Battery has the Makita 'Star' technology so if your tool also has a 'Star' you can be assured of battery protection. 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. To choose between li-ion batteries: The higher the Ah (Ampere hours) the longer the interval between charges; the fewer times you recharge a battery the longer it will last. An introduction to li-ion batteries: Li-ion batteries, short for lithium ion, are the latest in battery technology.

STAR Protection is communication technology that allows the tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading, over-discharging and overheating. 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. 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. We offer a wide range of high-quality batteries and chargers designed to keep your Makita power tools running at peak performance.

I don't care about how long the batteries last, more concerned of missing out on a big power difference. We trust Toolstop University make things a bit clearer for you, but as always we’re here to explain things. The information collected is used to send you newsletters, targeted information regarding Makita ® products, and information about events in your area.

Battery 412393-7 XGT® Battery Cover BL1840BDC2 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Battery and Rapid Optimum Charger Starter Pack (4. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).

Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). You can often save money by purchasing a Makita battery set, which can include up to three batteries, a carrying case and a charger. These batteries are also equipped with a memory chip that communicates with the charger for fast, optimized charging. First thing's first, check out our quick exclusive guide on the difference between Makita 'B' and 'D' tools.

Working cordlessly gives you the freedom and manoeuvrability to excel — whether you’re doing DIY or working on a major construction project. battery (BL1840) is compatible only with Star Protection tools, indicated by the Star Symbol™ and/or Yellow Battery Receiver under the tool.The higher output batteries along with innovative tool design means it it is also the solution for high demand industrial users as well. 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.

In 36minutes if its the DC18RA or DC18RC (the majority of chargers that come with 3Ah tools) if you have an older model it will take a bit longer.Yes, Makita LXT chargers are generally designed to be compatible with various LXT battery capacities. Toolstop’s Lorna took us through this subject on Toolstop TV (see below), and Martin reitterated in the video above.