Bosch or other 18V Cordless

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Hi All,
Looking to replace my aging Bosch PSB 24 VE-2 Cordless http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Cordless-Hammer-Drill-Version/dp/B0006D3PNA

I have seen the following professional Bosch set's any recommendations ?

Bosch GSB 1800 18V 3Ah Li-Ion Cordless Combi Drill
http://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gsb-1800-18v-3ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill/8160g

or

Bosch GSB18-2-LI Plus 18V 1.5Ah Li-Ion Cordless Combi Drill (2 x 1.5ah batteries)

http://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gsb18-2-li-plus-18v-1-5ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill/9647j


This will be my only drill apart from an old electric bosch with key chuck
 
Dewalt arnt as good as they use to be since being bought by Stanley.quality has gone ddown hill.
Would keep a eye out for makita deal with easter break coming up
 
http://uk.milwaukeetool.eu/

I've got the M12 Compact Driver and the M18 Percussion brushless drill. Probably going to add the 18v cordless circular saw to the pile too.

The M12 is nice and light/small so good for combined spaces but still plenty of torque for driving. The M18 drill is a nice step up from my old XRP dewalt, a lot lighter and more responsive for drilling, only got a 2.0ah battery with it, so will add a couple of 4.0ah ones to the list too.
 
kefkef said:
http://uk.milwaukeetool.eu/

I've got the M12 Compact Driver and the M18 Percussion brushless drill. Probably going to add the 18v cordless circular saw to the pile too.

The M12 is nice and light/small so good for combined spaces but still plenty of torque for driving. The M18 drill is a nice step up from my old XRP dewalt, a lot lighter and more responsive for drilling, only got a 2.0ah battery with it, so will add a couple of 4.0ah ones to the list too.
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just found this http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p41...=&pmt=&gclid=CjwKEAjw_ci3BRDSvfjortr--DQSJADU

Bit more expensive than the Bosch which comes with 2 batteries. Can't see any other differences
 
you really need to compare weight, battery life, torque and make a decision based on that. Plus which one looks better!..... :D

I did an extension last year and using the dewalt xrp drill with old NiMH batteries caused me some right pain in my elbow. Far easier to use the newer Li drills.
 
kefkef said:
you really need to compare weight, battery life, torque and make a decision based on that. Plus which one looks better!..... :D

I did an extension last year and using the dewalt xrp drill with old NiMH batteries caused me some right pain in my elbow. Far easier to use the newer Li drills.
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They are all Li now i thought as my current old bosch 24v was one of the last that used the NiMH batteries
 
I've got a few 18V Makita tools, can't fault them, very fast battery charge and decent feel to the tools. The cordless grinder is fantastic and the impact wrench has saved me hours in the garage already!
 
B&Q are doing a Bosch 18v Li-ion hammer drill (PSB18900) with two 2.0amp batteries for £65 this weekend.

I have the Stanley Fatmax with 2 batteries and can't fault it yet- But I did pay £79 and they went down to £69.- The other week they were £150
 
DXP55 said:
B&Q are doing a Bosch 18v Li-ion hammer drill (PSB18900) with two 2.0amp batteries for £65 this weekend.

I have the Stanley Fatmax with 2 batteries and can't fault it yet- But I did pay £79 and they went down to £69.- The other week they were £150
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i think the B&Q is the Non Pro Range,
 
As someone who has the Bosch (Green) PSB1800 with 2x batteries I would say it's decent enough for domestic duties. I bought mine to use up a voucher I was given for a high street store. I have had it for 3 years now and it's still going strong. I must admit that I'm hankering for something a little better as I want an impact driver that I can share batteries with and I would also like a 13mm chuck instead of a 10mm one. I have a Bosch hedge trimmer that shares the batteries with this drill so I can't sell this one without getting another charger. I will stick with it for now. It's not a bad drill, it's just for not much more there are better ones out there!

Dave
 
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