Makita Batteries
Makita battery packs keep your cordless kit working through full shifts, from first-fix drilling to snagging. Pick the right Makita 18V battery for the tools you run.
When you're swapping between a drill, impact, multi-tool and saw all day, a tired Makita drill battery is what slows you down. This range covers Makita batteries 18V from compact packs for overhead work to bigger 18V lithium ion battery options for high-draw tools. Stick to the right platform, like Makita LXT battery or Makita G Series battery, and you'll get proper runtime, solid power, and fewer trips back to the charger.
What Jobs Are Makita Batteries Best At?
- Running a Makita drill battery 18V hard on first fix, so you can keep driving fixings and boring holes without the tool fading halfway through the pack.
- Powering high-draw kit like grinders, circular saws and SDS drills, where a bigger Makita battery 18V stops constant battery swaps and keeps the cut speed up.
- Keeping a two-pack or Makita battery bundle in rotation on refurbs, so one 18V Makita battery is on the tool while the other is charging and you never lose momentum.
- Staying lighter for overhead work, where a small Makita battery pack makes a driver or multi-tool easier on the wrists when you're up steps all day.
- Replacing tired packs on older kit, where a fresh Makita replacement battery brings back proper trigger response and reduces nuisance cut-outs under load.
Choosing the Right Makita Battery
Sorting the right Makita battery is simple: match the platform and capacity to the tools you actually run, not what looks like a "deal".
1. LXT vs G Series (Do not mix them up)
If your tools are Makita 18V LXT, you need a Makita LXT 18V battery. If you've got Makita G Series tools, you need a Makita G Series battery. They are different systems, so check the tool and charger before you buy.
2. Capacity in Ah (Runtime, not extra "power")
If you're on drills and impacts, a 3.0Ah Makita 18v battery keeps weight down and still gets through plenty of fixings. If you're on saws, grinders or SDS, go bigger like 5.0Ah or a Makita 18v 6.0ah battery so you are not swapping packs every ten minutes.
3. Two batteries and a charger beats one big pack
If you're working full days, a Makita battery set or bundle is the sensible buy because you can keep one on charge and one on the tool. One "monster" battery sounds good until it's flat and you're stuck waiting.
Makita Battery FAQs
Why are Makita batteries so expensive?
You're paying for a proper 18V lithium ion battery pack with quality cells, built-in protection electronics, and a casing that survives site abuse. Cheap Makita batteries and no-name "replacement" packs can work, but they are more likely to sag under load, overheat, or die early when you're running high-draw tools.
What is the life of a Makita battery?
It depends how you treat it, but in real trade use a Makita 18v battery that's rotated properly and not cooked on constant heavy draw will last years. The killers are heat, leaving packs flat for long periods, and running small packs on grinders and saws where they get hammered every cycle.
What is the Makita 12 Ah 18V battery?
It's a high-capacity Makita battery 18V designed for maximum runtime, mainly for kit that drains packs fast or for long stints away from a charger. It is heavier and bulkier than common packs, so it makes more sense on saws and site kit than on a drill you're holding overhead all day.
What is a Makita 18V LXT battery?
A Makita 18V LXT battery is the standard Makita LXT battery platform used across their main cordless pro range. It's the one most trades mean when they say "Makita 18v batteries", but always check your tool is LXT and not Makita G Series before ordering.
Will any Makita 18V battery fit my Makita drill?
No. Most pro Makita drills use Makita 18V LXT batteries, but some entry ranges use Makita G Series batteries which do not interchange. Check the tool body and your existing charger, because the platform is the make-or-break detail.
Is a bigger Ah Makita battery better for power?
Mainly it gives you more runtime, not a magic power boost. Where you do notice a difference is under heavy load, because larger Makita batteries 18V tend to hold up better and cut down on nuisance cut-outs compared with small packs on high-draw tools.
Who Uses Makita Batteries on Site?
- Sparkies and plumbers running Makita 18 volt battery drills and impacts all day, because downtime on fixings and clips kills your pace.
- Chippies and kitchen fitters who live on the LXT battery platform, swapping between saws, planers and drivers without changing systems.
- Roofers, scaffolders and maintenance teams who need dependable Makita cordless battery packs that cope with cold mornings and rough handling in the van.
- Site managers and snagging teams keeping spare Makita batteries 18V in the box, so the crew are not fighting over the last charged pack.
The Basics: Understanding Makita 18V Batteries
Makita batteries look similar, but what matters on site is the platform and the capacity. Get those two right and your tools run properly all day.
1. Platform compatibility (LXT vs G Series)
A Makita 18V LXT battery is built for the pro LXT tool range and chargers, while G Series is a separate 18V system. The jobsite outcome is simple: the right platform means the battery fits, charges correctly, and the tool delivers the performance it was designed for.
2. Amp hours (Ah) equals working time
Ah is your runtime. A higher Ah 18v lithium ion battery will generally last longer between swaps, which matters most on continuous work like cutting, grinding, drilling lots of holes, or running a torch and radio all shift.
3. High draw tools need the right pack
Grinders, saws and SDS drills pull harder than a driver, so small packs can feel like they drop off quicker. If you want fewer cut-outs and less battery juggling, step up to the larger Makita battery pack sizes for those tools.
Makita Battery Accessories That Keep You Working
The right add-ons stop dead batteries, wasted van trips, and packs getting wrecked in the back of the truck.
1. Makita 18V LXT Chargers
A decent charger is what makes a two-battery rotation work, especially on busy refurbs where you cannot wait around. Match the charger to your platform so your Makita batteries 18V charge properly and safely.
2. Battery mounts and holders
Mounts keep spare Makita 18v batteries off the floor and out of the wet, so you are not digging through a pile of fixings and dust to find a charged pack.
3. Storage cases and organisers
If you're carrying multiple Makita battery deals or a bundle, a proper case stops terminals getting knocked about and keeps packs together, which matters when you're sharing chargers on site.
Shop Makita Batteries at ITS
Whether you need a single Makita battery 18V replacement, a Makita 18v lxt battery for your daily tools, or a full Makita battery set for the van, we stock the range in the sizes and platforms trades actually use. It's all held in our own warehouse, in stock and ready for next day delivery so you can get back on the tools without waiting around.
