If you use a lot of power tools, you’ll need power sources that are both easy to use and not expensive. With over 100 power tools across the 18v range, we can understand the importance of choosing the correct battery for each power tool and vice versa.

Ni-Cd Stick Battery, 10/pk BL3622A 36V Lithium-Ion Battery ADP10 18V LXT® Adapter for XGT® Chargers BL1840BDC1 18V LXT® Battery and Charger Starter Pack 4. Tool users who unplug the cord with Makita 18V LXT® experience new levels of convenience, efficiency and productivity. Machines with a BLACK battery connector without a STAR symbol embossed on it are not compatible with this battery.Moreover, the built-in CPU will communicate with each battery, allowing it to determine its condition (over-discharging, heat abuse, etc. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Product dimensions are stated with a battery / batteries, if they affect the overall dimensions of the product. This Toolstop guide will tell you all about the Makita 18V Batteries and what Makita Tools they are compatible with.

The XGT range of tools and batteries have a built-in program, that provides digital communication between the tool and batteries. A Usually as you increase in battery power, battery weight increases but Makita 4Ah batteries weigh exactly the same as Makita 3Ah batteries.

An introduction to li-ion batteries: Li-ion batteries, short for lithium ion, are the latest in battery technology. BL1860B yet interestingly, the company hasn’t made such a big deal about this development compared to their competitors. So, any questions, queries or concerns about Makita 18V cordless power tools or batteries, we will gladly help you answer them.

Yes, Makita LXT chargers are generally designed to be compatible with various LXT battery capacities. A Yes the BL1840 batteries will work with all current 18V tools that have a star on the connector plate, a yellow connector plate with a star or a yellow connector plate only. However, individual experiences may vary based on how the batteries are used and cared for over time. Credit subject to status, UK residents only, Industrial Tool Supplies (London) Limited acts as a broker and offers finance from PayPal credit. Battery has the Makita 'Star' technology so if your tool also has a 'Star' you can be assured of battery protection.

Usually the larger the battery, the longer the charge time (most other brands take over an hour to charge 4Ah batteries). The battery comparison table below lets you know what to expect from your Makita battery in terms of charge time, run time battery weight and 18V tool compatibility. A great advantage of Lithium Ion technology is that it provides the user with the possibility to charge the batteries anytime, without any need to wait for their complete power deployment.

These batteries are also equipped with a memory chip that communicates with the charger for fast, optimized charging. If you’re not sure that a Makita battery is compatible with your power tools, reach out to the UK Planet Tools team for advice. Nothing contained on this Makita® site should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any trademark displayed on this site without the written permission of Makita or such third party that owns the trademark.Under normal usage, Makita LXT batteries are designed to provide a significant number of charge cycles, often ranging from 300 to 500 cycles or more.