TheBosch GSA18V125 18V EC Brushless Reciprocating Saw was presented at the Las Vegas World of Concrete trade fair. What impressed me most about it is its serious specifications.
It is a cordless brushless motor 18v power tool. Brushless motors on cordless power tools usually give us a nice boost in runtime because theyre more efficient. Also as can be seen in the lastest cordless power tools featuring brushless motors are added performance compared to their non brushed counterparts.
The stroke length is 1-1/10cm, which is longer than most competitors’ offerings at 1-1/20cm (Except MakitaXRJ05Z, which has a 1-1/10cm stroke). And if that werent enough it also gets 3 orbital action settings. A cordless reciprocating saw with orbital settings is rare. This is a greatfeature to have because orbital settings can aggressively cut faster than inline strokes when cutting lumber. Demo work is a great use of this feature. Its also lightest in its class at 35 kg.
The unusual shape is a mix of an inline reciprocating saw and a drop-down design from Dewalt’s compact reciprocating saw. And it also features a rafter hook on the top of the unit. Basically the only thing this saw is missing is a two speed gearbox like what is seen on MakitasXRJ05Z for low and high speed sawing action.
It should be out soon with pricing at as a baretool. The price makes it considerably higher than competitors 18V brushless recip saws by over You do get more features with theBosch GSA18V-125 for sure but Ill let you guys decide if the added price is worth it.
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