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18V LXT Makita BL1860B
Fits
115 Makita 18V LXT tools + 32 moreSee them ›
Charges
55 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 BL1860B 18V 6.0Ah LXT battery

6.0Ah 108Wh 0.66kg Fuel gauge

18V LXT 6.0Ah pack (108Wh), 0.66kg, with a charge level indicator and Star Protection. The biggest of Makita's standard-size LXT packs; the 9.0Ah and 12.0Ah packs are physically larger.

Adds it to My Tools, kept on this device
Lowest price we track
£79.95at Tooled Up · + £6.95 delivery
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6.0AhCapacitymaker figure
108WhEnergymaker figure
0.66kgWeightmaker figure
164Wh/kgEnergy for its weightworked out
£13.33Per 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 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 This one 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
Capacity6.0Ah
Energy108Wh
ChemistryLi-ion (cylindrical)
Cell typeNot listed
Weight0.66kg
Size (L × W × H)113 × 75 × 62 mm
Fuel gaugeYes
ExtrasStar Protection
PlatformMakita 18V LXT
Model codeBL1860B

Charge times

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

DC18RCRapid charger
55 min
£39.95 at Tooled Up ›
DC18RC/1Rapid charger
55 min
£59.95 at Tooled Up ›
DC18RDTwin-port rapid charger
55 min
£89.95 at Tooled Up ›
DC18RD/1Twin-port rapid charger
55 min
£119.95 at Tooled Up ›
DC18SDCharger
2 hr 10 min
£29.95 at Tooled Up ›
DC18SHDual charger
2 hr 10 min
£89.95 at Tooled Up ›

Makita's own figures. We may earn a commission

Kits with this battery

Bought in a kit, the packs can work out cheaper. Contents from the UK retailer listing.

All Makita 18V LXT kits ›
4x 6Ah
198095-6 kit: 4x BL1860B 6.0Ah + DC18RD (240V), MAKPAC Type 3 case Kit
4x 6Ah · 18V
4x BL1860B 6.0Ah batteries, DC18RD charger (240V), MAKPAC Type 3 case
No retailer price yet
2x 6Ah
198119-8 kit: 2x BL1860B 6.0Ah + DC18RC (240V), MAKPAC Type 1 case Kit
2x 6Ah · 18V
2x BL1860B 6.0Ah batteries, DC18RC charger (240V), MAKPAC Type 1 case
No retailer price yet

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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6.0Ah 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
MakitaBL1860B 108Wh 0.66kg 164 £79.95£13.33
Bosch Green1600A00DD7 108Wh 0.67kg 162 £84.95£14.16
DeWaltDCB546 108Wh 1.08kg 100 £99.95£16.66
Einhell4511502 108Wh 1.01kg 107 £74.95£12.49
MilwaukeeM18FB6 108Wh 1.03kg 105 £199.95£33.33

BL1860B questions

Which tools does the BL1860B 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 BL1860B take to charge?

From Makita's own figures: DC18RC: 55 min, DC18RC/1: 55 min, DC18RD: 55 min, DC18RD/1: 55 min, DC18SD: 2 hr 10 min, DC18SH: 2 hr 10 min.

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