18V Twin (36V)
Makita 18V Twin (36V) tools run on Makita 18V LXT packs, two at a time. 32 tools on ToolPicker run on it.
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Batteries that run it
BL1820B 2.0Ah LXT · 36Wh · Li-ion (cylindrical)
0.38kg
£24.98
from £49.95
at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery · 2 retailers
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BL1830B 3.0Ah LXT · 54Wh · Li-ion (cylindrical)
0.64kg
£19.98
from £59.95
at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery · 2 retailers
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BL1840B 4.0Ah LXT · 72Wh · Li-ion (cylindrical)
0.64kg
£17.49
from £69.95
at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery · 2 retailers
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BL1850B 5.0Ah LXT · 90Wh · Li-ion (cylindrical)
0.63kg
£11.99
from £59.95
at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery · 3 retailers
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BL1860B 6.0Ah LXT · 108Wh · Li-ion (cylindrical)
0.66kg
£13.33
from £79.95
at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery · 3 retailers
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BL1890 9.0Ah LXT · 162Wh · Li-ion (cylindrical)
0.97kg
£13.33
from £119.98
at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery · 3 retailers
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BL18120 12.0Ah LXT · 216Wh · Li-ion (cylindrical)
1.3kg
£10.83
from £129.95
at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery · 3 retailers
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Smallest first. Per Ah is the lowest price we track divided by the pack's Ah, worked out by us.
197627-6 4x BL1850B 5.0Ah batteries, DC18RD charger (240V), MAKPAC Type 3 case
4x 5.0Ah
from £338.95
at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery · 2 retailers
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197803-2 2x BL1850B 5.0Ah batteries, DC18RC charger (240V), MAKPAC Type 1 case
2x 5.0Ah
from £249.95
at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery · 2 retailers
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198095-6
198095-6 4x BL1860B 6.0Ah batteries, DC18RD charger (240V), MAKPAC Type 3 case
4x 6.0Ah
No retailer price yet
198119-8
198119-8 2x BL1860B 6.0Ah batteries, DC18RC charger (240V), MAKPAC Type 1 case
2x 6.0Ah
No retailer price yet
Twin packs and battery and charger starter kits, each sold as one item.
DC18SD Charger
Not listed
1
from £29.95
at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery · 2 retailers
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DC18RC Rapid charger
Not listed
1
from £39.95
at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery · 3 retailers
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DC18SJ Charger for USB-PD power supply
Not listed
1
from £42.95
at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery · 2 retailers
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DC18RC/1 Rapid charger
Not listed
1
from £59.95
at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery · 2 retailers
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DC18RD Twin-port rapid charger
Not listed
2
from £89.95
at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery · 3 retailers
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DC18SH Dual charger
Not listed
2
from £89.95
at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery · 2 retailers
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DC18RD/1 Twin-port rapid charger
Not listed
2
from £119.95
at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery · 2 retailers
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DC18SF 4-port charger (2 at once)
Not listed
4
from £249.95
at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery · 2 retailers
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Output is per bay where the maker gives it. Each charger's page has its charge time for each pack.
Tools that run on 18V Twin (36V)
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About 18V Twin (36V)
In short
Makita’s 18V Twin platform powers the heavy-duty tools in the LXT range that need 36V output, large mitre saws, brushless lawnmowers, blowers, rotary hammers, and chainsaws. These tools take two BL18xx LXT batteries simultaneously and combine them to deliver 36V of power.
There are no separate “Twin” batteries, the system uses the same BL1820B / 1830B / 1840B / 1850B / 1860B batteries as the rest of the Makita 18V LXT range. If you already own LXT batteries, two of them run any 36V LXT tool. Makita recommends using two batteries of matched capacity for consistent runtime; the lower-capacity battery will limit overall runtime when mixed.
This is Makita’s answer to delivering corded-equivalent performance from a cordless platform without forcing users to switch to a different battery system. It positions the LXT range to compete with DeWalt FlexVolt and other 54V+ systems.
Strengths
- Uses standard LXT batteries: no separate Twin batteries to buy
- Largest 36V cordless range of any brand at this output level
- Existing LXT battery investment carries over fully
- Same chargers as the standard LXT range: no extra hardware needed
- Unlocks workshop and garden tools that would otherwise need corded power or a higher voltage platform
Considerations
- Requires two batteries per tool: runtime calculation is roughly half of a single-battery LXT tool
- For best results, use two matched capacity batteries: the lower battery limits overall runtime
- Twin-battery tools are significantly heavier than single-battery equivalents
- Twin tools cannot run on a single battery: both bays must be loaded for the tool to operate
Questions
How does Makita 18V Twin work?
18V Twin (also called 36V or LXT X2) tools run on two 18V LXT batteries at once to deliver 36V performance, so you get more power without leaving the LXT battery system.
Which batteries do Twin tools need?
Any pair of Makita 18V LXT batteries. For best results use two matched packs of the same capacity and charge level.
Can I run a Twin tool on a single battery?
No. Twin tools need both batteries fitted to run.