Bosch GDX18V-1600 18V ¼" Hex and ½" Square Drive Socket-Ready Impact Driver is a Two-in-One Tool for Just About Any Fastening Task on the Jobsite

Bosch GDX18V-1600 18V ¼" Hex and ½" Square Drive Socket-Ready Impact Driver is a Two-in-One Tool for Just About Any Fastening Task on the Jobsite

High-performance impact driver is designed for ease of use, less fatigue

Mt. Prospect, Ill., April 24, 2018 – The Bosch GDX18V-1600 ¼" Hex and ½" Square Drive Socket-Ready Impact Driver offers quick-change hex shank with Power Groove for bits and ½" square drive for sockets – all in one tool. This impact driver supplies plenty of fastener-tightening force while eliminating the hassle of broken socket adapters.

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The Bosch GDX18V-1600 two-in-one impact driver switches quickly and seamlessly from a ¼" quick-change hex shank to ½" square drive. This cordless impact driver delivers up to 1,600 In.-Lbs. of max torque. It pairs a powerful cordless motor with the Bosch hammer-and-anvil system, delivering 0-3,600 bpm (blasts per minute) performance and impact endurance to handle the toughest fastening tasks found on the jobsite.

A four-pole carbon-brush motor not only makes the tool powerful, but also delivers greater efficiency in battery usage.

With a weight of only 2.7 lbs. (tool only, not including battery), the Bosch GDX18V-1600 Impact Driver is easy to maneuver, which means less user fatigue. It features a soft slim-grip handle and nonslip housing for added user protection in use. The tool has a head-mounted LED lighting system for illumination in dark areas.

“This is a tool every professional user will come to appreciate – the first time they use it,” said Theron Sherrod, product manager, cordless tools, Bosch Power Tools. “There aren’t many two-in-one tools that offer this kind of versatility combined with great power. It saves space in the tool box and it also saves time.”

The Bosch GDX18V-1600 Impact Driver includes Bosch-exclusive Electronic Cell Protection (ECP) that protects the battery against overload, overheating and deep discharge for longer life. In addition, Bosch Electronic Motor Protection (EMP) protects the motor against overload with integrated temperature management.

To learn more about the Bosch GDX18V-1600 ¼" Hex and ½" Square Drive Socket-Ready Impact 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.

Product

Voltage

rpm

bpm

Weight

Illumination

Price

GDX18V-1600 ¼" Hex and ½" Square Drive Socket-Ready Impact Driver

18V

0-2,800

0-3,600

2.7 lbs. (bare tool)

Head-mounted one LED

US: $119

Canada: $149

 

Bosch GDX18V-1600 ¼" Hex and ½" Square Drive Socket-Ready Impact Driver Fact Box

About Bosch

Having established a regional presence in 1906 in North America, the Bosch Group employs nearly 32,800 associates in more than 100 locations, as of December 31, 2016. In 2016 Bosch generated consolidated sales of $13.7 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. The company employs roughly 390,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2016) and generated sales of 73.1 billion euros ($80.9 billion) in 2016. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. As a leading IoT company, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, smart cities, connected mobility, and connected industry. It uses its expertise in sensor technology, software, and services, as well as its own IoT cloud, to offer its customers connected, cross-domain solutions from a single source. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to create solutions for a connected life, and to improve quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” 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, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. The basis for the company’s future growth is its innovative strength. At 120 locations across the globe, Bosch employs 59,000 associates in research and development.

Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com, www.bosch-press.com, http://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.boschtools.com.

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