Makita · 18V LXT platform
Makita BL18120 18V 12.0Ah LXT battery
18V LXT 12.0Ah high-capacity pack (216Wh), the biggest single LXT battery, with charge-level indicator. Maximum runtime; physically large, so check tool clearance (Makita lists incompatible models).
Other sizes in this range
Same fit, same tools. Bigger packs run longer and weigh more. Pick the size for the job.
Prices are the lowest we track at UK retailers, updated daily. Weights from Makita. Energy is Makita's figure, or worked out from volts × Ah where they don't publish one.
Full specs
From Makita's own documentation, checked 14/06/2026. "Not listed" where Makita doesn't publish a figure.
Charge times
Makita's own figures, fastest first. Each charger opens its own page.
Makita's own figures. We may earn a commission
Fits these tools
Every Makita 18V LXT tool takes this pack. It won't fit other brands' tools.
Makita says not to use it in: Makita DSP600Z 18V X2 (36V) Brushless 165mm Cordless Plunge Saw (Body Only); Makita DSP601Z 18V X2 (36V) Brushless 165mm Cordless Plunge Saw with AWS (Body Only); Makita DSS611Z 18V LXT Brushed 165mm Circular Saw (Body Only). Those tools aren't counted here.
12.0Ah packs from other brands
Only useful if you haven't picked a platform yet: packs don't swap between brands. Shown on neutral figures only.
BL18120 questions
Which tools does the BL18120 fit?
It fits every Makita 18V LXT tool, and two of them run the Makita 18V Twin (36V) tools. It won't fit other brands' tools. Makita says not to use it in: Makita DSP600Z 18V X2 (36V) Brushless 165mm Cordless Plunge Saw (Body Only); Makita DSP601Z 18V X2 (36V) Brushless 165mm Cordless Plunge Saw with AWS (Body Only); Makita DSS611Z 18V LXT Brushed 165mm Circular Saw (Body Only).
How long does the BL18120 take to charge?
From Makita's own figures: DC18RC: 2 hr, DC18RC/1: 2 hr, DC18RD: 2 hr, DC18RD/1: 2 hr, DC18SD: 4 hr 25 min, DC18SH: 4 hr 25 min.