PDB 40 Bench Drill

Bosch 0603B07000 2011
Drill press (column drill) F2 · Intermediate

This product is positioned for advanced hobbyists, makers, and small artisan workshops requiring accurate drilling in wood, plastic, and metal without allocation of space for industrial machinery. The unit integrates a 710-Watt motor paired with a two-speed mechanical gearbox and electronic speed control, allowing operators to match torque to the specific material. Featuring a spindle travel of 90 millimeters, a digital depth display, and a cross-hair laser pointer for workpiece alignment, the equipment delivers an effective balance of operational versatility, base plate stability, and daily benchtop convenience for repetitive crafting and prototyping tasks.

Data from official source
Bosch PDB 40 Bench Drill — Drill press (column drill)
INDICATIVE PRICE RANGE
300–420 € ≈ $324–$454
Market estimate — list price not available

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Best price Intermediate · Drill press (column drill)

The lowest list price among intermediate Drill press (column drill) machines: €360. The second cheapest starts at €549. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)

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Work area 330 × 350 mm (13.0 × 13.8 in)
Power 710 W
Dimensions 33 × 35 × 65 cm (13.0 × 13.8 × 25.6 in)
Weight 11.2 kg (24.7 lb)
Parameter Value Source
Machine dimensions 33 × 35 × 65 cm (13.0 × 13.8 × 25.6 in) manufacturer website
Weight 11.2 kg (24.7 lb) manufacturer website
Power supply 230 V / 50 Hz / 710 W manufacturer website
Work area 330 × 350 × 90 mm (13.0 × 13.8 × 3.5 in) manufacturer website
Maximum speed 2500 rpm manufacturer website
Spindle travel 90 mm Compiled by editorial team
Spindle to column 125 mm Compiled by editorial team
RPM 2500 rpm Compiled by editorial team

Material compatibilities will be available in a future version.

Software

The equipment does not require or support computer connectivity, external control software, or firmware configurations, operating as a standalone benchtop power tool. Operational feedback is managed through an integrated electronic module featuring a digital display on the front panel of the drilling head. This screen allows the user to monitor real-time rotational speed in revolutions per minute and exact drilling depth during spindle lowering. Zero-point calibration for depth measurement is executed directly via physical push buttons adjacent to the display panel, ensuring rapid, intuitive workflow monitoring without external digital dependencies.

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Updates to this sheet and Manufacturer Notes
  1. Sheet published Specifications updated: nome, launch year, attribute.rpm, attribute.spindle to column mm, attribute.spindle travel mm Price updated (from 420 € to 420 €)