Bosch GWX18V-8 brushless angle grinder with XLOCK, Standard 7/8" Arbor.
Bosch GWX18V-8 angle grinder with features: quick-release lever, soft-start technology, restart protection, overload protection, X-LOCK quick-change mounting, updated gearhead mounting collar, and two-position side handle.
Bosch X-LOCK angle grinder, with black handle, and red button with “X-LOCK”.
Bosch GWX18V-8 grinder.
Bosch GWX18V-8, Core 18V 4Ah, cordless angle grinder.
Bosch GWX18V-8 grinder being used on metal, with sparks visible. CORE18V 4 Ah battery visible. Hands in gloves.
Bosch GWX18V-8 angle grinder cutting metal, with sparks visible.
Bosch GWX18V-8 brushless angle grinder cutting metal, generating sparks.
Up to 5X Faster Wheel Change vs. standard 7/8 In. mount
Diagram showing quick accessory changes with SNAP-IN MOUNTING, push and snap, and SINGLE-LEVER RELEASE, pull and release.
X-LOCK accessories: Abrasive Wheels, Diamond Blades, Tuckpointing Blades, Flap Discs, Backing Pads/Fiber Discs, and Wire Wheels/Cups.
Bosch CORE18V 4 Ah, 6 Ah and 8 Ah batteries, recommended for use with 18V bare tools, part of the AMPShare™ 18V Battery System.
AMP Share Multi-brand Compatible 18V Battery System, powered by BOSCH.
Bosch logo with "18V-Bare Tool", "18V Limited Warranty", and "5 YEAR Tool". Effective 6/1/23, all 18V products are covered by this updated warranty. For updated terms, visit https://rb-pt.io/PowerToolWarranty or call 1-877-BOSCH99.

GWX18V-8N Professional

18V X-LOCK Angle Grinders

18V X-LOCK Brushless 4-1/2 In. Angle Grinder with Slide Switch (Bare Tool)

  • Ergonomic, robust grinder design – engineered with a narrow grip zone for best user comfort and considerable power
  • X-LOCK wheel change – features click-in mounting and grinder lever wheel release for change-out that's up to five times faster
  • Tool-free disc swap – the wheel mounts properly without the need for a spanner wrench or flange nuts for no losable parts
  • Brushless motor – provides equivalent 8.0 amps of power and greater efficiency that maximizes runtime and productivity
  • Restart protection – helps prevent accidental tool startup when switching batteries
  • Soft-start technology – reduces startup torque to ease into cuts
  • Overload protection – reduces the risk of the motor overloading or overheating
  • Spiral bevel gears – provide smooth transmission of power to grinding applications
  • Two-position side handle – offers comfortable control
  • Updated gearhead mounting collar – mounting collar on the gearhead now compatible with all Bosch metal and concrete cutting guards
  • Adjustable tool-free guard – designed with multiple fixed-adjustment settings to allow the user to position the guard in a variety of working angles
  • AMPShare™ System – designed to be multi-brand compatible across many cordless products to make managing your work day easier
  • AMPShare™ System compatibility – 18V batteries and chargers are compatible with Bosch 18V power tools and a growing list of cordless products from AMPShare™ brands
  • Bosch 18V cordless power tools are covered by a five year limited warranty – for details, visit https://rb-pt.io/PowerToolWarranty or call 1-877-BOSCH99
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GWX18V-8N Professional

Technical data

The most important data

Adjustable Handle Position
Yes
Battery Chemistry
Lithium Ion
Case Type
No Case Included
Height in
4.3 "
Length in
11.8 "
No Load RPM
11,000
Overload Protection
Yes
Rating
18 V
Spindle Thread
N/A
Variable Speed
No
Weight
4.5 lb
Weight (lbs.)
3.7
Wheel Diameter in
4-1/2"
Width in
5.1 "
Works With
Cutting Dust Extraction/Collection Hoods, 18DC-5E, GA50DC, Surface Grinding Dust Extraction/Collection Shrouds, 18SG-5E
Includes
(1) GWX18V-8 18V X-LOCK Brushless 4-1/2 In. Angle Grinder with Slide Switch
(1) Side Handle
(1) Grinding Guard

GWX18V-8N Professional: Further information

Product Highlights

The Bosch GWX18V-8 is an ergonomic X-LOCK angle grinder that combines portability, performance and best user comfort. Its brushless motor provides equivalent 8.0 amps of power and greater efficiency that maximizes runtime and productivity. It features the X-LOCK mount, offering a wheel change interface that's up to five times faster than conventional interfaces. There’s an audible snap when mounting an X-LOCK wheel on an X-LOCK grinder. The wheel mounts properly without the need for a spanner wrench or flange nuts. The wheel is released from the grinder with the pull of a lever. This 4-1/2 In. 18V grinder has restart protection to help prevent accidental start-up when switching batteries, soft-start technology to reduce startup torque and ease into cuts, and overload protection to reduce the risk of the motor overloading or overheating It is designed with spiral bevel gears that provide smooth transmission of power to grinding applications. It also features an adjustable tool-free guard and an updated gearhead mounting collar, which is now compatible with all Bosch metal and concrete cutting guards. This tool features a two-position side handle and a slim soft-grip design.