Bosch Professional 18 V Cordless Brushless Planer - 82 mm Planing Width (GHO 185-LI) - Tool Only (Battery and Charger NOT Included)

Consistent Flatness and Smooth Material Removal with Cordless Freedom

NOTE: Battery, Charger, and Carry Case are NOT INCLUDED (Sold separately).

 

The Bosch Professional GHO 185-LI Cordless Planer is an exceptionally precise surface-conditioning solution engineered to deliver effortless, consistent flatness across both natural and processed timbers. Driven by a high-performance brushless motor, this tool replicates the raw power of traditional corded planers while providing the total mobility needed on busy jobsites or overhead installations. Its optimized dual-blade cutting system ensures clean chip clearance and ultra-smooth finishes, backed by a smart counter-balanced design that keeps the tool perfectly stable. As a "Bare Tool" (Skin Only) configuration packaged in a standard cardboard box with a dedicated dust bag and parallel guide, this SKU allows woodworking professionals to expand their fleet seamlessly while leveraging their existing infrastructure within the global Bosch Professional 18V System or the AMPShare battery alliance.

 

Key Features

• High-Performance Brushless Motor: Matches the working speeds of corded equivalents, running cooler and offering significantly longer runtimes per charge without carbon brush maintenance.

• Dual-Blade Cutting System: Engineered for rapid, smooth material removal and fast blade swaps without requiring complex alignment adjustments.

• Intelligent Dust & Chip Management: Features an improved dual-chipping extraction path that quickly clears wood shavings into the included dust bag or an external workshop vacuum.

• Rapid-Response Motor Brake: Safety-engineered mechanism stops the blade drum completely in less than one second after trigger release to protect the workpiece and the user.

• Triple Chamfer Grooves: The precision-machined aluminum front shoe features three distinct V-grooves for easy, uniform chamfering and edge-breaking at various depths.

• Constant Electronic Control: Keeps the blade drum speed stable even under heavy load, preventing stalling or uneven finishes when transitions occur between soft and hard wood knots.

• On-Board Blade Storage: Features an integrated storage slot on the housing body that comes pre-loaded with an extra replacement blade for rapid site changes.

 

Technical Specifications

• Battery Voltage: 18.0 V

• Motor Type: Brushless

• Planing Width (Max): 82 mm

• Planing Depth: 0 – 2.6 mm

• Rebating / Rabbeting Depth: 0 – 9 mm

• No-Load Speed: 14,000 rpm

• Base Shoe Material: Precision-Ground Aluminum

• Dimensions (L x W x H): 295 mm x 156 mm x 176 mm

• Weight: 2.4 kg (Excl. battery)

 

Ideal For

• Door Trimming & Fitting: Rapidly shaving down door edges, stiles, and window casings on-site for a perfect flush fit without dragging extension cords.

• Carpentry & Timber Framing: Planing rough-sawn structural beams, square timbers, and wood rafters down to precise dimensions.

• Cabinet Making & Joinery: Creating straight rebate joints up to 9 mm deep and cleanly leveling uneven surface joints on solid wood worktops.

• Contractors on the Bosch Platform: A cost-effective addition for professionals already operating on the Bosch Blue 18V lithium-ion battery system.

 

What’s in the Box? (06015B5021)

• 1 x Bosch Professional GHO 185-LI Cordless Planer (Body Only)

• 1 x Parallel Guide / Bracket (Part No. 1 619 PB4 338)

• 1 x Cloth Dust Bag (Part No. 1 619 PC1 532)

• 1 x Assembly Wrench (Part No. 1 619 PC1 531)

• 1 x Instruction and Safety Manual

• Supplied in a Protective Retail Cardboard Box

• NOTE: Battery, Charger, and Carry Case are NOT INCLUDED (Sold separately).

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Does this model use standard reversible planer blades? Yes. The GHO 185-LI is designed to use standard, widely available 82 mm reversible tungsten carbide (TC) planer blades. Its dual-blade drum system allows you to loosen the clamping screws, flip or replace the blade, and re-tighten without needing specialized alignment jigs.

2. Can I choose which side the wood chips are ejected from? Yes. The tool features an adjustable chip ejection switch that allows you to direct the shaving output to either the left or the right side of the machine. This helps keep your line of sight completely clear regardless of whether you are left- or right-handed.

3. What is the maximum rebating depth for this planer? This tool is equipped with a step-machined shoe plate capable of cutting precise rebate (rabbet) edges up to a maximum depth of 9 mm. For consistent structural rebates, utilizing the included parallel guide bracket is highly recommended.

4. Can I safely place the planer down immediately after releasing the trigger? While the integrated motor brake stops the blades in less than one second, the GHO 185-LI is also equipped with a spring-loaded parking shoe on the base plate. This lift-pin automatically drops when the tool is raised, elevating the base from the work surface to prevent the spinning blades from scratching your workpiece or table when putting the tool down.