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Bosch 11253VSR vs Bosch 11536VSR

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Title Bosch 11253VSR BULLDOG Xtreme 1-Inch SDS-plus Pistol-Grip Rotary HammerBosch 11536VSR Litheon 36-Volt Lithium-Ion 1-Inch SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer
Model Bosch
11253VSR
Bosch
11536VSR

Basic Info

Suggested Price $308.40 ($1.74 / oz)$849.99 ($53.12 / oz)
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Release Sep 2012Sep 2012

Overview

Top Features
  • Up to 7.2-Amps
  • Has 2.2-feet-per-pound of impact energy
  • Length is 17.25-inches
  • No load BPM ranges from 0 to 5,800
  • No load RPM ranges from 0 to 1,300
  • 7.2 Amps
  • 2.2-Feet-Pound of Impact Energy
  • Length: 17.25-Inch
  • 0 - 5,800 No Load BPM
  • 0 - 1,300 No Load RPM
  • Powerful 36-Volt cordless rotary hammer with 2 Litheon batteries
  • 3-mode selector lets you choose rotation only, rotary hammer and hammer only settings
  • Vario-Lock positioning rotates and locks chisel into 36 different positions; integral clutch helps minimize torque reaction
  • Includes 360-Degree handle, carrying case, 1-hour charger, depth gauge, 2 Litheon batteries
  • 15-Inch long and weighs 9-3/5-Pound; 1-year manufacturer's warranty

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.8 (out of 219 reviews)5.0 (out of 11 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

this is a super hammer drill
Rating: 5
We bought a cordless hammer drilll to use in our Dairy whenever there is a bracket loose or we need to tighten something into concrete it is the answer and the life of a battery is incredibly long thank you Bosh
by Dairy Pete on 2016-12-15T16:00:00

Like Butter...
Rating: 5
As an installer in the telecommunications industry, I use this tool minimally at least two, three times, on a daily basis. I use it to poke 3/8" to 1" holes (12"-24" deep) through layers of brick and concrete to pass wires through... Over a year now this has been my favorite drill so far. Fairly light, rugged. Works like a champ. I have 2 batteries and power is never an issue. The drill delivers steady power and goes through solid brick like butter. Has not failed me yet, after others did with the same type of use/abuse.
by Mike26 on 2016-10-26T17:00:00

Amazing Drill!
Rating: 5
We were looking for a decent drill for day to day work in Petroleum Installations. I was at first a bit concerned about this drill being cordless especially when needing to core 40mm holes etc through walls. This is by far the best drill we have ever used. Our corded drill is the backup to this drill. Even in hot weather it just goes and goes.
by Shayne on 2016-03-15T17:00:00

extreamly powerful
Rating: 5
Used this to drill holes in rock to set land surveying working points. This drill worked even when it was set in the wrong mode; running the drill counter-clockwise! The drill is small enought to be carried all day throught thick woods without trails in additon to carring other equipement.
by waterwig on 2014-08-25T17:00:00

Hammer drill
Rating: 5
I use this hammer drill everyday at work, it's a great drilling and hard hitting drill. Cuts right threw decking and concrete like its butter great drill!
by Brandon89 on 2016-02-12T16:00:00

Monster
Rating: 5
I too am a land surveyor, and I not only drill rock and concrete, but also to hammer through frozen ground. It's a monster, and the only tool I have that goes through it, and effortlessly. A 1" wide chisel bit does it best. Since I have to carry other stuff, I run a strap through the handle and over my shoulder. Wa-lah!
by Brutus on 2015-03-01T16:00:00

The best tool to drilling 5/16"x10"+ holes in rock
Rating: 5
I bought this 36V Bosch-11536VSR Rotary Hammer Drill to replace my 10+ year old Bosch 24V NiCad power drill 11225VSR, which has served me well drilling 5/16x10"+ holes to crack rock with my 'ezebreak.com' tool, some times in very remote places, including deep inside a caves, to help access unexplored passages! It would have been nice if the new drill box had had a couple places to securely store very long SDS drill like the old box does. At least the new drill (- the charger) will fit into the old box if needed. The Bosch Rotary Hammer Drills are simply the best tool for drilling holes in rock or concert!
by caver on 2013-07-17T17:00:00

my trophy tool
Rating: 5
I'm finishing a 1700 sq ft basement, needed something that could drill through concrete floors to anchor the framing studs. I tried the hammerdrill, but soon decided I need something dedicated for the job. I didn't regret. This made achoring a lot faster and easier, as I had to make a lot of holes, you just turn it on and let it sit on the concrete, they it cuts through it like a butter. Battery lasts forever too. I have been a fan of Bosch tools for 15 years and this is the latest addition, and it didn't disappoint.
by mdbasement on 2013-09-20T17:00:00

Works great
Rating: 5
We have used many different types of hammer drills over the years being a mason contractor and this one is clearly one of the best. We have had the drill for over six years now and while the batteries have lost a little longevity, this tool has gotten so beat up and still works as good as ever. Still haven't had to replace a single part on it or take it to a repair shop. I would highly recommend this for any professional that has a lot of holes to drill in masonry/concrete walls.
by kmasonry1006 on 2014-07-24T17:00:00

Great Tool!
Rating: 5
Doing a new aircraft control tower and this is a life saver. I don't have 10 stories of cord, nor do I want 10 stories of cord. Tool works as well as my corded Bulldog and isn't very much heavier. Battery lasts most of the day setting hollow metal frames.
by on 2015-05-21T17:00:00

All Features

Certificationcertified frustration-free
Voltage120 volts127 volts
Item Package Quantity11
Item Weight0.48 ounces21.6 pounds
Batteries Required?NoYes
Item model number11253VSR11536VSR
MaterialComposite
Batteries Included?NoYes
Power Sourcecorded-electriccordless-electric
Warranty Description1 Year Repair or Replacement of Parts1st year tool replacement guarantee, 2nd and 3rd year FREE tool repair pledge
releaseSep 2012Sep 2012
Included Componentsbattery
Battery Cell TypeLithium Ion
Batteries1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

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