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Bosch RH432VCQ 1-1/4-Inch SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Kit

Best mixture of power, impact energy, drilling speed and comfort inside a 1-1/8" rotary hammer.

Bosch RH432VCQ 1-1/4-Inch SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Kit

Bosch RH432VCQ 1-1/4-Inch SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Kit Product Specifications

Part Number: RH432VCQ

Power Source: corded-electric

Bosch RH432VCQ 1-1/4-Inch SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Kit Technical Details

Unmatched Power to Weight Ratio - 8.5 Amps, 3.7 ft-lbs Impact Energy and 10.3 lbs - Most effective rotary hammer in the class !
Vibration Control - Vibration reduction in the hammer mechanism and also the grip area provides maximum user comfort for longer periods of work
Quick Change System - Allows quick change-out between SDS-Plus chuck and optional 3-jaw chuck to be used having a number of accessories.
Multi-Function Selector - 3 modes of operation: Rotary Hammer, Hammer-Only mode, and Rotation only mode.
Variable Speed 3-Finger Trigger - Better operator control and accurate bit starting.

Bosch RH432VCQ 1-1/4-Inch SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Kit Reviews:

Fantastic - Works as Promised

By Tim Mahoney

I'd shopped for months looking for a reliable, heavy duty although not too costly rotary hammer. Despite the somewhat confusing product descriptions, this unit also offers a hammer only mode. In order to save a bit of money, I chosen a "used" model. Well, the system arrived quickly and was well packaged. When I opened the container, it looked like it had never been touched. I had purchased this unit to drill about 40 1" holes about 6" deep right into a concrete grade beam and was shocked at how now this thing worked. The vibration absorbing feature of the handle worked really well and if you are doing a large amount of hammer drilling it's a great feature and keeps your hands and wrists from rattling from your arms. The truly great surprise was the hammer only mode and just how well that worked. After i purchased the system, it was not clear whether it had a hammer only mode however i was able to clean up a bunch of mortar along with other cementious product off a footing and nearby grade beam in minutes that will have taken a couple of days with a hammer and hand chisel. Overall, I would give the Bosch RH328VQC a great rating. It has been used by myself and loaned to many friends and the thing is flawless and may take a beating.

False Accessory Claims

By Amazon Fan

I received it and immediately discovered that there is two issues:

1. Military services weapons depth Gauge

2. No here is how to acquire the optional 3-jaw chuck - Quote from Product Description on Amazon:

"To save your time, a quick-change system provides fast change-outs between an SDS-plus chuck and optional 3-jaw chuck (not included) for use with a wide range of accessories. "

I called Bosch about both issues, on my first call I was disconnected throughout an attempted transfer. I called back and was successfully transferred and offered a depth Gauge which I had to ignore until they could answer the supply question concerning the optional 3-jaw chuck. I had been transferred once more, simply to be told which i needed to be transferred to the tech department in a different number and they open at 9am central time. After 9am I known as the new telephone number and dialed the choice that I had been given and was transferred again, after which the Bosch representative kept questioning when the tool I purchased from Amazon was reconditioned. I assured them it had been new. They next said since its under Thirty days which i need to take this up with the vendor. I informed them that there own instructions that came with the tool implores the customer not to contact the seller but instead contact Bosch with any and all issues, which going back to the seller wouldn't address the optional 3-jaw chuck question. Finally I had been transferred to an installer that was able to address my question about the accessibility to the optional 3-jaw chuck. He said that there is NO optional quick-change 3-jaw chuck specifically for the Bosch RH328VCQ, but that Bosch does result in the Bosch 1618571014 SDS-plus Shank 3 Jaw Chuck that fits any Bosch SDS-plus tool no matter model for approximately $50.00. Gurus the technician why would I or any customer want to pay the extra $80.00 when the only difference between the Bosch RH328VCQ and the Bosch RH328VC may be the quick-change chuck system, if Bosch doesn't make a quick-change 3-jaw chuck? He acknowledged that consideration and pointed out that there is still value in the quick-change system because SDS chucks need replacing as well as for $58.00 dollars you can keep a spare SDS chuck around and change out a worn SDS chuck in seconds with no down-time about the Bosch RH328VCQ. While about the Bosch RH328VC you'd have to send it in for repair.

My conclusion is that while Bosch may make some fine tools they all messed up here and also the customer support experience was a big disappointment too. I found the Milwaukee 5359-21 1-1/8-Inch SDS Drive L-Shape Rotary Hammer on Amazon for $298.99 and called Milwaukee customer support to check out a 3 Jaw/SDS Chuck and in which the drill is made (Germany same as Bosch) and after one transfer found immediate answers. FYI - The Milwaukee 48-66-1370 SDS/Chuck Adapter Kit sells for $111.10 on Amazon compared with the Bosch 1618571014 SDS-plus Shank 3 Jaw Chuck also on Amazon however for only $41.61 . Once i post this review I will return the Bosch RH328VCQ and order the Milwaukee 5359-21 1-1/8-Inch Rotary Hammer and the Eazypower 30205 1/2-Inch SDS Drill Chuck Adapter 20-UNF Thread for use with a spare keyless 3 Jaw Chuck which i curently have.

SDS PLUS only

By Rick

First allow me to say, I'm a fan of Bosch tools. This can be a great SDS Plus rotary hammer, but it is less advertised. Bosch shows it online having a youtube video from the quick change chucks. The manual that arrived using the unit shows the not compulsory 3 jaw chuck. Which of course requires taking out the SDS chuck. It was the biggest reason I bought this unit, the versatility of changing chucks from SDS to 3 jaw chuck for straight bits. Bosch personnel only recommend 1618571014 which requires while using SDS chuck. this adds an extra 2.5 inches towards the length. Basically could get the not compulsory 3 jaw chuck as shown on the video and manual, I'd rate this drill 5 stars. I have been trying for 3 weeks, and also to date happen to be recommended the 1618571014 chuck. Which makes it appear that Bosch is falsely promoting it.

UPDATE; It has been 8 weeks since i have contacted Bosch concerning the 3 jaw chuck here is the response from Bosch.

Appreciate writing as well as for you buy the car in our new RH432VCQ hammer. Unfortunately the three jawed chuck is not available yet and that i don't show to start dating ? on when it will be. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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