{"product_id":"makita-bl1850bdc2x1-18-volt-lxt-lithium-ion-battery-and-rapid-optimum-charger-starter-pack-5-0ah","title":"Makita BL1850BDC2X1  18-Volt LXT Lithium Ion Battery and Rapid Optimum Charger Starter Pack 5.0Ah","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9;border-radius:10px;margin-bottom:16px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5b335;color:#111;font-weight:700;font-size:1.15rem;padding:12px 16px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9;border-radius:10px;margin-bottom:16px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5b335;color:#111;font-weight:700;font-size:1.15rem;padding:12px 16px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px;\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGet back to work faster:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 5.0Ah battery reaches a full charge in 45 minutes or less with the Rapid Optimum Charger (DC18RC).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRun longer on every charge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers up to 35% more run time per charge compared to the BL1840 battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfidence in cold conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Makita states the battery delivers consistent power and run time in extreme temperatures, including winter conditions down to -4°F\/-20°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection for your battery and tool:\u003c\/strong\u003e STAR Protection Computer Controls guard against overloading, over-discharging, and overheating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmarter, cooler charging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteady power under vibration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sixteen contact terminals maintain a constant connection with the tool to help prevent power loss or fluctuation, even in high-vibration applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady when you need it:\u003c\/strong\u003e The battery resists self-discharge and remains ready for use after long periods of storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to take a hit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9;border-radius:10px;margin-bottom:16px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5b335;color:#111;font-weight:700;font-size:1.15rem;padding:12px 16px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMakita\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBL1850BDC2X1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBattery Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e18V LXT Lithium-Ion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBattery Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e5.0Ah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFull Charge Time (5.0Ah)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e45 minutes or less\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRun Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eUp to 35% more than BL1840\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCharger Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eRapid Optimum Charger (DC18RC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCold-Weather Operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eConsistent power to -4°F\/-20°C (per Makita)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e3-year limited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e197050019394\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9;border-radius:10px;margin-bottom:16px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5b335;color:#111;font-weight:700;font-size:1.15rem;padding:12px 16px;\"\u003eBest Uses \/ Applications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px;\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarting a new Makita 18V LXT cordless system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowering compatible Makita 18V LXT bare tools on the jobsite, in the shop, or around the home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping a spare battery charged and ready for extended work sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking in cold-weather conditions where consistent battery output matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9;border-radius:10px;margin-bottom:16px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5b335;color:#111;font-weight:700;font-size:1.15rem;padding:12px 16px;\"\u003eCompatibility \/ Materials\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9;border-radius:10px;margin-bottom:16px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5b335;color:#111;font-weight:700;font-size:1.15rem;padding:12px 16px;\"\u003eImportant Purchase Information\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px;\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakita provides a 3-year limited warranty on this battery and charger kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull charge time of 45 minutes or less applies to the 5.0Ah battery with the Rapid Optimum Charger, per Makita.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck tool compatibility before buying: this battery works only with Star Protection tools, as indicated by the Star Symbol and\/or yellow battery receiver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Makita","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":62720092176754,"sku":"1015086746","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/8769\/9058\/files\/makita-18-volt-lxt-lithium-ion-battery-and-rapid-optimum-charger-st-bl1850bdc2x1-front-view-1.webp?v=1793748130","url":"https:\/\/valuetools.co\/products\/makita-bl1850bdc2x1-18-volt-lxt-lithium-ion-battery-and-rapid-optimum-charger-starter-pack-5-0ah","provider":"Value Tools Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}