Bosch
Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer
$219Cheaper
Released 2019-04
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Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer vs Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer is cheaper at $219. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Makita
Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light
$364
Which is better: the Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer or Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light?
The Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer is the cheaper at $219. The Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer | Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $219 | $364 |
| Brand | Bosch | Makita |
| Released | 2019-04 | — |
| Chuck type | SDS-plus | SDS-plus |
| Impact energy joules | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Max drill diameter (mm) | 25 | 28 |
| Voltage | 18V | 120V AC, 7.0 A |
| Blows per minute | 4350 | 4500 |
| No load (rpm) | 890 | 1100 |
| Vibration control | KickBack Control (electronic bind-up/kickback shutoff); no dedicated anti-vibration handle system documented | — |
| Operating modes | 3-mode: rotation only, hammer-drill, hammer-only | 3-mode: rotation only, hammering with rotation, hammering only |
| Weight (lb) | 5.8 | 7.7 |
Sources — Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer: pressroom.boschtools.com (verified 2026-08-01). Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light: makitatools.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer and Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Impact energy joules: Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer 2.6 vs Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light 2.9
- Max drill diameter (mm): Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer 25 vs Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light 28
- Voltage: Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer 18V vs Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light 120V AC, 7.0 A
- Blows per minute: Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer 4350 vs Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light 4500
- No load (rpm): Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer 890 vs Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light 1100
- Operating modes: Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer 3-mode: rotation only, hammer-drill, hammer-only vs Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light 3-mode: rotation only, hammering with rotation, hammering only
- Weight (lb): Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer 5.8 vs Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light 7.7