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Bosch 11255VSR vs Bosch GBH2-28L

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Title Bosch 11255VSR Bulldog Xtreme - 8 Amp 1 Inch Corded Variable Speed Sds-Plus Concrete/Masonry Rotary Hammer Power Drill with Carrying Case, BlueBosch GBH2-28L 1-1/8" SDS-plus Bulldog Xtreme Max Rotary Hammer
Model Bosch
11255VSR
Bosch
GBH2-28L

Basic Info

Suggested Price $128.98$239.00
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Release May 2016Feb 2017

Overview

Top Features
  • 3 modes: Multi-function selector offers 3 modes of operation; Rotation only, rotary hammer, and hammer only mode; Variable speed trigger with reverse offers accurate bit starting or easy fastener removing
  • Ease of use: The Bulldog Xtreme Bosch Drill has vibration control for comfort in all day applications
  • Ergonomic: D handle design provides comfort and optimal control; Especially for overhead or downward drilling applications
  • Convenient: SDS plus bit system provides tool free bit changes with automatic bit locking, dust protection and maximum impact energy transfer; Vario lock positioning offers 36 bit positions for optimized chiseling angle
  • Power: Bosch’s powerful 7.5 amp rotary tool motor produces 0 1, 300 RPM and 0 5, 800 BPM to power through the toughest applications; The rotary hammer delivers 2.0 feet /pounds of impact energy for maximum performance
  • Works with Bosch Pro+Guard dust solutions – An end-to-end dust-collection system that helps users move toward OSHA silica table 1 dust compliance
  • Robust 8.5 amp motor – delivers 2.4 ft.-Lbs. Of impact energy for reliable bulldog performance
  • Kickback control – uses an integrated sensor to stop tool rotation during bit bind-up situations
  • Counter-balanced vibration control – improves user comfort during drilling or chiseling applications
  • Vario-lock – rotates and locks chisel to optimize working angle
  • Variable-speed trigger with reversing – offers accurate bit starting

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.8 (out of 219 reviews)4.7 (out of 19 reviews)
Latest Reviews

Awesome hammer drill
Rating: 5
Used with Bosch 4 1/2” hammer bit and had no difficulties drilling holes in basement concrete walls and attaching 2x4’s with Tapcon screws. Easy to load and use. Avoided cheaper hammer drills where reviewers noted burnout issues after just a few holes. Very glad I did. Fifteen holes so far and drill and bit still working smoothly.
by Johnny5 on 2020-02-20T16:00:00

Easy Drill/Hammer
Rating: 5
Great tool. Will be great to use on a couple more projects I have. Easy to use and not so heavy or loud as some I've seen. Drill and Hammer action works great...put in sump pump - great tool.
by Mtnwater on 2020-03-01T16:00:00

Absolutely a must have
Rating: 5
I bought this a month and I am happy that I did. Super useful
by Florin on 2020-06-01T17:00:00

Loved the Rotary hammer.
Rating: 5
It’s amazing! Drilled through 4” of concrete in less than 15 seconds.
by John C. on 2020-02-25T16:00:00

This tool earns its name (bulldog)
Rating: 5
I bought it a week ago to remodel a basement bathroom floor (ceramic tiles) under which the heating cable went bezerk. It ate through the tiles (and when I learned the gentle way: taking them in one piece) and the wire and the auto-levelling concrete in less than a day (80 sq-ft). Works like a charm. I was surprised by the low level of dirt it created.
by fscaron on 2017-07-04T17:00:00

Works like a Champ!
Rating: 5
I used this rotohammer to remove mortar from a river rock patio and long walkway. Spent three days chipping tons of cement off of rocks and braking up the patio. Great machine for the $! Light and easy to use and maneuver. Basically a pro by the time we were done with that project and met all my expectations.
by Mad Shirt Grinder on 2016-12-15T16:00:00

fast and easy
Rating: 5
Needed something to remove tile and mortar from the floor. Hammer and chisel was slow and involved lots of labor. I'm getting up in years and don't care for working on my knees for long periods. What took three hours to do with the chisel took about 30 min. to do with the rotory hammer.
by 100000000000000 on 2017-04-03T17:00:00

Makes drilling holes in cement a breeze.
Rating: 5
I had 130 holes to drill to anchor large storage racks in a warehouse. My old hammer drill had trouble drilling the holes and went through many bits to get 20 holes done before dying. This hammer drill with an SDS drill bit for either 3/8" or 1/2" holes was recommended to me. I could not believe how easy it drilled the holes. I only needed 1 of each size bit to get the job done. It drills the holes effortlessly.
by Bob6185 on 2016-12-19T16:00:00

Wider choice of bits
Rating: 4
Have used Bosch tools over40 years in the commercial heavy construction industry. This one is not as heavy as past tools, to me means possible lack of performance and penetration. Need a larger choice of bits, can't find the "bush" hammer bit I used. The "SDS" is possibly great, I prefer the old ones. But, it is still a Bosch and I am a dedicated user of Bosch tools. Thank you for all the years.
by Sandman on 2017-06-08T17:00:00

perfect for home projects
Rating: 4
Ideal tool to have on a HVAC truck for drilling thru concrete walls or basement floors. SDS Plus saves me time spent on the job and i do not have to worry about burning thru several batteries on my cordless. I purchased this on the recommendation of several of my HVAC colleges and happy to use it daily
by Venecio on 2017-06-29T17:00:00

It's has more power and It is so light
Rating: 5
My company and a few others kind of joined today's doing remodeling. And got tired of renting a 30pounder for something this rotary can do. Had to buy it
by Your highness king Crosby on 2020-07-07T17:00:00

