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45 of 47 found the following review helpful:
 Very effective when used correctly Nov 24, 2003
I purchased this unit after test-renting a Bosch 11316 Demolition Hammer in order to dig 25 very deep tree holes in the hard, California clay soil where I live. The 11316 was massive overkill for the job (I used it on 30-40% power all day), and often sunk deep into the cement-hard soil just under its own weight!The 11241 is a fantastic tool - it digs with a clay spade at a moderate pace, dramatically reducing workload for terraforming (moving a lot of dirt, as I did with a retaining wall), and for trenching, digging, and moderate-duty demolition. BEWARE - it takes 3-4 hours of use before it really *works*. Out of the box, brand new, you will swear this thing is broken. Read the manual - it vaguely refers to a 5 hour break-in period. Trust me, not much happens for the first 2 hours - I recommend finding drilling applications. So far, I've trenched, drilled holes in concrete, done terraforming, and some serious digging for tree planting and
other gardening tasks. The weight of this unit is ideal for the application, and the power is just sufficient. (5 stars would be reserved for a bit more power - it takes a while to get through some applications where old roots are in the way - the 11316 cut through them like a hot knife through butter). I've yet to try this unit on concrete - I suspect it will do a credible job, but not great, due to its moderate power output. I have the clay spade, acaling chisel, and two bull points of different lengths. All work very well. One superior aspect of this unit over the 11316 monster - the vibration isolation is really nice in the handle. My wrists can tolerate 2-3 hours/day of this work, where 2 hours of the 11316 caused me a week or so of serious aching.
20 of 20 found the following review helpful:
Rugged, reliable and very high quality Nov 20, 2006
By Lawrence A Team
"A team member"
I have had my Bosch 11241EVS for about three months now. I got tired of renting a hammer for about $80 a day plus the time/gas required for turn around at the rental agency. This Bosch combo hammer was paid for after only 6 days use. Sweet!
I have used it to cut 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" holes through 3" cured floors, chopped a number of 8"x16" concrete beams that needed to be trimmed 4", chopped beam pockets, chopped out many 4" deep rectangular holes for receptacle boxes that the tilt up guys forgot to cast in place and cut many holes for the electricians. This tool has never given me a moment of problem. It has performed perfectly. Vibration and noise is reasonable, soft start up is a big safety plus, the big SDS Max chuck releases instantly at all times. The balance and ergonomic design of the handles is first rate. Working with a chisel chops out cured concrete as easily as if you were removing hard wood. The many blows per minute multiplies the power of this machine dramatically. Working in the hammer mode increases power about 20% and I assure you, it makes quick work of demolishing, chopping or drilling most anything. SDS Max drills and core bits are very popular, have a tremendous selection. The SDS Max design is extremely rugged and easy to engage or disengage.
The only criticism I have concerns the 'on' lock button which can be in the depressed position so that when the power cable is first plugged in, the tool starts. (You must apply pressure to the bit or core before it actually hammers.) I just make sure it is definitely not depressed.
This machine does big work, is not too heavy (saves my back!), and in its carrying case, fits nicely in my truck. It has saved my bacon many times and it has earned my gratitude. I am extremely satisfied with this tool and recommend it for consideration to anyone who wants a high quality combination hammer with power.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Good Investment Apr 21, 2007
By prettytree
I have been using the Bosch 11241EVS 1-9/16-Inch 11-Amp SDS-Max Combination Hammer for three years. No problems. It was a great investment because I would have had to rent a similar product at least 20 times over that period. I have used it to dig footings and trenches in the local hard-pan clay; drill into concrete slabs; break and remove concrete sidewalks; and, break out mortered stone walls. I use the clay spade, and a variety of SDS-MAX bull-points, chisels, and drills. I highly recommend it.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
A VERY nice tool! Jun 14, 2008
By S. argyros
"CyborgCNC"
I bought this hammer to remove old deck posting. The people that had done the original deck, to their wisdom, instead of using a frame mold and pouring concrete, they simply placed a bunch of bricks and rocks around the post, dug a big hole, and fill it with concrete! The slab was huge!
This tool went through it like it was butter! I was able in an hours time to break up the old post into chips, which then allowed me to easily remove the posts, and do the job right.
Very comfortable to use, and pretty straight forward. Seems to be build well, and I am sure this will last for a few years. Manual says the brushes are good for about 300-400 hours, at which point you need to send the tool back to Bosch for replacement brushes and lubrication. So if you are going to use this one a lot, take this into consideration, since shipping it I am sure will be a small fortune due to the weight.
I would definitely recommend this tool!
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Remarkably high quality and capable combo hammer Nov 20, 2006
By Lawrence A Team
"A team member"
I have had my Bosch 11241EVS for about three months now. I got tired of renting a hammer for about $80 a day plus the time/gas required for turn around at the rental agency. This Bosch combo hammer was paid for after only 6 days use. Sweet!
I have used it to cut 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" holes through 3" cured floors, chopped a number of 8"x16" concrete beams that needed to be trimmed 4", chopped beam pockets, chopped out many 4" deep rectangular holes for receptacle boxes that the tilt up guys forgot to cast in place and cut many holes for the electricians. This tool has never given me a moment of problem. It has performed perfectly. Vibration and noise is reasonable, soft start up is a big safety plus, the big SDS Max chuck releases instantly at all times. The balance and ergonomic design of the handles is first rate. Working with a chisel chops out cured concrete as easily as if you were removing hard wood. The many blows per minute multiplies the power of this machine dramatically. Working in the hammer mode increases power about 20% and I assure you, it makes quick work of demolishing, chopping or drilling most anything. SDS Max drills and core bits are very popular, have a tremendous selection. The SDS Max design is extremely rugged and easy to engage or disengage.
The only criticism I have concerns the 'on' lock button which can be in the depressed position so that when the power cable is first plugged in, the tool starts. (You must apply pressure to the bit or core before it actually hammers.) I just make sure it is definitely not depressed.
This machine does big work, is not too heavy (saves my back!), and in its carrying case, fits nicely in my truck. It has saved my bacon many times and it has earned my gratitude. I am extremely satisfied with this tool and recommend it for consideration to anyone who wants a high quality combination hammer with power.
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