Makita BL1830 18V 3Ah LXT Li-ion Battery

Perfect replacement for my ailing Makita batteries!

with the introduction of the new 5 & 6 amp batteries, the venerable 3 amp seems to have fallen out of favour. The price has dropped significantly, and yet is perfectly capable for most of the Makita range. I ordered this when I saw the price dip below £30, and was expecting it to be the old model battery without the power meter. When it arrived however it is the new model BL1830B with the power meter built in. superb quality, and performance as usual from one of the industries premier brands

Charges efficiently and seems to care for the battery.

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!

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

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.

Good quality product, delivered when stated.

I ordered this as a replacement battery for my handheld Makita power saw; it arrived very quickly and works a treat

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

My battery, which amazon informs that i last purchased in 2010, just died today while i was using a rotobrush for ski tuning. I am honestly amazed how well this battery has done over the years. Many hours spent putting up deer stands, making shelves, speed-assembling ikea furniture, and the occasional torquing of bolts. Great battery and great product. Now I'm off to buy another battery....

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.

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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