Bosch GDX18V-1800C is the New Freak: Half Impact Driver, Half Impact Wrench

Upgraded Bosch Freak two-in-one tool takes advantage of CORE18V battery power and efficiency

Mount Prospect, Ill., June 27, 2019 – The Bosch Freak, half impact driver, half impact wrench, now offers even more power as the Bosch GDX18V-1800C, delivering 1,800 In.-Lbs. of max torque. This a versatile tool that delivers results: A 1/4 In. quick-change hex shank holder with Power Groove to secure bits combines with a 1/2 In. square drive impact wrench for sockets.

The updated Freak features Bluetooth^® connectivity, which connects the tool to the free Bosch Toolbox App (available at the Apple App Store^® or the Google Play^® Store), on a connected device to customize settings and provide detailed feedback. The optional GCY30-4 Connectivity Tool Module must be installed to use the app.

Driven by an efficient, maintenance-free EC Brushless motor, the Bosch Freak supplies plenty of fastener-tightening force. Bosch’s hammer-and-anvil system delivers maximum impact energy and performance to handle the toughest concrete-, wood- and metal-fastening tasks on the jobsite.

“Trade professionals love the idea of a tool that delivers on the promise of two-in-one performance,” said Theron Sherrod, product manager, Bosch Power Tools. “The Bosch GDX18V-1800C, the Freak, offers users professional quality in an impact driver and an impact wrench that brings jobsite-ready torque and speed. This is a two-jobs-in-one tool that won’t disappoint even the most exacting pro user.”

The Bosch Performance Control System allows users to adjust tool speed/torque with the push of a button to match the tool to the application. In addition, the 18V Freak impact tool offers users the best in flexibility and eliminates the hassle of using hex shank adapters. Quickly and seamlessly switch from a 1/4 In. quick-change hex shank to a 1/2 In. square drive for two tools in one package.

The Bosch Freak benefits from the power and productivity of 21700 Lithium-ion cell technology, which provides a battery that’s more powerful. This advanced cell technology is incorporated in Bosch CORE18V 4.0 Ah batteries, which brings all of the capability of a two-layer 4.0 Ah battery into a smaller, lighter package. The 21700 cell introduces greater capacity in a pack that’s only slightly larger than previous generation single-layer batteries.

With weight of only 2.6 Lbs. (tool only), the Freak impact driver provides easy maneuverability. It features a soft slim-grip handle and non-slip housing for secure handling and an LED light system for maximum illumination, even in the darkest corners.

Bosch-exclusive Electronic Cell Protection (ECP) and Electronic Motor Protection (EMP) combine to help protect the tool and battery from overheating and overload conditions. The Bosch GDX18V-1800CN comes with a 4x bit holder, four bit tips and a belt clip.

To learn more about the Bosch Freak GDX18V-1800C impact driver or to find a local dealer, visit www.boschtools.com or call 877-BOSCH-99.

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About Bosch

Having established a regional presence in 1906 in North America, the Bosch Group employs nearly 34,500 associates in more than 100 locations, as of December 31, 2017. In 2017 Bosch generated consolidated sales of $13.7 billion in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. For more information, visit twitter.com/boschusa, twitter.com/boschmexico and www.bosch.ca.

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 402,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2017). The company generated sales of 78.1 billion euros ($88.2 billion) in 2017. 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 manufacturing. 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 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.” The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiary and regional companies in 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 125 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 64,500 associates in research and development.

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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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