Bosch GSB18V-490N 18V EC Brushless 1/2 In. Hammer Drill/Driver is a cordless 18V hammer drill/driver in Bosch's EC Brushless 1/2 In. Hammer Drill/Driver family. It uses a brushless motor, a 0.5 in keyless chuck, up to 490 in-lbs of torque, 460 / 1800 no-load RPM, and 22000 BPM. This bare-tool version is sold without a battery or charger, but it works with Bosch 18V CORE18V packs and chargers. It is intended for drilling, driving, and light masonry work, with variable speed and reverse. It remains compatible with Bosch 18V batteries and chargers already in the same cordless system.
Is this a bare tool or a kit?
This version is a bare tool and does not include a battery or charger.
What battery platform does it use?
It uses Bosch 18V batteries and chargers in the CORE18V platform.
What are the main speed and torque specs?
Bosch lists 490 in-lbs of torque, 460 / 1800 no-load RPM, and 22000 BPM.
Can it be used for masonry drilling?
Yes. It is a hammer drill/driver, so it can handle light masonry drilling with the appropriate bit.
# Bosch GSB18V-490N 18V EC Brushless 1/2 In. Hammer Drill/Driver **Model:** `GSB18V-490N` **Brand:** Bosch **Category:** Hammer Drill > Bosch GSB18V-490N 18V EC Brushless 1/2 In. Hammer Drill/Driver is a cordless 18V hammer drill/driver in Bosch's EC Brushless 1/2 In. Hammer Drill/Driver family. It uses a brushless motor, a 0.5 in keyless chuck, up to 490 in-lbs of torque, 460 / 1800 no-load RPM, and 22000 BPM. This bare-tool version is sold without a battery or charger, but it works with Bosch 18V CORE18V packs and chargers. It is intended for drilling, driving, and light masonry work, with variable speed and reverse. It remains compatible with Bosch 18V batteries and chargers already in the same cordless system. ## Specifications | Attribute | Value | |---|---| | Product Type | Hammer Drill/Driver | | Voltage (V) | 18 | | Cordless / Corded | Cordless | | Power Source | Battery | | Motor Type | Brushless | | Tool Only | Yes | | Batteries Included | 0 | | Charger Included | No | | Piece Count | 2 | | Height (in.) | 8.1 | | Length (in.) | 7.44 | | Width (in.) | 3 | | Weight (lbs) | 2.4 | | Barcode (UPC) | 000346821611 | | Battery Platform | CORE18V | | Chuck Type | Keyless Chuck | | Chuck Size (in.) | 0.5 | | Max Torque (in-lbs) | 490 | | No Load Rpm | 460, 1800 | | No Load Bpm | 22,000 | | Hammer Function | Yes | | Variable Speed | Yes | | Reverse | Yes | | Warranty | 5-year limited (tool + charger); 3-year limited (battery) | ## What's Included - (1) GSB18V-490 18V EC Brushless 1/2 In. Hammer Drill/Driver - (1) Belt Clip Source: https://www.jaspecs.com/bosch/hammer-drill/gsb18v-490n-06019h531b/