BOSCH GSB 18-2 RE Professional Impact Drill 800 W

The BOSCH GSB 18-2 RE Professional Impact Drill 800 W is a corded impact drill intended for workshop, construction and serious DIY drilling and fastening. Its 800 W input rating is the main power specification for shoppers choosing a mains-powered drill. It delivers up to 24 N·m of torque in hard applications. Maximum drilling diameter is 30 mm in wood and 13 mm in steel. The corded format suits tasks where a continuous mains supply is available, without runtime being limited by battery capacity.

At 2.6 kg, the drill's weight is worth considering for sustained or overhead work. Its keyed chuck accepts bits from 1.5 to 13 mm, covering both small and full-capacity shanks. Bit retention is handled by tightening the chuck rather than by a keyless sleeve. A two-speed gearbox separates slower, higher-torque work from faster drilling. The chuck uses a 1/2"-20 UNF mounting thread, a detail that matters when checking replacement-chuck compatibility.

• 48,000 impacts per minute for impact drilling in masonry and other hard materials.
• 1,100 and 3,000 RPM no-load speeds across the first and second gears.
• 740 and 1,930 RPM rated speeds in first and second gear respectively.
• 420 W output power under its stated operating specification.
• Anti-rotation mechanical overload clutch that responds if the drill bit jams.
• Metal gear housing that provides a rigid enclosure for the gearbox.