Makita BL1850BDC2X1 18-Volt LXT Lithium Ion Battery and Rapid Optimum Charger Starter Pack 5.0Ah

Power up your Makita cordless system with the BL1850BDC2X1 18V LXT Battery and Rapid Optimum Charger Starter Kit. It pairs 18V LXT 5.0Ah lithium-ion batteries with the Makita Rapid Optimum Charger, giving you a dependable power foundation for the more than 350 Makita 18V cordless tools available as bare tools.

This kit is built for anyone starting a Makita LXT system or expanding one. Add the bare tools you need for each job, and rely on Makita's smart charging and Star Protection electronics to keep your battery performing and protected.

• Get back to work faster: The 5.0Ah battery reaches a full charge in 45 minutes or less with the Rapid Optimum Charger (DC18RC).
• Run longer on every charge: Delivers up to 35% more run time per charge compared to the BL1840 battery.
• Confidence in cold conditions: Makita states the battery delivers consistent power and run time in extreme temperatures, including winter conditions down to -4°F/-20°C.
• Protection for your battery and tool: STAR Protection Computer Controls guard against overloading, over-discharging, and overheating.
• Smarter, cooler charging: The charger communicates with the battery's built-in chip, actively controlling current, voltage, and temperature, while a built-in fan cools the battery during charging.
• Steady power under vibration: Sixteen contact terminals maintain a constant connection with the tool to help prevent power loss or fluctuation, even in high-vibration applications.
• Ready when you need it: The battery resists self-discharge and remains ready for use after long periods of storage.
• Built to take a hit: An impact-resistant outer case and shock-absorbing inner liner help protect the battery, and an integrated LED indicator shows charge level at a glance.

• Starting a new Makita 18V LXT cordless system
• Powering compatible Makita 18V LXT bare tools on the jobsite, in the shop, or around the home
• Keeping a spare battery charged and ready for extended work sessions
• Working in cold-weather conditions where consistent battery output matters

This kit is designed for the Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion platform. Makita states that the battery is compatible only with Star Protection tools, which are identified by the Star Symbol and/or a yellow battery receiver under the tool. Confirm the Star Symbol or yellow battery receiver on any tool before purchase.

The 5.0Ah battery (BL1850B) is built with a slide-style design and a lithium-ion cell configuration, with Star Protection electronics that communicate with compatible tools during use.

• Makita provides a 3-year limited warranty on this battery and charger kit.
• Full charge time of 45 minutes or less applies to the 5.0Ah battery with the Rapid Optimum Charger, per Makita.
• Check tool compatibility before buying: this battery works only with Star Protection tools, as indicated by the Star Symbol and/or yellow battery receiver.