Features and Benefits:

• 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 4.0Ah battery reaches a full charge in 40 minutes or less
• Provides up to 35% more run time per charge compared to BL1830B
• Integrated L.E.D. battery charge level indicator allows user to monitor battery charger
• Battery delivers consistent power and run time in extreme temperatures, even in winter (-4?F/-20?C)
• Equipped with Star Protection Computer Controls to protect against overloading, over-discharging and over-heating

Build your own Makita tool kit with the 18V Lithium-Ion Battery and Rapid Optimum Charger Starter Pack. Makita offers over 250 cordless tools that utilize 18V lithium-ion batteries, most available as "bare tools" (tool only, no batteries or charger included). Pick up the Makita® Battery and Rapid Optimum Charger Starter Pack, then purchase the 18V "bare tools" you need to get the job done. It's an ideal way to start building a Makita® LXT Cordless System.