Milwaukee Batteries Now that Milwaukee has offered a battery that will power their 18 volt line of cordless tools, will they offer a trade-in program for those of us who payed a premium for the 18-volt cordless tool line, yet received an inferior product? Come on, Milwaukee, do the right thing! You have a great reputation for quality, dependable tools, and you know you "blew it" when you introduced the 18-volt line.... Milwaukee Batteries Now that Milwaukee has offered a battery that will power their 18 volt line of cordless tools, will they offer a trade-in program for those of us who payed a premium for the... » Read More Milwaukee Batteries Now that Milwaukee has offered a battery that will power their 18 volt line of cordless tools, will they offer a trade-in program for those of us who payed a premium for the 18-volt cordless tool line, yet received an inferior product? Come on, Milwaukee, do the right thing! You have a great reputation for quality, dependable tools, and you know you "blew it" when you introduced the 18-volt line.... « Show Less
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Iagree one of my 18 volt batteries lasted just over one year, for what we paid for this product doesn't say much for the milwaukee products.
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I moved on to rigid, where even if the tool sucks (they have actually been very good so far) you have a warrantied battery.
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I agree with both posts! Great tools, but batteries are JUNK!!!! Not buying any more milwaukee tools!
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With the M18 batteries, it's a BIG difference. The main thing I notice is that the run time is way longer. Milwaukee claims 50% more run time, and that seems pretty accurate to me.
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I recently asked the same question of Milwaukee sales support (after hearing of some M18s that would not work with saws and the like). Here is the answer I got: 1st generation of "M-18" batteries manufactured between 2005 and 2009 would not fit todays' tools. They were designed for the compact drill and impact in the earlier years. Everything manufactured today in the M-18 series are compatible.
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I pondered which set to get - finally I noticed the Makita offer for a "free" 3.0 Amp battery if you buy before May 31 2011. Every cordless drill I've purchased (Milwaukee, Ryobi) ends up with dead batteries - when I go to buy a new one it's more expensive then the latest drill with battery set. So I went with the LCT and will have 2 compact (1.5 amp) batteries and 1 full size (3 amp). If I need other larger more powerfull cordless tools e.g. hammer drill I'll add it.I'm sure this is what Makita wants when giving the free LXT 3 amp battery - it's the Gillette model of marketing "give a razor and sell them blades forever". I pondered which set to get - finally I noticed the Makita offer for a "free" 3.0 Amp battery if you buy before May 31 2011. Every cordless drill I've purchased (Milwaukee, Ryobi) ends up with dead batteries - when I go to buy a new one it's more expensive then the latest drill with battery set. So I went with the LCT and will have 2 compact (1.5 amp) batteries and 1 full size (3 amp). If I need other larger more powerfull cordless tools e.g. hammer drill I'll add it.I'm sure this is what Makita wants when giving the free LXT 3 amp battery - it's the Gillette model of... » Read More I pondered which set to get - finally I noticed the Makita offer for a "free" 3.0 Amp battery if you buy before May 31 2011. Every cordless drill I've purchased (Milwaukee, Ryobi) ends up with dead batteries - when I go to buy a new one it's more expensive then the latest drill with battery set. So I went with the LCT and will have 2 compact (1.5 amp) batteries and 1 full size (3 amp). If I need other larger more powerfull cordless tools e.g. hammer drill I'll add it.I'm sure this is what Makita wants when giving the free LXT 3 amp battery - it's the Gillette model of marketing "give a razor and sell them blades forever". « Show Less
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I know that Milwaukee makes chargers that work for Nicad and v18 LION batteries. BUT, I am not sure if their early Nicad chargers are compatible. What I do know is that the V18 batteries are some of the worst I have seen, and you probably don't want them even if they are compatible with your charger.
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Yes. Some Hitachi 18v cordless tools come with a "pod-style" battery that pushes up into the tool and some come with a "slide" battery.
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I can tell you for sure that the charger for this Milwaukee drill's batteries does work on 110 VAC. As for 220VAC, that I can't tell you as I would have no use for that here in the US. However, if it does there would have to be a external switch that would permit you to change the input voltage manually. This provision is found on some electrical items to permit use in countries where 220VAC is the normal wall outlet voltage. Sorry If I can't be more definitive than that.
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I had the same question. Could not really find an answer online. I just recently bought a new 18v brushless "fuel" Milwaukee drill and a 4ah red lithium battery. My existing 18v batteries work on the new fuel drill and my existing battery charger will recharge the new battery. The price for the bare drill I bought on Amazon was much less than I could get from any store local.
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No. The numbers vary based on the chuck size, the battery voltage (if cordless) and the motor amperage. You have not said whether this is an 18v cordless drill or 115v drill. All Dewalt 18v cordless will use the same battery. The battery numbers have changed with time as the batteries have been improved.
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Katherin, I purchased a new drill/driver and the warranty is 5 years on the drill and 2 years on the batteries.. I am very pleased with the quality and power of this drill. I could have purchased many cheaper ones, but all of my other hand/electric tools are Milwaukee and have given me many years of trouble free operation..The case is strong and well made, but does not leave much usable room for bits, and accessories. I transferred everything to another case...
