Questions and Answers for Makita 120 MPH 473 CFM LXT 18V X2 (36V) Brushless Leaf Blower Kit w/ Vac Attach Kit (5.0Ah)with LXT 18V Battery 5.0 Ah(2-Pk)

A:  Yes, as long as the tool you are using has a yellow or star or both. So that they fit the tool.

A:  Of course.

A:  Thank you for your question. If your battery receiver on your current tools is either yellow or black with a Star symbol then you can use the 5.0 Ah battery.

A:  Yes, its a heavier longer lasting battery that's the difference

A:  Hey magoo All my 18 Volt LXT batteries are interchangeable. See the pic of my vacuum and a 4Ah battery. The LXT type is noted by the yellow star. It comes down to how long the battery lasts versus weight. The 4Ah don't run as long but charge quicker. The 5Ah run longer but take longer to charge. I have a collection of LXT 18 and 36 Volt tools. Drill, hammer drill, impact driver, recipro saw, circular saw(s), multi tool, chainsaw, vacuum... I purchased a pair of these 5Ah battery as a kit with the XCU07PT 36Volt chain saw. I already had 4Ah batteries for the other tools. Longer run time for the chainsaw when using the 5Ah over 4Ah, but it is slightly heavier too. (run in matching pairs with 36V tools) Best time of the year for battery sales at Home Depot. Good Luck!

A:  They are very light as per the manual.

A:  Thank you for your question. Each BL1850B Lithium-Ion battery weighs 1.4 lbs.

A:  Thank you for your question. Yes, the DC18RA 18V Lithium-Ion Rapid Optimum Charger will charge all Makita 18V LXT batteries including the BL1850B-2 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion 5.0Ah Battery, 2/pk.

A:  If that charger has the star or yellow or both yes you can.

A:  I've been using the 5a Battery on all my DC18"" CHARGERS and it's been working great

A:  Yes it will not fully charge in 30 min like the 3 ah but it will definitely work.

A:  The DC18RA offers several advantages for cordless tool users. ... The result is a faster battery charging cycle which means less downtime: the DC18RA will charge an 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion battery (model BL1830) in only 30-minutes, and an 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion battery (model BL1815) in only 15-minutes.

A:  Everything I have seen would indicate yes on compatible. It will however be a much slower charging time than the more up to date chargers for the LXT batteries. My humble suggestion would be to buy another Makita tool with the charger as the Makita line has been fantastic for my use for several years.

A:  If the tool and the battery both have the star or yellow on them they will will work together.

A:  Thank you for your question. The BL1850B-2 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion 5.0Ah Battery, 2/pk is compatible with the entire line of Makita 18V LXT Tools and Accessories which includes BDF452 and DC18RA.

A:  YES The DC18RC replaces the DC18RA. A is teale. C is black and more compact. BDF452 was replaced by the XPH03Z. The DC18RA is still up on the Home Depot site, though N/A. You can still download the use and care manual from the Home Depot product page for the DC18RA. There are some informative Q & A's on the page about your A charger. Check out the one about the 193949-2 adaptor! I have Makita tools from the 1970's and Makita has always kept me powered up!

A:  I suspect this depends more on the charger than on the batteries. I routinely leave mine on the charger over night when they need a charge and have never noticed an issue. For what it's worth I have the dual port Makita Charger.

A:  NO !! Power will be cut off when 100% charging level is reached.

A:  My understanding, is the batteries are chip protected, plus once the batteries reach full charge, the charger stops its cycle. Ive left batteries on charger for a couple days without dire consequences.

A:  Thank you for your question. No, the BL1850B-2 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion 5.0Ah Battery, 2/pk batteries cannot be overcharged when used with Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion chargers.

A:  No, they will not overcharge if left on the charger.

A:  Thank you for your question. All Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion batteries are compatible with all Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion battery chargers. For additional questions, call the Makita Call Center during business hours at (800)4-MAKITA, they’re based in Buford, GA and are ready to help.

A:  Yes you can.

