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Bosch GHO 12V-20 Planer
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12V Professional · Brushless Bosch GHO 12V-20 Professional Brushless 56mm Planer (Body Only)
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Bosch GHO 12V-20 Professional Brushless 56mm Planer (Body Only)

1.5kg bare12V3 years (with registration)

A compact 12V brushless planer with a 56mm planing width, up to 2mm depth of cut and 17mm rebate depth. It weighs 1.5kg without a battery.

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2mm
Max depth per pass
17mm
Max rebate depth
14,500rpm
No-load speed
1.5kg
Weight (bare)

Full specs

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

Planing

Planing width56 mm
Max depth per pass2 mm
Max rebate depth17 mm
No-load speed14,500 rpm
Blades1 reversible TCT Woodrazor blade (56mm)
Blade format56mm compact blades
Chamfer V-grooves1
Chip ejectionLeft or right (switchable)

Power & Motor

Voltage12V
MotorBrushless

Dust & Extraction

Dust port size35mm
Extractor hoseOther extractor hoses: check the adaptor fits this port

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)1.5 kg
Weight (with battery)1.68 kg
Noise level86 dB(A) LpA / 94 dB(A) LwA
Vibration (planing)1.5 m/s²

Powered by Bosch 12V Professional · 3

All 3 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first. Kits and chargers ›

GBA12V-20 2.0Ah · 24Wh 0.18kg 1.68kg from £46.99at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›
GBA12V-30 3.0Ah · 36Wh 0.18kg 1.68kg from £55.00at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›
GBA12V-60 6.0Ah · 72Wh 0.39kg 1.89kg from £79.99at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›

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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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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