Makita has introduced a 5.0Ah Lithium-ion battery which will be available in the UK from September 2014 and they say it will provide maximum power and extended run time for operators.
The new 5.0Ah 18v Li-ion battery provides 66% more run time than that of the 3.0Ah battery whilst maintaining the same size and weight so maintaining the balance and comfort of a Makita tool in use.
The company believe the introduction of a 5.0Ah battery option will suit those operators who regularly undertake high-load operations or are frequently working on large sites far distant from a charging point. The greater capacity within the new 5.0Ah battery protects against over-heating and high discharge during heavy demand operations, thus extending the working life of the battery.
Recharge time for the new 5.0Ah battery is 45 minutes when using a Makita DC18RC or DC18RA fast charger. This compares with 22 minutes for the 3.0Ah 18v Makita Li-ion battery or 36 minutes for the 4.0Ah Li-ion battery.
This new 5.0Ah battery is compatible with all Makita 18v Li-ion tools that have a star symbol on the connector plate, or a yellow connector plate with a star on, or have a yellow connector plate only.
