Makita BL1820B 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Compact Battery Pack 2.0Ah with Fuel Gauge
The Makita 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion battery charges faster and works longer than standard compact lithium-ion batteries, giving you and your cordless tools unmatched performance and productivity to take on the most demanding applications. The Makita 2.0Ah battery combines more run time (50% more run time per charge than the Makita BL1815 battery) with a category-leading charge time of only 25-minutes, so it spends more time working and less time sitting on the charger. Makita 18-Volt Lithium-Ion batteries resist self-discharge so they’re ready for use even after long periods of storage. The Makita Rapid Optimum Charger (sold separately) is a smart-charging system that communicates with the battery during the charging process to monitor current, voltage and temperature. This advanced charging technology helps optimize battery life and deliver a faster charge. In addition, the Charger has a built-in fan to cool the battery for faster and more efficient charging, even in hot weather conditions. For improved tool performance and extended battery life, Makita created Star Protection Computer Controls. 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. Makita, the innovation leader in cordless tool technology, has the world’s largest cordless tool line-up powered by an 18-Volt lithium-ion slide-style battery.
- Integrated LED battery charge level indicator allows user to monitor battery charge
Provides up to 50% more run time per charge compared to BL1815 - Reaches full charge in 25-minutes or less
Compatible only with star protection tools, indicated by the star symbol and/or yellow battery receiver under the tool
Battery delivers consistent power and run time in extreme temperatures, even in winter (-4 degree F/-20 degree C) - Equipped with star protection computer controls to protect against overloading, over-discharging and over-heating
Impact-resistant outer case and shock-absorbing inner-liner are engineered to protect the battery - 16 contact terminals maintain a constant connection with the tool to help prevent power loss or fluctuation, even during high-vibration applications
Battery resists self-discharge and remains ready for use even after long periods of storage - Makita 18-Volt lithium-ion is the world’s largest cordless tool line-up powered by an 18-Volt lithium-ion slide-style battery
- Makita technology delivers category-leading charge time so the battery spends more time working and less time sitting on the charger (charger not included)
Mikey –
I have medium to large hands and the Makitas work well. The HD Brand is way too heavy and big for me. Makitas always fit best and are light and powerful. Very enough for what I need. My average drill/impact lasts me at least 8 years. We don’t use it TOO often as we only manage rentals but don’t do all the construction as a full time contractor would. Our contractor uses Makita as well and swears by them. The batteries last longer than most brands in my experience.