The Makita BL1840 battery is lightweight and shock-absorbing. The Li-ion range delivers 430% more working capacity during it’s lifetime compared to Ni-Cad and is 40% Lighter than Ni-MH. The Li-ion has minimal depletion of power during use or in storage over it’s lifetime.

Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 4.0Ah bl1840b
$49.09