Most dependable Tool in my Box
Rating: 5
I bought this tool a few months back and it has been a life saver. I have renovated multiple bathrooms and have used it in the demo process and it has cut my time in half. Best of all it has saved a few years off my body and for that I am truely grateful!!!!!
by Haidarrn on 2017-08-15T17:00:00

Solid , great features !!
Rating: 5
This hammer is a beast , put a Bosch Drill bit HCF2087 with this hammer drill , an it goes through 60 year old concrete like a wood bit through wood . Seriously , just the weight of tool is all that's needed . The over load clutch is a great feature !! Anti-vibration feature is awsome . Hardly any hand or wrist fatigue !! Just a AWSOME HAMMER DRILL !!
by Ratch on 2017-05-10T17:00:00

Increadable power!!!
Rating: 5
I was using a standard dewalt power drill with a cement bit in it, and it wasn't doing anything. I bought this new bosch rotohammer and it instantly drilled the holes into concrete like a knife through butter. If you are debating about spending the extra money on getting a quality tool like this, DO IT!!! Its worth every penny, and makes concrete drilling a piece of cake!!!
by Mr. Handyman on 2019-12-07T16:00:00

this tool kicked butt.
Rating: 5
was very hestiant what brand and tool to buy with the purpose of removing bathroom floor tile. I was overjoyed that this tool was more than capable of removing ceramic floor tile. ecstatic it was so easy.
by alpha kooze on 2020-01-06T16:00:00

First Rotary Hammer
Rating: 5
This was the first rotary hammer I bought; I have used it on a number of jobs and it works extremely well. Great for removing tile work with the tile chisel and drills into concrete like it's soft wood. I've lent this to a number of friends and family member and everyone has only good things to say about it. All around a great tool.
by krock0 on 2017-07-18T17:00:00

Time and arm saver
Rating: 5
Doing a kitchen remodel, have 200 square feet of ceramic 12X12 tile to tear up thats on a concrete slab. I first started with a cold chisel and a 3# sledge. After about 2 hours my and only about 25 tiles removed I had enough. I got this and some different flat and scraper chisels, literally I was taking up tiles in seconds, and even a tile that tried to fight me still only took 10 seconds maybe. Plus I wasn't having tiny pieces ricocheting all over the place, this did a tremendous job keeping the pieces from flying around, most of the pieces came up in big chunks, many the entire tile broke free. I thought initially its going to take forever to clean up the mastic but this tool with the scraper literally has my slab as smooth as marble. I would't believe I could get it so smooth in preparation of a wood floor. Tool never bound up, never overheated and was a joy to use. I like the tool free bit changes and the retractible hook that lays up against the handle can come in handy if you are on a ladder and need to set the tool down. Could not ask for anything more, saved my arm for sure and time, couldn't tell you how much time this has saved me and gotten my concrete slab perfectly smooth, you would never believe mastic and tile was down for 24 years..
by BR625 on 2018-08-01T17:00:00

So far so good
Rating: 5
Haven't used Bosch roto-hammer products for quite a few years when I used to do Industrial Electrical work. I recently purchased for my handyman/renovation business mostly for tile removal work as well as replacement of damaged/frozen water spigots on homes, where the 1 1/8" hammer drill bit will come into benefit, so we never have to hand chisel brick openings any longer to accommodate new frost free spigots we use. Just purchased a nice set of chisel tips and drill bits for this tool as well from Bosch. This tool I purchased actually on a Black Friday special deal recently (at Lowes) where they only had 6 for sale, which were not the normal Bosch 1" max hammerdrills they sell, and this would accommodate up to 1 1/8" SDS bit , a larger motor, plus was manufactured in Germany, and reason I decided to purchase it.
by Handyman Steve on 2018-12-07T16:00:00

Look no further!
Rating: 5
After starting a pretty straightforward handrail project, I quickly realized that my cordless drill (not a Bosch tool) with hammer function just could not handle drilling 1/2" holes in 50 year old concrete. I nearly burned up my cordless drill before giving in and buying this Bosch hammer drill. The difference was IMMENSE. I made the remaining 4-6 holes in a matter of seconds (where my smaller drill took several minutes per hole). Definitely a matter of 'the right tool for the job,' and if you are looking for speed and precision in drilling into masonry, this Bosch tool is essential. Though I do not use it everyday, I've used Bosch rotary hammer tools in the past, so I'm confident this one with stand the test of time.
by Vman on 2017-06-19T17:00:00

Very fine tool, nearly perfect.
Rating: 4
Beautiful little tool, perfect balance between power and weight. One thing I didn't love, is the depth stop rod, which seems to hold solidly enough for now, is a little loose because of the way it is held in place (a toothed edge that engages with a spring-loaded toothed clip.) Time will tell.
by Awethor on 2020-06-23T17:00:00

All Features

Product Width (in.)11.5 in3.5 in
Blow energy (ft.-lb.)2.02.4
Product-Weight (lb.)11.3 lb6.9 lb
Product Height (in.)4.75 in6.25 in
Returnable90-Day90-Day
Cordless/ CordedCordedCorded
Product Depth (in.)17.25 in17.4 in
Maximum Speed (RPM)1300 RPM1300 RPM
Tools Product TypePower ToolPower Tool
Power Tool FeaturesForward/Reverse Switch,Keyless Chuck,Variable SpeedKeyless Chuck,Variable Speed
Cord Length (ft.)88
Chuck TypeSDS-PlusSDS-Plus
Certifications and ListingsUL ListedCSA Certified
Manufacturer Warranty1 YearLimited 1 Year
Drill/ Driver TypeRotary DrillRotary Drill
Chuck Size1 In.1-1/8 In.
Amperage (amps)88.5 A
IncludedCase IncludedCase Included
ConditionNewNew
Color FamilyBlueBlue
releaseMay 2016Feb 2017

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