18V, 3.0AH, Lithium-ion Battery, Built In Memory Chip Memorizes The Usage History & Communicates With The Charger, Less Weight Lithium-ion Battery Weighs 40% Less Than Ni-MH Or Nickel Cadmium, Anytime Charge Lithium-ion Batteries Have No Memory Effect & Can Be Charged At Any Time, Charging Technology Controls Current, Voltage & Temperature To Maximize Battery Life.
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
Makita tools:
I have been buying and using Makita battery tools for over 20 years. I started with the 7.2volt drill. I still have it and it still works well. I am a contractor and use my tools every day. I have tried other brands but always sell or give them away and come back to Makita. I am hoping that Makita doesn't let the Chinese downgrade their products. I recently upgraded to the 18 volt li-ion from the 14.2 volt units and am very pleased. The feel and operation of the tools is excellent. Will buy more Makita as... more info
Makita 18 volt batteries:
The batteries are as stated. They hold a charge and work great. Thanks Makita for a great product
Another Proprietary Battery, yippe!:
Makita has a major battery marketing problem. I got the Makita combo pack for xmas and guess what, it came with 2 18v batteries. This stuff is not cheap folks. I was excited because I thought, now I could invest in a single battery technology because all the Makita L-ion batteries say 18v this and 18v that. I was tired of lugging around Dewalt 18, 24, and 28 packs everywhere. So, I finally decided to step-it-up to get some other nice Makita products because they are priced very well since they do... more info
Makita Lithiom-Ion battery:
Recieved item in a timely manner and in good condition. I would order again from this person.
