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Bosch GSA 12-30 Reciprocating Saw
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Bosch GSA 12-30 Professional 240V Reciprocating Saw
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Bosch GSA 12-30 Professional 240V Reciprocating Saw

3.7kg240V3 years (with registration)

Bosch GSA 12-30: reciprocating saw, 30mm stroke, up to 3,000 strokes/min, cuts wood up to 230mm, 1250W, 3.7kg.

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30mm
Stroke length
230mm
Max cut, wood
150mm
Max cut, pipe
1,250W
Power input

Where it sits among full-size reciprocating saws

Scaled against the 57 full-size reciprocating saws we list, so one-handed saws aren't in the mix. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Stroke length30mm
20mm lowestMakita DJR188highest 32mmMilwaukee M18 FSX
Max cut, wood230mm
100mm lowestBosch Green AdvancedRecip 18highest 300mmMilwaukee M18 BSX
Power input1,250W
650W lowestEinhell TC-AP 650 Ehighest 1,510WMakita JR3070CT
Weight3.7kg
2.06kg lightestEinhell TP-AP 18/28 Li BLheaviest 4.4kgMakita JR3070CT
Compare it with: + Einhell TE-AP 750 E + Makita JR3061T + DeWalt DWE357K + HiKOKI CR13V2

Full specs

From Bosch's own documentation. Checked 14/10/2026. Report a spec error ›

Stroke & Cutting

Saw classFull size
Stroke length30 mm
Max stroke rate3,000 spm
Max cut, wood230 mm
Max cut, pipe150 mm
Max cut, mild steel20 mm

Power & Motor

Voltage240V
Power input1,250 W

Physical & Build

Weight3.7 kg
Case typeCarry case
Case modelCarrying case
Case included✓ Yes
Noise level94 dB(A) LpA / 102 dB(A) LwA
Vibration (cutting boards)16 m/s²
Vibration (cutting wooden beams)16.8 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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