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Bosch GBH2-28L vs Milwaukee 2804-20

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Title Bosch GBH2-28L 1-1/8" SDS-plus Bulldog Xtreme Max Rotary HammerMilwaukee 2804-20 M18 FUEL 1/2 in. Hammer Drill (Tool Only) Tool-Peak Torque = 1,200
Model Bosch
GBH2-28L
Milwaukee
2804-20

Basic Info

Suggested Price $239.00$134.71
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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
  • Power state Brushless motor: purposely built for the M18 Fuel 1/2" 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.
  • Red Lithium 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

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.7 (out of 19 reviews)3.9324 (out of 74 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

Impressed
Rating: 5
This was my first m18 Milwaukee tool. Was loyal to another brand but was intrigued by the reviews I read online. I figured maybe they were like paid reviewers or something. Turns out they weren't lying. This thing is a beast. I will be the first to admit I will never need this much power. But just like owning a fast car, even if you don't use it to it's potential, there is something empowering about knowing it's there if you want it. Very impressed. And the start of a hopefully large Milwaukee collection
by Jodylee on 2019-04-29T17:00:00

powerful n smooth
Rating: 5
2x4's 2x6's building deck's, or hammering in cement, not having these extreme heat issues, and when looking online, before bought, (because was still using a 2606, and 2704), no one else mentioned heat problem's ??? I'm well pleased. even going thru brick, to install porch light at front door, no issues. and handle more stable than 2704, better control n feel.
by schnoodleman on 2018-10-21T17:00:00

What an Animal !!!
Rating: 5
Been in the millwork (casework) for over 40 years and the ol corded 1/2" chuck Milwaukee drills were standard tooling for installations, and they had the power to require you to use the handle to be safe. This 2804's size and weight really caught me off guard. Thinking it was just like any other cordless drill i could stop it showed me on the first lockset hole that it was no toy. Dang near twisted my arm off. Such a powerful drill in such a small package is simply amazing. Tried the Hammer once to see if it really could do what i bought it for and again am amazed at what this drill is capable of. Thank you Milwaukee for continuing to build quality like no other. This tool will out live me.
by mikem65d on 2019-05-18T17:00:00

It's a good drill that gets the job done
Rating: 4
I picked up this drill after burining up my old one after years of heavy use. So far this is a great drill. Being in repair and remodeling I use my drill a lot. Lately, I have been using it the most to drill pilot holes for Tapcons. Like many others I have noticed it does get pretty warm. The drill has never stopped working it's always gotten the job done, but it does get noticeably warmer than others out there. The size is nice , it's a little smaller and helps fitting it into holsters for ladder work. All and all I am happy with the drill. Even with its size it performs. Half of my tool box is Milwaukee the other half yellow so it's nice to compare products.
by McAndrew on 2018-11-16T16:00:00

Heat Issues
Rating: 3
Bought the drill to try it out on a residential electrical re wire. I was using a 3/4" x 54" flex bit to drill to the bottom plate for a re wire but within the 6th hole it started heating up greatly. I have to drill 3-4 holes every half hour so it doesn't overheat. It does feel much better and stronger despite the heat issues. I'm concerned the quick overheating will diminish the drill's life. Only time will tell.
by A.J.M.E. on 2018-10-09T17:00:00

Disappointed
Rating: 3
I bought this drill for my ice fishing auger. I have always had a lot of respect for Milwaukee tools until now. I ordered the drill on line, and when I tried it the first time , the trigger hung up on the fwd/rev switch cross bar. I returned it and ordered another one, and it had the same issue. I suspect it is either a design problem or a quality control issue. Otherwise the tool seems well built and plenty of power. I can make it work for now, but I will be sending it back to Milwaukee Tool for warranty repair after the ice fishing season.
by Chief on 2018-12-07T16:00:00

Stick with the Gen 2 Hammer Drill (2704)
Rating: 3
Don't buy this drill. If you're on the Milwaukee platform, stick with Gen 2. This Gen 3 overheats badly, just as users are reporting I'm a residential electrician and I can't even drill the upper floor of a small townhouse with a 1/2" ship auger without having to set it down and and let it cool off for half an hour (at least). My Gen 2 would do it with a 7/8" ship auger without much trouble, and the Dewalt DVD996 does it with ease. The only advantage is size, but that's outweighed by the major heat problem and the seemingly lower battery life. The drill feels no more powerful than Gen 2, despite what you may hear online. A real disappointment here, as the Fuel drill was the one clear winner for Milwaukee. It might be time for this user to PACKOUT and take his business elsewhere.
by Chris on 2018-09-25T17:00:00

I want to like this drill so bad but it's horrible
Rating: 1
I can confirm what everyone else is saying with the wobbly chuck. But that's not my biggest gripe. All Gen III fuel models I found out have a digital clutch mechanism as opposed to the standard mechanical clutch like the past models. Maybe this feature will be more refined in the future but in the current state it renders the drill useless imo. This will be my sixth return looking for the right Gen III drill but I think it's time to look elsewhere. (Mine also has the sticking trigger, and a weird intermittent issue where the drill would get stuck in digital limbo while functioning the trigger)
by Nixta on 2019-02-06T16:00:00

Horrible clutch - STAY AWAY
Rating: 1
Do not buy this. If I could give zero stars I would. I've been through two now thinking that the first one was defective. It turns out that my concerns are just a new “feature” of this drill. As others have mentioned, the clutch is horrendous. Turn it down to “2” and be prepared for a kick of torque and your hand slamming into everything around you until the clutch catches up and eventually does what it's supposed to do. This tool as an embarrassment and should seriously be discontinued. Do not buy this. Try to find the previous model or get something from another brand until Milwaukee can get this right.
by rjf026 on 2019-04-02T17:00:00

Going to metabo for drills I guess
Rating: 1
Like many others have stated. The chuck wobble is ridiculousy bad, the huck moves up and down by with little effort and the carbide jaws are misaligned. I would take it back for another but according to this siyes reviews they are all like this because of Milwaukees allowed tolerance is far too great most likely from poor a manufacturing process and or materials. It also overheats quickly and the battery wobbles because the plastic was obviously trimmed too far when they made it and quality control didnt catch it. Know I am a diehard Milwaukee fan and I own over $5,000 of dollars in Milwaukee tools and womt buy anything else as far as cordless tools but this is just getting ridiculous, I cant stand behing a brand that claims to be something its clearly not anymore. Makita....here I come. My heart is broken.
by waskin83 on 2019-02-16T16:00:00

All Features

ConditionNewNew
Product-Weight (lb.)6.9 lb3.2 lb
Cord Length (ft.)8
Product Height (in.)6.25 in11.38 in
Certifications and ListingsCSA CertifiedCSA Listed,ETL Listed,UL 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 DrillHammer Drill/ Driver
Chuck Size1-1/8 In.1/2 In.
Manufacturer WarrantyLimited 1 Year5 Year Tool Warranty
Power Tool FeaturesKeyless Chuck,Variable SpeedBrushless,Keyless Chuck,LED Light,Variable Speed
IncludedCase IncludedBelt Clip Included,Bit Holder Included
Tools Product TypePower ToolPower Tool
Chuck TypeSDS-PlusKeyless
releaseFeb 2017Jan 2019
Motor TypeBrushless
Blows per Minute (BPM)32000
Battery Power TypeLithium Ion
Battery Amp HoursNo Battery
Voltage (v)18v
Battery/ChargerTool Only
Charger IncludedCharger Not Included

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