 - Powerful Hammer and Anvil System [feature] Produces 800 in/lbs of torque [benefit]
- High Performance Motor and All Metal Gears [features] Deliver 1,800 RPM and 3,000 BPM for fast fastening
- Compact and Lightweight [feature] Only 6/12 in length, just 2.2 lbs
- Hex Quick Change Chuck [feature] Instantly change from drill bits to driving bits
- Bright LED Work Light [feature] Three LED lights in the front end of the tool for optimum lighting
List Price: $357.00
Lowest Price: $134.99 
Product Description: 10.8V Impact Driver, 60% More Torque Than 18V Drill/Drive, 800 INLB Of Max Torque, Bosch Designed Hammer & Anvil System Delivers 1,800 RPM/3,000 BPM, LED Light Ring 3 LEDs Illuminate Work Area For Use In Dark Areas, Litheonca 10.8V Batteries, Spring Loaded Impact Mechanism Reduces User Fatigue, Aluminum Gear Housing With Protective Rubber Front, 1/4 JE Hex Drive With Quick Release, Variable Speed Trigger For Complete Control, Includes: 1 Carrying Case, Two 1.5 JE Power Drive Bits, One 30 Minute Charger BC430, & 2 Litheonca 10.8V Batteries BAT411. Amazon.com: Amazon.com Product Description
View larger. | Most manufacturers seem to be using lithium-ion battery technology to create lighter versions of existing cordless tools, or high-voltage tools that would have been too heavy for use with older battery technologies. Bosch however, seems to have also used the opportunities presented by lithium ion to dream up tools that have never even existed. Last year, they scored big hits with the PS-20 Pocket Driver and I-driver, which redefined ideas about drills and screwdrivers at the same time. This year, they've extended that out-of-the-box thinking to impact drivers, with the Litheon "Impactor", and it is another jaw-dropper. Impact drivers are smaller and lighter than cordless drills, but because they have a simple hammering function and are geared specifically to spin fast, they produce about three times the torque of a drill. This means an impact driver will put in screws, bolts, and other fasteners much faster than a drill would (especially in sheet metal). They can drill holes, too. What they won't do is drill holes bigger than 1/2 inch, but they'll handle just about any job a homeowner or contractor would do around the house. In size and feel, the Impactor is very much like the Pocket Driver. It's small and light enough to fit into a drawer. Hitched to your belt, you could carry it around all day and barely notice the weight, although it looks so cool, you're definitely going to want to keep taking it out. With the three LED lights on the front, Bosch has not only made sure this thing doubles practically as a spare flashlight, they've really solidified the space-age ray gun look, making the Impactor pretty hard not to pull it out just to play with. With the hammer action on top of the respectable 10.8 volts of power however, this can do even more than the Pocket Driver could. We used it to drive screws through sheet metal and 3/8-inch bolts into pine. It wasn't as fast as 14.4- or 18-volt models, but it got the job done well enough to make this a truly all-purpose tool The lithium ion batteries also have the advantage of staying charged when they are not used, which makes them great for tools that get left in drawers for long periods of time between uses. --Tod Harrick From the Manufacturer
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Delivers 60% more torque than an 18-volt drill/driver and fits in the palm of your hand. | 
Integrated 3-LED worklight. | About Bosch Litheon
Bosch continues to push the boundaries of cordless at both ends of the voltage spectrum with Litheon, the industry’s most advanced lithium-ion battery technology, professionals will continue to benefit from innovative, powerful, long-lasting and comfortable tools, such as the new 10.8-volt Impactor. About the PS40-2 Impactor
The innovative new ultra-compact 10.8-volt Litheon Impactor Fastening Driver (PS40-2) is the world’s smallest and most lightweight impact driver. It delivers 60% more torque than an 18-volt drill/driver, but at 6-inches tall by 6-1/2-inches long and 2.2 lbs, it is less than half the size of an 18-volt NiCad impact driver. A high-performance Bosch motor and all-metal gears produce 1,800 RPM and 3,000 BPM and turn the powerful hammer and anvil system to deliver 800 in-lbs. of torque. For a full range of professional fastening applications, including self-tapping screws, nuts and bolts, lag bolts up to 5/16-inches and more, the PS40-2 is sized to fit in any tool belt pouch or pocket and be productive all day long. Loaded with Features
