Bosch GSB18V-975CN 18V Brushless Connected-Ready 1/2 In. Hammer Drill/Driver is a cordless 18V hammer drill/driver in Bosch's Brushless Connected-Ready 1/2 In. Hammer Drill/Driver family. It uses a brushless motor, a 0.5 in keyless chuck, up to 975 in-lbs of torque, 2100 no-load RPM, and 31500 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. Bosch lists a 5-year limited warranty on the tool and charger and a 3-year limited warranty on batteries.
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 975 in-lbs of torque, 2100 no-load RPM, and 31500 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.
How does it perform on concrete or block?
User feedback on listed variants says it can drill concrete, block, and brick effectively when matched with the right masonry bit and battery.
How heavy is it in use?
Bosch lists the assembled tool weight at 3.5 lb. Larger batteries can make kit versions feel heavier than the bare tool.
# Bosch GSB18V-975CN 18V Brushless Connected-Ready 1/2 In. Hammer Drill/Driver **Model:** `GSB18V-975CN` **Brand:** Bosch **Category:** Hammer Drill > Bosch GSB18V-975CN 18V Brushless Connected-Ready 1/2 In. Hammer Drill/Driver is a cordless 18V hammer drill/driver in Bosch's Brushless Connected-Ready 1/2 In. Hammer Drill/Driver family. It uses a brushless motor, a 0.5 in keyless chuck, up to 975 in-lbs of torque, 2100 no-load RPM, and 31500 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. Bosch lists a 5-year limited warranty on the tool and charger and a 3-year limited warranty on batteries. ## 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.) | 8.4 | | Length (in.) | 7.6 | | Width (in.) | 3 | | Weight (lbs) | 3.5 | | Barcode (UPC) | 000346662115 | | Battery Platform | CORE18V | | Chuck Type | 1/2" Keyless Chuck | | Chuck Size (in.) | 0.5 | | Max Torque (in-lbs) | 975 | | No Load Rpm | 2,100 | | No Load Bpm | 31,500 | | Hammer Function | Yes | | Variable Speed | Yes | | Reverse | Yes | | Warranty | 5-year limited (tool + charger); 3-year limited (battery) | ## What's Included - (1) GSB18V-975C 18V Brushless Connected-Ready 1/2 In. Hammer Drill/Driver - (1) Belt Clip Source: https://www.jaspecs.com/bosch/hammer-drill/gsb18v-975cn-06019g031m/