Four new cordless tools for home and garden: Bosch expands 18 volt system for DIY enthusiasts

A wider range of applications, even more flexible to combine – Bosch is expanding the 18 volt system for DIY enthusiasts with four new tools: The UniversalDrill 18 cordless drill/driver, the UniversalImpact 18 cordless combi drill, the AdvancedRecip 18 cordless reciprocating saw and the UniversalVac 18 cordless handheld vacuum cleaner. All tools are part of the “Power for All” battery system, which comprises more than 25 different power tools for home and garden. The system’s advantage: Do-it-yourselfers can do without unnecessary batteries and chargers, because all tools, from rotary hammers to grass trimmers, can be operated using the same 18 volt lithium-ion battery. All that is needed is a single charger per voltage class. This saves DIY enthusiasts both space and money. All four tools are very powerful and feature a new design in Bosch Pale Green and Black with a high-quality surface.

Easier screwing and drilling: UniversalDrill 18 and UniversalImpact 18

Easy-to-use universal tools for screwing and drilling ‒ that perfectly describes the UniversalDrill 18 cordless drill/driver and the UniversalImpact 18 cordless combi drill. By combining a low weight of just 1.2 and 1.3 kilograms respectively with a narrow softgrip handle, they are the most ergonomic tools in their price range ‒ and comfortable to hold in any position. Both tools are fitted with a round-shank drill chuck, which allows for quick drill and bit changes. Turning in screws, drilling in wood, metal or with the UniversalImpact 18 in masonry – the application is simply selected on the setting dial. The required torque is just as easy to set: It can be adjusted via a minimum-to-maximum scale. Both tools are equipped with a two-speed gearbox operated with a sliding switch on the back of the tool.

Easier sawing thanks to lower vibrations: AdvancedRecip 18

Easy handling and more control through lower vibrations – that is what the AdvancedRecip 18 reciprocating saw stands for. It offers DIY enthusiasts 40 percent less vibration than previous models – and as much as 60 percent less than comparable competitor models. Effective vibration damping is achieved through the special design with an integrated counterweight to compensate for vibrations. DIY enthusiasts can saw materials in the home and garden with a particularly high degree of control and without fatigue: Cutting thick beams to size, shortening pipes or trimming firewood and branches ‒ the AdvancedRecip 18 can do all that and more. The reciprocating saw is fitted with a powerful 2.5 Ah 18 volt battery and features an SDS tool holder, which make it possible to change the saw blade especially quickly and without the need for additional tools. DIY enthusiasts can always keep an eye on the remaining runtime thanks to the battery level display with three LEDs integrated in the handle.

More convenient and efficient extraction: UniversalVac 18

Convenient, powerful and versatile – the UniversalVac 18 cordless handheld vacuum cleaner has it all. Compared to previous and competitor models, it stands out thanks to an improved filter system with pre-filter: It is particularly efficient and easy to clean due to the flexible frame. The UniversalVac 18 is also fitted with an optimized fan motor, now offering around 50 percent more power than its predecessor – all while working more quietly. Thanks to its compact size, balanced design and low weight, the UniversalVac 18 is particularly convenient and versatile: The range of accessories includes a crevice and brush nozzle as well as two extension tubes and a floor nozzle, quickly converting the handheld vacuum into a floor vacuum cleaner. That makes the UniversalVac 18 perfect for use in DIY workshops, at home or in cars.

The UniversalDrill 18 cordless drill/driver, AdvancedRecip 18 cordless reciprocating saw and UniversalVac 18 cordless handheld vacuum cleaner are available now, the UniversalImpact 18 cordless combi drill is available from April 2019. All prices are recommended retail prices including VAT.

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