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The Vanon BL1860B is a third-party 18V 6.0Ah lithium-ion pack built to replace Makita's BL1860B in LXT tools. It uses 18650 cells, has no memory effect and includes an on-board protection circuit against overcharge and over-discharge. It fits the same slide-on mount as genuine Makita 18V packs, so it drops into drills, impact drivers, saws, blowers and the listed LXT models. Against Makita's own 6.0Ah pack it trades brand-name cell quality and warranty support for a lower outlay, and owners of third-party packs often report shorter service life and more variability between units.
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Lowest price we've seen: $39.99 on Nov 7 at Vanon Batteries Store. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 7.
Owners of third-party Makita replacement packs generally report they work in LXT tools and chargers and cost much less than genuine packs. Complaints center on packs that stop holding charge after a few months, lower-than-rated runtime and inconsistent quality between units.
The Vanon BL1860B is a replacement battery for Makita 18V tools. It is a Li-ion battery with a nominal voltage of 18V and a nominal capacity of 6.0Ah, and it includes an indicator light.
It is made to work with Makita 18V LXT tools and replaces batteries such as the BL1830, BL1815, BL1835, BL1840, BL1845 and BL1860. Built-in protection prevents overcharging, and the battery has no memory effect.
Fully charge the battery before first use. Store it in a cool, dry place. Do not disassemble, crush or impact it, and keep it away from water, fire and children.
