6 months ago, we posted about how the Bosch 12V Max brushless tools we’ve all been waiting for – the PS42 impact driver and PS82 impact wrench – would be coming soon.
We first wrote about how these tools *might* be on their way, and Bosch social media confirmed it. But then we waited and waited, and the tools have not yet been released here in the USA.
Well, they’re nearly here! Amazon’s product pages are up, indicating that the new impact tools are just days or weeks away.
These tools were announced in Europe nearly a year and a half ago!
Here’s a look at their specs and features:
Bosch PS42 Brushless Impact Driver
- 5.5″ head length
- Weighs 1.6 lbs
- 975 in-lbs max torque
- 0-1200/0-2600 speed settings
- Low and high torque settings (corresponding to low and high speed modes)
- 0-2700/0-3100 IPM
- 3 LED worklight
Both of the new impact tools look to feature the same settings buttons, for selecting between low and high speed and torque modes, and for independent LED light control.
Kit: PS42-02 for $169
Bare Tool: PS42BN for $137
The kit is said to come with (2) 2.0Ah Li-ion battery packs, a charger, and carrying bag.
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Bosch PS82 Brushless 3/8″ Impact Wrench
- 3/8″ drive
- 5.5″ head length
- Weighs 1.6 lbs
- 85 ft-lbs (1020 in-lbs) max torque
- 0-1200/0-2600 speed settings
- Low and high torque settings (corresponding to low and high speed modes)
- 0-2700/0-3100 IPM
- 3 LED worklight
The new PS82 impact wrench looks to have a hog ring-like anvil, for socket retention.
Kit: PS82-02 for $199
Bare Tool: PS82BN for $149
The kit is said to come with (2) 2.0Ah Li-ion battery packs, a charger, and carrying bag. It’s unclear why there’s only one battery shown in the product image. The kit model number also suggests it comes with (2) battery packs.