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Bosch GDR18V-215N 18V impact driver, tool only

Checked 2026-10-18 against Bosch's US product page by Rob, licensed electrician

The Bosch GDR18V-215N is an 18V impact driver, sold as a bare tool (tool only). Bosch publishes 1,900 in-lbs max torque, 3,300 RPM max speed, 5 in (Bosch's spec table; the same page also says 4.9 in head length) tool length, Brushless motor. No battery or charger is in the box; it runs on Bosch 18V batteries. Source: Bosch's US product page, checked 2026-10-18.

Key specs

Max torque (manufacturer rating)
1,900 in-lbs
Max speed
3,300 RPM
Tool length
5 in (Bosch's spec table; the same page also says 4.9 in head length)
Motor
Brushless
Batteries in box
0from the box list
Battery capacity (each)
None includedfrom the box list
Charger in box
Nofrom the box list

Not on Bosch's US product page for the GDR18V-215N: Impact rate; Weight, tool only. We do not guess.

What is in the box with the GDR18V-215N?

  • IncludedTool: impact driver
  • Not includedBattery: needs a Bosch 18V battery (see batteries)
  • Not includedCharger (see chargers)
  • Not includedCase or bag

Also in the box: Belt Clip

Runs on Bosch 18V batteries. Which batteries fit?

Model number ending "N": Bare tool: no battery or charger. How Bosch model numbers work.

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  • US retailer, ships from the US
  • Free shipping over $199
  • Family owned since 1948
  • Acme Tools, as published on its site, checked 2026-10-17

Same tool, different package

  • GDR18V-215B12 kit: BAT612 18V Lithium-Ion 2 Ah Standard Battery, 18V Charger, Belt Clip, Carrying Bag

Bosch GDR18V-215N specifications

Max torque (manufacturer rating)
What this means

Torque is the twisting force the tool can apply, usually listed in in-lbs or ft-lbs. Higher figures help with large fasteners, augers and hole saws. Ratings from different makers are not always measured the same way, so treat this as a rough guide rather than a direct comparison.

1,900 in-lbs
Max speed
What this means

Max speed is the top no-load speed, in RPM for rotating tools. No-load means the tool is running free, so speed drops once it is working. On drills, many makers list a figure per gear: high for small bits, low for control with large bits or long screws.

3,300 RPM
Tool length
What this means

Tool length is the front-to-back measurement published by the maker. A shorter tool fits between studs, joists and inside cabinets more easily; standard US framing is 16 inches on center, leaving about 14-1/2 inches between studs. Check whether the figure includes the chuck or bit holder.

5 in (Bosch's spec table; the same page also says 4.9 in head length)
Motor
What this means

Brushless motors use electronic control instead of carbon brushes, which generally means less wear, less heat and more runtime per charge. Brushed motors are simpler and often cheaper, and are fine for lighter or occasional use, though their brushes can wear out over time.

Brushless
Batteries in box
What this means

This lists how many batteries come in the box, if any. Tool-only (bare) listings include no battery or charger, which suits buyers already on that battery platform. Two batteries let you charge one while working with the other.

0from the box list
Battery capacity (each)
What this means

Amp-hours (Ah) is the battery's charge capacity. At the same voltage, a higher Ah pack runs longer between charges but is usually larger and heavier. Smaller packs keep the tool lighter for overhead and light work; larger packs suit saws, grinders and other high-draw tools.

None includedfrom the box list
Charger in box
What this means

This states whether a charger is included and which type. Chargers vary in output, so the same battery can take noticeably different times to charge on different chargers. Tool-only listings usually include no charger.

Nofrom the box list
Chuck size1/4 in Hex
Warranty
What this means

This is the maker's published warranty term. Terms for tools, batteries and chargers often differ, and some depend on registration or exclude certain uses. Read the maker's terms for what is covered, how claims are handled and whether proof of purchase is required.

5 Year Limited Warranty (tool)

Ratings are Bosch's published figures from its US product page, listed under Sources. Anything not on that page is left out rather than guessed. Check this against another model.


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Left out on purpose: Bosch's GDR18V-215 pages contradict themselves: the spec table gives Length 5 in while the feature list says 4.9 in head length, and the bare page says 3,800 impacts per minute while the kit page says up to 3,300. Both lengths stated; impact rate omitted.

Quick answers about the GDR18V-215N

Does the GDR18V-215N come with a battery?

No. The GDR18V-215N is a bare tool: no battery and no charger in the box. It runs on Bosch 18V batteries.

What batteries does the GDR18V-215N use?

Bosch 18V batteries. Any battery from that system fits; capacity (Ah) changes run time, not fit.

Is there a kit version of the GDR18V-215N?

Yes: GDR18V-215B12 (BAT612 18V Lithium-Ion 2 Ah Standard Battery, 18V Charger, Belt Clip, Carrying Bag).

Owner reviews

Read the owner reviews on BoschTools.com

GDR18V-215N manuals and official documents

Sources

  1. Bosch US product page GDR18V-215N (features), retrieved 2026-10-18

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