Bosch RH328VC Review – Is This 1 1/8″ Rotary Hammer Useless?

 

Concrete is a very unforgiving building material and if you do not show up equipped with heavy artillery then chances are you are going to lose the battle. Does the Bosch RH328VC 1-1/8-Inch SDS Rotary Hammer has what it takes to back you up and come out victorious?

Bosch RH328VC – Official site

If you are looking for a complete breakdown of the good the bad and the ugly, then our review of the Bosch RH328VC 1-1/8-Inch SDS Rotary Hammer is what you want to read. You will find an overview of the RH328VC then we will go over the pros, the cons and then our overall thoughts on the Bosch RH328VC.

What Is The Bosch RH328VC?

The Bosch RH328VC Rotary Hammer offers a great combination of power, impact energy, drilling speed, and overall comfort. It features vibration control for superior performance, and an excellent power-to-weight ratio for fast chiseling and drilling. It also provides three modes of operation–rotary hammer, hammer only, or rotation only–and an integral clutch to make this tool more versatile.

• 2 Step Vibration Control
  • The Bosch RH328VC rotary hammer will control vibration without effecting the power. It will use a 2 step process to reduce vibration, originating from the impact mechanism and progressing to the handle, which features rubber dampening elements on the top and bottom of this rotary hammer.
• Excellent Power-to-Weight Ratio with Variable Speed Trigger
  • Powered by an 8-amp motor, the hammer weighs 7.7 pounds and provides 2.6 ft./lbs. of impact energy, making it the one of the best rotary hammers in its class.
• Three Modes of Operation for Versatile Use
  • Rotary Hammer Mode
  • Hammer Only Mode
  • Rotation Only Mode.
• Warranty Information
  • The Bosch RH328VC Rotary Hammer is backed by a manufacturer’s one-year limited warranty.

Bosch RH328VC Hammer Drill – Pros!

You will find that the Bosch RH328VC drills through concrete like butter and one of the best things that we found about it is that it is much lighter than most of its competitors, in fact it is even light enough to hold with one hand if you are completing a task that you will need both of your hands for. If you have used Rotary Hammer Drills other than the Bosch RH328VC then you will definitely notice how well the vibration control works to save your hands.

Bosch RH328VC Rotary Hammer – Cons!

Honestly we did not find too many cons with the Bosch RH328VC except that it takes a fair amount of pressure in order to hold the trigger on which wouldn’t be an issue if there was a trigger lock but there is in fact no trigger lock on this unit. Although minor to some this flaw could be a make or break factor in the buying decision for some people looking to purchase the RH328VC Bosch Drill.

Bosch RH328VC Review – Overall Thoughts!

So there you have it, our Bosch RH328VC 1-1/8-Inch SDS Rotary Hammer Review. Overall we would have to say that as long as you can manage without the trigger lock then you will absolutely love this Hammer Drill. It is a great fit for getting your DIY and renovation projects done around the home but an even better fit if you plan to use it for commercial use and really put this beast to work like it is made for!