Which batteries does this charger work with?

It charges Makita 18V LXT lithium-ion batteries, including 3.0Ah and 4.0Ah packs. It does not charge XGT 40V batteries.

How long does a full charge take?

About 30 minutes for a 3.0Ah pack and about 40 minutes for a 4.0Ah pack. Larger packs take longer.

Does it come with a battery?

No. It is the charger only, so you need an existing LXT battery.

Can it charge two batteries at once?

No. It has one bay. Makita's dual-port and four-port chargers handle several packs at once.

What does the digital display show?

It shows the charge level and reports battery condition during charging.

Is it worth buying over a multi-bay charger?

If you charge one pack at a time, it is the simpler choice. If you run several batteries a day, a multi-bay charger saves waiting.

Where is the Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Charger cheapest?

At Pacific Power Tools, for $29.99, 79% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Charger?

5 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Ace Hardware, The Home Depot, Msc Industrial Supply, Pacific Power Tools.

Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Charger

Best price now

$29.99at Pacific Power ToolsChecked Nov 7

79% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 5 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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What reviewers say

Owners treat the DC18RC as a reliable workhorse that ships with most LXT kits. They like the fast charge times and the cooling fan, and many report chargers lasting years. Complaints center on it holding one battery at a time and on the fan noise.

What people mention

Charge speedPraisedOwners say packs charge quickly, with a 3.0Ah battery ready in about half an hour.
Cooling fanPraisedReviewers credit the built-in fan with keeping batteries cool during charging.
Single bayCriticisedUsers with several batteries say charging one at a time slows them down.
Fan noiseMixedSome find the fan audible in quiet spaces, though most accept it.
DurabilityPraisedMany owners report their charger working for years of regular use.

About the Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Charger

This is the Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Rapid Optimum Charger, model DC18RC. It charges 18V LXT Lithium-Ion batteries. A digital power display shows the charging level.

The charger uses an optimum charging system designed to maximize cycle life and work volume. A built-in fan cools the battery during charging for a faster charge time.

It charges an 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 3.0Ah battery in 30 minutes and a 4.0Ah battery in 40 minutes. The charger comes with a 3-year limited warranty.

Model

DC18RC

Compatibility

18V LXT Lithium-Ion batteries

Display

Digital power display shows charging level

Cooling

Built-in fan

3.0Ah charge

30 minutes

4.0Ah charge