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18V Professional · Brushless Bosch GSB 18V-55 Professional Brushless Combi Drill (Body Only)
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Bosch GSB 18V-55 Professional Brushless Combi Drill (Body Only)

55Nm2-speed1kg bare3 years (with registration)

18V Bosch Professional brushless combi drill. 55Nm (28Nm soft), 2-speed 0–460/0–1,800rpm, 0–27,000bpm, 13mm keyless chuck, 20 torque settings, LED. 1.0kg bare. Body only.

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55Nm
Max torque
1,800rpm
Max speed
1kg
Weight (bare)
1.5–13mm
Chuck size

Where it sits among combi drills

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

Max torque55Nm
30Nm lowestMilwaukee M12 BPDhighest 180NmMakita HP003G
Max drilling, wood35mm
21mm lowestMakita HP333Dhighest 89mmMilwaukee M18 FPD2
Weight (bare)1kg
0.85kg lightestDeWalt DCD706heaviest 2.1kgMakita HP003G
Blows per minute27,000
22,500 lowestMilwaukee M12 BPDhighest 57,600Festool TPC 18/4

Full specs

From Bosch's own documentation. Checked 25/09/2026. Report a spec error ›

Performance

Max torque55 Nm
Speed settings2
No-load speed0–460 / 0–1,800 rpm
Impacts per minute27,000
Hammer function✓ Yes
MotorBrushless
Torque settings20
Voltage18V

Chuck & Drilling

Chuck size1.5–13mm
Chuck typeKeyless
Max wood35 mm
Max masonry13 mm
Max steel13 mm

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)1 kg
Weight (with battery)1.6 kg
LED work light✓ Yes
Noise level88 dB(A) LpA / 99 dB(A) LwA
Vibration (drilling metal)< 2.5 m/s²
Vibration (hammer drilling)11.5 m/s²
The verdictOur take

The GSB 18V-55 pairs a brushless motor with 55Nm at just 1.0kg bare, the same weight as the smaller GSB 18V-45 but with more torque and 13mm in masonry. For most fixing and drilling work it is the sensible middle of Bosch's 18V combi range.

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 1.35kg £56.99at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›
GBA18V-30 3.0Ah 0.6kg 1.6kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›
PROCORE18V-40 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.52kg 1.52kg from £54.99at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
GBA18V-40 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.6kg 1.6kg from £73.99at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›
EXBA18V-40 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.61kg 1.61kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›
GBA18V-50 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.62kg 1.62kg from £85.00at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›
PROCORE18V-55 5.5Ah · 99Wh 0.96kg 1.96kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›
EXBA18V-55 5.5Ah · 99Wh 1.02kg 2.02kg from £157.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

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).

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