Demolition hammers Bosch: features and models

The Bosch jackhammer is an indispensable tool on the construction site or during the renovation of an apartment or house. What is this device, and what modifications of jackhammers are produced by the Bosch brand, let's figure it out.

Bosch is the most famous trade mark not only in our country, but all over the world. It was founded in Germany at the end of the 19th century. Today, among the products that the company produces, there is a huge range of goods for the automotive industry, household appliances, construction equipment and tools.

The Bosch Demolition Hammer is a hand-held tool designed to split a variety of materials. This device is capable of destroying asphalt, concrete, sedimentary rocks. Its work consists in periodic mechanical impulses of the striker, due to which the material splits. Some people call air hammers hammers for hammering in nails. But these are completely different tools.

Demolition hammers have a number of advantages.

• High quality. Demolition hammers, like all Bosch machines, are of unrivaled quality. The tool will be in working order for a long time.
• Guarantee. The manufacturer has established a 36-month warranty period for these products. This time is quite enough to identify a factory defect and repair or completely replace the device with a new one for free. But these problems with Bosch jackhammers are rare. Stores sometimes only offer a 1 year warranty.

• Service. In our country, there is a fairly wide network of service centers that work with Bosch equipment. This allows you to repair the devices in the shortest possible time without spending time on logistics, as well as purchase original consumable parts such as brushes for the engine or rings for pistons.
• Low vibration. Its hammering mechanism is optimized by separating the side and main handles to reduce kickback on the operator's hands.
• Huge selection. In the Bosch range of jackhammers, you will always find a model with the functionality you need.

Bosch demolition hammers can be divided into three types according to the principle of operation.

• Electric. The device operates from a 220 V electrical network. It requires a mandatory outlet in the immediate vicinity of the place of work.
• Rechargeable. A battery is installed in the device, thanks to which the engine is powered. With such a device, you can work at a sufficient distance from the electrical network, you just need to charge the battery in advance.
• Pneumatic. In such a device there is no motor, and the mechanism is driven due to the fact that blades are installed inside the housing, which drives the flow of compressed air. The disadvantage of such a device is the need to connect a compressor. But the device weighs much less than other types of models.

Also, Bosch breakers can be divided into several groups by weight.

• Lungs. The weight of such devices does not exceed 6 kilograms. It is usually used during renovation work in apartments and houses. They are capable of destroying not very dense materials such as aerated concrete.
• Average. This type can already weigh up to 10 kg. They are also convenient to work on vertical structures, but you can already entrust more durable materials, for example, a monolith.
• Heavy. The weight of this type of device can be up to 30 kg. They are designed for particularly harsh conditions. They are used on horizontal surfaces, for example, when it is necessary to break asphalt or concrete.

To choose a Bosch jackhammer, you have to ask the following questions.

If the terrain is not electrified, then only the battery model is suitable for you. If you are going to work near the mains, you can choose any type of tool.

When choosing a rechargeable model, pay attention to the battery capacity. The operating time of the device will depend on this indicator.

If the volume of work is large, then it is better to choose network models, and where there is no electricity, use a generator.

For fairly soft materials, such as foam blocks, drywall, you can choose hammers with a low power.

If you plan to remodel the apartment, when the main work will be done on the walls, then you need a lightweight device that will be convenient to hold on weight. If you plan to break the tracks or the foundation, then here the additional weight of the device will work "on hand" for you.

The cost of Bosch jackhammers is quite varied and depends on the functionality of the device, its configuration, as well as technical characteristics. To make a choice, first determine the budget that you plan to spend on this tool, and based on this, choose the model with the largest set of features and options.

The range of Bosch jackhammers is quite wide. Let's consider some of the most popular models.

• GSH 11 E. A professional model with a power of 1500 W and a weight of just over 10 kilograms. The capacity of this chipper is 490 kg of concrete per hour. Impact force is equal to 16.8 J. Has the ability to adjust the number of revolutions. With this tool, you can easily crush cement, concrete, asphalt and stone. Suitable for both horizontal and vertical work. Works from the network. Has a power button stopper, which prevents unauthorized switching on of the device. The modification is equipped with a nozzle - a flat chisel 40x2.5 cm, a cleaning cloth, a tube of lubricant and a convenient storage case. The cost of the instrument is 43,000 rubles.

• GSH 16-30. This model has the highest performance among the tools of this brand. It is about 13 tons of concrete per day. The model is equipped with a 1750 W motor. Despite the rather heavy weight of the tool, which is 16.5 kg, the jackhammer is ergonomic. The equipment is identical to the previous model. This tool costs about 70,000 rubles.

Reviews of the Bosch jackhammers are pretty good. The owners say that this technique is reliable, of high quality and does an excellent job with its task. Among the minuses, only the high price is noted both for the tool itself and for spare parts such as an anchor.

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