Makita BL1830 18V 3Ah LXT Li-ion Battery

I've been using Makita 18V LXT compatible tools for the last 10 months or so on an almost daily basis. I switched from Bosch professional series corded power tools to eliminate cables from my working environment as much as possible. So far the LXT batteries have been very reliable....Generally I will work with the tool (drill, planer, circular saw) until the battery is nearly run flat. The Makita's tend to stop when they cannot draw enough current. The recharge typically takes about 20 mins or so. There has been some questions on reliability and battery life drain but I have not experienced them so far.The batteries themselves are light weight and are easy to handle when loading and unloading from the tools. The plastic casing seems to be pretty robust and has survived several bumps and scraps and falls.I have not converted to the 4Ahr batteries yet as I will need to buy a complete new set of Makita's.

Perfect replacement for my ailing Makita batteries!

A necessary purchase if you've bought a body-only Makita drill, such as Makita DHP482Z 18 V LXT Combi Drill Bare Unit. This battery is the real deal, that's why it's £44. I'm sure the non-Makita compatibles at around £30 are absolutely fine, but I'd rather pay the full price for the genuine article. This seems every bit as good as the BL1830 battery that came with my first Makita drill a couple of years ago, and works on the charger that came with it. Being the BL1830B (rather than the original BL1830A), there is a nifty little charge indicator on the back of the battery itself. It's just a 5-step LED bar affair, with a tiny little push-button to light it up, but it's handy to have.

This is a genuine Makita 3AH battery at a cheaper price than the copy ones that often appear. Three of my Family use Makita 18 volt cordless tools and we always buy genuine batteries. Our oldest 18 volt Makita batteries date back to 2008, are still going strong and most are used everyday, some in an industrial setting.The 3AH battery is obviously been discounted as people now go for higher powered batteries but these 3AH are the only ones that fit our older Makita 18 volt tools as the 4 & 5AH battery's do not. This battery will also fit the newer Makita 18 volt tools and has the 4 "charge power left" lights that newer batteries have.At the £22 each that I paid there is no reason to buy copies!

Charges efficiently and seems to care for the battery.

Usual excellent quality product from Makita. Delivery, packaging and condition all excellent.

I've used these batteries for drilling and in torch. In a torch it lasts for about four hours - I can't complain at that given the light output. For drill/screwing I have built a whole shed and I have no problems with them at all. Sure there are the no-branded options out there, but at this price you get the genuine article and with the warranty - and the performance.

Took a few days to arrive, but i actually received the 'L' version with the charge indicator and about half the price of other suppliers - works a treat. In my opinion the 3Ah is a great balance between decent working time and weight.

Makita.... Un marque très reconnue pour sa fiabilité. Certe le prix est là, mais la durée de vie est incomparable !!Boulonneuse électrique, embouts, visseuse à choc, perceuse....Jamais déçu.Investir c'est gagner de l'argent dans le long terme

Me ha sorprendido... Hecha en Vietnam.Pesada y fuerte. Se carga bien.Ahora sólo queda usarla y ver cómo se va gastando...Como detalle indicar que me enviaron el modelo nuevo BL1830B... lo que es mejor, y mas interesante.

wie bestellt. Gutes Produkt

I have been using this product for a couple of years and it and never failed to hold a charge and recharges quickly. I would buy another one with hesitation.

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