New Bosch 18v.

Does anyone have the new Bosch 18v Drill? https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-GBH18V-26K-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-SDS-plus/dp/B01MQJ2KJI/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_469_img_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=JTVV15VB9E8WRQBMY9S6 They are discontinuing the old standard 36v 11536VSR and I'd prefer not to go with the heavier 36v model (RH328VC-36K) The GBH18V-26k specs look promising, the motor has higher impact energy than the 11536vsr, but less no-load RPM. Can I expect a faster drill time and more holes out of the new 18v? Looks like they have another new 18v as well https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-RHH181BL-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Exact-Fit/dp/B00CSSWQ3Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVdmz1z08oY Great comparison. Looks like it almost holds up to the heavier 36v model.

https://www.mountainproject.com/forum/topic/112314789/drill-review-bosh-18v-rhh-181#ForumMessage-112837118

Jason Todd wrote:

https://www.mountainproject.com/forum/topic/112314789/drill-review-bosh-18v-rhh-181#ForumMessage-112837118

Thanks for the link,  I'm more interested in the more powerful 18v model.

DrRockso wrote:

Thanks for the link,  I'm more interested in the more powerful 18v model.

from all of my trade magazines- 18v is the new 36v.  its all in the batteries now and its been proven that the bigger batteries deliver more torque as well as run time. Its a Bosch, you will be fine, go shopping.

T Roper wrote:

from all of my trade magazines- 18v is the new 36v.  its all in the batteries now and its been proven that the bigger batteries deliver more torque as well as run time. Its a Bosch, you will be fine, go shopping.

Just got it in the mail,  will post a follow up in a couple weeks after I have a chance to use it a bit. 

DrRockso wrote:

Just got it in the mail,  will post a follow up in a couple weeks after I have a chance to use it a bit. 

How are you liking it?

Hey Rich, it's great! Faster drill time and more holes than the 36v annihilator.

They're really awesome, I will always be partial to the Te4, but for the money, they get the job done.

Cool! Good to know!  Thanks!  Never got around to buying one of those compact 36v tools, and was bummed when I heard they were phasing them out.  Now I'm glad I waited!

Just an FYI - These are on sale right now via what looks like a re-badged CPO website.  $270 shipped for a refurb is amazing.

​GBH18V-26K for $270​​​

mattm wrote: Just an FYI - These are on sale right now via what looks like a re-badged CPO website.  $270 shipped for a refurb is amazing.

GBH18V-26K for $270

Thanks for the heads up!  That is a great price - just bought one!  

FYI for others, you have to enter a coupon code (saverecon) to get it down to $270.