Are all Makita 18V batteries the same?
Is the battery interchangeable among all Makita battery products? The LXT® 18V battery is compatible with all our LXT® solutions that have Star Protection Comuter Controls ™ , This line up has 150+ solutions.
What is the difference in Makita 18V batteries?
The Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion 4.0 Ah Battery (BL1840) delivers 35% more run time than the 18V LXT® 3.0 Ah (BL1830) battery. The two new batteries are engineered for more run-time and faster charging than other 2.0 Ah and 4.0 Ah lithium-ion batteries on the market today.
How long do Makita 18v batteries last?
Bosch, DeWalt, Hitachi, Makita, Milwaukee, and Ridgid all warranty their Lithium-ion batteries for 3 years. Of course, if you take care of your batteries, there’s no reason not to expect them to last longer.
How do you revive a dead lithium battery?
When you take it out of the freezer, let it thaw for up to eight hours to restore it to room temperature. Place the Li-ion battery in the charger and charge it fully. Hopefully, its performance will improve, it will take a charge again and last longer between charge cycles.
What kind of battery does a Makita tool use?
Break free from the cord with two 18V LXT® batteries. On every Makita Lithium-Ion Tool, Battery and Charger from the date of original purchase.
What kind of battery is Makita 3.0 Ah?
The Makita 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion 3.0 Ah Battery (2-Pack) charges faster and works longer than standard lithium-ion batteries, giving your cordless tools exceptional performance and productivity to take on the most demanding applications.
How long does it take to charge a Makita battery?
The battery has a category-leading charge time of only 30 minutes, so it spends more time working and less time sitting on the charger, and also resists self-discharge so it’s ready for use even after long periods of inactivity.
How does the Makita rapid optimum Charger work?
It works with the Makita Rapid Optimum Charger (sold separately), a smart-charging system that communicates with the battery during the charging process to monitor current, voltage and temperature, which helps optimize battery life and deliver a faster charge.