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From Makita's own documentationChecked 27 Sep 2026
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Makita DC18RD/1 DC18RD LXT twin-port rapid charger (110V)

2 bays 18V LXT

Makita DC18RD LXT twin-port rapid charger, 2 bays. 110V.

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2Baysmaker 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 DC18RD/1, 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.

TypeTwin-port rapid charger
OutputNot listed
Bays2
Weight2.1kg
Listed forMakita 18V LXT
Model codeDC18RD/1

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DC18RC/1Rapid charger Not listed £59.95at Tooled Up View at Tooled Up ›
DC18RDTwin-port rapid charger Not listed £89.95at Tooled Up View at Tooled Up ›
DC18SHDual charger Not listed £89.95at Tooled Up View at Tooled Up ›
DC18SF4-port charger (2 at once) Not listed £249.95at Tooled Up View at Tooled Up ›

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DC18RD/1 questions

Which batteries does the DC18RD/1 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 DC18RD/1 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.

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