A bright 3-LED work light specially positioned in the nose of the tool effectively illuminates any work area. A hex quick-change chuck allows for instant changes from drill to driver bits. A sensitive variable speed trigger offers optimal control over speed for varying applications, while the tool’s superior ergonomic design, which includes soft-grip, adds to user comfort over long periods of time. Bosch PROVANTAGE Warranty
Like all Bosch cordless tools, the new Impactor is also covered under the industry’s most reliable tool protection plan, PROVANTAGE™. Registering is absolutely free, affords users two-years of battery replacements in the event of a failure, one-year tool replacement and eligibility for additional special promotions. What’s In The Box: Bosch Litheon 10.8-volt Impactor (PS40-2) Fastening Driver, two (2) 10.8-volt Litheon batteries, 10.8-volt 30-minute battery charger The Bosch Story
About 70 years ago Bosch had the idea of making the smallest possible electric motors to power handy power tools. Over the years Bosch has powered nearly every type of hand tool. Today's range comprises more than 1,000 different products for trade, industry, and do-it-yourselfers. The product range also includes accessories such as drill bits and saw blades, as well as gardening appliances. Customer Reviews: Rating: 
Date: 2008-07-07
bosch ps40 - 5 stars
A perfectly sized drill with plenty of guts to get the job done... nice weight in the hand, fit and finish excellent. Rating: 
Date: 2008-07-03
Great little tool!
O.K., this thing is not an industrial strength monster. But for a very small, comfortable, rechargeable driver I think it's great. I'm installing hardwood throughout and needed something to screw down the underlayment. At this point I've driven about a jillion 1 1/2" screws, and I'm happy with it. The batteries recharge quickly, so by the time I've expended one the other is ready to go. I'm taking one star off because it is fairly noisy; ear protection recommended if you're working on a big job. Rating:
Date: 2008-06-26
Great small package
This product is all it claims to be and more.
It has replaced my 12V and 14V drills. I use it to put together all my woodworking projects at this time. I also have the sister to this one and together they make an unbeatable pair. Rating:
Date: 2008-06-23
Bosch PS40-2 review
Product works great. Only has a 1/4" hex quick change chuck which does not take any 3/8" items, watch this in add-on sets. I compare this to an older Bosch 3670 1/2" hammer drill which is more than 4 pounds heavier.
Both can drive 4" deck screws beyond flush but the older drill would need square drive screw heads to avoid stripping the head. The impactor can drive philips head screws without stripping. It runs up the screw at almost 1800 rpm until resistance is met, then starts with impactor action. If you continue to push past flush, it can effectively countersink the screw. While not designed as a drill, it can be used as one as long as you have a light touch and clear the hole frequently which is good when you are up on a ladder and don't want to go back to get a drill. The impactor action also does not wrench out of your hand when resistance is met by the fastner as it would with a drill/driver. Only downside is how much noise an impactor makes once it kicks in, but as has been quoted before, "with great power comes great responsibility". Rating:
Date: 2008-06-17
Great for cabinet work - Not so great for decking
After a year in my home woodworking shop this little jewel was the first driver I reached for. It's super-light & handy and the built-in light is a godsend when screwing in drawer slides in the back of a dark cabinet. I recently rebuilt my front porch porch driving 2 3/4 inch screws through composite decking into treated lumber. Again it was the first tool I reached for but ---. It USUALLY got the job done but very slowly and I felt like I was pulling a semi-trailer with a 4 cylinder pickup. I began to worry about wearing out a great tool in one project so I switched over to an old Craftsman 18V drill and things went much better.
This is a great driving tool for light to medium work. And the impact mechanism seems to be especially effective when removing old corroded fasteners. Just don't expect it to frame a house or build a deck. |
