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Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 4.0Ah BL1840B, $90 (was $139)
Why do we like this deal?
Although this year’s Amazon Prime Day sale is scheduled to go live on June 23, hundreds of brands are strategically making their deals live earlier. We’ve seen big price drops on tools from Leatherman, Bosch and DeWalt in particular, and now Makita has gone live with almost $50 off on one of its best-selling spare batteries.
The Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 4.0Ah BL1840B Battery is on sale for just $90 at Amazon ahead of the big sale, which is 35% off its usual $139 list price. This price seems to have fluctuated on the site over the past week, but it’s still lower than the price listed by most other retailers.
Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 4.0Ah BL1840B, $90 at Amazon (was $139)
What shoppers need to know
- Charging Time: less than 40 minutes
- special feature: led battery level indicator
- weight: 1.4 pounds
- supported devices: Makita’s 18V LXT system features over 350 tools.
- Best use case: A battery with long-lasting power for Makita 18V tools.
Makita’s BL1840B battery is compatible with more than 350 tools in the brand’s 18V LXT system and works with existing Makita Li-ion chargers. Its 4.0Ah cells hold quite a bit of power, yet the battery’s 1.4-pound weight is the same as a 3.0Ah battery, meaning the battery is placed efficiently and won’t tire your arm unnecessarily. There is an LED indicator on the side of the BL1840B to show live battery level readings.
The big deal for Makita users comes from the BL1840B’s fast charge time. compared with your typical DeWalt 20V Max 4.0Ah The battery’s 60-minute charge time, this Makita’s power-up time of less than 40 minutes, is lightning fast, and somehow covers a typical break period. Too many tool collectors mistakenly become battery collectors, but just one BL1840B will keep you covered.
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what shoppers are saying
The most important thing for a battery is that it holds a charge and maintains its charge. One user who complained about his old batteries slowing down over time commented that his BL1840B batteries “last and last, and I’m very happy with them.”
Although you can expect a 4.0Ah battery like this to do a lot of drilling or small jobs on a single charge, what about more intensive tools? As one user said, “The 4.0 is small enough to handle a full day with the Makita Weed Eater, but has enough power to last me longer.” This Makita 18V String Trimmer is rated to last up to 1 hour on continuous use with a 4.0Ah battery, which is a long time indeed.
The price of the Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 4.0Ah BL1840B is down to $90 right now, and that’s a great price for a battery that can do everything for you. Prices on Amazon usually don’t stay the same forever, so if you want to buy this battery at half price, buy one as soon as possible.
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