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Times
22 min to 2 hr, across 7 packsCharge times ›
Specs
From Makita's own documentationChecked 27 Sep 2026
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Makita DC18RC LXT rapid charger (240V)
1 bay 18V LXT
Makita DC18RC LXT rapid charger. 240V.
1Adds it to My Tools, kept on this device
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1Baymaker figure
7Packs with a charge timefrom Makita's figures
22 minQuickest packthe smallest it charges
How long each pack takes
Makita's own charge times on the DC18RC, smallest pack first. Packs Makita gives no time for are left out.
BL1820B2.0Ah LXT
24 min
BL1830B3.0Ah LXT
22 min
BL1840B4.0Ah LXT
36 min
BL1850B5.0Ah LXT
45 min
BL1860B6.0Ah LXT
55 min
BL18909.0Ah LXT
1 hr 25 min
BL1812012.0Ah LXT
2 hr
Makita's own figures.
Full specs
From Makita's own documentation, checked 27/09/2026. "Not listed" where Makita doesn't publish a figure.
TypeRapid charger
OutputNot listed
Bays1
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DC18RC questions
Which batteries does the DC18RC charge?
It charges Makita 18V LXT packs. Makita gives a charge time on it for 7 of the packs we list: BL1820B, BL1830B, BL1840B, BL1850B, BL1860B, BL1890, BL18120.
How long does the DC18RC take to charge a pack?
From Makita's own figures: BL1820B (2.0Ah): 24 min, BL1830B (3.0Ah): 22 min, BL1840B (4.0Ah): 36 min, BL1850B (5.0Ah): 45 min, BL1860B (6.0Ah): 55 min, BL1890 (9.0Ah): 1 hr 25 min, BL18120 (12.0Ah): 2 hr.