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Bosch 11255VSR vs Milwaukee MLW2504-20

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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, BlueMilwaukee Electric Tools MLW2504-20 M12 Fuel 1/2" Hammer Drill (Bare)
Model Bosch
11255VSR
Milwaukee
MLW2504-20

Basic Info

Suggested Price $128.98$74.66
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Release May 2016Dec 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
  • Hex impact driver once again raises the bar for 12V performance with best in class driving speed, power, and size
  • This product meets customer requirement
  • Product is easy to use

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.8 (out of 219 reviews)4.0 (out of 6 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

Happy Mothers Day Indeed!
Rating: 5
This was my gift for mother's Day! I was so excited when I opened the package and found that it was a not only a drill but a Milwaukee hammer drill!!! I am not a professional but we are remodeling our home either to sell or to increase the property value. I have been doing all the work myself and have become quite good at it. This product has made it so much easier. and the hammer drill part I mean to be able to screw into concrete without killing myself is quite a feat thank you family for giving me the best gift ever. Looking forward to my next power tool to add to my ToolBox the M18 Sawzall! Oh and the product runs great, lightweight and 2 battery packs!
by SurferGirl365 on 2019-05-29T17:00:00

Gr8 Tool, I am a DIYER and I got the same results as my 18v
Rating: 5
Quick review : Views from an active DIYer I love the hammer drill , everything that I was able to do with my 18v tools. I got accomplished with the 12v little brothers. Having lightweight tools reduces the load and strain and is sure to add longevity to your work life. More In depth review: Hammer Drill: To switch the Drill/Drive mode you have to rotate the collar past 16, there are rubber molding by the hammer icon on the sides I initially thought that was how you switch the modes, by pressing it. That was not the case. For my needs the Hammer drill worked well. I used it with landscape timber, 2x and I had no problems at all. You can adjust the torque settings and when it reaches its maximum torque you can hear it powering down and it stop altogether. You have to release the trigger and press it again if you want to continue. This is good to ensure you do not over tighten a screw
by SmokedNeckbones on 2018-03-25T17:00:00

Gr8 tool, did not feel weak at all
Rating: 5
Quick review : Views from an active DIYer I love the hammer drill everything that I was able to do with my 18v tools. I got accomplished with the 12v little brother. Charge time right out of the box with the included charger was pretty long, 1/2hr for the 2.0ah and 1hr for the 4.0ah. Having lightweight tools reduces the load and strain and is sure to add longevity to your work life. More In depth review: I used this for a few projects I had , I used it with a pocket hole jig, T-Star bits and regular bits. The drill worked fine. Every thing that I was able to do with 18v tools was able to do with these also. I got this because of the expansive M12 line and there are a lot of tools I am interested in. The batteries do not have a fuel gauge but the drill and impact driver did. Once you press the trigger the fuel gauge will stay on for 2 seconds. The LED light stays on for 10 seconds after the trigger is depressed. I found the light to be bright enough to light my work area. This comes with the belt clip attached on the left side but you can remove it and place it on the right side if you are a lefty. To switch the Drill/Drive mode you have to rotate the collar past 16, there are rubber molding by the hammer icon on the sides I initially thought that was how you switch the modes, by pressing it. That was not the case. For my needs the Hammer drill worked well. I used it with landscape timber, 2x and I had no problems at all. You can adjust the torque settings and when it reaches its maximum torque you can hear it powering down and it stop altogether. You have to release the trigger and press it again if you want to continue. This is good to ensure you do not over tighten a screw
by SmokedNeckbones on 2018-03-25T17:00:00

great tool, but it's got some draw backs
Rating: 4
I'm in general aviation so I prefer a high rpm, good trigger modulation and light weight/compact. I love this drill, however if you plan to use this drill for a lot of low torque fasteners as I do then you'll find the electronic clutch inferior to a mechanical one and the slow start at lower clutch settings extremely annoying. Also the chuck will spin the whole drive train before you can get a proper clamping force on the bit. Again I'm I general aviation so 90% of the work I ask this drill is a 1/8th inch drill bit in 2117-T4 aluminum. For my work it's great when you have a lot of rivets to drill as I frequently do. But any work that you rely on the clutch, get the older model with a mechanical clutch. I use a bosh ps22 for inspection panel fasteners and the Milwaukee for drilling rivets on all the sheet metal repairs that as an employee of a flight, school is often.
by Jacob "the mongoose" Cano on 2019-02-07T16:00:00

This is a good drill.
Rating: 4
So I work in construction. I have 2 battery hammer drills. This and an old 18v xrp. Now obviously the xrp is more powerful, but this 12v is lightweight, compact, easy to use, and is faster at small 5/36 drilling. I like this drill. The belt clip works better than the old design, and is now my go to drill. But I do have a complaint. The exhaust ports are in the worst spot. With long term drilling there isn't a place to hold it with my other hand without getting burned.
by Snoopy on 2019-04-10T17:00:00

Hmmmm ?
Rating: 1
No doubt a great drill but in hard working apps such as brand new sharp drill bits drill in steel and get caught up it stops making it very hard and longer to push the bit through. Good luck
by Gss 24 on 2019-02-19T16:00:00

All Features

Product Width (in.)11.5 in2.1
Blow energy (ft.-lb.)2.0
Product-Weight (lb.)11.3 lb2.3lb
Product Height (in.)4.75 in7.8
Returnable90-Day90-Day
Cordless/ CordedCordedCordless
Product Depth (in.)17.25 in6.6
Maximum Speed (RPM)1300 RPM1700 RPM
Tools Product TypePower ToolPower Tool
Power Tool FeaturesForward/Reverse Switch,Keyless Chuck,Variable SpeedBrushless,Keyless Chuck,LED Light,Variable Speed
Cord Length (ft.)8
Chuck TypeSDS-PlusKeyless
Certifications and ListingsUL ListedCSA Listed,ETL Listed,UL Listed
Manufacturer Warranty1 Year5 Years
Drill/ Driver TypeRotary DrillHammer Drill/ Driver
Chuck Size1 In.1/2 In.
Amperage (amps)8
IncludedCase IncludedBelt Clip Included
ConditionNewNew
Color FamilyBlueRed
releaseMay 2016Dec 2017
Battery Power TypeLithium Ion
Charger IncludedCharger Not Included
Battery/ChargerTool Only
Battery Amp HoursNo Battery
Motor TypeBrushless
Blows per Minute (BPM)32000
Voltage (v)12v

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