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Specs
From Makita's own documentation
Makita · 18V LXT platform

Makita BL1830 18V 3.0Ah LXT battery

3.0Ah 54Wh

Makita 18V LXT 3.0Ah pack. The earlier version of the BL1830B, now discontinued. Still common in toolboxes, which is why it is listed.

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3.0AhCapacitymaker figure
54WhEnergymaker figure

Other sizes in this range

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

All Makita 18V LXT batteries ›
ModelSizeEnergyWeightLowest pricePer Ah
BL1820B 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. "Not listed" where Makita doesn't publish a figure.

Voltage18V
Capacity3.0Ah
Energy54Wh
ChemistryLi-ion
Cell typeNot listed
WeightNot listed
Size (L × W × H)Not listed
Fuel gaugeNot listed
PlatformMakita 18V LXT
Model codeBL1830

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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3.0Ah 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.

Not sure which platform? ›
BatteryEnergyWeightWh per kgLowest pricePer Ah
MakitaBL1830 54Wh Not listed No price yet
BoschGBA18V-30 54Wh 0.6kg 90 No price yet
Einhell4511618 54Wh 0.59kg 92 £41.99£14.00
FestoolBP18Li3.0C 54Wh 0.4kg 135 No price yet
HiKOKIBSL1830C 54Wh 0.38kg 142 No price yet
MilwaukeeM18HB3 54Wh 0.7kg 77 £64.95£21.65

BL1830 questions

Which tools does the BL1830 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.

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