Bosch 36618-02 1/2-Inch 18-Volt Litheon (Li-Ion) Cordless Drill/Driver w/ 2 Slim Batteries
[Amazon Rating by Actual Customers 4.8 / 5 Stars]
Bosch 36618-02 is an 18-Volt cordless drill kit – one of the things which makes this kit stand out is that it is a Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery drill kit. Another nice feature which comes with all of the 18 volt Bosch tools is the ability to use slim or fat battery packs. This particular kit from Amazon comes with 2 slim battery packs which makes the drill lighter and easier to use throughout the day.
As a side note: this is the first cordless drill kit which we sold through Amazon here at Drills HQ before this review was even published. This cordless drill kit really stands out when it comes to quality, power and price point. The Bosch 36618-02 is currently ranked #15 in the home improvement / drills section at Amazon. Again, from the research we’ve done online across multiple retailers and review sites, this cordless drill kit has fantastic reviews everywhere we look. One thing which we noticed through some of the reviews we read was that the main downside was the length of time the batteries would hold a charge. This is easily remedied by using the “fat” pack, and even if you do not want to purchase one of the larger capacity battery packs, the slim packs charge very quickly – they are rated to acquire an 85% charge in 15 minutes.
Another recurring theme which we found online, especially when this drill kit was compared to DeWalt, was that the comparisons were commonly made between DeWalt’s NiCad batteries and the Bosch 36618-02 cordless drill Li-Ion battery pack. One post we read was very interesting, the writer did a calculation based on a comparison of holes drilled per battery weight. The Bosch 36618-02 outperformed the DeWalt DC720 almost 2:1 based on test performed. Check out this cool interactive demo to the right to get a “feel” for the features of this drill kit.
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Bosch 36618-02 cordless drill kit features:
- 2 18 V Slim batteries (using the Litheon technology)
- Fully charged in 30 minutes / 85% charge in 15 mins
- 1,600 RPM with 500 in/lbs torque
- Easy 1-handed bit changing
- 20 different clutch settings with a variable speed trigger
- ProVantage Guarantee includes for 2 yrs on the batteries and 1 yr on the drill
The Bosch 36618-02 cordless drill kit is currently one of the highest rated drills we have found available today – and the price makes it accessible for every level of user from the hobbyist, to the professional.
Please read what one owner had to say about his Bosch 36618-02 cordless drill kit
I wish I had two Bosch 36618-02 drills – 1 to pre drill and the other to drive screws – The clutch is smooth and prevents damage caused by over-driving screws into the material. The torque is extremely well tuned and seems consistent irregardless of battery charge. It is very solidly constructed and it is the best drill I have ever owned (I’ve had 4 previous drills before this one)… (Starlino)
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