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Bosch 18V Brushless Compact Router
Bosch · GKF 18V-8 · 2022
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Specifications
- Power
- 18V / 12V
- Collet Size
- 1/4 in + 1/2 in / 6mm + 8mm
- Speed
- 13,000–26,000 RPM
- Variable Speed
- ✓
- Plunge Depth
- 25mm
- Weight
- 1.1 kg / 2.4 lbs (bare)
- Cordless
- ✓
- Battery Platform
- Bosch 18V / 12V
- LED Light
- ✓
- Soft Start
- ✓
Verdict
The lightest cordless trim router on the market. Accepts both 1/4" and 1/2" collets — rare for a compact router. The spindle lock switch makes bit changes a one-wrench operation.
Pros
- + Lightest in class at only 1.1 kg
- + Accepts 1/4" and 1/2" collets
- + One-wrench bit changes with spindle lock
- + 12V or 18V battery compatible
Cons
- − Lower power than 18V competitors
- − Shorter battery runtime with 12V batteries
- − Less established than Makita/DeWALT in this category
Last updated: 2026-05-01