{"product_id":"makita-bl1850bdc1-18v-lxt-lithium-ion-battery-and-charger-starter-pack-5-0ah-evlwve","title":"Makita BL1850BDC1 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Battery and Charger Starter Pack (5.0Ah)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/charge-time.svg\" alt=\"charge-time\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast 45-Minute Charge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe 5.0Ah battery reaches a full charge in 45 minutes or less, so you can keep a bare tool lineup working without long charger downtime.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/battery-capacity.svg\" alt=\"battery-capacity\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.0Ah LXT Runtime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis Makita battery and charger starter pack gives you a 5.0Ah LXT battery that delivers longer run time per charge than the older BL1830, which matters when you are running drills, impact drivers, saws, and grinders through a full day.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/overload-protection.svg\" alt=\"overload-protection\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAR Protection Built In\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eMakita's STAR Protection Computer Controls help guard against overloading, over-discharging, and overheating, which helps protect both tool performance and battery life over time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMakita BL1850BDC1 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Battery and Charger Starter Pack (5.0Ah)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a practical entry point for anyone buying into Makita's 18V cordless platform or adding another battery and charger to an existing setup. Model Number \u003cstrong\u003eBL1850BDC1\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a battery and charger starter pack designed for powering and charging Makita 18V LXT cordless tools. If you are picking up Makita bare tools and need a dependable power source with quick turnaround, this kit handles that job without making you piece everything together separately.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe big reason this pack matters is the balance of runtime and charge speed. The included 18V LXT 5.0Ah lithium-ion battery gives you longer working time per charge, and Makita rates it for a full charge in 45 minutes or less with the included Rapid Optimum Charger. On the job, that means less waiting around for a battery to come back and a better chance of rotating one pack through your most-used cordless tools when you are drilling, fastening, cutting, or grinding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMakita also builds real jobsite protection into the battery itself. STAR Protection Computer Controls are there to help protect against overloading, over-discharging, and overheating. That is not just a line on a box. It matters when you are leaning on a tool hard, working in hot conditions, or trying to get maximum service life out of an expensive battery platform. The impact-resistant outer case and shock-absorbing inner liner add another layer of durability for the everyday drops and bumps that happen in trucks, gang boxes, and active work areas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom a design standpoint, this is the standard Makita 18V LXT slide-style battery system that locks into compatible tools securely. Makita also calls out sixteen contact terminals to help maintain consistent connection with the tool, which is especially useful in higher-vibration applications where intermittent power can be a problem. The integrated LED battery charge level indicator is another feature you notice right away in real use. A quick tap tells you where the battery stands before you climb a ladder, head to a cut station, or start another round of fasteners.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe charger is a big part of why this kit is worth buying instead of grabbing a battery alone. The included Rapid Optimum Charger communicates with the battery during charging to monitor current, voltage, and temperature. It also uses a built-in fan to cool the battery during the charge cycle. In plain terms, that helps the battery charge faster and more efficiently while supporting battery life instead of just dumping power into it and hoping for the best.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystem compatibility is straightforward but important: this pack is for \u003cstrong\u003eMakita 18V LXT\u003c\/strong\u003e tools, and the battery is compatible only with STAR Protection tools identified by the Star Symbol and or the yellow battery receiver under the tool. If you already own Makita 18V LXT bare tools, this pack fills the gap fast. If you are starting fresh, it gives you the foundation to build around one of the broadest 18V cordless platforms out there.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho should buy it? Contractors, maintenance techs, remodelers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and serious DIY users who are committed to the Makita 18V LXT system. It is especially useful for buyers who prefer bare tools because they can add the exact tools they need without stacking up extra chargers. If you already have Makita LXT tools and want another 5.0Ah pack with a genuine Rapid Optimum Charger, this is the clean, no-nonsense way to do it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStart Your LXT Platform the Right Way\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.makitatools.com\/apps\/cms\/img\/d30c6ad7-ad76-4b06-8e09-17ab7e721171_bl1850bdc1_k_1500px.png\" alt=\"Makita BL1850BDC1 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Battery and Charger Starter Pack (5.0Ah) showing the 5.0Ah battery and Rapid Optimum Charger together for charging Makita cordless tools in a workshop or jobsite setup\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit makes the most sense for users buying Makita bare tools. You get the battery capacity most pros actually want, plus the charger that gets it back in service quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes one 18V LXT 5.0Ah battery and one Rapid Optimum Charger\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilt for Makita 18V LXT cordless tool users who need a starter power setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Makita BL1850B 18V LXT 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Makita DC18RC 18V LXT Rapid Optimum Charger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage (V)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery Capacity (Ah)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0Ah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLithium-Ion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery System\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLXT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharge Time (minutes)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 minutes or less\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight (lbs)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.75 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackage Quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/voltage.svg\" alt=\"voltage\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBattery Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eCompatible with Makita 18V LXT cordless tools.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/compliance.svg\" alt=\"compliance\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSTAR Protection Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eBattery is compatible only with STAR Protection tools identified by the Star Symbol and or the yellow battery receiver under the tool.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/charger-included.svg\" alt=\"charger-included\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCharging System\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eIncludes Makita Rapid Optimum Charger for charging the included 18V LXT lithium-ion battery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCarpentry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eElectrical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePlumbing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eHVAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRemodeling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eIf you are buying Makita bare tools, start with this kit instead of mixing chargers and lower-capacity packs. The 5.0Ah battery and Rapid Optimum Charger give you a better day-to-day balance of runtime and recharge speed for the core tools most people reach for first.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-warranty\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/warranty.svg\" alt=\"warranty\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"warranty-text\"\u003e 3-year limited warranty. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMakita BL1850BDC1 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Battery and Charger Starter Pack (5.0Ah) is the smart first buy for bare-tool users\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you are stepping into Makita LXT or filling in the power side of a bare-tool setup, this is the kit that makes the rest of the platform make sense.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anyone building out a Makita 18V LXT lineup, especially contractors and serious DIY users buying tools without batteries or chargers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e You get the proven 5.0Ah pack, a genuine Rapid Optimum Charger, fast 45-minute charging, and Makita's STAR Protection system in one box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a platform buy, not a universal battery kit. Make sure your tools are Makita 18V LXT and STAR Protection compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tools does this battery work with?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed for Makita 18V LXT cordless tools and is compatible only with STAR Protection tools identified by the Star Symbol and or the yellow battery receiver under the tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does the included battery take to charge?\u003c\/strong\u003e Makita rates the 18V LXT 5.0Ah battery for a full charge in 45 minutes or less with the included Rapid Optimum Charger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the battery have a charge indicator?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The battery has an integrated LED battery charge level indicator so you can check remaining charge before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan this battery handle cold weather use?\u003c\/strong\u003e Makita states the battery delivers consistent power and runtime in extreme temperatures, even in winter down to -4°F \/ -20°C.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Makita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43570346098736,"sku":"BL1850BDC1","price":68.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/4876\/8304\/files\/d3zva6u85kul_5de8b6c1-1aa0-4c51-8130-015299b9599e.jpg?v=1788577588","url":"https:\/\/toolnutus.com\/products\/makita-bl1850bdc1-18v-lxt-lithium-ion-battery-and-charger-starter-pack-5-0ah-evlwve","provider":"InoPrints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}