Many tradesmen would regard this Bosch drill as the standard 800w 3-mode SDS drill. It’s rugged, proven and great value for the money.

Bosch GBH 2-26 DRE 110V

The building site-friendly 110V BOSCH GBH 2-26DRE

You’ll struggle to find anyone who has a bad word about the BOSCH GBH 2-26DRE. it’s a drill that we think a lot of you will be familiar with. It’s been around for a while because design-wise it’s hard to fault. A tough 800w motor delivering a punchy 3 joules of impact energy that can tackle most everyday jobs for plumbers, tiles and site joiners.

Here’s a quick summary of what you’ll get for your money:

• 3-modes including rotary stop for light chiselling work
• Handy quick release toolholder
• Quality ball grommet for protecting your cable against wear and breakage
• Soft, comfortable grip on main handle and auxiliary handle for a easy holding
• Safety overload clutch feature.

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So if you’re looking for a 2kg drill with a proven track record, you simply can’t go wrong with the GBH 2-26DRE. It’s a no brainer.

Head over to Anglia Tool Centre now and pick up one up for £119.97 inc VAT before they sell out. Get it DELIVERED NEXT DAY if you order before 4pm.

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Just £119.99 was £169.99

Choose the 110V Bosch GBH 2400 model(for trade/sitework)

or the 240V model (residential work and DIY use)

…FREE NEXT DAY DELIVERY if you order by 6pm

Here’s 5 reasons why we like the Bosch GBH 2400 SDS hammer drill

1. It’s got bags of power – 2.7 joules of impact energy from a robust 720W motor – that puts it right up there with the more expensive GBH 2-26 DRE and DFR models

2. it’s a Bosch Professional tool so you get the standard no quibble 3 year warranty (simply register online after your purchase).

3. It’s a 3 mode drill, so as well as rotary drilling and hammer drilling you get a chiselling mode that can tackle chasing, chiselling and chipping

4. The drill has a mechanical safety clutch to protect you if it gets jammed

5. It’s built to last. The Bosch GBH 2400 features tough all metal gearing and replaceable carbon brushes which you can renew rather than having to buy a new drill

The Bosch GBH 2400 ticks all the boxes…especially the price. For an SDS drill of this weight and power you’ll typically be looking at the £150 mark. Similar SDS drills at this price include the DeWalt D25113K and the Makita HR2470

A little more detail…

The Bosch GBH 2400 tackles most building materials with ease. It allows you to drill 24mm diameter holes in masonry, 30mm in wood, and 13mm in steel.

(PLEASE NOTE: the drilling capacity on the Screwfix site describes the capacity in masonry as 26mm but the maufacturer specification is actually 24mm.)

The size of the drill is fairly standard a 377mm in length. At 2.7kg it’s on the heavier side for this category of SDS Plus drill but for that little extra weight you get lots of power in return.

The Bosch GBH 2400 comes with all the standard features you’d expect for a 2kg corded SDS drill. A Single-Speed Variable & Reverse action for safely removing your drill bit when it gets stuck tightly in brickwork or masonry. There’s also protection for you when if the drill bit suddenly gets jammed ¬– a Mechanical Safety Clutch that stops the drill from spinning and wrenching your arm if there’s a sudden increase in torque.

Also worth mentioning are the Lock-Off Switch and Soft-Grip Handle?for ease of use and convenience.

As with many Screwfix offers, stocks are limited so it’s worth getting in there early.

Choose the 110V Bosch GBH 2400 model (for trade/sitework) or the 240V model (residential work and DIY use)

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If you can afford the step up from a 24V to a 36V cordless, then the 36 volt Bosch GBH VF-LI should be on your radar. Now avalaible for £569.55 for a limited time it’s the flagship Lithium-Ion Bosch blue drill and it’s available with a Free Wall scanner to help detect cables and studs…plus FREE Next Day Delivery.

• The GBH 36 VF-LI is as powerful as corded – drill up to 195 holes (6 x 40mm in concrete) with only one battery charge
• Aggressive 3.0 joules of impact energy
• 2 mode drilling – hammer and standard drilling
• Inlcudes handy quick-change chuck for adapting to your non-SDS drill bits
• Lightweight and durable 2.6Ah Li-ion batteries means less time charging, more time on the job
• Bosch Hyper Charge: recharge your battery packs to 75% after just half of the charge time with no memory effect.

