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What does the F version of Bosch drills add over the non F versions?

Supercell · 2021-08-26 10:34:32

I'm looking to get a Bosch "Professional Rotary Hammer GBH 2-26 F" or a "Professional Rotary Hammer GBH 2-26" SDS+ drill. Looks like the chuck at the end is longer at the end of the F version but for the life of me cannot figure out what that does, also the F version is about €50 more expensive but all other specs are…

26-08-2021 10:34am

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I'm looking to get a Bosch "Professional Rotary Hammer GBH 2-26 F" or a "Professional Rotary Hammer GBH 2-26" SDS+ drill.
Looks like the chuck at the end is longer at the end of the F version but for the life of me cannot figure out what that does, also the F version is about €50 more expensive but all other specs are identical.
There seems to be F and non-F versions of most of their other drills, does anyone know what this is for, maybe Fast keyless bit change or something?

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#2 26-08-2021 11:54am

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Quick change chuck.
Around 1:10 here
https://youtu.be/DaJuC4bqyQY

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#3 31-08-2021 12:21pm

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Good answer from Lumen there; I have one of those Bosch drills with the quick change chuck option, very useful and worth the extra €50, especially if you plan on drilling large holes in wood or metal with standard or hex shank bits.

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#4 11-09-2021 5:47am

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Just saw this now, thanks lads, got the F version and delighted with it, just the job.

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