Bosch
Bosch PROFACTOR GSR18V-1330C Drill/Driver
With a CORE18V PROFACTOR pack fitted, Bosch rates its heaviest-hitting non-hammer drill at 1,330 in-lbs from the BITURBO brushless motor, through a 0-550/0-2,200 RPM two-speed metal gearbox. KickBack Control cuts power when the bit binds, and Electronic Angle Detection gives feedback on a small onboard interface so long screws and holes go in at the angle you set. A 25-position clutch, all-metal chuck and a connectivity-ready slot for Bosch's GCY42 module round it out. It launched in January 2022 alongside the GSB18V-1330C hammer version, which is the one to buy if you ever drill masonry.
Specifications
Features
Written from the maker's spec sheet and independent reviews, not from owner reports.
Strengths
- ✓1,330 in-lbs matches the hammer-drill twin, so you give up nothing on wood and steel by skipping the hammer mechanism.
- ✓KickBack Control senses a sudden rotation in a bind-up and kills the motor, which matters on a drill this strong with a 4-inch self-feed bit.
- ✓Electronic Angle Detection lets you lock a target angle and get light feedback while drilling, useful for plumb holes through top plates and joists.
- ✓Two-speed all-metal gearbox with 0-2,200 RPM on high covers small twist bits as well as low-speed hole saws.
- ✓Connectivity slot takes the GCY42 module so clutch response and kickback sensitivity can be tuned from the Bosch Toolbox app.
- ✓Runs on any AMPShare 18V pack, so batteries cross over to Fein, Rothenberger and other AMPShare brands.
Drawbacks
- ✗4.6 lbs bare is heavy for a drill/driver, and with a CORE18V 8.0Ah pack it becomes a two-hand tool.
- ✗At 8 inches long it will not fit between studs or joists the way compact drills do.
- ✗The app features need the GCY42 module, which is sold separately.
- ✗Street price runs near $200 bare, well above Ridgid's or Craftsman's drill/drivers.
- ✗PROFACTOR performance is rated with CORE18V PROFACTOR packs, so pairing it with older compact batteries costs output.
Common Questions
GSR18V-1330C or the GSB18V-1330C hammer drill - which should I buy?
What does Electronic Angle Detection do on the GSR18V-1330C?
Do I need CORE18V batteries to get the full 1,330 in-lbs?
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