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18V LXT

7 batteries, 4 battery kits and 8 chargers, and the 115 tools on ToolPicker that run on them.

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18V Trade Introduced 2005 Maker lists 350+ tools

7Batteries that fit

115Tools on ToolPicker

8Chargers

£49.95Cheapest pack

Batteries for 18V LXT

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BL1820B 2.0Ah LXT · 36Wh · Li-ion (cylindrical) 0.38kg £24.98 from £49.95 at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery · 2 retailers View at Tooled Up › Compare

BL1830B 3.0Ah LXT · 54Wh · Li-ion (cylindrical) 0.64kg £19.98 from £59.95 at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery · 2 retailers View at Tooled Up › Compare

BL1840B 4.0Ah LXT · 72Wh · Li-ion (cylindrical) 0.64kg £17.49 from £69.95 at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery · 2 retailers View at Tooled Up › Compare

BL1850B 5.0Ah LXT · 90Wh · Li-ion (cylindrical) 0.63kg £11.99 from £59.95 at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery · 3 retailers View at Tooled Up › Compare

BL1860B 6.0Ah LXT · 108Wh · Li-ion (cylindrical) 0.66kg £13.33 from £79.95 at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery · 3 retailers View at Tooled Up › Compare

BL1890 9.0Ah LXT · 162Wh · Li-ion (cylindrical) 0.97kg £13.33 from £119.98 at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery · 3 retailers View at Machine Mart › Compare

BL18120 12.0Ah LXT · 216Wh · Li-ion (cylindrical) 1.3kg £10.83 from £129.95 at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery · 3 retailers View at Tooled Up › Compare

Smallest first. Per Ah is the lowest price we track divided by the pack's Ah, worked out by us.

DC18SD Charger Not listed 1 from £29.95 at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery · 2 retailers View at Tooled Up ›

DC18RC Rapid charger Not listed 1 from £39.95 at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery · 3 retailers View at Tooled Up ›

DC18SJ Charger for USB-PD power supply Not listed 1 from £42.95 at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery · 2 retailers View at Tooled Up ›

DC18RC/1 Rapid charger Not listed 1 from £59.95 at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery · 2 retailers View at Tooled Up ›

DC18RD Twin-port rapid charger Not listed 2 from £89.95 at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery · 3 retailers View at Tooled Up ›

DC18SH Dual charger Not listed 2 from £89.95 at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery · 2 retailers View at Tooled Up ›

DC18RD/1 Twin-port rapid charger Not listed 2 from £119.95 at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery · 2 retailers View at Tooled Up ›

DC18SF 4-port charger (2 at once) Not listed 4 from £249.95 at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery · 2 retailers View at Tooled Up ›

Output is per bay where the maker gives it. Each charger's page has its charge time for each pack.

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About 18V LXT

In short

Makita’s 18V LXT is the world’s largest cordless tool platform, with over 350 tools running on the same slide-style battery. Makita launched LXT in 2005 and has since built it into the most comprehensive cordless ecosystem on the market, covering everything from sub-compact drills to twin-battery 36V tools, garden equipment, lighting, audio, and site equipment.

Every LXT battery from the compact 2.0Ah BL1820B to the 6.0Ah BL1860B fits every LXT tool with the Star Symbol / Yellow Battery Receiver. Two LXT batteries can also power Makita’s 36V (18Vx2) tools through the twin-port design, no separate platform or adapter needed. This includes large mitre saws, lawnmowers, blowers, and rotary hammers.

LXT is the platform tradesmen most often build a multi-tool kit around. The breadth and same-battery cross-compatibility mean once you’ve bought in, almost every cordless tool you’ll ever need is one battery away.

Strengths

World's largest cordless range: 350+ tools spanning every trade and garden category
Every LXT battery fits every LXT tool: true cross-compatibility within the platform
Two LXT batteries unlock 36V (18Vx2) tools without an adapter: mitre saws, mowers, blowers, rotary hammers
Established platform with battery design unchanged since 2005: long-term investment protection
3-year warranty when registered with Makita UK within 30 days
Fast charging: BL1850B 5.0Ah reaches full charge in 45 minutes with the DC18RC Rapid Optimum Charger
Star Protection Computer Controls communicate between tool and battery to prevent overload and overheat

Considerations

Not cross-compatible with Makita 40V XGT: different physical connector despite both being Makita
The ADP10 charger adapter (191C10-7) lets you charge LXT batteries on an XGT charger: useful if you own both Makita platforms
With 350+ tools in the range, picking the right tool for a job can be overwhelming compared to smaller platforms

Questions

Which batteries fit Makita 18V LXT tools?

Any Makita 18V LXT battery fits every LXT tool, from compact 1.5Ah packs up to 6.0Ah. LXT is the largest single cordless range in the trade.

Can I use LXT batteries on a 40V XGT tool?

No. LXT (18V) and XGT (40V) are separate platforms with different battery interfaces. They do not cross over.

Can I use a bigger LXT battery on a smaller tool?

Yes, and it gives more runtime, but higher-capacity packs are heavier and can make a compact driver feel unbalanced for overhead or all-day use.

Do two 18V LXT batteries make 36V?

On the Makita 18V Twin tools, yes: those tools take two LXT batteries to deliver 36V while keeping you on the LXT system.