GBH18V-40 SDS Max Hammer Drill

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SDS Max Hammer Drills · Bosch 18V Professional

Bosch GBH18V-40 Professional Brushless SDS Max Rotary Hammer (Body Only)

7kg bare18V3 years (with registration)

18V brushless SDS max rotary hammer with 9 J impact energy for drilling up to 40mm and chiselling. KickBack Control, Vibration Control and two working modes.

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Impact energy

40mm

Max hole, concrete

3,130bpm

Impact rate

7kg

Weight (bare)

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 energy9J

5.6J lowestMakita HR3540Chighest 21.4JMakita HR006G

Max hole, concrete40mm

35mm lowestMakita HR3540Chighest 52mmHiKOKI DH52ME

Impacts per minute3,130

2,100 lowestBosch GBH 12-52 DVhighest 4,100Einhell TE-RH 38 3F

Weight (bare)7kg

5.2kg lightestMakita HR3540Cheaviest 11.9kgBosch GBH 12-52 DV

Compare it with: + Milwaukee M18 FHACO540 + Makita HR4013C + DeWalt D25733 + Einhell TE-RH 40 3F

Full specs

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

Hammer & Drilling

Chuck systemSDS Max

Impact energy9 J

Measured to EPTA✓ Yes

Impact rate3,130 bpm

No-load speed0–360

Max hole, concrete40 mm

Best range, concrete18–32mm

Max core cutter90 mm

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)7 kg

Weight (with battery)7.6 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

Noise level96 dB(A) LpA / 104 dB(A) LwA

Vibration (hammer drilling)9.2 m/s²

Vibration (chiselling)7.6 m/s²

Modes & Handling

ModesHammer drilling / Chiselling / Vario-Lock chisel position (16 positions)

Chisel only✓ Yes

Chisel position lock✓ Yes

Reduced or variable impact✓ Yes

BodyL-shape

Anti-vibration✓ Yes

Anti-vibration systemVibration Control

Electronic anti-rotation✓ Yes

Anti-rotation systemKickBack Control

Safety clutch✓ Yes

Soft start✓ Yes

Power & Motor

Voltage18V

MotorBrushless

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 7.35kg £56.99at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›

GBA18V-30 3.0Ah 0.6kg 7.6kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›

PROCORE18V-40 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.52kg 7.52kg from £54.99at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

GBA18V-40 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.6kg 7.6kg from £73.99at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›

EXBA18V-40 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.61kg 7.61kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›

GBA18V-50 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.62kg 7.62kg from £85.00at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›

PROCORE18V-55 5.5Ah · 99Wh 0.96kg 7.96kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›

EXBA18V-55 5.5Ah · 99Wh 1.02kg 8.02kg from £157.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

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