Makita 18V 3Ah Li-Ion Battery – BL1830 BL1840 BL1850 Compatible
Makita 18V 3.0Ah Lithium-Ion Replacement Battery
Keep your Makita power tools running at full capacity with this genuine-spec 18V 3.0Ah (3000mAh) Li-Ion rechargeable battery. Engineered to be fully compatible with a wide range of Makita 18V LXT tools, this battery delivers consistent, reliable power so you can tackle jobs from start to finish without interruption.
Made in Mainland China.
Key Specifications
- Battery Type: Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
- Nominal Voltage: 18V
- Capacity: 3.0Ah / 3000mAh
- Model Number: MT-18V
- Certification: CE, FCC, RoHS, PSE, TUV
- Compatible Voltage Range: 14.4V – 18V
- Charger Input: 110V – 240V (universal)
- Charger Output: 14.4V–18V DC 3A
Note: Not compatible with 10.8V lithium battery chargers.
Smart Protection Features
- Single-Cell Balance Detection: Latest-generation circuit board monitors each cell individually for balanced charge and discharge — helping extend overall battery lifespan.
- Built-In Memory Chip & CPU: Automatically optimises the charging cycle to protect cell health over time.
- Multi-Layer Safety Safeguards: Built-in protection against incorrect voltage, short circuit, and internal overheating — for safe, worry-free use.
- Durable Shock-Resistant Housing: High-quality casing designed to withstand the demands of job-site use.
- LED Charge Indicator: Quickly check remaining power at a glance — no guesswork on the job.
Compatible Battery Replacement Codes
194204-5 | 194205-3 | 194309-1 | 194230-4 | BL1815 | BL1830 | BL1840 | BL1850 | BL1860 | LXT400
Compatible Makita 18V Models (select)
- BL1815, BL1830, BL1830B, BL1840, BL1840B, BL1850, BL1850B, BL1860
- BDA350, BDA350Z
- BDF451, BDF453SHE, BDF454Z
- BFR550L, BFR550Z, BFR750, BFR750L, BFR750Z
- BFS450, BFS450RFE, BFS450Z
- BGA452, BGA452Z
- BHP451, BHP451SFE, BHP452, BHP453, BHP453SHE, BHP454, BHP454Z
- BHR202, BHR202RFE, BHR202Z, BHR240, BHR240Z, BHR241, BHR241Z
- BJR181, BJR181X, BJR181X1, BJR181Z, BJR182
- BCS550, BCS550Z
- BML184, BML185, ML185
- BST221Z, BTDW251Z, TD140D, TW251D
- Also compatible with Makita 14.4V models: BL1415, BL1430, BL1440, BL1445, BL1460
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this Makita 18V battery compatible with my existing Makita charger?
A: Yes — this 18V 3.0Ah Li-Ion battery is compatible with Makita chargers that support 14.4V–18V Li-Ion batteries. The charger accepts a universal input of 110V–240V and outputs 14.4V–18V DC at 3A. Please note it is not compatible with 10.8V Makita chargers.
Q: Which Makita power tool models does this battery fit?
A: This battery is compatible with a wide range of Makita 18V LXT tools including BL1830, BL1830B, BL1840, BL1840B, BL1850, BL1850B, BL1860, as well as drills, drivers, reciprocating saws, angle grinders, and many more. See the full compatible models list above for details. It is also cross-compatible with select 14.4V Makita tools.
Q: Does the battery have any built-in safety protections?
A: Yes. This battery features multi-layer circuit protection including safeguards against short circuits, overheating, incorrect voltage, and over-charge/over-discharge on a per-cell basis. An LED indicator allows you to check remaining charge at any time.
Q: How does this battery's capacity compare to the BL1860B?
A: This battery offers a 3.0Ah capacity, which is excellent for most tasks. The BL1860B (6.0Ah) provides approximately 2.3 times more run time per charge — ideal for extended, heavy-duty applications. This 3.0Ah battery is a great balance of size, weight, and runtime for everyday tool use.
Production & Packaging Notice
To maintain high stock availability and fast shipping times, our items are sourced from multiple verified manufacturing facilities. While the core quality, materials, and product specifications remain identical, you may notice slight variations in the packaging design, manufacturing origin, or the wording of the printed instructions.