Makita 18 Volt Lxt 4 0ah Lithium Ion Battery 2 Pack

the makita 18 volt lxt lithium ion battery charges faster and works longer than standard lithium ion batteries giving you and your cordless tools unmatched performance and productivity to take on the most demanding applications the makita 4 0ah battery combines more run time 35 more run time per charge than the makita bl1830 battery with a category leading charge time of only 40 minutes so it spends more time working and less time sitting on the charger makita 18 volt lithium ion batteries resist self discharge so they re ready for use even after long periods of storage the makita rapid optimum charger sold separately is a smart charging system that communicates with the battery during the charging process to monitor current voltage and temperature this advanced charging technology helps optimize battery life and deliver a faster charge in addition the charger has a built in fan to cool the battery for faster and more efficient charging even in hot weather conditions for improved tool performance and extended battery life makita created star protection computer controls star protection is communication technology that allows the tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading over discharging and overheating makita the innovation leader in cordless tool technology has the world s cordless tool line up powered by an 18 volt lithium ion slide style battery