Cordless Tools Battery Comparison Guide
As a small business owner, you’re always looking for products that can help your crew do their jobs more efficiently. When you’re researching which cordless tools to add to your line-up, it’s also important to learn how powerful their compatible batteries are.
This comparison guide looks at batteries from popular cordless tool brands Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita, and Echo. Check out the chart to learn more about the batteries featured in this article.
| MILWAUKEE TOOL M18 REDLITHIUM XC6.0 Battery | DEWALT 20.0V Max XR Premium Lithium-Ion Battery | MAKITA 18V LXT 5.0Ah Battery | ECHO 58V Series Battery | |
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| Description | The Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC6.0 Battery is compatible with all Milwaukee M18 cordless power tools and delivers 50% more power and runs 50% cooler than REDLITHIUM XC battery packs. These features can help your crew work harder and longer during heavy-duty applications. The battery continues to deliver power even in extremely cold conditions (below 0F / -18C) and recharges on a rapid charger in approximately one hour. | The DEWALT 20.0V Max XR Battery is compatible with all of your DEWALT 20V MAX cordless power tools and features 6 amps to help your tools run longer in between changes. This battery offers virtually no self-discharge to help your crew stay productive longer. The battery recharges on a fast charger in approximately one hour. | The Makita 18V LXT 5.0Ah battery is compatible with all Makita 18V LXT cordless tools and features STAR Protection Computer Controls™ to protect against overloading, over-discharging, and overheating. This battery offers 65% more run time than its BL1830 series and recharges in approximately one hour. | The Echo 58V Series Battery is compatible with all ECHO 58-Volt tools and features triple protection electronics to prevent overcharging, overheating, and overloading. This battery performs even in cold temperatures and recharges in approximately one hour. |
| Battery Capacity | 6Ah | 6Ah | 5Ah | 4Ah |
| Number of Batteries Included | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Voltage | 18V | 20V | 18V | 58V |
| Charger Included | No | No | No | No |
| Series | M18™ | 20V MAX Premium | LXT® | 58V |
| Cordless Tool Battery Type | Li-ion | Li-ion | Li-Ion | Li-ion |
| For Use With | Milwaukee 18V Cordless Tools | DEWALT® 20V Cordless Tools | Makita 18V LXT Cordless Tools | All ECHO 58V Cordless Products |
| Charger Replacement | 45LD79 | DCB115 | — | — |
| Features | All-weather performance; REDLINK™ Intelligence; provides optimized performance and overload protection using total system communication between tool, battery, and charger. | 3-LED fuel-gauge system; no memory and virtually no self-discharge. | 16 contact terminals; impact-resistant outer case; LED battery charge level indicator; reaches full charge in 45 minutes; resists self-discharge; shock-absorbing inner liner. | Offers triple protection electronics to prevent overcharging, overheating, and overloading; withstands cold-weather temperatures for superior performance and flexibility. |
| Weight | 2.3 lbs. | 2.25 lbs. | 1.4 lbs. | 4 lbs. |
| Wireless Tool Tracking | No | No | No | No |
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