BSL3640MVT vs BSL36B18 vs BSL36B18X
Same fit: these run the same toolsThey differ in 1 of 4 areas
Same tools, so this is about size, weight and cost. No overall winner: pick the size that suits the job.
SizeBSL3640MVT 134 × 83 × 77mm; BSL36B18 134 × 83 × 75mm; BSL36B18X 134 × 83 × 77mm (L × W × H).
Good to know
Same toolsAll three fit every HiKOKI MultiVolt 36V tool.
Weight0.98 to 1.02kg: too close to call.
Same chargersUC36YSL2, UC18YSL3, UC18YFSL and UC18YKSL charge all three. Charge times are in the specs below.
Energy
BSL3640MVT
144Wh
BSL36B18
144Wh
BSL36B18X
144Wh
Maker figure, or volts × Ah where they don't publish one. Ah and Wh explained ›
Weight
BSL3640MVT
0.98kg
BSL36B18
0.98kg
BSL36B18X
1.02kg
Within 0.1kg: too close to call. Full specs
BSL3640MVTBSL36B18BSL36B18X
Voltage18V/36V18V/36V18V/36V
Capacity8.0Ah8.0Ah8.0Ah
Energy144Wh (worked out)144Wh144Wh (worked out)
Weight0.98kg0.98kg1.02kg
Energy for its weight147Wh/kg (worked out)148Wh/kg (worked out)141Wh/kg (worked out)
ChemistryLi-ion (cylindrical)Li-ion (cylindrical)Li-ion (cylindrical)
Cell type21700 tablessNot listed21700 cylindrical
Fuel gaugeYesNot listedYes
Size (L × W × H)134 × 83 × 77 mm134 × 83 × 75 mm134 × 83 × 77 mm
Charge time, UC36YSL240 min40 min40 min
Charge time, UC18YSL352 min52 min52 min
Charge time, UC18YFSL2 hr2 hr2 hr
Charge time, UC18YKSL4 hr4 hr4 hr
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Specs from each maker's own documentation. "Not listed" means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't found it yet; it never counts as a difference.
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