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Bosch GWX10-45PE-RT 120V 10 Amp X-LOCK 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle (Renewed)

Bosch GWX10-45PE-RT 120V 10 Amp X-LOCK 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle (Renewed)

By Bosch · Angle Grinders · Power Tools · More from Bosch

  • 10-amp motor, 120 V
  • 11,000 no-load RPM
  • 4-1/2 in. wheel diameter
  • 4.6 lb tool weight
  • Multi-grip lock-on paddle switch

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Problems, parts and running costs

Summary

The renewed version of Bosch’s 4-1/2-inch X-LOCK corded angle grinder: a 10-amp, 120 V tool at 11,000 rpm with tool-free wheel changes. No independent lab has tested this exact model, so the value rests on Bosch’s 1-year warranty and the refurbisher’s inspection rather than measured results.

Strengths

  • X-LOCK changes wheels without a spanner wrench or flange nuts.
  • A 10-amp motor and 11,000 rpm in a 4.6 lb body.
  • Epoxy-coated field windings and spiral bevel gears.
  • Service Minder brushes flag brush wear before failure.
  • Bosch keeps a spare-parts catalogue entry for the exact model.

Weaknesses

  • No variable speed and no overload protection.
  • No X-Brake rapid stop on the corded version.
  • X-LOCK grinders accept only X-LOCK accessories.
  • No independent instrumented test of this exact model.
  • Renewed units ship without a case and may come in damaged packaging.
  • The sibling switch variants are easy to confuse.

Verified specifications

ModelGWX10-45PE (renewed listing GWX10-45PE-RT).
Region and electricalUS 120 V, 10 A corded.
No-load speed11,000 rpm.
Wheel4-1/2 in., X-LOCK mount with no standard spindle thread.
Switchmulti-grip lock-on paddle.
Variable speedno; overload protection: no.
Weight4.6 lb; dimensions 11.1 × 4.65 × 5.1 in.
Motorepoxy-coated field windings, directed air-flow cooling and spiral bevel gears.
BrushesService Minder brushes stop the tool when maintenance is due.
Guardadjustable tool-free guard; auxiliary handle included; no case.
Dust extractionworks with the 18DC-5E and GA50DC hoods; spare grinding guard 1.600.A00.XL4 and cutting guard 1.600.A01.2JJ.
X-Brakenot on this corded model.
Part number3601GB1110, also referenced as 06017B1110.
WarrantyBosch 1-year corded-tool limited warranty; renewed units carry the renewed-program guarantee.
Full research notes and sources

Which model this is

This page covers the Bosch GWX10-45PE, a compact 4-1/2-inch X-LOCK corded angle grinder with a lock-on paddle switch, sold as a renewed unit under the listing name GWX10-45PE-RT. The “-RT” suffix is the renewed-program identifier, not a Bosch factory SKU; the tool inside is the standard GWX10-45PE, part number 3601GB1110.

The US listing is ASIN B08LY82PD6.

Don’t confuse it with the sibling variants GWX10-45E (lock-on/off slide switch, no paddle) and GWX10-45DE (no-lock-on paddle switch); all three share the 10-amp, 11,000 rpm X-LOCK platform and differ in switch type. The Canadian GWX10-45E page lists 4.5 lb against 4.6 lb for the US GWX10-45PE.

The X-LOCK mount

The X-LOCK mount is why this model exists as its own product. Wheels click on when the mounting hub aligns with the mount base and release with a lever, so there is no spanner wrench or flange nut, and Bosch claims changes up to 5x faster than a standard 7/8 in. arbor. The trade-off is one-way compatibility: an X-LOCK grinder accepts only X-LOCK accessories, though select X-LOCK wheels also fit older standard-arbor grinders. There is no X-Brake rapid stop on this corded model; Bosch says a corded solution is in development.

Renewed units and what you get

The revised listing is the standard GWX10-45PE refurbished: reseller mirrors describe it as professionally inspected, tested and cleaned, backed by the renewed-program guarantee. The exact guarantee term could not be confirmed outside Amazon, and Bosch’s own warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship for 1 year to the original purchaser, excluding wear items such as brushes and cords. Renewed units ship without a case and may arrive without original packaging, so confirm the guard and auxiliary handle are included.

Running costs and parts

Consumables are X-LOCK wheels and accessories — grinding discs, cutting wheels, flap discs and wire brushes — plus replacement brushes and optional dust-extraction hoods. Bosch lists a US spare-parts catalogue entry for the exact model (part number 3601GB1110), and the tool works with the 18DC-5E and GA50DC dust hoods; the grinding guard 1.600.A00.XL4 and cutting guard 1.600.A01.2JJ are listed as spares.

Is it worth it?

New retail pricing for the GWX10-45PE sits around $115 (Home Depot and Acme Tools, 2026), while Preston Hardware lists it at $149 as an online-exclusive special order. Renewed listings on reseller mirrors run in the roughly $20–50 range. At the renewed price it is a cheap way into the X-LOCK system, provided you accept refurbished-tool risk and treat the renewed guarantee as the safety net. At new retail it is a reasonable but not standout corded grinder: X-LOCK quick-change and the 4.6 lb weight are the differentiators, and the value rises only if you will use X-LOCK accessories enough to matter. There is no exact-model durability data to justify a premium over a conventional-arbor Bosch or DeWalt grinder.

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