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SDS+ Hammer Drills · Bosch 18V Professional

Bosch GBH 18V-21 Professional Brushless SDS+ Rotary Hammer (Body Only)

18V brushless three mode SDS+ rotary hammer with 2 J impact energy for holes up to 21mm in concrete and light chiselling. Rotation control clutch and LED light.

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2J
Impact energy
21mm
Max hole, concrete
5,100bpm
Impact rate
2.4kg
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 energy2J
Max hole, concrete21mm
Impacts per minute5,100
Weight (bare)2.4kg
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 energy2 J
Measured to EPTA✓ Yes
Impact rate5,100 bpm
No-load speed0–1,800
Max hole, concrete21 mm
Best range, concrete6–10mm
Max hole, wood30 mm
Max hole, steel13 mm

Power & Motor

Voltage18V
MotorBrushless

Modes & Handling

ModesHammer drilling / Drilling without impact / Vario-Lock chisel position / Chiselling
Chisel only✓ Yes
Chisel position lock✓ Yes
Drill only (no hammer)✓ Yes
BodyInline or D-handle
Safety clutch✓ Yes

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)2.4 kg
Weight (with battery)3 kg
LED work light✓ Yes
Noise level93 dB(A) LpA / 101 dB(A) LwA
Vibration (hammer drilling)15.5 m/s²
Vibration (chiselling)12.7 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 2.75kg £56.99at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›
GBA18V-30 3.0Ah 0.6kg 3.0kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›
PROCORE18V-40 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.52kg 2.92kg from £54.99at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
GBA18V-40 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.6kg 3.0kg from £73.99at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›
EXBA18V-40 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.61kg 3.01kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›
GBA18V-50 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.62kg 3.02kg from £85.00at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›
PROCORE18V-55 5.5Ah · 99Wh 0.96kg 3.36kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›
EXBA18V-55 5.5Ah · 99Wh 1.02kg 3.42kg from £157.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

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Warranty · 3yr

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