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18V LXT

Fits

115 Makita 18V LXT tools + 32 moreSee them ›

Charges

24 min on 4 of the 6 chargers Makita lists for itCharge times ›

Specs

From Makita's own documentationChecked 14 Jun 2026

Makita · 18V LXT platform

Makita BL1820B 18V 2.0Ah LXT battery

2.0Ah 36Wh 0.38kg Fuel gauge

18V LXT 2.0Ah compact pack (36Wh), 0.38kg, with a charge level indicator and Star Protection.

Adds it to My Tools, kept on this device

Lowest price we track

£49.95at Tooled Up · + £6.95 delivery · Available to order

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2.0AhCapacitymaker figure

36WhEnergymaker figure

0.38kgWeightmaker figure

95Wh/kgEnergy for its weightworked out

£24.98Per Ahat the lowest price we track

Other sizes in this range

Same fit, same tools. Bigger packs run longer and weigh more. Pick the size for the job.

Compare these sizes ›All Makita 18V LXT batteries ›

ModelSizeEnergyWeightLowest pricePer Ah

BL1820B This one 2.0Ah 36Wh 0.38kg £49.95 £24.98 per Ah

BL1830B 3.0Ah 54Wh 0.64kg £59.95 £19.98 per Ah

BL1840B 4.0Ah 72Wh 0.64kg £69.95 £17.49 per Ah

BL1850B 5.0Ah 90Wh 0.63kg £59.95 £11.99 per Ah

BL1860B 6.0Ah 108Wh 0.66kg £79.95 £13.33 per Ah

BL1890 9.0Ah 162Wh 0.97kg £119.98 £13.33 per Ah

BL18120 12.0Ah 216Wh 1.3kg £129.95 £10.83 per Ah

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.

Voltage18V

Capacity2.0Ah

Energy36Wh

ChemistryLi-ion (cylindrical)

Cell typeNot listed

Weight0.38kg

Size (L × W × H)113 × 75 × 45 mm

Fuel gaugeYes

ExtrasStar Protection

PlatformMakita 18V LXT

Model codeBL1820B

Charge times

Makita's own figures, fastest first. Each charger opens its own page.

DC18RCRapid charger

24 min

£39.95 at Tooled Up ›

DC18RC/1Rapid charger

24 min

£59.95 at Tooled Up ›

DC18RDTwin-port rapid charger

24 min

£89.95 at Tooled Up ›

DC18RD/1Twin-port rapid charger

24 min

£119.95 at Tooled Up ›

DC18SDCharger

45 min

£29.95 at Tooled Up ›

DC18SHDual charger

45 min

£89.95 at Tooled Up ›

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.

All 115 Makita 18V LXT tools ›

Impact Wrenches15 tools › Impact Drivers10 tools › Combi Drills9 tools › SDS+ Hammer Drills8 tools › Drill Drivers8 tools › Angle Grinders8 tools › Handheld Vacuums7 tools › Reciprocating Saws6 tools › Jigsaws6 tools › Circular Saws6 tools › Sheet & Palm Sanders5 tools › Multi-Tools4 tools › Brad Nailers3 tools › Second Fix Nailers3 tools › First Fix Nailers2 tools › Planers2 tools › Angle Drills2 tools › Ratchets1 tool › Demolition Hammers1 tool › Dual Action Polishers1 tool › Rotary Polishers1 tool › Drywall Sanders1 tool › Belt Files1 tool › Pin Nailers1 tool › Random Orbital Sanders1 tool › Trim Routers & Edge Trimmers1 tool › Site Vacuums1 tool › Mitre Saws1 tool ›

2×

Also runs 32 Makita 18V Twin (36V) tools, as a pairBigger tools that take two of these packs at once.

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2.0Ah 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.

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BatteryEnergyWeightWh per kgLowest pricePer Ah

MakitaBL1820B 36Wh 0.38kg 95 £49.95£24.98

BoschGBA18V-20 36Wh 0.35kg 103 £56.99£28.50

Bosch Green1600Z0003U 36Wh Not listed £29.95£14.98

DeWaltDCB183 36Wh 0.4kg 90 £44.95£22.48

Einhell4511395 36Wh 0.4kg 90 £19.95£9.98

HiKOKIBSL1820M 36Wh 0.38kg 95 No price yet

BL1820B questions

Which tools does the BL1820B 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.

How long does the BL1820B take to charge?

From Makita's own figures: DC18RC: 24 min, DC18RC/1: 24 min, DC18RD: 24 min, DC18RD/1: 24 min, DC18SD: 45 min, DC18SH: 45 min.