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Bosch GSB 13 RE Professional 240V 600W Corded Percussion Drill

1-speed1.8kg3 years (with registration)

240V 600W Bosch Professional single-speed percussion drill. 0–2,800rpm, 0–44,800bpm, 13mm keyless chuck, drills 15mm in masonry. 1.8kg.

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600W
Power input
2,800rpm
Max speed
15mm
Masonry
1.8kg
Weight

Where it sits among percussion drills

Against the 47 percussion drills we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Power input600W
320W lowestMakita HP0300highest 1,100WBosch GSB 21-2 RE
Max drilling, masonry15mm
8mm lowestMakita HP0300highest 24mmBosch GSB 21-2 RE
Max drilling, wood25mm
25mm lowestThis onehighest 40mmHiKOKI DV18V
Weight1.8kg
1.3kg lightestMakita HP0300heaviest 3kgHiKOKI DV20VD
Compare it with: + HiKOKI DV20VB2 + Einhell TC-ID 650 E + Makita HP1641 + Bosch Green UniversalImpact 730

Full specs

From Bosch's own documentation. Checked 26/09/2026. Report a spec error ›

Performance

Gears1
No-load speed0–2,800 rpm
Hammer function✓ Yes
Blows per minute44,800
Extractor auto-startYes, plugged into an auto-start extractor

Power & Motor

Voltage240V
Power input600 W
Power output301 W

Chuck & Drilling

Chuck size1.5–13mm
Chuck typeKeyless
Max masonry15 mm
Max wood25 mm
Max steel10 mm

Physical & Build

Weight1.8 kg
Noise level101 dB(A) LpA / 109 dB(A) LwA
Vibration (drilling metal)3.5 m/s²
Vibration (hammer drilling)24.3 m/s²
The verdictOur take

The GSB 13 RE is Bosch Professional's entry keyless percussion drill: 600W, 15mm in masonry and 1.8kg. Bosch GB no longer lists it, but UK retailers still sell it; the GSB 16 RE is its current step up.

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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