New Bosch SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Drills 1-1/8” & 1-1/4”
The RH432VCQ also features the Quick Change Chuck System which allows you to easily remove the SDS-Plus chuck and very quickly switch it out for a 3 jawed chuck (sold separately). This is a very nice feature if you have a variety of strait and SDS-Plus bit but for most users probably isn’t necessary and will never purchase the optional chuck. See video below.
So where do these new hammer drills fit within the Bosch Rotary Hammer Drill Lineup? While the drilling in concrete capacities of the RH328VC is only slightly more than the super popular Bosch Bulldog 11255VSR ($231, Ohio Power Tool) with 1” drilling capacity it looks like the units have a nice jump in impact energy while lowering the overall RPM and BPM ratings. This results in quicker drilling and demo but with the Active Vibration Control the increase in power should actually feel like less work on the body. The tool is also about 5” shorter in length better for working in confined spaces. We see it as a very viable option for an SDS-Plus Hammer.
Overall we are happy to see Bosch push towards more anti-vibration technology even in the smaller units. If you have spent any extended period of time chiseling with any rotary hammer you know anything that can be done to improve the job is a welcome change.
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Holy crud! I wish I had read this before I wasted all that money on the Makita I just bought. The Makita is fast and tough, but it wears out my wrists -- no anti-vibe technology at all or if there is it isn't very good. Should have bought this Bosch instead. Dang. Oh well, live and learn...
Posted by: Chuck | October 14, 2010 11:07 PM