New drills from Bosch

Bosch Power Tools & Accessories has unveiled two Brute Tough Drills for heavy- duty applications and two Compact Tough Drills for medium-duty applications. The Gen 2 drills are the first to debut Bosch’s new Lithium-Ion High Capacity batteries, promising up to 50 percent longer run time and the best cold weather performance. The Gen 2 Brute Tough Drill/Driver and the Gen 2 Brute Tough Hammer Drill/ Driver are up to 15 percent more compact and up to a half pound lighter than the closest competition. They weigh in at 4.7 pounds and 4.9 pounds respectively and deliver the shortest head length in class. The new Gen 2 Compact Tough Drill/ Driver weigh 3.4 pounds with a SlimPack battery or 4 pounds with a FatPack battery and have a head length of 7 inches. The Gen 2 Compact Tough Hammer Drill/Driver weighs 3.6 pounds with a SlimPack or 4.2 pounds with a FatPack, and it has a head length of 7.5 inches. Other Gen 2 Brute and Compact Tough drill features include a new four-pole high- performance motor and patented all-metal gear train and clutch for maximum power, an ergonomic grip zone, electronic cell protection for 400 percent longer battery life, and a variable-speed trigger. ? (877) 267-2499 à www.boschtools.com

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