--- product_id: 48322529 title: "Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 (Parallel Guide, Quick-Lock Clamps, 710 W, in Carton Packaging)" brand: "bosch" price: "€ 764.14" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Bosch" url: https://www.desertcart.es/products/48322529-bosch-bench-drill-pbd-40-parallel-guide-quick-lock-clamps store_origin: ES region: Spain --- # 710W Power Boost Digital Depth Precision 2-Speed Gearbox Control Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 (Parallel Guide, Quick-Lock Clamps, 710 W, in Carton Packaging) **Brand:** bosch **Price:** € 764.14 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔧 Drill Like a Pro, Own the Workshop Vibe! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 (Parallel Guide, Quick-Lock Clamps, 710 W, in Carton Packaging) by bosch - **How much does it cost?** € 764.14 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.es](https://www.desertcart.es/products/48322529-bosch-bench-drill-pbd-40-parallel-guide-quick-lock-clamps) ## Best For - bosch enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bosch brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Effortless Accuracy:** Digital depth gauge and parallel guide guarantee exact hole placement every time. - • **Smart Speed Control:** Variable 200-2500 RPM with digital readout ensures perfect speed for every material. - • **Power Meets Precision:** 710W motor delivers consistent torque for flawless drilling in metal and wood. - • **Quick-Change Efficiency:** Keyless chuck and quick-lock clamps speed up tool swaps and secure workpieces instantly. - • **Built for Comfort & Stability:** 11.2 kg solid build with smooth slow start and quiet operation keeps you focused and fatigue-free. ## Overview The Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 is a powerhouse 710W benchtop drill press featuring a digital depth gauge, variable speed control up to 2500 RPM, and a 2-speed gearbox for optimized torque and speed. Equipped with quick-lock clamps and a parallel guide, it ensures precise, stable drilling on metal (up to 13mm) and wood (up to 40mm). Its keyless chuck allows fast bit changes, while the robust 11.2 kg frame and quiet operation make it ideal for professional and serious DIY use. ## Description From the manufacturer Constant speed The Constant Electronic system and two gears ensure the PBD 40 always provides optimum power Constant speed The Constant Electronic system and two gears ensure the PBD 40 always provides optimum power Precise and secure positioning The workpiece can, for example, be held down by the quick-release clamps included with delivery Precise and secure positioning The workpiece can, for example, be held down by the quick-release clamps included with delivery Quick tool changes Changing the tool is extra quick thanks to the keyless chuck Quick tool changes Changing the tool is extra quick thanks to the keyless chuck Easy to read The digital depth measurement makes it easy to read off the current drilling depth Easy to read The digital depth measurement makes it easy to read off the current drilling depth Comfortable and effortless work High functionality Digital display The working height remains the same and drilling is effortless, as the motor block moves with the drill when it is lowered Exact and secure positioning of the workpiece thanks to the PBD 40's parallel guide and large working surface Drilling can be perfectly controlled using the continuous speed settings Technical data •Power input: 710 W •Max. drilling diameter in steel/wood: 13 mm/40 mm •Drilling stroke = 90 mm •Machine weight: 11.2 kg •No load speed: 200–2500 min-1 Review: WOW! - This thing is incredible! Features I love: - SLOW START! It starts slowly and then brings up the speed. In my opinion this is absolutely amazing for some safety aspects of a powerful tool like this. I would have spent the extra money on this tool for this feature alone! - 750w power. I'm sure I'd be fine with less but this is nice to have. - Not very loud, actually really comfortably quiet at lower speeds. I love this about many quality tools from Bosch and Makita, especially 18v tools. See below for my noise measurements. - Perfect speed adjustments! So easy to dial in exactly what you need from 200 to 2500 rpm. I also love that the speed is actually measured by the tool rather than just showing a number based on the position of the adjustment knob. So for example if you're drilling a tough material you will see the speed decrease on the LCD screen. - Physical depth stop and digital depth gauge on the screen. - The laser and LED light are very nice. Although the laser shines brightly off the metal surface at the bottom which I don't love. - Really versatile built-in clamp, which is removable. There's also a separate Bosch vice for £50 or so which to me seems a bit overpriced so I doubt I would get that from Bosch. - As far as I know this can drill much deeper than most others. - Usable for so many things, and I've also seen many tricks on youtube for using this in ways it wasn't intended, although i guess some of them may be unsafe to do. - Good weight for keeping it stable, but still can be moved without a problem. Quality: Looks and feels like superb build quality. I really don't understand why this is a "green" tool, which is what Bosch consider a "DIY" tool rather than a "blue" tool which is their professional line. Noise: (to me this is important) I measured noise from approx 1ft away (dB meter next to my head). I got these results: 78dB at 2500rpm. - Same amount of noise as my Bosch 18V-Li cordless drill at its maximum 1700rpm speed. (The UK government's health and safety website says your employer should give you hearing protection from 80dB, so I'd say best to wear ear protection for using this at high speed, especially for longer durations and when drilling metals.) 