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40V XGT Makita BL4050F
Fits
91 Makita 40V XGT toolsSee them ›
Charges
50 min on 4 of the 7 chargers Makita lists for itCharge times ›
Specs
From Makita's own documentationChecked 14 Jun 2026
Makita · 40V XGT platform

Makita BL4050F 40V max (36V nom) 5.0Ah XGT battery

5.0Ah 180Wh 1.3kg Fuel gauge

XGT 40V max 5.0Ah (180Wh) general-use pack with 4-LED gauge + check button. Strong all-rounder for high-drain 40V tools.

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£214.95at Tooled Up · + £6.95 delivery
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5.0AhCapacitymaker figure
180WhEnergymaker figure
1.3kgWeightmaker figure
138Wh/kgEnergy for its weightworked out
£42.99Per 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 40V XGT batteries ›
ModelSizeEnergyWeightLowest pricePer Ah
BL4025 2.5Ah 90Wh 0.71kg £79.95 £31.98 per Ah
BL4040 4.0Ah 144Wh 1kg £169.95 £42.49 per Ah
BL4040F 4.0Ah 144Wh 0.94kg £189.95 £47.49 per Ah
BL4050F This one 5.0Ah 180Wh 1.3kg £214.95 £42.99 per Ah
BL4080F 8.0Ah 288Wh 1.9kg £289.95 £36.24 per Ah
BL4080H 8.0Ah 288Wh 1.8kg £314.95 £39.37 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.

Voltage40V max (36V nom)
Capacity5.0Ah
Energy180Wh
ChemistryLi-ion (cylindrical)
Cell typeNot listed
Weight1.3kg
Size (L × W × H)152 × 79 × 75 mm
Fuel gaugeYes
PlatformMakita 40V XGT
Model codeBL4050F

Charge times

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

191E08-6Rapid charger
50 min
£69.99 at Tooled Up ›
191N22-6Rapid charger
50 min
£79.95 at Tooled Up ›
191N14-5Twin-port rapid charger
50 min
£134.00 at Machine Mart ›
191N07-2Twin-port rapid charger
50 min
£135.95 at Tooled Up ›
191M92-9Standard charger
1 hr 25 min
£55.95 at Tooled Up ›
191M89-8Standard charger
1 hr 25 min
£55.95 at Tooled Up ›
DC40WATwo-port charger (wall-mountable)
4 hr 20 min
No retailer price yet

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.

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191U20-2 kit: 2x BL4050F 5.0Ah + DC40RB (240V), MAKPAC Type 3 case
191U20-2 kit: 2x BL4050F 5.0Ah + DC40RB (240V), MAKPAC Type 3 case Kit
2x 5Ah · 40V
2x BL4050F 5.0Ah batteries, DC40RB charger (240V), MAKPAC Type 3 case
from £479.00
at Machine Mart · + £4.99 delivery
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191U19-7 kit: 2x BL4050F 5.0Ah + DC40RB (110V), MAKPAC Type 3 case
191U19-7 kit: 2x BL4050F 5.0Ah + DC40RB (110V), MAKPAC Type 3 case Kit
2x 5Ah · 40V
2x BL4050F 5.0Ah batteries, DC40RB charger (110V), MAKPAC Type 3 case
from £499.95
at Tooled Up · + £6.95 delivery · Available to order
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191U48-0 kit: 4x BL4050F 5.0Ah + DC40RB (240V), MAKPAC Type 3 case
191U48-0 kit: 4x BL4050F 5.0Ah + DC40RB (240V), MAKPAC Type 3 case Kit
4x 5Ah · 40V
4x BL4050F 5.0Ah batteries, DC40RB charger (240V), MAKPAC Type 3 case
from £899.95
at Tooled Up · Free delivery
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191U47-2 kit: 4x BL4050F 5.0Ah + DC40RB (110V), MAKPAC case
191U47-2 kit: 4x BL4050F 5.0Ah + DC40RB (110V), MAKPAC case Kit
4x 5Ah · 40V
4x BL4050F 5.0Ah batteries, DC40RB charger (110V), MAKPAC case
from £899.95
at Tooled Up · Free delivery · Available to order
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191V42-8 kit: 2x BL4050F 5.0Ah + DC40RA (240V), MAKPAC Type 2 case
191V42-8 kit: 2x BL4050F 5.0Ah + DC40RA (240V), MAKPAC Type 2 case Kit
2x 5Ah · 40V
2x BL4050F 5.0Ah batteries, DC40RA charger (240V), MAKPAC Type 2 case
from £459.95
at Tooled Up · + £6.95 delivery
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Fits these tools

Every Makita 40V XGT tool takes this pack. It won't fit other brands' tools.

All 91 Makita 40V XGT tools ›
Angle Grinders17 tools › Impact Wrenches9 tools › Circular Saws8 tools › Dust Extractors6 tools › SDS+ Hammer Drills5 tools › Random Orbital Sanders4 tools › Site Vacuums4 tools › Handheld Vacuums4 tools › Demolition Hammers3 tools › Reciprocating Saws3 tools › Impact Drivers3 tools › Combi Drills3 tools › Sheet & Palm Sanders2 tools › First Fix Nailers2 tools › SDS Max Hammer Drills2 tools › Jigsaws2 tools › Metal Cutting Saws2 tools › Mitre Saws2 tools › Multi-Tools1 tool › Rotary Polishers1 tool › Belt Sanders1 tool › Detail & Delta Sanders1 tool › Trim Routers & Edge Trimmers1 tool › Routers1 tool › Brad Nailers1 tool › Planers1 tool › Angle Drills1 tool › Plunge Saws1 tool ›

BL4050F questions

Which tools does the BL4050F fit?

It fits every Makita 40V XGT tool. It won't fit other brands' tools.

How long does the BL4050F take to charge?

From Makita's own figures: 191E08-6: 50 min, 191N22-6: 50 min, 191N14-5: 50 min, 191N07-2: 50 min, 191M92-9: 1 hr 25 min, 191M89-8: 1 hr 25 min, DC40WA: 4 hr 20 min.

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