Bosch 11316EVS SDS-Max Demolition Hammer

by Bosch

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Toolhounds know the old saying regarding a tool that does only one job, but does it like nothing else can. That’s certainly the case with this demolition hammer from Bosch. It may not be versatile, but it absolutely does its job.

This model is a favorite because it’s so user-friendly, weighing in at under 23 pounds and about as many inches in length – practically diminutive next to its competition. Its power, however, is not at all relative to its size, offering a range of impact energy from 4.4 to 18.4 ft./lbs. and up to 1,890 blows per minute, reducing tough concrete to dust.

Part of the beauty of this hammer is that it actually doesn’t want you to do the work for it; we found that exerting force on it actually slows you down. Instead, firm, steady pressure got us the best results. We particularly like the design of this hammer; instead of the traditional linear approach, Bosch built it more like a pistol, and that may (or may not, we’re not rocket scientists) be part of why so little vibration is felt. The rear handle is generously padded, and the auxiliary handle rotates 360 degrees so you can set it exactly where you need it. Another check in the ergonomics column comes from the electronic feedback system and the soft start it provides, keeping torque to a minimum.

Bit changes are fast and easy with the SDS-max system. Just twist the bit and push it in until it locks into place automatically, and you’re ready to work. The vario-lock is an ingenious feature that lets you position your spade or gouge at exactly the attitude you need. While in the vario-lock setting, you just rotate the locking sleeve to one of 12 positions at 30-degree increments, and an easy twist of the locking sleeve secures the bit in position.

The variable speed dial lets you choose from six speed settings, appropriate for chipping everything from plaster work up to concrete, and the circuitry will keep your set impact rate constant between no-load and load conditions.

It’s an investment, to be sure, but this tool will pay you back in spades.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

What’s in the Box
Hammer, auxiliary handle, carrying case

Product Description

SDS-max© bit system; Variable-speed dial; Constant Response™ Circuitry; Service Minder™ light; Vario-Lock™ positioning; Padded rear handle; 360 deg. Auxiliary handle; Double insulated, UL listed, complies to OSHA; Includes: Auxiliary Handle, Carrying Case

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Product Details

Product Manual [354kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 22.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 32.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004SUPW
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 11316EVS
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,386 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #10 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Rotary Hammers > Corded

Customer Reviews

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Light & Hard Hitting, October 26, 2003

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Frank Chordas (Berkeley, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bosch 11316EVS SDS-Max Demolition Hammer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am no stranger to midweight electric demolition hammers. I have owned Bosch hammers in this class and I have used dozens of rentals, mainly Kango. I can't rate it against the competition brands such as Makita or Hitachi because I have not used them,but I can tell why I love this hammer.
It is light and compact; seeing the case you would not think that it was a demolition hammer. I stress that it is smaller and lighter than other hammers of similar capability that I have used. By smaller I am I mean shorter by several inches. Desipte its size and weight it hits hard and I am judging this by extensive experience with hammers in this class.
SDS max demolition hammer bits are becoming easy to find in retail hardware and lumber yards and this can mean a lot if you break a point off early in the day on a critical job.
You don't have to turn the tool off when you are not engaging the tool into the work, at least , there is no mention of this in the manual and it doesn't have the conventional trigger switch. In the past I have found that the switches often wore out due to the constant on off needed to prevent damage to the hammering mechanism. Now I just leave it running when lifting the tool to a new position, or in the case of clay spade digging, rocking the tool to break up compacted soil.
I wish I could say that it is long lasting and rugged but I have only put a few hours of use on it; so far so good. At least I can say that the feel of it inspires my confidence that it will be a performer over time and my experience with Bosch tools in other catagories has been good.
To sum it all up, smaller and lighter translates into less problem and work for me. Hard hitting means good production and more money for me. SDS tool availibility means I can get new bits easily when I need them.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars builder/remodeler, April 29, 2003

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HAL HENDRIX (LOS GATOS, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch 11316EVS SDS-Max Demolition Hammer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I just got this one and I love it. Very, very good power to weight ratio. Punches thru 4 inch slabs easily. If you have to do this kind of work, this is an impressive tool. It took a little longer going thru a 6 inch stem wall, but much less toll on the body and ears than using a 90 lb pneumatic jack in a horizontal position. If you have to do some demo work under the house, this is the only way to go. It can take apart brick work easily. The shovel attachment goes thru hard soil like it's warm butter. I used the earlier verision that belonged to a friend and now I wonder why I waited so long to get this one. It comes with a plastic case which is OK, but I would have much prefferd a metal case for this brute.

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Skeptical, August 9, 2003

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"davehart1" (Lakeside, Ca USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch 11316EVS SDS-Max Demolition Hammer (Tools & Home Improvement)

When I ordered the demolition hammer I thought I was ordering the much larger and powerful "brute breaker" demo hammer. I was very upset and considered sending the tool back but the tool was half the price of the brute breaker hammer and I thought I'd give it a try. It has proven to be all I ever needed for the jobs I have around my home. I've broken up 4" concrete with ease. Dug 16" deep footers and 30" deep fence post holes in minutes vice hours. The main reason I purchased it was for the ground around my house because it is mostly "hardpan" clay that is nearly impossible to dig in with normal hand tools. This demo hammer is the right tool for my needs and, unless you need to tear out something tougher than 4" thick concrete, it may be the back and money saving tool for you too.