Bosch Tools has been showing off new cordless ratchets in the UK, both a 12V model, and an 18V.
What’s interesting – and exciting – is that users will be able to choose between the 12V cordless ratchet for lighter work in tight spaces, or the 18V ratchet for higher speed.
USA information and details are not yet available, we’ll let you know when we learn more.
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Bosch GRC 12V-60 3/8 SN Professional Cordless Ratchet
Features include a pneumatic-like paddle switch, compact design, and LED worklight.
- 3/8″ drive
- Brushless motor
- 0-230 RPM
- 60 Nm max torque (~531 in-lbs)
- Variable speed switch
- LED worklight
- Anti-roll design
- Lock-off button
It looks like the new Bosch 12V cordless ratchet might be bundled with a convenient tray for storing in tool box drawers.
Bosch GRC 18V-60 Professional Cordless Ratchet
The 18V version features a higher top speed and an added feature, the 3-mode selection controls. You get different ergonomics here, and a large trigger switch.
- 3/8″ drive
- 0-400 RPM
- 60 Nm max torque (~531 in-lbs)
- 3 mode speed selection
- Variable speed switch
- LED worklight
- Lock-off button
Discussion
Bosch has been on a roll lately, with steady expansion of their cordless power tool systems. It’s very nice to see them adding new ratchets to both 12V and 18V systems.
They’re launching both ratchets in 3/8″ drive, and more sizes might be added later.
See Also: What’s New with Bosch Tools? (June 2025 Update)
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Nathan
I would say it’s about time. Shame you don’t see more out of IR. They make some of the best but they are quite expensive.
eitherway competition is good
Jared
Better late than never! I’m pleased to see Bosch making some headway.
It’s interesting how different the 12v and 18v versions look. It’s not just a batter change like when Dewalt makes a 12 and 20 bolt version of the same tool.
Bosch’s 12v ratchet looks like it has a metal shell at the top. The 18v is narrower and longer where it meets the plastic shell.
It’s like they’re completely unrelated.
Stuart
Exactly! I really like that they’re distinct.
Rx9
Bosch took this long to make cordless ratchets? That’s terrible. And I thought Dewalt was late to the party.
Jason
Dewalt was 4 years ago, M12 was… 15 years ago?
Matt_T
SBD have gone with MAC first on mechanics cordless and trickled it down into the Dewalt brand. They’d be shooting themselves in the foot releasing Dewalt versions at the same time as MAC.
Bosch haven’t been trying to be a mechanics brand so there’s nothing “terrible” about them not releasing ratchets until now. As a Bosch 18v user I’m not super excited about them. I’d be more interested in 18v 1/4″ and 1/2″ anvils, to work with the sockets I keep on the van, but even they wouldn’t be must haves.
Jorn
I’m heavily invested in Bosch 18v but wound up going with M12 for automotive specialty tools like ratchets and impacts.
I suppose if I ever manage to break any of my M12 stuff I’ll have some new products to consider, but M12 has been great for me as a homegamer.
Nathan
The Mac ratchet has nothing in common with the DeWalt 12v ratchet. Other than battery and there isn’t a Mac 20v ratchet
But they started selling on the catalog and trucks the DeWalt impact wrenches and ratchets. And even hand tools which I don’t like
Stephen
The 12V seems like nothing compelling. This seems like a move to keep people from adopting Milwaukee as their 12V tool platform. If you want to pick 1 battery platform and want variety and quality, Milwaukee seems to be the default choice. Bosch and others are probably losing people due to their small 12V portfolios.
Does the 18V model really have the same speed and torque as the 12V, or is that a typo? I would expect the longer model to have more power.
Luis
The 18V has almost double the RPMs of the 12V. Torque is the same but honestly you don’t see high-ish torque cordless ratchets with over 300 RPMs on a regular basis. My M12 High Speed only got 50 RPMs more than the Bosch 18V while being almost half the torque. It almost always needs an extra hand to remove stuff I consider basic stuff like oil pan nuts.
Richie
It’s about time. I’ve been waiting a long time for this.