A:  Yes. we have been able to charge all our batteries on same chargers. Interchange them all the time with no issues.

A:  I'm sure you can

A:  Yes I’m using 5amp on my charger but there is a tab on the battery that I had to cut off to use the 5amp on my tools.

A:  Yes

A:  Thank you for your question. The current line up of Makita 8V LXT® Lithium-Ion Batteries are all equipped with Integrated L.E.D. battery charge level indicator allows user to monitor battery charge. For pricing questions, please contact the HD.com customer service department at 800-430-3376 call any day between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST, or call your local store, they can either answer your question or transfer you to your local store to answer your specific question.

A:  Get the 5.0AH mine have the "fuel gauge" if they're cheaper that's great. I paid $200 for mine a couple years back. The 5's are heavier but last longer

A:  Hey Nick, I have 4 amp batteries, BL1840 without charge indicator (discontinued) and BL1840B with the indicator and test button. Yes the newest stuff costs more. Makita is awesome about providing replacement batteries for older tools, and can be ordered through Home Depot. HD ordered 9 volt stick batteries for my Makita tools made in the late 1970's. (still running great) The cordless tools are phasing into "brushless" models which leaves some good deals on great tools. I recently picked up a Makita brush motor recipro saw at Home Depot at a great price, and it is a beast! It's all good stuff!

A:  Shows you the level of charge left on the battery.

A:  The 5.0 AH battery should have a fuel gauge too,some times it just the company selling them. Or it is makita pricing.

A:  Thank you for your question. Makita created the 18V Lithium-Ion cordless tool category in 2005, and today it is the world’s largest 18V cordless tool line-up. The BL1850B-2 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion 5.0Ah Battery, 2/pk was launched in 2016.

A:  Yes, the charger you are using for your 3.0 Ah Makita battery will also charge your 5.0 Ah batteries.

A:  These batteries do not come with the charger however all of the Makita Rapid Chargers will charge these batteries.

A:  Thank you for your question. All Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion batteries can be charged on any Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion chargers.

A:  As long as it is the Makita 18 Volt LXT battery system…YES

A:  They are not the same but they should charge the batteries

A:  yes

A:  you can use them but will run out of power faster.

A:  Dennis The 2 Ah battery will not run that saw very long. Comparing the rest is proportional between run time and charge time. A 3 Ah battery takes 30 minutes to charge. A 4 Ah battery takes 40 minutes to charge and has a run time 35% longer than a 3 Ah. 5 Ah has a charge time of 45 Minutes and runs 65% longer than 3 Ah. 6 Ah takes 55 minutes to charge but lasts 100% longer than the 3 Ah. You will find the sweet spot for the time between changing out batteries. Try it out with what you have, you can judge from there. YOU NEED TO RUN THEM IN PAIRS OF THE SAME Ah FOR 36 VOLT TOOLS.

A:  Thank you for your question. The Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion batteries are compatible with the entire line of Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion and 18V X2 (36V) LXT® Lithium-Ion tools. Larger Ah batteries will provide longer run time.

A:  As far as I know, 18v Makita batteries with the yellow connectors are interchangable. I bought The 5.0 AH 18V batteries and I am Very Pleased with them. I have been used them this summer in a Makita Impact Driver. I put up 8 8 foot sections of fence using these batteries and only had to change them once. The second battery is still half charged according to the indicator on yhe battery. With the original 2.0 AH battery, I got about 2 and a half hours use out of each battery. I HIGHLY Recommend These Batteries..

A:  Buying the Makita 5.0 Lithium batteries for any one of your power tools is the best way to go for longer usage and even more power supplied to make sure your work is completed without having to stop and recharge a less 2.0 battery. Enjoy and feel the power of 5.0 the way that I do and Thanks for asking your questions. From : Paul Carrillo, the Pro Engineer

A:  You might be able to use the lower rated (3ah) batteries with the unit, but will get better run time with the 5ah units (65% according to mfg data for the saw.)

A:  2,0 batteries are too small for the chainsaw, mixing capacity of the batteries is not a good idea even if they wood work.