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Bosch GBH2-28L vs Milwaukee 2803-20

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Title Bosch GBH2-28L 1-1/8" SDS-plus Bulldog Xtreme Max Rotary HammerMilwaukee 2803-20 M18 FUEL 1/2" Drill/Driver (Bare Tool)-Peak Torque = 1,200 in-lbs
Model Bosch
GBH2-28L
Milwaukee
2803-20

Basic Info

Suggested Price $239.00$399.00
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Release Feb 2017Jan 2019

Overview

Top Features
  • 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
  • POWERSTATE Brushless motor: purposely built for the M18 FUEL 1/2 in. Drill Driver to provide up to 60% more power than the competitive set
  • REDLINK Plus intelligence: ensures optimal performance and provides overload protection to prevent damage to the tool and battery during heavy applications while still maintaining compatibility across the entire M18 system
  • REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Battery pack: delivers more work per charge and more work over the life of the pack than competitors
  • Up to 60% more power: 1,200 in-lbs of torque
  • LED on foot of tool for better lighting in dark spaces

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.7 (out of 19 reviews)4.2727 (out of 22 reviews)
Latest Reviews

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

Easily beats dewalt.
Rating: 5
I'm a millwright. My job requires strong well built tools. I was going through dewalt 20 volts drills. They would lock up and get smoked. This drill has way more power than the dewalt and takes more of a beating.
by Too much beef on 2019-05-15T17:00:00

Strong drill
Rating: 5
This drill is stronger than most electric drills I've ever owned. The electronic clutch doesn't give me the feeling of anxiety that I'm destroying my tool like the conventional clutches do. I am a contractor and use this every day. So glad I went with Milwaukee.
by 71comedy on 2019-05-29T17:00:00

Honestly, a well made drill is an understatement
Rating: 5
I do both residential and commercial almost 7 days a week, most weeks. I have switched over about a year ago to Milwaukee from a big orange colored tool line. Can't say I have regretted it once. I just feel like I don't really treat this thing well...tossed in the work van constantly. this drill is better to use daily and charges fast, battery of course last plenty long enough for what I do. Sometimes lasting over a couple weeks no problem. NO kidding I love this product. It's made to go to work, not just look at
by 7200generalrepair on 2019-05-22T17:00:00

Long time user.
Rating: 5
Hi, I have been using Milwaukee drills for a long time. I was a lineman for 20 years, and I have to tell you guys that I had to pull an electric drill, cord, and bolts and tools up poles in an easement to frame up new builds. Any time I could lighten the load I would. My old Milwaukee drill was a badass and I would not have gave it up for anything. If I would have had this little power house I think it would have been a great substitute. The short amount of time that I've had my new drill it has kicked butt. Very powerful and built tough. The battery lasts, and charges quickly. Just feels good in the hand. Nice product, thanks Milwaukee.
by Cableguy on 2019-05-19T17:00:00

First drill and love it.
Rating: 5
I'm a women about the house, living in the back woods, love the cordless and how long the battery lasts. Easy to change bits and drills. Plenty of power for my projects and repairs. Was recommended to me because of quality construction and durability.
by Lucydej on 2019-05-15T17:00:00

Great for DIY use.
Rating: 5
Bought this in a set with a impact driver. Out performs the dewalt I had hands down. I have a couple of 5.0ah batteries and they last very well and the drill and driver keep power up until the battery is completely dead. One flaw I have noticed is the drill and driver both seem to have some glitch where it randomly doesn't work as if the battery is dead. If you unhook the battery and reconnect it then you are good to go. Other than that this drill is great.
by matchew2004 on 2019-05-15T17:00:00

It's not an upgrade from the 2703.
Rating: 4
I blow up my 2703 drilling out bore holes with a 7/8 ager bit. Still trying to find a place to get it rebuilt. Got the 2803 from work and its good, but the torque is just not there it's a good all around drill, but the hammer mode is not the best my 2703 would drill out holes for z nails and plastic anchors in concert and want more. The 2803 gets hot after drilling out 4 aluminum studs 1"1/8th holes for wire. Over all it is a good drill for work. Just have to watch the temperature gauge...lol.
by Tjbearfoot on 2019-05-15T17:00:00

I would buy this again
Rating: 4
Being an electrician can I drill lots of holes into metal wireways (cans troughs etc). This drill works well and I rarely have any issues. The 1st speed is just the right rpms to effectively drill holes with a 1 1/8” hole saw without burning them out.
by SpecNick on 2019-05-15T17:00:00

Don't consider this an upgrade from the 2703 drill
Rating: 2
We use a lot Milwaukee Fuel tools at our manufacturing facility. We bought several of these new drills to see how they perform against the one they are replacing (2703). We are disappointed, it seems Milwaukee backed down some on the Heavy Duty quality. When we are threading steel plates they run out of torques quicker. In a place where the 2703 would just dig in and keep on going, the 2803 just stops, it seems the electronic torque setting is too low.
by OEM Tech on 2018-09-12T17:00:00

Problems once again with the new drill driver
Rating: 1
I am going to be as honest as I can be, I am going on my 3rd replacement drill and this one so far has been the worst. The clutch(torque) setting on number 2 with the low speed set on #1 is snapping screws behind the hinges when I'm setting doors, clutch does not break free. When I press the trigger to start drilling intermittently the drill does nothing until I release and re- engage the trigger . This is a brand new tool
by Beans on 2019-05-16T17:00:00

All Features

ConditionNewNew
Product-Weight (lb.)6.9 lb4.57 lb
Cord Length (ft.)8
Product Height (in.)6.25 in11.38 in
Certifications and ListingsCSA CertifiedUL Listed
Blow energy (ft.-lb.)2.4
Amperage (amps)8.5 A
Maximum Speed (RPM)1300 RPM2000 RPM
Color FamilyBlueRed
Product Depth (in.)17.4 in4.61 in
Product Width (in.)3.5 in8.66 in
Cordless/ CordedCordedCordless
Returnable90-Day90-Day
Drill/ Driver TypeRotary DrillDrill/ Driver
Chuck Size1-1/8 In.1/2 In.
Manufacturer WarrantyLimited 1 Year5 Year Limited Warranty (Tool)
Power Tool FeaturesKeyless Chuck,Variable SpeedBrushless,Keyless Chuck,LED Light,Variable Speed
IncludedCase IncludedBelt Clip Included
Tools Product TypePower ToolPower Tool
Chuck TypeSDS-PlusKeyless
releaseFeb 2017Jan 2019
Voltage (v)18v
Charger IncludedCharger Not Included
Cordless Tool TypeDrill/Driver
Motor TypeBrushless
Battery/ChargerTool Only
Battery Power TypeLithium Ion

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