68dB at 1050rpm. - Reasonably quiet and comfortable, even for my sensitive ears. This is much less noise than 78dB. 56dB at 200rpm. - Roughly the same as my lovely Bosch GS-50 "silent" vacuum cleaner which I measured at 55db. Quiet enough to have a conversation or listen to music (obviously not recommended for safety reasons, you should be paying attention to your tool and material), and likely won't disturb other people. Chuck wobble: I cannot see or feel any chuck wobble at all. I have no proper device to measure but if I can't feel it then it's absolutely fine for me. Chuck play: The chuck does have a bit of play, meaning it can move very slightly sideways if I push it. it's about 0.33mm (one third of a millimeter) from pushing left to pushing right, measured at the end of an 8cm long bit. This is an extremely tiny movement so doesn't bother me. If measured from no-pressure to pushing in one direction then it's about half that much, about one sixth of a millimeter. Other than this tiny movement the entire tool feels extremely solid and accurate. Price: Not cheap but in my opinion it was absolutely worth the investment. It's a little cheaper from other shops but I love the desertcart customer service and easy returns (for example if there's an issue) so I was happy to pay about £15 extra (£245 instead of £230). Note: This newer version doesn't have the clear guard over the chuck as I've seen in some photos and videos online. Doesn't seem to be a problem at all. Conslusion: For me it was absolutely worth it, I'm LOVING this tool! - But to be fair you can also make holes with a £50 drill press, especially if you don't care about fancy features. If you're on the fence about buying this I would say, if it's not going to break the bank, go for it, I think you will love it. Remember to register with Bosch within 30 days of purchase for the extended warranty! See their website for details. Review: Fiddly to get used to, but a great tool when you are used to it - Getting used to moving the drill head to set the position is easy, just remember to release the depth stop (or put it high) so that you can then move it to actually drill. Love the variable speed and the one-knob controls. Setting the clamp is a bit stiff on the shaft (I want to try some machine wax to see if that helps). The laser cross is good, and the built-in light. Simple safety cut-off, just press the control knob to stop everything. Some complaints about drill bit wobble, but I've not found that, and I find the wheel easy to use. The parallel guide works OK, my only complaint is that the high side of it gets in the way of the clamp, if you are working with something lower - I was working with 26mm wood, and the fence is higher, so had to turn it around and use the edge of the flat side. Not a big deal, and no doubt if it was 25mm high, others would have the same issue with 24mm stock... First job was to drill and countersink 42 4.5mm holes 8mm from the edge of the timber - worked a treat and fully justified the purchase, so very happy bunny here. ## Features - Digital system to read drilling speeds and depths easily - Quick clamp holds even round materials for drilling accuracy - Keyless precision chuck automatically retightens the drill bit - 2-speed gearbox: high power in first gear and high speed in second gear - Scope of supply: Parallel guide; Quick-action clamp; Carton ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00766C1A8 | | Best Sellers Rank | 37,757 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 6 in Benchtop Drill Presses | | Brand | Bosch | | Colour | Green | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 870 Reviews | | Drill Type | Drill Press | | Drilling Capacity Metal | 13 Millimetres | | Drilling Capacity Wood | 40 Millimetres | | Global Trade Identification Number | 03165140569163 | | Included Components | 1 X Bench Drilling Machine Pbd40,1 X Parellel Stop,1 Quick Release Clamp | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 74.2L x 37.2W x 27.5H centimetres | | Item Type Name | Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 (parallel guide, quick-lock clamps, 710 W, in Carton Packaging) | | Item Weight | 11.15 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Bosch | | Material | Metal Plastic | | Maximum Chuck Size | 13 Millimeters | | Maximum Power | 710 Watts | | Maximum Rotational Speed | 2500 RPM | | Maximum Torque | 650 Newton Meters | | Maximum chuck size | 13 Millimeters | | Maximum rotational speed | 2500 RPM | | Model Number | 0603B07070 | | Number of Speeds | 2 | | Part Number | 0603B07070 | | Power source | Corded Electric | | Special Features | Variable Speed | | Speed | 2500 RPM | | Torque | 650 Newton Meters | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Voltage | 220 Volts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Bosch - **Maximum chuck size:** 13 Millimeters - **Maximum rotational speed:** 2500 RPM - **Power source:** Corded Electric - **Voltage:** 220 Volts ## Images ![Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 (Parallel Guide, Quick-Lock Clamps, 710 W, in Carton Packaging) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QkNZ4SbDL.jpg) ![Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 (Parallel Guide, Quick-Lock Clamps, 710 W, in Carton Packaging) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81TcClvtTML.jpg) ![Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 (Parallel Guide, Quick-Lock Clamps, 710 W, in Carton Packaging) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81euFUgNtQL.jpg) ![Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 (Parallel Guide, Quick-Lock Clamps, 710 W, in Carton Packaging) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91SAdszrdHL.jpg) ![Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 (Parallel Guide, Quick-Lock Clamps, 710 W, in Carton Packaging) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91TP2GWTq0L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Would it be possible to replace the 13mm Bosch chuck with a standard 16mm twist-lock one? The Bosch one seems fiddly and could be too small.** A: I replaced it with a Röhm Supra-S (Model No. 871050). The answer that states there is no provision for changing the chuck is incorrect. The supplied chuck (Röhm Supra-SK E) isn't specified for a pillar drill, while the Supra-S is. I also changed the bearing out for an NSK 6002DDUCM (n.b. this isn't an entirely simple undertaking, so approach at your own risk). The drill is a lot more accurate now with those two upgrades. **Q: Why does it mention battery state when it is mains powered ?** A: Because Amazon thought they would intrigue you by adding totally irrelevant information about the Bosch PSB 10.8 LI-2 Cordless Hammer Drill. Perhaps in readiness for the first of April? **Q: I need to store this drill in a cabinet. What would be the minimum size box it would fit in fully assembled? Given dim. are shipping dim. Thanks!** A: Hello - sorry for the delay - I've just measured it and the footprint is 33cm wide and 35cm deep. The top of the pillar is 66.5cm. In practise you would want your cabinet to slightly exceed these dimensions. **Q: Can you use drum sanding attachments with this?** A: I don't know. I wouldn't try it. The drill press is too small and not made for that much work. Get a cheap $200 one from Harbor Freight with a belt, not a gear box like this one. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WOW! *by M***O on 2 November 2016* This thing is incredible! Features I love: - SLOW START! It starts slowly and then brings up the speed. In my opinion this is absolutely amazing for some safety aspects of a powerful tool like this. I would have spent the extra money on this tool for this feature alone! - 750w power. I'm sure I'd be fine with less but this is nice to have. - Not very loud, actually really comfortably quiet at lower speeds. I love this about many quality tools from Bosch and Makita, especially 18v tools. See below for my noise measurements. - Perfect speed adjustments! So easy to dial in exactly what you need from 200 to 2500 rpm. I also love that the speed is actually measured by the tool rather than just showing a number based on the position of the adjustment knob. So for example if you're drilling a tough material you will see the speed decrease on the LCD screen. - Physical depth stop and digital depth gauge on the screen. - The laser and LED light are very nice. Although the laser shines brightly off the metal surface at the bottom which I don't love. - Really versatile built-in clamp, which is removable. There's also a separate Bosch vice for £50 or so which to me seems a bit overpriced so I doubt I would get that from Bosch. - As far as I know this can drill much deeper than most others. - Usable for so many things, and I've also seen many tricks on youtube for using this in ways it wasn't intended, although i guess some of them may be unsafe to do. - Good weight for keeping it stable, but still can be moved without a problem. Quality: Looks and feels like superb build quality. I really don't understand why this is a "green" tool, which is what Bosch consider a "DIY" tool rather than a "blue" tool which is their professional line. Noise: (to me this is important) I measured noise from approx 1ft away (dB meter next to my head). I got these results: 78dB at 2500rpm. - Same amount of noise as my Bosch 18V-Li cordless drill at its maximum 1700rpm speed. (The UK government's health and safety website says your employer should give you hearing protection from 80dB, so I'd say best to wear ear protection for using this at high speed, especially for longer durations and when drilling metals.) 