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Think you can’t afford a 24V cordless SDS drill? You might want to think again. This Hitachi cordless model has been out there for a while now and Screwfix have dropped the price to £199.99.

The Product spec

The
includes:

• Drill, Hammer Drill & Chisel.
• Mechanical Safety Clutch.
• Magnesium Alloy Gearbox Housing.
• Lock-Off Switch.
• Fan Cooled Motor.

Our verdict?

It’s not often that you can get your hands on a cordless SDS drills below the £200 mark. Other positive features include the batteries two 2.0AH Ni-MH packs which will hold a decent level of charge, and the drill is also a 3 mode machine, giving you the option of using a chisel bit for chipping or chasing out.

Buy the Hitachi DH24DVC at Screwfix. Now only £199.99 at Screwfix

Like some more help making up your mind?

Check out our recent 24V cordless SDS drills review

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A couple of years ago you wouldn’t have got much change out of £150 for a trade quality SDS drill from Makita, Bosch or DeWalt. But as technology has progressed, prices have come down. So it’s great to see the Makita HR2450 now at a just £99.95

Here’s what you get for your money…

This is a classic 2kg SDS drill with a hefty 780 watt motor, 3 modes of operation which includes rotary drilling, hammer drilling and chieselling (thanks to the roto-stop feature). The drilling power is 2.7 Joules of impact energy which is up there with some of the more expensive corded Bosch SDS drills. This allows you to drill diameter 24mm holes into concrete and 32mm holes into wood.

Some nice extras for the professional user too

When you’re pushing hard to get a job finished you sometimes put more pressure on your drill than is advisable – with this Makita HR2450 there’s a built-in torque limiter that stop bit rotation when it hits  unexpectedly tough materials stopping the drill from kicking back and giving your should a nasty wallop.

It’s a nice solid machine (although pretty lightweight a 2.4kg) and you’ll like the chunky positive stop mode selector that stops the drill accidentally slipping into a different mode (it’s also easy to use when wearing work gloves – another bonus)

You can see the full spec for the Makita HR2450 here or simply buy one now while stocks last.

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One day, will all cordless SDS drills handle like this?

We’ve seen compact cordless SDS drills before, but the Bosch GBH 18V-LiCP is a very high big step for Bosch, the innovator of the ‘Special Direct System’ (SDS). By packing 18 volts of power into a drilll that’s just 278mm long and 202mm high,  Bosch have created a powerful hammer drill that you can operate one handed, whilst crouching under sinks, reaching behind boilers and stretching in loft spaces.

Light and compact…but with plenty of power 

The agile, compact design delivers 1.0 joules of impact energy (compared to the 1.7J of the standard Bosch 18V cordless SDS drill) However it still packs some serious drilling power – the pneumatic hammer mechanism, is capable of  sinking 6-10 diameter mm holes in concrete up to 18mm.  One one charge it can drill up to 115 screwholes in standard concrete from just one charge of its Lithium-Ion batteries – all thanks to the precisely engineered Bosch EC motor.

The standard package comes with two 1.5Ah Li-ion batteries – a great package for most trade applications

Available for now for £299 with NEXT DAY DELIVERY

Or read our in-depth overview of the full specification for the Bosch 18V-LICP Cordless Compact Professional drill

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Cordless SDS drills keep getting smaller and more powerful – and the prices keep shrinking too.

You can save £50 off the Hitachi DH18DL/JL – a 2 mode 18 volt cordless SDS drill with 2 powerful 3.0 Ah batteries – just £250 whilst on offer price.

As you can see from our round up of 18V SDS drill reviews we’re think Hitachi drills compare well in specification to the big name Bosch, Metabo and DeWalt drills.

A versatile lithium-ion drill that’s perfect for electricians, plumber and joiners

With 2 high quality batteries (recharging in 45 minutes) you can be confident that you’ll always have a spare, even if you’re working under lots of pressure.

Hitachi claim that it’s the fastest drill in its class and this is certainly supported by the spec. It offers 2 mode drilling (so no rotostop for chiseling) and can pop 16mm holes into masonry for screws and fixings. If you’re climbing around on-site or in peoples lofts you’ll appreciate the bullt-in LED work light and belt-hook.

For Hitachi powertool fans, you also have the benefit of clip-on batteries that are compatible with other Hitachi tools.

