Bosch recently introduced the DDH183 18V EC Brushless Brute Tough ½ in. Drill/Driver and HDH183 18V EC Brushless Brute Tough ½ in. Hammer Drill/Driver, featuring injury-mitigating KickBack Control and an improved ergomonic design. With both the drill/driver and hammer drill/driver deliver 663 In.-Lbs. of torque at two speeds (0-2100 rpm high speed; 0-480 rpm for high torque), according to the company. Both also feature KickBack Control, an integrated acceleration sensor that stops the drill’s rotation during bit bind-up situations. This feature helps reduce the risk of user injury. A new LED light shows when KickBack Control or the tool’s overload protection is activated. The drivers also offer 25+1 precision clutch settings, which provide driving accuracy for reduced fastener and workpiece damage.
“Professionals today expect the power and longevity of a corded tool in a cordless package,” said Mats Stellnert, group product manager, Robert Bosch Tool. “The Bosch DDH183 drill/driver and HDH183 hammer drill/driver deliver the power our users demand while including advanced features like KickBack Control and the precision clutch. It’s these incremental benefits to the user that set Bosch tools apart.”