Power Tools: Bosch unveils four new powerful and durable cordless drill / drivers

Power Tools: Bosch unveils four new powerful and durable cordless drill / drivers

  • New in the entry-level segment: EasyDrill 18V-40 and EasyImpact 18V-40
  • Powerful and durable: UniversalDrill 18V-60 and UniversalImpact 18V-60
  • One battery for many applications: Save space, save money, protect the environment

(PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART, 20-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Bosch, a German multinational engineering and technology company, has announced the introduction of four new cordless drill/drivers thus extending its “18V Power for All System” product range. The new power tools are as follows: The EasyDrill 18V-40 and the EasyImpact 18V-40, the first drill/drivers in the entry-level segment, as well as the powerful all-rounders UniversalDrill 18V-60 and UniversalImpact 18V-60. With the new product addition, Bosch will now offer a complete range of 18 Volt drill/drivers in the three application categories Easy, Universal and Advanced.

DIYers can thus precisely select the drill/driver which matches their requirements. The ’18V Power for All System’ covers all representative tools in each segment and currently comprises around 40 DIY, garden, and home appliances – and even extends beyond the Bosch range with additional partners in the cross-brand ‘Power for All Alliance’. All tools – from rotary hammer to lawn mower and even vacuum cleaner – can be operated with the same 18V lithiumion battery and only one charger. This saves DIYers space and money and protects the environment.

New in the entry-level segment: EasyDrill 18V-40 and EasyImpact 18V-40

The EasyDrill 18V-40 and EasyImpact 18V-40 are reliable tools for beginners and DIYers who occasionally perform screwdriving and drilling tasks. The Drill model is suitable for processing wood, metal, tiles, and plastic while the Impact model also features an impact function and drills in masonry. The maximum screw diameters are 8 mm while the maximum drilling diameters are 13 mm in steel or masonry and 30 mm in wood. The drills and screwdriver bits can be changed quickly and easily thanks to 13-mm keyless chucks. Typical applications include simple assembly work such as putting together small items of furniture or hanging shelves, curtain rails or trellises for flowers, either on a balcony or in a garden. Both cordless drill/drivers are shorter and therefore more compact than current competitor models and fit well in the hand thanks to a low weight and a soft grip. They each offer 20 torque settings and a two-speed gearbox which always provides maximum performance and speed for every application. The workpiece is also illuminated by a LED light, which ensures good visibility even during unfavorable light conditions.

Powerful and durable: UniversalDrill 18V-60 and UniversalImpact 18V-60

The UniversalDrill 18V-60 and UniversalImpact 18V-60 are compact and robust all-rounders for a wide range of different tasks. Whether screwdriving or drilling in wood, metal, tiles, or plastic, and in masonry with the Impact model: They offer a maximum torque of 60 Nm and, for the first time, both a metal drill chuck and a brushless motor which makes the tools especially durable and maintenance-free. In addition, this cordless drill and impact drill are faster and more powerful than other models. The basis for this is an optimum coordination of key components such as the motor and gearbox combined with an intelligent electronic control system called the ‘Syneon Technology’. Only Bosch offers this interaction between motor electronics and battery. As a result, the cordless drill/drivers always deliver the optimum power and maximum endurance for each project. They also retain their full power until the battery is empty. DIYers can therefore drill and screwdrive powerfully right up to the end. Thanks to a three-step display on the tool, they can always see the current charge level of the battery. The UniversalDrill 18V-60 and UniversalImpact 18V-60 are also shorter and therefore more compact than current competitor models. In combination with their low weight, this ensures optimal handling in every project.

The EasyDrill 18V-40 and EasyImpact 18V-40 are available as of now, the UniversalDrill 18V-60 and UniversalImpact 18V-60 will be available from March 2022 onwards. All stated prices are recommended retail prices including VAT.

Tool specifications EasyDrill 18V-40 EasyImpact 18V-40
Battery voltage/capacity 18 V/2.0 Ah 18 V/2.0 Ah
Number of gears 2 2
No-load speed
(1st gear/2nd gear)
0 ‒ 430/1,630 min-1 0 ‒ 430/1,630 min-1
Max. impact rate 24,450 min-1
Max. torque 40 Nm 36 Nm
Max. torque soft/hard screwdriving applications 23/32 Nm 23/32 Nm
Torque settings 20 20
Chuck Keyless chuck 13 mm Keyless chuck 13 mm
Max. screw diameter 8 mm 8 mm
Max. drilling diameter in steel/wood/masonry 13 mm/30/‒ mm 13/30/13 mm
Dimensions (Length x height) 180 x 214 mm 195 x 216 mm
Weight with 2.0 Ah battery 1.3 kg 1.4 kg
Scope of delivery/recommended retail price including VAT
  • Tool in a carton including a screwdriver bit: €59.99
  • Tool in a case including a 2.0 Ah battery, an AL 18V-20 charging unit and a screwdriver bit: €99.99
  • Tool in a case including 2 x 2.0 Ah batteries, an AL 18V-20 charging unit and a screwdriver bit: €119.99
  • Tool in a carton including a screwdriver bit: €69.99
  • Tool in a case including a 2.0 Ah battery, an AL 18V-20 charging unit and a screwdriver bit: €109.99
  • Tool in a case including 2 x 2.0 Ah batteries, an AL 18V-20 charging unit and a screwdriver bit: €129.99
Tool specifications UniversalDrill 18V-60 UniversalImpact 18V-60
Battery voltage/capacity 18 V/2.0 Ah 18 V/2.0 Ah
Motor Brushless Brushless
Number of gears 2 2
No-load speed
(1st gear/2nd gear)
0 ‒ 500/1,900 min-1 0 ‒ 500/1,900 min-1
Max. impact rate 28,500 min-1
Max. torque 60 Nm 60 Nm
Max. torque soft/hard screwdriving applications 24/47 Nm 24/42 Nm
Torque settings 20 20
Chuck Metal drill chuck 13 mm Metal drill chuck 13 mm
Max. screw diameter 10 mm 10 mm
Max. drilling diameter in steel/wood/masonry 13/35/‒ mm 13/35/13 mm
Dimensions (Length x height) 165 x 232 mm 177 x 232 mm
Weight with 2.0 Ah battery 1.3 kg 1.3 kg
Scope of delivery/recommended retail price including VAT
  • Tool in a carton including a screwdriver bit: €79.99
  • Tool in a case including a 2.0 Ah battery, an AL 18V-20 charging unit and a screwdriver bit: €139.99
  • Tool in a case including 2 x 2.0 Ah batteries, an AL 18V-20 charging unit and a screwdriver bit: €159.99
  • Tool in a carton including a screwdriver bit: €89.99
  • Tool in a case including a 2.0 Ah battery, an AL 18V-20 charging unit and a screwdriver bit: €149.99
  • Tool in a case including 2 x 2.0 Ah batteries, an AL 18V-20 charging unit and a screwdriver bit: €169.99

Subject to change.

Media contact:

Stefanie Schaefer
Phone: +49 711 758-1488
Email: Stefanie.Schaefer@de.bosch.com

SOURCE: Robert Bosch GmbH

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