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 Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool)
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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Milwaukee
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool)
$379
Which is better: the Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer or Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool)?
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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| Spec | Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer | Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $219 | $379 |
| Brand | Bosch | Milwaukee |
| Released | 2019-04 | — |
| Chuck type | SDS-plus | SDS-plus |
| Impact energy joules | 2.6 | 2.7 |
| Max drill diameter (mm) | 25 | 25 |
| Voltage | 18V | 18V |
| Blows per minute | 4350 | 4800 |
| No load (rpm) | 890 | 1330 |
| Vibration control | KickBack Control (electronic bind-up/kickback shutoff); no dedicated anti-vibration handle system documented | AVS (Anti-Vibration System) |
| Operating modes | 3-mode: rotation only, hammer-drill, hammer-only | 3-mode: rotary hammer, hammer only, rotation only |
| Weight (lb) | 5.8 | 6.8 |
Sources — Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer: pressroom.boschtools.com (verified 2026-08-01). Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool): milwaukeetool.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 Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 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 Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 2.7
- Blows per minute: Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer 4350 vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 4800
- No load (rpm): Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer 890 vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 1330
- Vibration control: Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer KickBack Control (electronic bind-up/kickback shutoff); no dedicated anti-vibration handle system documented vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) AVS (Anti-Vibration System)
- Operating modes: Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer 3-mode: rotation only, hammer-drill, hammer-only vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 3-mode: rotary hammer, hammer only, rotation only
- Weight (lb): Bosch GBH18V-26D 18V EC Brushless 1 In. SDS-plus Bulldog Rotary Hammer 5.8 vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 6.8