68dB at 1050rpm. - Reasonably quiet and comfortable, even for my sensitive ears. This is much less noise than 78dB. 56dB at 200rpm. - Roughly the same as my lovely Bosch GS-50 "silent" vacuum cleaner which I measured at 55db. Quiet enough to have a conversation or listen to music (obviously not recommended for safety reasons, you should be paying attention to your tool and material), and likely won't disturb other people. Chuck wobble: I cannot see or feel any chuck wobble at all. I have no proper device to measure but if I can't feel it then it's absolutely fine for me. Chuck play: The chuck does have a bit of play, meaning it can move very slightly sideways if I push it. it's about 0.33mm (one third of a millimeter) from pushing left to pushing right, measured at the end of an 8cm long bit. This is an extremely tiny movement so doesn't bother me. If measured from no-pressure to pushing in one direction then it's about half that much, about one sixth of a millimeter. Other than this tiny movement the entire tool feels extremely solid and accurate. Price: Not cheap but in my opinion it was absolutely worth the investment. It's a little cheaper from other shops but I love the Amazon customer service and easy returns (for example if there's an issue) so I was happy to pay about £15 extra (£245 instead of £230). Note: This newer version doesn't have the clear guard over the chuck as I've seen in some photos and videos online. Doesn't seem to be a problem at all. Conslusion: For me it was absolutely worth it, I'm LOVING this tool! - But to be fair you can also make holes with a £50 drill press, especially if you don't care about fancy features. If you're on the fence about buying this I would say, if it's not going to break the bank, go for it, I think you will love it. Remember to register with Bosch within 30 days of purchase for the extended warranty! See their website for details. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fiddly to get used to, but a great tool when you are used to it *by S***L on 17 December 2023* Getting used to moving the drill head to set the position is easy, just remember to release the depth stop (or put it high) so that you can then move it to actually drill. Love the variable speed and the one-knob controls. Setting the clamp is a bit stiff on the shaft (I want to try some machine wax to see if that helps). The laser cross is good, and the built-in light. Simple safety cut-off, just press the control knob to stop everything. Some complaints about drill bit wobble, but I've not found that, and I find the wheel easy to use. The parallel guide works OK, my only complaint is that the high side of it gets in the way of the clamp, if you are working with something lower - I was working with 26mm wood, and the fence is higher, so had to turn it around and use the edge of the flat side. Not a big deal, and no doubt if it was 25mm high, others would have the same issue with 24mm stock... First job was to drill and countersink 42 4.5mm holes 8mm from the edge of the timber - worked a treat and fully justified the purchase, so very happy bunny here. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely fine as a drilling machine *by J***R on 21 September 2015* I've owned and used this drill in my light metal-working compact work shop for 7 months and found it to meet all my needs including accuracy. the bearings will have settled and run-in. I've just measured the resulting movement (due to clearance in bearings) at the end of a 13mm drill bit i.e. 120mm from the nose of the chuck. The maximum movement checked in all directions on the horizontal plane is between 0.15mm and 0.22mm. Absolutely fine as a drilling machine, some others customers comments imply they are looking for a milling machine - I wonder how they precisely locate their centre-pop marks and work-piece locating to better than 0.2mm. I have drilled stainless steel in up to 13mm diameter and with due skill, care and sharp bits, the machine is very capable regarding holding the required speed and torques without struggling. When new I stripped the gear-box to study, clean and re-grease the bearings and gears and reckoned they were designed fit-for purpose and if sensible strip and re-greasing diligence was maintained. The digital depth and speed indication and illumination are so useful. The laser projected cross-hairs are a super aid to home in on centre-marks but they are obviously not not relevant for centre-popped applications. The supplied cam operated clamp is convenient and effective for other light clamping duties but as supplied it did not work. I dismantled it and found the internal bolt and spring required adjustment to let it reach the sweet spot of cam operation and maximize clamping pressure, and the pivots and cam required greasing. For most work I use a conventional drill-vice. Compactness and portability - from time to time I need to move this bench drill to clear swarf from under the table or move it to a temporary Work-mate bench and it is light enough to lift and shift and heavy enough to be quite stable and not wander around the bench when working. The hand-wheel is unusual but once I got used to it, it works just fine In summary, this bench drill is a very well designed tool and with skill and care is capable of a wide range of work normally the domain of heavy bulky traditional belt-drive cast iron devices. Perfect for a light metal-workshop where space is at a premium and a degree of portability is required. Steve ## Frequently Bought Together - Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 (710 W, Maximum Drilling Diameter In Steel/Wood: 13 mm/40 mm, Drilling Stroke 90 mm, In Cardboard Box) - Bosch Professional 2608030055" MS80 Machine Vice, Black/Silver, 95 x 80 x 80 mm - Ottertools - Turnstile Compatible with Bosch PBD-40 Bench Drill (Round Handle Shape) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.es/products/48322529-bosch-bench-drill-pbd-40-parallel-guide-quick-lock-clamps](https://www.desertcart.es/products/48322529-bosch-bench-drill-pbd-40-parallel-guide-quick-lock-clamps) --- *Product available on Desertcart Spain* *Store origin: ES* *Last updated: 2026-07-08*