Recently we have had some questions about the release of the Bosch 18V Litheon Drills and when the saws and other tools would be available. The answer is they will be available at the same time as the Drills in early October… sort of. The 4 tool combo kit with the hammer drill 17618, circular saw CCS180, reciprocating saw CRS180 and flashlight CFL180 will be here in October. The individual units will however not be available for sale until sometime later, probably next year. Below is the basic info on each tool:
Hammer Drill 17618
- High torque mode produces over 650 in.-lbs.
- High speed mode produces 2,050 RPM, up to 30,750 BPM
- Durashield™ Housing & unibody powertrain provide optimum reinforcement to withstand real world conditions
- Bosch Litheon™ Batteries – State-of-art Lithium-ion battery technology coupled with Bosch’s proprietary ECP (Electronic Cell Protection) system guarantees the optimal performance of tool and batteries even for tough work conditions.
- Bosch Litheon™ Batteries – Designed for maximum cyclelife, minimum self-discharge and no memory effect
- 1/2" Metal Chuck for increased durability
- High Strength Metal Collar enhances tool durability and protection when dropped on the chuck
- Newly Designed Powertrain and Gears increases tool life and durability
- LED Light is great for dark or enclosed areas
- Ergonomic two-tone soft grip handle – For extended comfort and control
- 25 Position Clutch
- Variable speed trigger for complete control
6-1/2” Circular Saw CCS180
- 6 1/2" Saw Blade can completely cut through 2x material even at full depth of cut
- Exclusive anti-snag lower guard for easing into the work piece
- Easy to read depth of cut gauge maximizes cutting performance
- 50 degree bevel gives you a wider range of applications
- Heavy-Duty Aluminum foot and upper guard for enhanced durability on the toughest jobsites
- Spindle Lock allows for faster and easier blade change
- No Load RPM: 3,900
Reciprocating Saw CRS180
- Compact size makes it easier to get into tight spaces
- Lightweight tool equals less fatigue
- 2-speed allows you to adjust to the material your up against
- Lock-Jaw™ blade holder is the easiest blade change system
- 1 1/8" stroke allows for more material to be removed per stroke
- Variable Speed Trigger helps you ease into the material without an kickback
- No Load RPM: 0-2,400/0-2,700
Flashlight CFL180
- Easy to fit into tight spaces with this compact flashlight
- Handle has 2 screw holes for mounting/positioning light from above – Easy to position to light your work space
- The wide angle beam allows you to cover more area
- Litheon technology enables up to 4 hours of continuous run time
- With 7 detents and 360° handle rotation you are able to place the light anywhere you want it
- Tool-less bulb change
The CLPK40-180 4 tool combo kit is $549, priced exactly the same as the new Milwaukee M18 kit 2690-24 which also has a hammer drill, circular saw, reciprocating saw and flashlight. The tools are very evenly matched in performance and both tool systems feature the 2 different size batteries (both kits have 2 larger batteries). We will do an in-depth head to head once the tools come in but from the numbers it looks like the decision would be some what based on brand loyalty. You can pre-order the CLPK40-180 from Ohio Power Tool as well as any of the other new Bosch 14.4V or 18V Litheon Drills.
