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Bosch GDR 18-LI 18V Professional Impact Driver (Body Only)

160Nm3-speed

Bosch GDR 18-LI Professional (discontinued). Bosch’s original 18V flexible-battery impact driver: 160Nm, 0–3200bpm, 3-stage speed selection, 1/4in hex. Superseded by the GDR 18V-160; kept for upgrade comparison.

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Price
No longer sold new
160Nm
Max torque
2,800rpm
Max speed
1/4" Hex
Bit holder

Where it sits among impact drivers

Against the 39 impact drivers we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Max torque160Nm
40Nm lowestMakita DTS141highest 282NmDeWalt DCF860
Impacts per minute3,200
2,700 lowestMakita DTS141highest 6,300Milwaukee M18 FIDRQ
Max speed2,800rpm
2,500rpm lowestMakita DTD156highest 3,900rpmMilwaukee M18 FID3
Tool length145mm
100mm lowestDeWalt DCF870highest 153mmBosch GDR 18V-160

Full specs

From Bosch's own documentation. Checked 06/06/2017. Report a spec error ›

Performance

Max torque160 Nm
Torque settingsVariable speed
Speed settings3
No-load speed0–2800
Impacts per minute3,200
Impact mechanismStandard
Voltage18V
Bit holder1/4" Hex
Weight (with battery)1.3 kg

Origin & Tier

Year released2014
Trade tierProfessional
The verdictOur take

The GDR 18-LI was Bosch Professional's earlier brushed impact driver at 160Nm, now discontinued and kept for old-against-new comparison. It predates the brushless line and its vibration is high by modern standards. We rate the brushless GDR 18V-200 the clear upgrade today; the GDR 18-LI is only worth considering as a used spare on the platform.

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