Are the 36v and 40v lithium ion batteries interchangeable?
1045206
Yes. I called B&D about that as I have the 36v string trimmer and liked it enough to see if they could both use the same battery. The Guy from B&D told me the 40v and 36v batteries were identical, and compatible with either tool. He said they both had the same capacity and voltage, and the 36v was putting out 40 v anyway (or was it charging at 40v?) - anyway, the change in voltage was more of a marketing decision because the battery was originally conservatively labeled. We sort of came to the conclusion in conversation that there has been a serious "voltage inflation" by competing tool makers and B&D just relabeled it. No redesign, though.
1045207
Well the model number of the unit has not change it's still "LSW36" it just comes with a 40v battery now.So we know the original came w/the 36v battery, the new one comes with the 40v battery- so the blower can use either.I wouldn't interchange chargers though, use the 36v and 40v chargers for their original batteries.
1045208
Yes. I called B&D; about that as I have the 36v string trimmer and liked it enough to see if they could both use the same battery. The Guy from B&D; told me the 40v and 36v batteries were identical, and compatible with either tool. He said they both had the same capacity and voltage, and the 36v was putting out 40 v anyway (or was it charging at 40v?) - anyway, the change in voltage was more of a marketing decision because the battery was originally conservatively labeled. We sort of came to the conclusion in conversation that there has been a serious "voltage inflation" by competing tool makers and B&D; just relabeled it. No redesign, though. Yes. I called B&D; about that as I have the 36v string trimmer and liked it enough to see if they could both use the same battery. The Guy from B&D; told me the 40v and 36v batteries were identical, and compatible with either tool. He said they both had the same capacity and voltage, and the 36v was putting out 40 v anyway (or was it charging at 40v?) - anyway, the change in voltage was more of a marketing decision because the battery was originally conservatively labeled. We sort of came to the conclusion in conversation that there has been a serious "voltage inflation" by... » Read More Yes. I called B&D; about that as I have the 36v string trimmer and liked it enough to see if they could both use the same battery. The Guy from B&D; told me the 40v and 36v batteries were identical, and compatible with either tool. He said they both had the same capacity and voltage, and the 36v was putting out 40 v anyway (or was it charging at 40v?) - anyway, the change in voltage was more of a marketing decision because the battery was originally conservatively labeled. We sort of came to the conclusion in conversation that there has been a serious "voltage inflation" by competing tool makers and B&D; just relabeled it. No redesign, though. « Show Less
1045209
I am not too sure they aren't the same battery with a bit different rating scale/methodology...
1045210
Yes. The Black & Decker website clearly states that all their 40V MAX products are fully compatible with the 36V lithium ion system. Additionally, all the product numbers end in 36, even for the battery and charger. That indicates that even the chargers are interchangeable.
440217
I don't know about interchanging batteries. I tend to maintain the model numbers. You may choose to Google the two for compatibility. Maybe someone knows.
866781
They sure do and run great on them! I ordered a 2nd battery here to extend my run time a little. I promptly charged and ran it for weeks after I got it w/o realizing it was actually a 40V vs. a 36V battery. Initially all I noticed was that the new battery seemed to run stronger and longer than the old but I attributed that to age. I didn't realize the new battery was a 40V until trying to answer the same question you did here by looking at the model #'s.
663044
Paul is correct. Check this 360 video out for general area of the access screws for the rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO6c9C5AuRc
582981
My best answer: If the voltage is the same and it physically fits, then it is okay. The 4400mah stands for 4400 milli-amp hours which means that your battery can provide 4.4 amps for 1 hour or 2.2 amps for 2 hours. This means your battery is better than the 4000mah battery. I am forced to assume that the battery pins of the new battery are one for one the same as the old battery.
57744
Thank you.Where can I get the "latest specifications from the manufacturer" that list lithium ion batteries as an "Option" ?
1663165
The lithium battery housings are made different than other battery housing so they will not interchange
1968122
This is part of what makes the 40v Greenworks equipment worth while. They use too but, be aware of the newly designed units introduced using the 40v MAXX battery; as we have found they don't work as well and are not interchangeable with the standard and better regular 40v unit batteries.
466556
You can use that battery as long as the physical size is the same and voltage is same as 4228, and new battery has to have same or more voltage and amps but no less.
848133
No. The 48 59 1812 is for the M18 batteries.The 48-59-0255 is for the V18 batteries. I have both and they are not interchangeable
706785
Basically the same and states that it is for 36V or 40v tools. The LBXR36's I have list as only 36 volt but I see the new ones also list 40 volts on the side. Supposedly you can use either.
1255807
Yes, the LCS36 charger is currently for all 36V and 40V Black & Decker lithium batteries. Whether the charger says 36V or 40V on the label, it is the same part. They changed from 36V to 40V MAX labeling. Same labeling change for the batteries also.
1373948
If you're thinking of the 4.0ah 20 volt battery, yes. I'm not aware of a 40 volt battery, but I doubt it would work.
1767099
The battery is B&D LBXR36 40V max Type 2 54Wh Lithium-Ion. Amp hours are not stated. Possibly check on B&D website.
1825401
No!!! The voltage of the charger must be matched to the voltage of the battery system being charged. A 48 volt charger would see your 36 volt battery system as a very under-charged battery (not being 48 volts) and the net effect would be to damage your batteries attempting to bring them up to 48 volts.
85095
I had the same question when I purchased my 36v and got a 40V. I went to Black and Decker;s web sight and they stated the 40V is replacing the 36V. The 40V I received runs stronger and longer. I am very happy to have a larger voltage that runs in my weed whacker. The website could probably explain this better.
380163
No this battery isn't compatible with previous 20v ion charger but they are interchange with other works equipment.( That all I got to say about that)