Bosch PS42-02 Impact
- Impact
- Battery
- 2.2 pounds
- 12 volts
A compact 12 volt Bosch impact tool that fits light to moderate fastening work, though torque and included accessories are not confirmed on this listing.
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How it ranks among the 284 impacts we track
4.6★ across 428 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
428 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
Bosch's PS42-02 runs on a 12 volt battery platform at 2600 RPM and weighs 2.2 pounds, sized for one handed work in Bosch's compact tool line.
Bosch's 12 volt compact tools are built around one handed use in tight spaces, and the 2.2 pound weight here fits that class. The listing does not include a seller description, so accessories, included battery capacity and chuck type beyond the core specs are not confirmed.
- 12 volt battery power source
- 2600 RPM motor speed
- 2.2 pound tool weight
- Part of Bosch's compact 12 volt line
Who it's for
Good for DIYers and pros who want a compact 12 volt impact tool for driving fasteners in tight spots. Less suited to heavy fastening jobs that call for higher voltage or higher torque tools, since torque figures are not listed.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Compact 2.2 pound weight for tight spaces
- 12 volt Bosch battery platform
- 2600 RPM motor speed
- No torque spec listed
- No seller description or customer reviews accompany this listing
Performance notes
At 2.2 pounds and 2600 RPM on a 12 volt platform, this sits in Bosch's compact tool class, built for control and access in tight spaces rather than maximum torque output. No torque figure is published, so heavy fastening performance is not confirmed here.
Specifications
| Brand | BOSCH |
|---|---|
| Model | PS42-02 |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
| Voltage | 12 volts |
| Speed | 2600 rpm |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in impacts.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch PS42-02 ImpactThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 428 | 3.8 / 5 |
| DEWALT DCF845B ImpactDeWALT | 4.7 / 5 | 12,700 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Milwaukee 2457-20 ImpactMILWAUKEE | 4.6 / 5 | 8,078 | 4.5 / 5 |
| GEARWRENCH 81270 ImpactGEARWRENCH | 4.7 / 5 | 4,983 | 4.4 / 5 |
| AOBEN AB7331T ImpactAOBEN | 4.4 / 5 | 10,707 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the BOSCH PS42-02
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What voltage battery does the PS42-02 use?
It runs on Bosch's 12 volt platform.
How much torque does this impact tool produce?
The listing does not publish a torque figure.
How heavy is the tool?
2.2 pounds.