Bosch Bulldog Xtreme 1 in. SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer vs RIDGID 14 Gal. 6.0 Peak HP NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum
What separates them
These two differ on 1 recorded specification. The Bosch Bulldog Xtreme 1 in. SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer is $70.00 dearer. They are different kinds of product — corded rotary hammer against wet dry vacuum — so read the table as two spec sheets rather than a like-for-like.
Bosch Bulldog Xtreme 1 in. SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer vs RIDGID 14 Gal. 6.0 Peak HP NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum
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Bosch Bulldog Xtreme 1 in. SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer
$199.00
SDS-plus is the specification that matters: the bit locks into the chuck and is driven by a piston rather than gripped by jaws, which is why this drills concrete that stops a hammer drill outright.
Full details →RIDGID
RIDGID 14 Gal. 6.0 Peak HP NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum
$129.00
"Peak HP" is a marketing figure measured at stall, not a running rating -- the numbers worth comparing are airflow and sealed suction, and this pulls about 190 CFM.
Full details →Who the Bosch Bulldog Xtreme 1 in. SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer is for
Buy it if: Anyone drilling concrete or masonry regularly, where a hammer drill is the wrong tool.
Avoid it if: General timber and plasterboard work, where a cordless drill driver is faster and lighter.
Who the RIDGID 14 Gal. 6.0 Peak HP NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum is for
Buy it if: Workshops and garages handling both sawdust and spills.
Avoid it if: Anyone wanting a portable vacuum for a vehicle or a stairwell.
Specifications, side by side
1 of 18 rows differ. Differences first.
| Specification | Bosch Bulldog Xtreme 1 in. SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer | RIDGID 14 Gal. 6.0 Peak HP NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.00 | $129.00 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty | Lifetime limited warranty |
| Power source | Corded, 120 V | Corded, 120 V |
| Airflow | not published | About 190 CFM |
| Blower port | not published | Fitted |
| Blows per minute | 0-5,800 | not published |
| Chuck type | SDS-plus | not published |
| Drum capacity | not published | 14 gal |
| Hose diameter | not published | 2-1/2 in |
| Hose length | not published | 7 ft |
| Impact energy | 2.0 ft-lb | not published |
| Maximum bit capacity | 1 in in concrete | not published |
| Motor rating | 8.0 amp | not published |
| No-load speed | 0-1,300 rpm | not published |
| Operating modes | Rotary, hammer, and rotary hammer | not published |
| Peak horsepower | not published | 6.0 peak HP, a stall measurement |
| Rated power | not published | About 1,400 W |
| Tool weight | 6.9 lb | not published |
| Wet pickup | not published | Yes, with filter removed |
Every row is a figure one or both products record. A blank is a figure the catalogue does not hold, not a zero.
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