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Bosch GBH2-28L vs Milwaukee MLW2504-20

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Title Bosch GBH2-28L 1-1/8" SDS-plus Bulldog Xtreme Max Rotary HammerMilwaukee Electric Tools MLW2504-20 M12 Fuel 1/2" Hammer Drill (Bare)
Model Bosch
GBH2-28L
Milwaukee
MLW2504-20

Basic Info

Suggested Price $239.00$74.66
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Release Feb 2017Dec 2017

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
  • 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 Rating4.7 (out of 19 reviews)4.0 (out of 6 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

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

ConditionNewNew
Product-Weight (lb.)6.9 lb2.3lb
Cord Length (ft.)8
Product Height (in.)6.25 in7.8
Certifications and ListingsCSA CertifiedCSA Listed,ETL Listed,UL Listed
Blow energy (ft.-lb.)2.4
Amperage (amps)8.5 A
Maximum Speed (RPM)1300 RPM1700 RPM
Color FamilyBlueRed
Product Depth (in.)17.4 in6.6
Product Width (in.)3.5 in2.1
Cordless/ CordedCordedCordless
Returnable90-Day90-Day
Drill/ Driver TypeRotary DrillHammer Drill/ Driver
Chuck Size1-1/8 In.1/2 In.
Manufacturer WarrantyLimited 1 Year5 Years
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 2017Dec 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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