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Times

45 min to 4 hr 25 min, across 7 packsCharge times ›

Specs

From Makita's own documentationChecked 27 Sep 2026

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Makita DC18SH LXT twin-port charger

2 bays 18V LXT

Makita DC18SH LXT twin-port charger, 2 bays. 240V.

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2Baysmaker figure

7Packs with a charge timefrom Makita's figures

45 minQuickest packthe smallest it charges

How long each pack takes

Makita's own charge times on the DC18SH, smallest pack first. Packs Makita gives no time for are left out.

BL1820B2.0Ah LXT

45 min

BL1830B3.0Ah LXT

1 hr

BL1840B4.0Ah LXT

1 hr 30 min

BL1850B5.0Ah LXT

1 hr 50 min

BL1860B6.0Ah LXT

2 hr 10 min

BL18909.0Ah LXT

3 hr 20 min

BL1812012.0Ah LXT

4 hr 25 min

Makita's own figures.

Full specs

From Makita's own documentation, checked 27/09/2026. "Not listed" where Makita doesn't publish a figure.

TypeDual charger

OutputNot listed

Bays2

Weight1.4kg

Listed forMakita 18V LXT

Model codeDC18SH

Other Makita 18V LXT chargers

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DC18SDCharger Not listed £29.95at Tooled Up View at Tooled Up ›

DC18RCRapid charger Not listed £39.95at Tooled Up View at Tooled Up ›

DC18SJCharger for USB-PD power supply Not listed £42.95at Tooled Up View at Tooled Up ›

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 ›

DC18RD/1Twin-port rapid charger Not listed £119.95at 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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DC18SH questions

Which batteries does the DC18SH 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 DC18SH take to charge a pack?

From Makita's own figures: BL1820B (2.0Ah): 45 min, BL1830B (3.0Ah): 1 hr, BL1840B (4.0Ah): 1 hr 30 min, BL1850B (5.0Ah): 1 hr 50 min, BL1860B (6.0Ah): 2 hr 10 min, BL1890 (9.0Ah): 3 hr 20 min, BL18120 (12.0Ah): 4 hr 25 min.