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I'm with you on most of this...I must have 10 tools that all use this battery. The new red-top battery from last year seems to be a bit stronger/longer lasting than the previous models(except the Silver Series...I really liked those). Lowe's has them for $39.97 and you pick up some garden soil or whatever and use your $10 off $50 coupon and Bob's your Uncle.I did pass down my 6? year old broom/blower to B-I-L and he loves it. I got the new broom last year with a free extra battery. Currently using three batts from last year and have one still in the package. I have two of the 'twin' smart chargers and one multi-volt charger. Good to go and ready for spring! I'm with you on most of this...I must have 10 tools that all use this battery. The new red-top battery from last year seems to be a bit stronger/longer lasting than the previous models(except the Silver Series...I really liked those). Lowe's has them for $39.97 and you pick up some garden soil or whatever and use your $10 off $50 coupon and Bob's your Uncle.I did pass down my 6? year old broom/blower to B-I-L and he loves it. I got the new broom last year with a free extra battery. Currently using three batts from last year and have one still in the package. I have two of the... » Read More I'm with you on most of this...I must have 10 tools that all use this battery. The new red-top battery from last year seems to be a bit stronger/longer lasting than the previous models(except the Silver Series...I really liked those). Lowe's has them for $39.97 and you pick up some garden soil or whatever and use your $10 off $50 coupon and Bob's your Uncle.I did pass down my 6? year old broom/blower to B-I-L and he loves it. I got the new broom last year with a free extra battery. Currently using three batts from last year and have one still in the package. I have two of the 'twin' smart chargers and one multi-volt charger. Good to go and ready for spring! « Show Less
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I don't know about the numbers and what part they are but, I have been able to use my 4.0 XC 12volt battery with every 12 volt tool I own (about 9 of them) and charge it on every 12volt milwaukee charger I have come across. This battery is awesome and it the one I use every day.
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Like john Nebelsiek said it was design to work on the XC red Lithioum, but he is wrong that the Milwaukee 48-11-1815 battery wont work it will just slower and for a short time, I spoke to milwaukee customer service and they said that all there M18 tool will work with any of the M18 batteries, just not as wellthe XC red lithium battery is prefert by profetionals becouse it last upto 2 hrs, but for regular people that just need it to cut a few peice here and there there is not problem.
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I think so. I, too, had an older model that broke. The batteries are expensive, so it seemed smart to buy a compatible drill. We've also bought a hand vac, hedge trimmer, and leaf blower over the years. All have used the same 18V Battery.Sorry for the slow response. Just now tackling a 2400 email backlog.
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It takes the Milwaukee M12 battery which is the smaller battery but you can get a higher capacity M12 batter that has a flat foot. I have used the standard M12 batteries and they last a full day's work.
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Mine did, and from an unbiased perspective, the Milwaukee hand tools have been great. I worked for john deere as a technician and still currently work in anything from weed eaters to Chevy full size pickups using these tools mostly everyday. I've used dewalts, craftsman, Mikita, and hitachi, but have always liked my milwaukees the best. It's been years and all my batteries and tools still work flawlessly. The little rubber accents in the impact will come off over time, but who cares, either glue them back or cut then off. Hope this helps in your decision, I've never regretted my purchase and I'd say I've had mine for at least 3 years
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The batteries that came with mine were the thin ones, BAT609, 18V, 1.3Ah, 23.4Wh NOT the 4Ah ones. They do charge up relatively quickly but do NOT seem to run forever between charges in my experience. They are the smaller and less long lasting of the Bosch batteries, but this also makes the tool less heavy and a little more friendly to operate. I would not expect to be able to use this drill all day long with only two charged batteries, but recharging one battery while using the other has worked fine so far.I would buy it again, but if I were working a lot at a place with no power to run the charger I would get the larger batteries for sure. The batteries that came with mine were the thin ones, BAT609, 18V, 1.3Ah, 23.4Wh NOT the 4Ah ones. They do charge up relatively quickly but do NOT seem to run forever between charges in my experience. They are the smaller and less long lasting of the Bosch batteries, but this also makes the tool less heavy and a little more friendly to operate. I would not expect to be able to use this drill all day long with only two charged batteries, but recharging one battery while using the other has worked fine so far.I would buy it again, but if I were working a lot at a place... » Read More The batteries that came with mine were the thin ones, BAT609, 18V, 1.3Ah, 23.4Wh NOT the 4Ah ones. They do charge up relatively quickly but do NOT seem to run forever between charges in my experience. They are the smaller and less long lasting of the Bosch batteries, but this also makes the tool less heavy and a little more friendly to operate. I would not expect to be able to use this drill all day long with only two charged batteries, but recharging one battery while using the other has worked fine so far.I would buy it again, but if I were working a lot at a place with no power to run the charger I would get the larger batteries for sure. « Show Less