Bosch came out with new 36V cordless power tools about a year ago (early 2018), including a new drill/driver (DDH361) and hammer drill (HDH361).
Yes, new Bosch 36V Li-ion power tools.
The new drills have a Bosch-exclusive Kickback Control feature, where an integrated acceleration sensor limits shuts down the motor with sudden movements are detected. This should help mitigate injury risks in bind-up situations.
They also feature a 25+1 precision chuck, 360° Sure-Grip side handle, and flexible Durashield housing that can helps the drills withstand accidental drops on concrete.
- 4-pole brushed motor
- 885 in-lbs max torque
- 0-450/0-1800 RPM
- 0-27,000 BPM (hammer drill)
- Weighs 4 lbs (drill), 4.25 lbs (hammer drill)
The kits come with a 36V charger and (2) 4.0Ah battery packs.
List Price: $499 for the drill kit, $529 for the hammer drill kit
Street Price: $430 for the drill kit, $467 for the hammer drill kit, as of the time of this posting
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First Thoughts
Here is how the press release emailed started off:
There are times when the job requires a high-powered tool that offers both strength and safety. Bosch’s newest 36V drill/driver and 36V hammer drill/driver are just the tools you need.
While I wouldn’t consider myself in the market for a 36V-class cordless drill/driver or hammer drill, I do know that some users specifically prefer tools of this size. Although I know the demand is out there, I don’t know if it’s about the single-battery runtime, or prolonged endurance under heavy duty applications. Tradition?
Even with Bosch’s new higher output CORE18V battery packs and the tools designed around them, I think there’s plenty of room in the market for 36V Li-ion options.
The anti-kickback accelerometer sensors seem like a great safety touch, and a measure that I hope to see in even more tools in the future. With drills this big, it seems like a must-have.
New 36V Li-ion cordless power tools? That was a surprise to me. But, there’s demand for them, and Bosch is answering that demand with new 36V Li-ion core tool offerings.
