Product Description

This is a factory reconditioned power tool. Reconditioned generally means that the tool has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the tool back to like new condition. Some tools may contain cosmetic blemishes. Includes 1-9/16" SDS-max Variable Speed Combination Hammer - 11241EVS-RT, Auxiliary Handle - 2 602 025 062, Carrying Case - 3 605 438 536

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #20358 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Bosch
• Model: 11241EVS-RT

Features

• Reconditioned Bosch Products have a One-year warranty through the Bosch factory or an authorized service center
• 11-amp motor delivers 170 to 340 rpm and 1,700 to 3,300 bmp
• Constant response circuitry maintains speed under load and provides overload protection
• Vario-lock chuck allows for user positioning of chisel
• Dual mode selector allows for both rotary hammer and hammer only use

From the Manufacturer
This is a reconditioned power tool. Reconditioned generally means that the tool has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the tool back to like new conditions. Some tools may contain cosmetic blemishes. This tough new SDS-Max combination hammer offers dual mode operation for hammering with or without rotation. It features a variable-speed 11 amp motor that provides 170 to 340 rpm and 1,700 to 3,300 beats per minute. The hammer delivers 6.2 foot-pounds of impact energy in regular operation, and up to 7.4 foot-pounds in turbo mode. The tool's constant response circuitry ensures a soft start and a constant speed under load. The combination hammer also includes an indicator light to let you know when preventative maintenance is required and a power light that indicates when the tool is plugged in and ready for use. This hammer is 17-1/4 inches in length, weighs 14 pounds, and has a maximum bit size of 1-9/16 inches.

Customer Reviews

Just like new
This is one very nice tool. It packs a powerful punch in a compact size and other than a sticker saying "reconditioned" you'd never know it wasn't. In fact I think it was! If you're considering buying, but can't decide between new and reconditioned, take the reconditioned unit. The tool was flawless. No scratches. No damage whatsoever. The motor smelled new right from the start. I could tell it had never been used. The case was new. The cord was never even uncoiled and you save a bundle. I particularly liked the shock absorbing handle. The balance is right and it should pay for itself after the first hour.

bosch = good reconditioning
haven't used the reconditioned version of this model, but i have purchased a bosch recon tool in the past and was pleased with it. i don't doubt that this one will perform well too.
what the heck is a foot pound anyway? i did a lot of research trying to figure out the answer to that question and came up emptyhanded. i called milwaukee (i own 12 milwaukee tools) and the guy i spoke with wasn't entirely helpful. i called bosch (i also like bosch and their rotohammers are well known for reliability and cost effective) and asked what a foot pound was and i got some answer like "it's the measure of how many pounds of force are applied to each impact." no mention of the foot in the equation. it also doesn't make sense to me because 10 pounds of force isn't very much, yet 10 foot pounds is enough to break apart a 3" slab of concrete. perhaps it's the repetition 10 pounds of impact several hundred times a minute that matters? does this mean that a tool with 5 pounds of impact force with twice the speed of a 10ft/lb impact will do the same job in the same time? i couldn't tell you. i know that a .44 magnum produces about 1,000 foot pounds of force and a good bosch jackhammer produces about 40 foot pounds of force. so a rotohammer like this is clearly a lesser tool, but what can it do in the real world? i took out a 9x12x36 inch thick concrete step with this thing, but not by chipping away at it bit by bit. i used a 5/8" drill bit and drilled four holes in a row and then connected the dots with a 3" chisel. broke into managable pieces within about 15 minutes.
my philosophy is to spend more and get a tool that you won't regret buying. with rotohammers that philosophy means it's better to pay more and get something with more power - it'll make the job easier and it means you'll be able to do a wider range of jobs. taking out that step is probably the biggest solid piece of concrete i'll ever be chipping at so i think that this rotohammer is sufficient for the diy-er and most pros. it'll take out stucco without much trouble (though it'll probably be too heavy to hold horizontally for long) and it can go through the foundation for those 5/8" earthquake retrofit bolts you need to put in. it should be plenty powerful to drive a grounding rod with the proper attachment. haven't used a spade to dig in hard clay, but i think it would do a good job there as well.
i've used the bosch bulldog and a couple hilti rotohammers, including the te35. these are lesser models in terms of power. the 11241 blows them out of the water, but it's not a fair comparison. unfortunately i haven't tried the competition in this price range.
the trigger lock engages only in hammer-only mode, not in drill/hammer mode, which is too bad. other than that i haven't found any issues with it ergonomically or any other way.