LXT Lithium-Ion battery and optimum charging system produces 280% more lifetime work with 2x more cycles. 40% lighter than traditional 18V batteries. Compatible With: Makita Cordless Tools, Battery Type: Lithium Ion, Volts: 18, Thermal Protector: Yes
The Makita 18-volt LXT battery produces 280-percent more lifetime work with 2-times more cycles. Charging at any time will have no effect on the battery and a self-discharge keeps battery cells active and ready for use. It has a better fit and a longer run time (280 percent longer runtimes).
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Take care of your li-ions and they'll take care of you...:
Previously I had gotten the LXT406 combo set and it came with only 2 of the 1830's and since I always seem to have one of them in the drill/driver and found myself constantly moving the other one between the skil and the sawzall. So I decided to get one more and I'm glad I did. My friend has the 1815 compacts but they have nowhere near twice the capacity as these guys. If you are thinking of saving some dough and getting the compacts, I would recommend that you don't. For one thing these batteries won't get... more info
worth every penny:
A bit havey but with a lot of stored power.
Used with the cordless JIGSAW and worked for hours.
Great item with a great price (compared to the price in ISRAEL).
New battery for much less than in the big box stores:
The Makita 1830 battery, even though it is heavier than the Makita 1815 battery, is much nicer to use in the drills and saws. It lasts much longer and seems to have more power than the 1815 batteries after both are about half discharged.
Excellent battery, better than 1.5:
More/longer power and doesn't cost much more than the 1.5 amp style; just a little heavier. No negative issues with it and charges fast. Cheaper to buy 2 of these seperately rather than the double pack, for some unknown reason. Amazon pricing is much less expensive then local stores, such as, Home Depot (almost half as much at Amazon). Highly recommend for the LXT series owners. If not, get the bare tools and buy a battery WITH a charger, and another battery, or get the great drill/driver set with 2-1.5... more info
