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Bosch GBH 5-40 DCE Professional 240V 1150W SDS Max Rotary Hammer (Carry Case)
SDS Max Hammer Drills

Bosch GBH 5-40 DCE Professional 240V 1150W SDS Max Rotary Hammer (Carry Case)

6.8kg240V3 years (with registration)

1150W SDS max rotary hammer with 8.8 J impact energy and Vibration Control, for drilling up to 40mm and light chiselling in concrete and stone. Constant speed electronics and Rotation Control Clutch.

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8.8J
Impact energy
40mm
Max hole, concrete
1,150W
Power input
6.8kg
Weight

Where it sits among sds max hammer drills

Against the 56 sds max hammer drills we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Impact energy8.8J
5.6J lowestMakita HR3540Chighest 21.4JMakita HR006G
Max hole, concrete40mm
35mm lowestMakita HR3540Chighest 52mmHiKOKI DH52ME
Power input1,150W
850W lowestMakita HR3540Chighest 1,700WBosch GBH 12-52 DV
Weight6.8kg
5.2kg lightestMakita HR3540Cheaviest 11.9kgBosch GBH 12-52 DV
Compare it with: + Makita HR4013C + Einhell TE-RH 38 3F + DeWalt D25614 + HiKOKI DH52MA

Full specs

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

Hammer & Drilling

Chuck systemSDS Max
Impact energy8.8 J
Measured to EPTA✓ Yes
Impact rate2,980 bpm
No-load speed165–330
Max hole, concrete40 mm
Best range, concrete18–32mm
Max core cutter90 mm
Dust extractionGDE 68 / GDE max (listed by Bosch GB as fitting accessories)

Power & Motor

Voltage240V
Power input1,150 W

Modes & Handling

ModesHammer drilling / Chiselling / Vario-Lock chisel position (12 positions)
Chisel only✓ Yes
Chisel position lock✓ Yes
Reduced or variable impact✓ Yes
BodyL-shape
Anti-vibration✓ Yes
Anti-vibration systemVibration Control
Safety clutch✓ Yes

Physical & Build

Weight6.8 kg
Case typeCarry case
Case modelCarrying case (part number not shown on GB variant)
Case included✓ Yes
Noise level97 dB(A) LpA / 105 dB(A) LwA
Vibration (hammer drilling)13.5 m/s²
Vibration (chiselling)10.5 m/s²

Warranty · 3yr

Up to 3 years1 year as standard, 3 once you register it with Bosch
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Register within 4 weeks. Batteries & chargers can also be extended (unlike DeWalt/Makita).

Warranty terms are set by the maker and can change. Always confirm current cover on their site before you buy.

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