. The tool has an impact energy of 2.5 joules with a high impact rate of 4,350 beats per minute and can therefore drill just as fast as the proven corded GBH 2-26 Professional. The efficiency of the cordless rotary hammer is attributed to its brushless motor with a high level efficiency and which is even maintenance-free. When combined with a 5.0 Ah battery, the GBH 18V-26 D Professional can drill around 110 holes (8 x 40 millimeters) in concrete. For particularly demanding drilling and chiseling applications, tradespeople can use the high-performance ProCore18V battery. Regardless of which battery you use, the Bosch Professional 18 V system guarantees compatibility with new and existing power tools and chargers in this voltage class. The GBH 18V-26 D Professional also stands out due to its high level of user protection: It is the world’s first cordless rotary hammer with D-handle, which offers tradespeople “KickBack Control”. In the event of sudden and unpredictable rotation of the rotary hammer around the drilling axis ‒ which can occur if the drill becomes blocked in reinforced concrete ‒ the integrated sensor shuts off the motor in a fraction of a second. This prevents unexpected kickback and can therefore reduce the risk of injury.
High user comfort: Vertical drilling and chiseling with less fatigue
The GBH 18V-26 D Professional is optimized for vertical applications: Thanks to the D-handle, tradespeople can carry out drilling and chiseling tasks overhead or in the ground with less fatigue. The slimline design and low weight of just 2.6 kg allow them to save their energy. Furthermore, the D-shaped grip provides space for a large switch. Tradespeople can therefore work comfortably in various positions, whether to remove stubborn tiles or make wall openings in narrow spaces. The GBH 18V-26 D Professional is particularly suitable for installers who perform tasks in various materials such as concrete, reinforced concrete, masonry, brickwork, wood and metal. Using the available SDS-plus adapter, you can also clamp round-shank drill bits or bit holders, so that you can drill in wood and masonry and drive in screws. An LED on the housing continuously lights up the working area – for even more comfort.
The GBH 18V-26 D Professional cordless rotary hammer is available now. These are the recommended retail prices excluding VAT.
| Specifications | GBH 18 V-26 Professional |
| Battery voltage | 18 V |
| Impact energy | 2.5 J |
| Impact rate at rated speed | 4,350 bpm |
| Rated speed | 890 rpm |
| Max. drilling diameter in masonry with core cutting/concrete/wood/metal | 68/26/30/13 mm |
| Vibration emission value for drilling/hammer drilling/chiseling | 13/15.5/10 m/s² |
| Tool holder | SDS plus |
| Dimensions (length x height x width) | 442 x 224 x 102 mm |
| Weight without battery | 2.6 kg |
| Scope of delivery/Recommended retail price excluding VAT | Standalone tool with depth stop and auxiliary handle in a carrying case for tradespeople: €299 |
Subject to change.
The Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, a division of the Bosch Group, is one of the world’s leading providers for power tools, power tool accessories and measuring tools. In 2019, its roughly 20,000 associates generated sales of 4.8 billion euros, about 85 percent of which outside of Germany. With brands such as Bosch and Dremel, the division stands for customer focus and great engineering progress. The core success factors are innovative strength and pace of innovation. In 2020, Bosch Power Tools will again launch more than 100 new products onto the German market in its four business segments power tools, accessories, measuring tools and garden tools.
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 400,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2019). The company generated sales of 77.7 billion euros in 2019. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. As a leading IoT provider, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, Industry 4.0, and connected mobility. Bosch is pursuing a vision of mobility that is sustainable, safe, and exciting. It uses its expertise in sensor technology, software, and services, as well as its own IoT cloud, to offer its customers connected, cross-domain solutions from a single source. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to facilitate connected living with products and solutions that either contain artificial intelligence (AI) or have been developed or manufactured with its help. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiary and regional companies in 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. The basis for the company’s future growth is its innovative strength. Bosch employs some 72,600 associates in research and development at 126 locations across the globe, as well as roughly 30,000 software engineers.
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