Bosch PS31-2A 12-Volt Max Lithium-Ion 3/8-Inch 2-Speed Drill/Driver Kit with 2 Batteries, Charger and Case

by Bosch

• Shortest height ,head length, and lightest weight make this tool great for overhead and tight area work
• Newly developed 3/8-inch single sleeve chuck to accommodate 90-percent of common applications
• Fuel gauge allows for easy battery management
• Two-speeds (0-350 RPM and 0-1,300 RPM) allow up to 2-times faster driving and drilling
• Improved LED light to be used for work area light illumination

Product Description

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Featuring a compact, lightweight design for easy handling overhead and in tight spaces, the Bosch 12-Volt max drill/driver lets you tackle professional jobs with ease. Offering high torque and the convenience of two speed settings, this tool is powerful and user-friendly for fast, efficient drilling and driving. This drill/driver combines speed, power, and performance, making it ideal for professionals and do-it-yourselfers. It comes with two batteries, a charger, and a carrying case.

The PS31-2A 12-Volt Max Drill/Driver at a Glance: Lightest weight in class at 2-pounds Compact, 7-inch head length to fit into tight corners LED light effectively illuminates dark work spaces Fuel gauge on the side of the tool for easy battery management Variable speed trigger for perfect speed regulation Two speeds and 20+1 torque settings for precise adjustment 3/8-inch single-sleeve chuck useful for 90 percent of all applications Soft grip handle and Electronic Cell Protection for longer life

Two speeds and a 3/8-inch chuck accommodate 90 percent of common applications. View larger .

Compact design ideal for working overhead and in tight spaces. View larger .

Compact, Powerful, and Versatile
The drill/driver features a compact, lightweight build with a 7-inch head length and 2-pound body, making it the lightest weight in it's class. This streamlined design makes the drill small enough to fit into tight areas, and well-suited for continuous overhead work. This drill/driver also features a 3/8-inch single sleeve chuck,

Two Speeds with 20+1 Torque Adjustment
Versatile and easy to handle, the drill/driver has a 3/8-inch sleeveless chuck that will accommodate 90-percent of common applications. With 265 inches-per-pounds of torque, two speeds (0-350 RPM and 0-1,300 RPM), and 20+1 torque settings, you can make precise torque adjustments for accurate screwdriving and drilling. Enjoy the ability to use the soft grip of the tool so that you can optimize your grip while drilling.

LED Light for Improved Visibility
With this small drill/driver you can work anywhere, anytime. An integrated LED illuminates dark corners and low-light areas so your visibility is never compromised. In addition to providing illumination, this drill driver is also trademarked with Bosch's Electronic Cell Protection (EPC), which extends the run time and life of the tool.

The fuel gauge is conveniently located on the side of the tool for easy battery management. Bosch has invented a drill/driver that is 22-percent more compact, has 25-percent more torque, and can perform at speeds up to 15-percent faster than ever before.

Bigger Power, Smaller Package
The PS31-2A drill/driver is 22-percent more compact, has 25-percent more max torque, and is 15-percent faster. With the fuel gauge located on the side of the tool, you will easily be able to monitor the life of the tool. The first gear RPM ranges from 0 to 350. The second gear of RPM ranges from 0 to 1,300. The max torque is 265-inches-per-pounds. This tool measures 7-inches in length and weighs 2.14-pounds.

Warranty Information
The Bosch 12-volt max drill/driver is backed by Bosch's ProVantage warranty. The first year is a tool replacement guarantee, and the second and third year include the free tool repair pledge. The tool will be under warranty for three years and the batteries for two years.

What's in the Box
The PS31-2A includes one drill/driver, two batteries, a charger, and carrying case.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 47 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Making 18v obsolete around the house June 3, 2010

By Benjamin Vincent

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I recently bought into the Bosch Pocket Series tools with a PS21. I was beyond impressed at the power packed into that size and enjoyed using the tool - I went around looking for excuses to pull it out. The power was more than adequate for any handyman/DIY job (short of building a deck. It would do it, but I'd still use an impact driver, and/or corded or 18v+ for something like that) But many such tasks require some drilling. I have some drill bits with the 1/4 in hex shank that the PS21 accepts, but I find there is a bit of a wobble, the bits just aren't held as wells as a chuck that tightens down. So I picked up the PS31 to take over when the job requires precision drilling. It's basically the same specs as the PS21 - complete with 265 in/lbs of torque, 2 speeds, LED light and an adjustable clutch - but has the 3/8 in keyless chuck for more drilling versatility. It's a little bit longer and only slightly heavier, but will accept a much greater range of bits. One of the other really great things about this tool, after also adding the impact driver (PS40) to the set, is that it has a built in battery gauge on the tool that the others lack. I admit I've pulled batteries out at the onset of a job, or even out of the other tools mid-job, and inserted them for a quick second into the PS31 just to check the charge. Despite it's similarities to the PS21, I'm glad to have both and would have a hard time parting with either. It's great to finally have such useable power behind such a compact lightweight body.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Vast Improvement, Very Happy With It June 9, 2010

By DC

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This compact drill is very well made and a big improvement in its class. The increase in power (which is noticeable when you fire it up), with the compact size is very very nice! (its about the size of the original Bosch PS20-2A). I dont regret the purchase at all. Its very well balanced, the new batteries are more powerful (even noticeably so for my original PS20, which is a nice plus; too bad they dont have an XC battery pack similar to milwaukee for the extra runtime). Here are my pros and cons:

Pros:
--very compact 3/8" chucked drill
--good quality
--good balance and feel in hand
--very powerful
--very easy to use
--better battery packs
--LED gauge is great (its about time!)

Cons:
--kinda pricey
--shipped case is still not that great (same soft case but with a more rigid top and bottom (though the euro version is a stackable
hard case called a L-boxx which Bosch will be selling later in the year this september in a new kit...Thanks for that Bosch, its not like you couldnt do that from the start???).
--still wish the tool could be more of an all metal build, though it is still pretty durable as-is.

In conclusion, i think if you buy this you will never regret it!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good drill, but mine had a problem December 19, 2010

By Gray

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Bought this drill from that big box store. Compared with Milwaukee M12 drill driver, this Bosch is more compact, has more torque in the spec, looks and feels better. Everything looks built with high quality. The drill has very good power and speed. The LED light is 50% blocked by the chuck, but it is still better than nothing. Battery changes within 30 minutes. It comes with a soft case, it will be great if it is LBOXX like the european ones.

However, after used it for a little more then 2 months, the chuck suddenly started wobble, at the same time it becomes difficult to switch from 1st to 2nd gear, the gear box generates noise. The noise can be gone if try to switch the gear again, but the wobbling is still there. It is good that the store's return policy allows to return in 90 days, I returned it.

To me, it is still has the best size, power, great looking 12V Max drill available. But too bad mine stopped working.