BOSCH GBH 18V-26 F Review / Cordless Rotary Hammer Drill

Unboxing and review of the Cordless Rotary Hammer Drill Bosch GBH 18V-26 F with 8Ah ProCORE battery.

The Bosch GBH18V-26 18V EC Brushless SDS-plus® Bulldog 1 In. Rotary Hammer offers similar power to a corded hammer – with cordless convenience. It was designed with an efficient EC Brushless motor, which provides 50 percent more impact energy and greater tool runtime than previous-generation cordless hammers with brushes. It has KickBack Control, an integrated sensor to stop tool rotation in bind-up situations. Weighing only 6.3 Lbs. (tool only, not including battery), it delivers 1.9 Ft.-Lbs. of impact energy, for an outstanding impact-to-weight ratio. This tool offers an optional GDE18V-16 dust-extraction unit, which is integrated with the tool to provide a self-contained HEPA dust solution for max mobility. The hammer also has such advanced features as Electronic Precision Control, for smoother bit starts; Vibration Control, for extended user comfort; and Electronic Motor and Cell Protection, to avoid overheating and overload. It has an ergonomic L-shaped design for easier horizontal drilling. This is a bare tool; the battery and charger are sold separately.

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[MZMA]

Tips for the new owners of this drill:

1. Always attach a rifle-like sling to the drill to prevent fall and also transfer the bulk of drill's weight to your body. This is for the safety to both user and drill plus less fatigue if used for prolonged period of time
2. Never allow any industrial chemicals esp. mineral oils to touch the surface of any parts of the drill. You'll damage the plastics as well as synthetic rubbers
3. Don't slam the drill on the ground if you want to put in on standing position. The electronic control board is located at the bottom, mind you
4. Don't fully pull the trigger if the drill bit is not in contact with the wall. You'll damage the hammer part of the piston inside the drill
5. Do grease the bit shank using SDS grease prior of drilling grease for hacking.Feel the gearbox area (at the instruction label) using the sole of your hand; if the area feels hot then stop & give your drill a rest until it feels cold
6. Do not rotate the selector switch if the drill is still running. Unlike the previous EC version this action will damage the gearbox
7. Always use EPC mode if you're not sure about the strength/materials used for building the wall.This drill will damage both cement/brick walls in full power mode due to high impact energy (2.7 joules). Use 100% mode only for chiseling, hacking and drilling large holes like 25mm
8. Procore 4ah (total weight 3.5kg) is more than enough if you're doing a light-duty job (like drilling small holes for electrical installation). Both 8Ah (total weight 4kg) and 12Ah are for serious heavy-duty jobs like hacking wall or chiseling.Always bring the charger together with the battery
9.Regularly do maintainance regime.Wipe out dirt using provided machine cloth. Clean inside the sds-bit holder using cotton buds. Use cotton buds laced with metal polish to clean the battery terminals and then spray them with electrical contact cleaner. Lightly grease the sliding slot of the battery using a very thin layer of sds grease. Check the sling (if attached) for any damages/rusts/tears. Test the kick back function by rotating the drill using both hands at the same rotating axis. If the working light is dim then polish the light window using plastic polish
10. Disconnect the battery from the drill before putting in within storage box. The electronic board will still consume the stored energy within the battery even if the trigger is not pulled/in lock mode. Avoid storage place with low temp & high humidity as this will disrupt the board & causes the drill to have a "start delay" problem (which is reversible)

This cordless drill is a high-tech, high-quality, upper-range machine designed for heavy duty work with many functions as well as safety features. Take care of this drill and it will help you to make your daily job more easier than before

[MyronGanes-jlot]

I don't do construction anymore but this video still made me want to get one lol It's amazing how you can do all of that cordless.

[bratripetipesti]

I bought the GBH 18V-26 in a one-off sale for about 150 EUR. Best tool I ever bought for the money. Sufficient power for most applications, reasonable weight, and with the GDE 18V-16 additional dust extractor, it's absolutely perfect. Also, I personally think that the non-F version is better. You can buy all sorts of non-percussion drills and use them normally, and also, longevity-wise, the quick-change mechanism will suffer mechanically long term. I used to have the GBH 240 F and never used the "normal" chuck - not a single time. For common drilling, pretty much everyone has some kind of other solution, typically a smaller and lighter 18V or 12V drill/driver. This was never meant to be a universal drill to cover a wide range of applications, not to mention driving screws etc.

[yours_sincerely]

This is what I am looking for! The changeable Chuck.

[evergreennursery]

What kya 4" chhodae may 1 feet niche ja skta hay plants nikalne ke leye batae thanks

[bwolfe]

Looking at the Bosch website and i don't see this "F" model listed in the inventory of tools they currently offer

[zidliym]

Thx for the info. I'm still figuring out witch one to buy. The bosch gbh 18v-26d or the 18v-26f

[GabrielKozsar]

I dont understand why people want the F version with the changeable chuck. It makes the tool unnecessary even longer, making the drill bit even more wobbly. Come on man. The shorter the better.

[yours_sincerely]

Malaysia did not offer the changeable Chuck, 26F therefore Milwaukee 18V rotary hammer trump over the Bosch in this category.

[五月爸爸在澳洲]

considering bosch and makita, which one do you guys suggest ?

[marsdeimos]

Where is it made?
Hungary, Malaysia, China, Germany?
I've noticed Bosch Pro rotary hammers or drills seem to be made in any of these places, with no discernable pattern. I've seen two sds plus bosch rotary hammer next to each other at a store. Almost same size, power and impact force. The bigger one from China, smaller from Germany. But all their large sds max hammers seem to be made in Germany. Go figure...

[joharijalinas]

Do you have any video or manual about how to remove the drill bit. Thank you

[dannyf]

Will it drill a 30mm hole through brick okay?

[MZMA]

Do not store this drill together with the battery unless you have a spare battery because from my observation the electronics within the drill seems to drain the battery's juice if the battery is attached to the drill for a long period of time

btw, this drill is a beast. and also a brick and cement wall destroyer the impact energy is too strong and destructive

[stevendouglas]

Anyone ...used a 18v 36C ...it's supposed to be 7 Joules


That's good for a cordless