The Ryobi PSBRH01B is a compact cordless SDS-Plus rotary hammer delivering 1.5 ft-lbs of impact energy for drilling into concrete, brick, and block with purpose-built SDS-Plus bits. Unlike standard hammer drills, the SDS-Plus chuck locks bits in place and converts rotary motion to a linear hammering stroke, resulting in significantly faster and easier masonry penetration. This model offers two modes — rotary drill and hammer with rotation — but does not include a chisel-only or hammer-only mode. At 12 in. long and 3.3 lbs, it is one of the more compact cordless rotary hammers available. The PSBRH01K1 is the kit version with a 2.0 Ah battery.
Does the PSBRH01B come with a battery?
No. It is a bare tool that includes the rotary hammer, side handle, depth stop, and belt hook. A battery and charger are not included. For the kit version see the PSBRH01K1.
What is the difference between an SDS-Plus rotary hammer and a standard hammer drill?
An SDS-Plus rotary hammer uses a dedicated chuck that locks bits and allows them to slide slightly, converting motor rotation into a more powerful hammering stroke. This produces significantly more impact energy per blow than a standard hammer drill, resulting in faster masonry penetration and less operator fatigue.
Does the PSBRH01B have a chisel or hammer-only mode?
No. The PSBRH01B offers only two modes: rotary drill (rotation only) and hammer with rotation (combined hammer and rotation). It does not have a chisel-only or hammer-only mode, so it cannot be used for chiseling or demolition work.
What size holes can the PSBRH01B drill in concrete?
The 5/8 in. SDS-Plus system and 1.5 ft-lbs of impact energy are suited for holes up to 5/8 in. diameter in concrete. For larger-diameter anchor holes or coring, a more powerful rotary hammer would be needed.
What batteries are compatible with the PSBRH01B?
All Ryobi 18V ONE+ batteries work. For sustained rotary hammer drilling in hard concrete, a larger-capacity battery (2.0 Ah or above) is recommended to maintain consistent impact energy and avoid premature shutdown.
# Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Compact 5/8 in. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Tool Only) **Model:** `PSBRH01B` **Brand:** Ryobi **Category:** Rotary Hammer > The Ryobi PSBRH01B is a compact cordless SDS-Plus rotary hammer delivering 1.5 ft-lbs of impact energy for drilling into concrete, brick, and block with purpose-built SDS-Plus bits. Unlike standard hammer drills, the SDS-Plus chuck locks bits in place and converts rotary motion to a linear hammering stroke, resulting in significantly faster and easier masonry penetration. This model offers two modes — rotary drill and hammer with rotation — but does not include a chisel-only or hammer-only mode. At 12 in. long and 3.3 lbs, it is one of the more compact cordless rotary hammers available. The PSBRH01K1 is the kit version with a 2.0 Ah battery. ## Specifications | Attribute | Value | |---|---| | Voltage (V) | 18 | | Platform | ONE+ HP | | Motor Type | Brushless | | Chuck Type | 5/8 in. SDS-Plus | | Chuck Size (in.) | 0.625 | | Impact Energy Ft Lbs | 1.5 | | No-Load Speed (RPM) | 0–1,250 | | Max Bpm | 6,200 | | Modes | 2 | | Mode Descriptions | Rotary Drill / Hammer with Rotation | | Tool Only | Yes | | Batteries Included | 0 | | Battery Included | No | | Charger Included | No | | Length (in.) | 12 | | Weight (lbs) | 3.3 | | Warranty | 3-year limited | ## What's Included - (1) RYOBI ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Compact 5/8 in. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (PSBRH01B) - (1) Side Handle - (1) Depth Stop - (1) Belt Hook Source: https://www.jaspecs.com/ryobi/rotary-hammer/psbrh01b-ryobi-18v-one-hp-compact-brushless-rotary-hammer-tool-only/