Bosch has hit the rotary hammer market hard with the RH540M Combination Hammer and RH540S Spline Combination Hammer. These new tools make a significant comeback for the company, boasting best-in-class performance. Delivering 6.1 foot-pounds of impact energy, the Bosch RH540 is up to 20% stronger than the competition. The two are virtually identical, with the exception of the bit system. The โMโ model features the SDS-Max bit system, while the โSโ model accommodates accessories with a spline or 3/4โณ round hex shank.
Bosch 1-9/16 in. Spline Rotary Hammerย Features
The highlights of what makes the RH540 series Bosch 1-9/16 in. spline rotary hammers worth considering include the combination dual selector knob to switch between rotary and hammer only modes, the Vari-Lock positioning system that allows a chisel to be set in any of 12 positions for optimum use, and service modules that make it easy for technicians to change out brushes and cords quickly. The rotary hammers are also engineered with a 360-degree auxiliary handle, an integral clutch that disengages the transmission in a bind, and a CSA-listed, OSHA-compliant, grounded design.
Bosch 1-9/16โณ Rotary Hammer Modelsย RH540M/Sย Specifications
- Amperage: 12
- Voltage: 120
- Impact Energy according to EPTA: 6.1 ft lbs
- No Load BPM: 1500 โ 2900
- No Load RPM: 170 โ 340
- Weight: 15.2 lbs (M), 15 lbs (S)
- Warranty: 1 year limited
The kit will include the RH540M or RH540S, Auxiliary Handle, and Carrying Case when it is released in February, carrying an MSRP of $419. For more information, visit www.boschtools.com
