Bosch DDS183 18V EC Brushless Compact Tough™ 1/2" Drill/Driver and HDS183 18V EC Brushless Compact Tough™ 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver Deliver Great Performance with Added Safety

Bosch DDS183 18V EC Brushless Compact Tough™ 1/2" Drill/Driver and HDS183 18V EC Brushless Compact Tough™ 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver Deliver Great Performance with Added Safety

Bosch’s proprietary Kickback Control helps protect users in bit bind-up situations
 

Mt. Prospect, Ill., August 9, 2016 – When drilling gets tough, it’s nice to know you have one of the best drill/drivers for the task – a tool that’s rugged, compact and brings the added advantage of technology designed to help reduce the risk of injury. The Bosch DDS183 18V EC Brushless Compact Tough™ 1/2 " Drill/Driver and HDS183 18V EC Brushless Compact Tough™ ½" Hammer Drill/Driver deliver all of the performance professional users expect in a go-anywhere design combined with best-in-class technology.

Both the Bosch DDS183 drill/driver and HDS183 hammer drill/driver feature Bosch KickBack Control, an integrated acceleration sensor that stops the drill’s rotation during most bit bind-up situations. This capability helps reduce the risk of user injury. The Bosch drill/driver also boasts an efficient EC brushless motor that provides longer tool life, great tool runtime and no maintenance. The Bosch Compact Tough design ensures a short head length and light weight. A built-in LED offers improved visibility in dark work areas.

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The drill/driver and hammer drill/driver are engineered with an upgraded, heavy-duty all-metal chuck that offers increased robustness and great gripping power for better torque transfer. The single-sleeve, keyless 1/2"auto-lock chuck delivers quick bit changes.

“Out on the jobsite, professionals need to have absolute trust in the tools they use,” said Tim Truesdale, product manager, cordless products, BOSCH POWER TOOLS. “The Bosch DDS183 drill/driver and HDS183 hammer drill/driver represent those trusted tools: Great power, brushless motors and the added safety layer of KickBack Control. If you’re a pro, these tools have the best combination of performance and safety available.”

The Bosch DDS183 18V EC Brushless Compact Tough 1/2" Drill/Driver and HDS183 Hammer Drill/Driver deliver powerful performance with 531 In.-Lbs. of torque and two drilling speeds (0-1,900 rpm high speed; 0-600 rpm for torque). In addition, the drill/driver offers 20+1 clutch settings to reduce fastener damage and cam out. A motor brake on the tool provides an immediate stop for fast repetitive driving jobs. In addition, the hammer drill features 28,500 bpm.

Both tools feature an ergonomic grip zone and Bosch-exclusive Electronic Motor Protection and Electronic Cell Protection to protect the tool and batteries from overload and overheating. 

The Bosch Flexible Power System is one of the most versatile Lithium-ion battery platforms available. The system offers complete compatibility by allowing 18V FatPack and SlimPack batteries to be used with any tool. And Bosch 18V 2.0 Ah and larger batteries feature CoolPack™ technology, which offers a heat conductive housing to keep batteries cooler for superior runtime and up to 2X longer life. Bosch batteries provide cold weather performance to -4°F. Each battery includes a fuel gauge.

To learn more about the Bosch DDS183 18V EC Brushless Compact Tough 1/2" Drill/Driver or the HDS183 18V EC Brushless Compact Tough™ ½" Hammer Drill/Driver, or to find a local dealer, visit www.boschtools.com or call 877-BOSCH-99. Check out www.bethepro.com for additional tips and videos.

Bosch DDS183 18V EC Brushless Compact Tough 1/2" Drill/Driver and HDS183 18V EC Brushless Compact Tough 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver Fact Box

Product

Length

Weight

Kit Includes

Rating

Load

Price

Bosch DDS183-02 18V EC Brushless Compact Tough ½" drill/driver

6.8“

3.3 lbs.

Two 18V 2.0 Ah batteries, 18V charger, magnetic bit holder, 4x bit tip holder, 4 bit tips, belt clip, bag

18V

no-load rpm 0-600/0-1,900

Bare tool

US: $199

Canada: $279

Bosch HDS183-02 18V EC Brushless Compact Tough ½" hammer drill/driver

6.8“

3.3 lbs.

Two 18V 2.0 Ah batteries, 18V charger, magnetic bit holder, 4x bit tip holder, 4 bit tips, belt clip, bag

18V

no-load rpm 0-600/0-1,900;    28,500 bpm

 

Bare tool

US: $219

Canada: $299

 

 

About Bosch

Having established a regional presence in 1906 in North America, the Bosch Group employs some 31,000 associates in more than 100 locations, as of December 31, 2015. In 2015, Bosch generated consolidated sales of $14 billion in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. For more information, visit www.boschusa.com, www.bosch.com.mx and www.bosch.ca.

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 375,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2015). The company generated sales of $78.3 billion (70.6 billion euros) in 2015. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing and sales network covers some 150 countries. The basis for the company’s future growth is its innovative strength. Bosch employs 55,800 associates in research and development at roughly 118 locations across the globe. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to deliver innovations for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.”

Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com, www.bosch-press.com and twitter.com/BoschPresse.

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Bosch in North America

In the U.S., Canada and Mexico, the Bosch Group manufactures and markets automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drives and control technology, power tools, security and communication systems, packaging technology, thermotechnology, household appliances, healthcare telemedicine and software solutions. For more information, please visit www.boschusa.com, www.bosch.com.mx and www.bosch.ca.www.boschusa.com.

About Robert Bosch Tool Corporation

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, the Power Tools Division of North America, was formed in January 2003 when Robert Bosch GmbH combined its North American diverse power tool and accessories businesses into one organization. As a manufacturing pioneer with more than a century’s worth of experience, the Bosch name has become synonymous with engineering excellence. Located throughout North America as part of the global power tools division, Bosch associates maintain a legacy of world-class design, manufacture and sale for power tools, rotary and oscillating tools, accessories and measuring tools. For more information, call toll-free 877-BOSCH-99 (877-267-2499) or visit www.robertboschtoolcorporation.com.

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For further information: Steve Wilcox, Brand Manager, BOSCH POWER TOOLS, 224.232.2417, Steve.Wilcox@us.bosch.com OR Andy Ambrosius, Manager, Media Relations, 312.673.6061, Andy.Ambrosius@techimage.com