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Bosch PS130N 12V Max 3/8-in Hammer Drill/Driver (Bare Tool)
Model: PS130N · US configuration
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Assess the PS130N as a Bosch 12V tool-only hammer drill for a buyer who already has a verified compatible battery and charger.
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Assessment scenario: Bosch 12V bare hammer drill for an existing battery
An assessment scenario requiring Bosch 12V Max, documented hammer mode and a tool-only package for a buyer with a compatible battery and charger; the PS130N lists two bits and excludes battery and charger.
Explore this buying guide ↗Why consider this model?
- The exact PS130N page labels this suffix as bare tool, lists the PS130 body and two bits, and says battery and charger are sold separately.
- The linked PS130 family manual documents the same integrated hammer-drill arrangement, ordinary drilling and screwdriving.
- Bosch lists a 3/8-in keyless chuck, an 8-in head and 1.9-lb tool-only weight for this SKU.
Tradeoffs to weigh
- No battery or charger is included with PS130N; the page does not list a carrying bag for this suffix.
- The 3/8-in chuck is below a 1/2-in shank requirement and the 8-in head is above the 6-in short-head boundary.
- Manual capacities and manufacturer torque/speed statements are not independent performance findings; the page’s marketing low-speed/BPM copy conflicts with its technical data and the family manual.
Check these before ordering
- Confirm the PS130N suffix and that a battery and charger are budgeted separately.
- Check your Bosch 12V battery and charger model numbers against Bosch’s current compatibility instructions; do not assume a similar voltage label is sufficient.
- Verify that the included PS130 body, two bits and any other promised accessories match the actual offer; the manufacturer image shows the body only.
- Check 3/8-in bit-shank fit, the 8-in head dimension and the manual’s task-specific masonry, wood and metal limits.