Blower alone retails for $155
Comes with Standard Nozzle, Extension tube, Drill hole Nozzle, Dust Collector. Picture of these https://www.bosch-pt.com.au/au/en/products/gbl-18v-120-06019…
The battery and charger are via redemption.
https://www.boschbluecrew.com.au/
Stock checker https://bunnings.youinstock.com.au/search/6200491
At the time of posting Sydney Tools have the blower and redemption for $155 and Total Tools have the blower only for $155.
Normally I like deals that get you another tool's battery on the cheap. But I do tend to agree the range of Bosch blue deals that come up overall is a lot less than say Dewalt/AEG/Ryobi.
I've got the $49 Ozito and this Bosch. The Ozito kinda sucks in comparison as it only has one slower speed and lacks the extension tube. It's a bit shit as a shop blower.
There is an $89 Ozito blower, not sure how many speeds it has, but it also has a fixed length (longer) tube. Better for reaching the floor, less good for tight spaces.
The Bosch is better. More expensive, but better. The only downside of the Bosch is that the air intake is on the left, so if you are right handed it's easy to catch against your trousers.
The only downside of the Bosch is that the air intake is on the left, so if you are right-handed it's easy to catch against your trousers.
This is so true so I had to use with my left hand. However, it's also quite annoying because the motor is sticking out a lot. So, in the end I 3D printed an intake cup with holes on the sides for the intake hole which solves the problem.
I don't have many 18V blowers to compare with, but this Bosch blower is quite small overall. The motor and fan are well balance there is very little vibration with the two speeds. It's loud as with all construction air tools. It also sucks battery fast, so 4Ah minimum. If you want some proper power you need to get leaf blowers.
So, in the end I 3D printed an intake cup with holes on the sides for the intake hole which solves the problem.
Have you posted that STL anywhere? Cause I'd use it!
I have the ozito one and it’s great.
Use this to dry my car after washing, been great for years.
Does anyone know if these will work with Bosch green 18V batteries, i have a few of those already ?
No, different battery
No, the batteries are completely different.
Are these any good as a leaf blower?
No, it’s too small.
Except for getting leaves out of your gutters.
These smaller types of blowers are more designed for general workshop/garage use and jobsite cleanup, but they work fine for blowing dry leaves etc off a deck, patio pathway etc,. Not much chop blowing leaves off lawns etc.
Not sure about 18V…. I have the Ozito 36V blower. OMFG, it's so much fun to use. I suspect it will push me around the garage if I had a wheelie chair especially on turbo mode…..
Hmmm…. I might get a wheelie chair for the garage…..
Why limit the wheelie chair only to the garage??
It's my castle. :)
good for cleaning gutters.
sell the charger too and the whole thing be even cheaper
Ryobi and Ozito both have ones that look exactly the same.
I have the Ryobi one and its really excellent. https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-18v-one-workshop-blower-to…
I agree. Just about all the brands have one of these small blowers and they are all fantastic for what they are designed for in my opinion.
We use to use them on jobsites as well. And the best thing about them is the fact they are lower powered , have way better low speed trigger control and they just don't explode dust everywhere like the bigger blowers do.
Same thing in the garage. But they still have enough power to blow leaves and light debris off smaller paths or patios etc.
I also have a larger jet type which I use the yard, but using it in the garage just creates a mini dust storm:) Pick the right tool for the job I reckon.
If you have to have 2 different blowers, so be it. You just don't need a 400cfm 1 metre long blower to clear some sawdust off your bench, lol.
yeah agree. I still have my 18V Ozito for small jobs but 36V for bigger jobs where I can turbo it from my side all the way to my neighbour so that they can deal with the leaves.
Went in to get one of these and the Bunnings guy talked me out of it, reckons the quality was crap?
Interesting. I don't own this particular blower, but Bosch Blue are generally regarded as being up there with the best of the main pro tool brands.
Curious as to what he recommended instead.
Was pushing towards the Makita in that price range.
I own a stack of Makita and they a great, but I can't say they are any better or worse than any other pro brand. I only chose Makita as they had a few specific tools I preferred at the time. Prior to that I was all in on Milwaukee and they were also great.
I also own some Ryobi and Ozito and they are pretty good too.
I think for him to say Bosch Blue is crap is a bit of a stretch though. The few I have owned in the past were very good tools.
Perhaps you should think about what other tools you want when making a brand decision?
@revheadgl: Yeah problem is I'm already in a few brands. I have EGO but their blowers are probably overkill for what I need. I have a Bosch drill and impact driver but they use an older type of battery. And I have a Makita tyre inflater and spray pack that ise the same battery as their blower. I might avoid the Bosch just so I don;t have to deal with another charger and battery type. :)
@EightImmortals: Fair enough, would probably be best for you to go with the Makita then. I have had the Makita equivalent blower to this Bosch for about 8 or so years and would not hesitate to replace if it ever fails.
Edit, out of the 3 blowers I have, the small Makita gets the most use by a fair margin.
@EightImmortals: I just went and checked the specs out of curiosity, and it looks like the Bosch only has 2 speeds, and no variable speed trigger that I could see. So off, low and high.
The Makita DUB185Z has 3 speed settings and a variable speed trigger which is a big plus for my uses.
Bosch claim a max of 270kmh and 70cfm
Makita claim a max of 352kmh and a 113cfm.
So while more expensive, the Makita is definitely more powerful and has the better features, but without the accessories, if you even actually needed them. So I reckon the extra expense is totally worth it.
As a bonus feature you can also buy a long nozzle for the Makita which is only $15. Makita 191G09-6
meh, just buy the ozita blower, same same. you will buy more ozito tools, but you probably won't buy anymore bosch stuff.
i rather get makita or dewalt for better tools, and ozito for cheaper tools. no point of ryobi since ozito will do the same thing for a lot cheaper.
ymmv