Bosch Presses Deeper Into Trade-Specific Tools With Latest 18V Expansion
Bosch continues to expand its 18V platform, and plumbers benefit from the latest launch. Two Bosch 18V cordless press tools are giving you a reason to leave your soldering tools in the van.
Two Bosch 18V Cordless Press Tool Models
The smaller of the two models is the compact GPT18V-24L14. 15.6 inches long and weighing 6.0 pounds as a bare tool, you can use it on fittings from 1/2 to 1 1/2-inch fittings. For jaws, you can either use Bosch’s compact jaws (also new with this launch) or Rothenberger ones.
The standard size model is the GPT18V-32L14. It’s 19.0 inches long and weighs 7.5 pounds bare. It extends your capabilities from 1/2 to 2-inch fittings. Bosch has jaws for this model as well, or you can use any of the standard universal ones.
Bosch 18V Cordless Press Tool Basics
Both tools have quite a bit in common when it comes to their designs. No matter which model you decide is the best for you, here are some things you can expect:
Quick Connections: The cycle speed is about 3 seconds. Considering you don’t have to drain lines or heat the pipe, you’ll gain a ton of efficiency over soldering.
Tool-free Jaw Changes: There’s no need to keep track of an extra tool for jaw changes. It takes just a few seconds to release the lock pin, swap jaws, and get back to work.
Rotating Head: With 360° head rotation, you can work the jaw into proper position while working the tool body into tight or awkward spaces.
Physical Battery Protection: Tool plastic extends around the battery, protecting it against accidental bumps and drops.
Status Light: An LED indicator gives you immediate feedback about the tool’s status. Good to go (green), maintenance required (yellow), or error (red) eliminates guesswork as you work.
LED Light: An LED work light illuminates the space in front of the tool to help ensure you’re making the press connection accurately.
AMPShare: Bosch 18V batteries power all Bosch 18V tools, plus more than 30 other brands that are part of the AMPShare program.
Bosch 18V Cordless Press Tool Prices
The compact model comes as a kit for $2399. It comes in a hard plastic case with a 4.0Ah Core18V battery, and charger, plus 1/2, 3/4, and 1-inch press jaws.
The standard-size model includes a hard plastic case, a 4.0Ah Core18V battery, a charger, and 1/2, 3/4, and 1-inch press jaws. It runs $3199.
Bosch press jaws are $209.99 for the compact tool or $209.99 – 224.99 for the standard model.
GPT18V-24L14 Specifications
- Length: 15.6 inches
- Weight: 6.0 pounds
- Jaw Compatibility: Bosch or Rothenberger
- Jaw Range: 1/2 –1 1/4 inches
GPT18V-32L14 Specifications
- Length: 19.0 inches
- Weight: 7.5 pounds
- Jaw Compatibility: Bosch or universal industry standard
- Jaw Range: 1/2 – 2 inches
