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18V Professional · Brushless Bosch GBH 18V-18 Professional Brushless SDS+ Rotary Hammer (Body Only)
SDS+ Hammer Drills · Bosch 18V Professional

Bosch GBH 18V-18 Professional Brushless SDS+ Rotary Hammer (Body Only)

Compact 18V brushless SDS+ rotary hammer with 1.5 J impact energy for holes up to 18mm in concrete. Two modes with KickBack Control and Vibration Control.

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1.5J
Impact energy
18mm
Max hole, concrete
5,000bpm
Impact rate
1.6kg
Weight (bare)

Where it sits among sds+ hammer drills

Against the 124 sds+ hammer drills we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Impact energy1.5J
Max hole, concrete18mm
Impacts per minute5,000
Weight (bare)1.6kg
1.5kg lightestEinhell TE-HD 18/12 Liheaviest 6.1kgEinhell RT-RH 32

Full specs

From Bosch's own documentation. Checked 03/10/2026. Report a spec error ›

Hammer & Drilling

Chuck systemSDS+
Impact energy1.5 J
Measured to EPTA✓ Yes
Impact rate5,000 bpm
No-load speed900
Max hole, concrete18 mm
Best range, concrete6–10mm
Max hole, wood18 mm
Max hole, steel10 mm

Power & Motor

Voltage18V
MotorBrushless

Modes & Handling

ModesHammer drilling / Drilling without impact
Drill only (no hammer)✓ Yes
BodyInline or D-handle
Anti-vibration✓ Yes
Anti-vibration systemVibration Control
Electronic anti-rotation✓ Yes
Anti-rotation systemKickBack Control

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)1.6 kg
Weight (with battery)2.2 kg
Noise level97 dB(A) LpA / 105 dB(A) LwA
Vibration (hammer drilling)18.7 m/s²

Powered by Bosch 18V Professional · 13

All 13 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first. Kits and chargers ›

GBA18V-20 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.35kg 1.95kg £56.99at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›
GBA18V-30 3.0Ah 0.6kg 2.2kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›
PROCORE18V-40 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.52kg 2.12kg from £54.99at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
GBA18V-40 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.6kg 2.2kg from £73.99at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›
EXBA18V-40 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.61kg 2.21kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›
GBA18V-50 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.62kg 2.22kg from £85.00at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›
PROCORE18V-55 5.5Ah · 99Wh 0.96kg 2.56kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›
EXBA18V-55 5.5Ah · 99Wh 1.02kg 2.62kg from £157.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

Tool weight worked out by adding each pack's weight to the bare tool, using the makers' figures. The maker's own with-battery figure can differ slightly. We may earn a commission on retailer links.

Warranty · 3yr

Up to 3 years1 year as standard, 3 once you register it with Bosch
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