- Is the 4.0Ah pack worth it over the 3.0Ah?
- Makita rates it for up to 35% more run time per charge than the BL1830, so it lasts longer between charges. It is the better pick if you run tools steadily rather than in short bursts.
- How long does the charger take?
- Makita says the 4.0Ah battery reaches a full charge in 40 minutes or less on the included rapid charger.
- Does it fit all Makita 18V tools?
- It is an 18V LXT battery, so it fits tools on the LXT platform. It does not fit Makita's 12V CXT or 40V XGT tools.
- What is in the box?
- One 18V LXT 4.0Ah lithium-ion battery and one rapid charger. No tool, case or bag is included.
- Can I leave the battery on the charger?
- The charger is designed to charge the pack and STAR Protection guards against overcharging, but Makita's guidance is to remove the battery once charging is complete.
- Is 4.0Ah enough for a circular saw?
- It will run a saw, but a 4.0Ah pack drains faster in high-draw tools than a 5.0Ah or 6.0Ah pack. For frequent sawing, a larger LXT battery is the better match.
- Where is the Makita BL1840BDC1 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Battery and Charger Starter Pack (4.0Ah) cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $99.97, 52% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Makita BL1840BDC1 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Battery and Charger Starter Pack (4.0Ah)?
- Rated 4 out of 5 from 4 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Makita BL1840BDC1 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Battery and Charger Starter Pack (4.0Ah)?
- 24 stores we checked sell it, including Tool Nut, Quality Industrial Safety, KPaul Industrial, Toolup, My Tool Store.