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Bosch Bulldog Xtreme 1 in. SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer
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Corded rotary hammer. Chuck type: SDS-plus.
Direct answer: is the Bosch Bulldog Xtreme 1 in. SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer right for you?
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.
Bosch Bulldog Xtreme 1 in. SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer
Editorial verdict
Grounded in published specifications
Summary verdict: 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. 2.0 ft-lb of impact energy is the honest measure of a rotary hammer, not the wattage -- an 8 amp motor delivering 2.0 ft-lb outperforms a larger motor delivering less. It is corded, which for a tool used in bursts against concrete is an advantage rather than a compromise: no battery to run flat halfway through an anchor.
Who should buy this
Anyone drilling concrete or masonry regularly, where a hammer drill is the wrong tool.
Who should avoid this
General timber and plasterboard work, where a cordless drill driver is faster and lighter.
Key strengths
- 2.0 ft-lb of impact energy through an SDS-plus chuck
- Three modes: rotation only, hammer only, and both
- Vario-lock positions the chisel at 36 angles
Limitations
- Corded, so a generator or an outlet is required
- SDS-plus bits only -- ordinary drill bits do not fit
- Heavy and loud compared with a cordless drill
Technical specifications
- Type
- Corded rotary hammer
- Brand
- Bosch
- Warranty
- 1-year limited warranty
- Model SKU
- 11255VSR
- Chuck type
- SDS-plus
- Tool weight
- 6.9 lb
- Motor rating
- 8.0 amp
- Power source
- Corded, 120 V
- Impact energy
- 2.0 ft-lb
- No-load speed
- 0-1,300 rpm
- Operating modes
- Rotary, hammer, and rotary hammer
- Blows per minute
- 0-5,800
- Maximum bit capacity
- 1 in in concrete
Product overview
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. 2.0 ft-lb of impact energy is the honest measure of a rotary hammer, not the wattage -- an 8 amp motor delivering 2.0 ft-lb outperforms a larger motor delivering less. It is corded, which for a tool used in bursts against concrete is an advantage rather than a compromise: no battery to run flat halfway through an anchor.
Key capabilities
- Chuck type: SDS-plus
- Impact energy: 2.0 ft-lb
- Motor rating: 8.0 amp
- No-load speed: 0-1,300 rpm
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bosch Bulldog Xtreme 1 in. SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer worth buying?
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.
What is the warranty and return policy for the Bosch Bulldog Xtreme 1 in. SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer?
1-year limited warranty. Returns: 90-day returns on unused items.
Who is the Bosch Bulldog Xtreme 1 in. SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer best suited for?
Anyone drilling concrete or masonry regularly, where a hammer drill is the wrong tool.
Who should avoid the Bosch Bulldog Xtreme 1 in. SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer?
General timber and plasterboard work, where a cordless drill driver is faster and lighter.
Goes with this
What the corded rotary hammer needs alongside it.
Suggested from recorded compatibility and product type, not from purchase history.
Sample reviews
4 reviewsThese are illustrative, not customer reviews.
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Mean of 4 samples
- 5 ★1
- 4 ★2
- 3 ★0
- 2 ★1
- 1 ★0
- 5 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Bosch Bulldog Xtreme 1 in. SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer
No notes
2.0 ft-lb of impact energy through an SDS-plus chuck. That was the whole reason I picked this over the cheaper options, and it is exactly as described. Also worth mentioning: Three modes: rotation only, hammer only, and both. No regrets after six weeks.
Bhavna P.Sample4 found this helpful - 4 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Bosch Bulldog Xtreme 1 in. SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer
Four stars, and here is the fifth — Corded
2.0 ft-lb of impact energy through an SDS-plus chuck. The one thing to know before ordering: Corded, so a generator or an outlet is required. To be fair that is written on the product page. I skimmed past it and had to rearrange things afterwards.
Neha H.Sample6 found this helpful - 4 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Bosch Bulldog Xtreme 1 in. SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer
Holding up so far
Had this about a month now, so this is not an unboxing opinion. Three modes: rotation only, hammer only, and both. Still mildly irritated by one thing: Corded, so a generator or an outlet is required. Known trade-off rather than a fault, though, and I would buy it again.
Arjun D.Sample3 found this helpful - 2 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Bosch Bulldog Xtreme 1 in. SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer
Wrong product for my situation
Genuinely my own fault. Posting so somebody else does not repeat it. The listing says who should avoid this: General timber and plasterboard work, where a cordless drill driver is faster and lighter. That was my situation and I ordered anyway. It does what it says on the page — it just was not the thing I needed.
Lakshmi A.Sample18 found this helpful