Like to make an informed decision? See the full Hitachi DH18DL/JL review or read our cordless SDS drill guide

Is this the cordless SDS drill that everyone wants? Absolutely. It delivers a stunning performance with 3.0 joules of power rechargeable in a staggering 22 minutes thanks to the state-of-the-art Makita MAKSTAR charge.

Until recently the 36 volt Makita SDS drill was silly money, but prices are getting much more reasonable and you can pick up a Makita BHR261RDE 36V for £549 inc VAT from Anglia Tool Centre with NEXT DAY DELIVERY

All the power of a mains drill…none of the hassle

Once you’ve had the freedom of a cordless SDS drill that’s this powerful, you might find it hard to use a corded drill. The real bonus of this 36 volt Makita SDS drill is the battery performance.

36V Lithium-ion batteries are currently the most powerful out there and Makita has invested heavily in battery technology. The latest Makita Lithium-ion batteries offer incredibly fast and light drilling – now 40% lighter than the previous Makita battery, with 2000+ charging cycles, 430% increased run time and that stunningly fast recharging time of 22 minutes flat – just enough time for you to nip off for a sandwich and a cuppa.

What’s the difference between the Makita BHR261RDE and the BHR261TRDE?

The BHR261RDE is the standard model, whilst the BHR261TRDE comes with a quick release chuck (so it costs that little bit more) which means it’s ready to adapt to your non SDS drill bits for the rotary drilling mode.

3 mode drilling as standard

You can apply the Makita’s mighty 3.0 joules to a wide variety of task as across 3 drilling modes. With a flick of a switch you’ve got rotation only, hammering with rotation, or hammering only (with chiselling function).

What does the standard package include?

Typically, this 36 volt Makita SDS drill comes with the following features:

• 22 minute MAKSTAR charger with built-in cooling fan

• 2 x 2.6ah Li-ion battery cartridges with 5x lower self-discharge (for use any time) and 16 firm-holding contact terminals (for constant high power)

• Carry case

• Depth gauge

• Side handle.

See our full review of the Makita BHR261RDE

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DeWalt’s 24 volt SDS drill is a classic design that’s been a favourite of joiners, plumbers and electricians for several years now. The build quality is impeccable, as you’d expect from DeWalt and the spec is solid in every area.

With the migration to Lithium-Ion drills, the price of the DeWalt DC223KA has steadily dropped but it remains a highly popular tool. If you’ve had one before, you might find it hard to switch to another model – especially with the Tooled Up offering a Low Price of £329 with NEXT DAY DELIVERY.

Fans of this 24 volt DeWalt SDS drill rate it for it’s non nonsense drilling capacity, a more than respectable 2.1 joules of impact energy and it’s patented DeWalt vibration control features. You can use it all day and you’ll enjoy comfortable drilling throughout.

The compact design goes down well with most trades too- great for getting into tight and awkward spaces, it has a vertical hung motor and gearbox, and the battery sits neatly?below. At 3.9kg it’s fairly lightweight for a 24 volt SDS drill and the length is only 290mm.

3 modes. Rotary drilling, hammer drilling and chiseling

The DeWalt can do a bit of everything – tackling drilling in wood, ceramics, masonry, brickwork and it’s ideal for chasing out sockets, light chiseling and chipping work. Not all the 24 volt SDS models offer the Hammer Only mode, so if you do regluary use a chisel bit, it’s worth bearing in mind.

The standard package includes:

• DC223KA 24v SDS drill

• 2 x batteries

• Charger

• Multi-position side handle

• Grease tube

• Heavy duty carrying case.

See our full review of the DeWalt DC223KA

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Makita HR2470 SDS Drill £119.97 with FREE NEXT DAY DELIVERY

It’s not surprising that it’s such a popular drill. Makita is a proven brand and there aren’t that many options at this price which tick all the boxes for a professional grade SDS drill.

On hammer drilling mode it will comfortably sink 24mm diameter holes in concrete and with 2 other modes, it can take care of standard drilling jobs in wood and metal and also chisel out light masonry for laying electrics or pipework.

With replaceable carbon brushes and all metal gearing, it has that dependable built-to-last feel that you get with a Makita, and at 2.7kg it packs a hefty punch.

Prices tend to fluctuate – it generally hovers around the £140-50 mark and is now at £119.97 inc VAT with FREE NEXT DAY DELIVERY. Pick one up today and you won’t be disappointed.

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