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Makita DTD172 vs Bosch GDR 18V-215

They differ in 4 of 6 areas. Specs, battery platforms and every way each one is sold, from the makers' own figures.

They differ in 4 of 6 areas

No overall winner: these are the figures that separate them, from each maker's own documentation.

SpecMakita DTD172Bosch GDR 18V-215
Max torque180Nm215Nm
Max RPM1100/2100/3200/36000–3300
Speed settings42
Torque settings4-speed (Wood/Bolt/T-mode)2 speeds + 2 auto modes
Weight (bare)1.1kg1kg
Weight (with battery)1.74kg1.6kg
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