Power your Makita tools with a genuine BL1850B 5.0Ah battery. Built for the 18V LXT® platform, this pack includes a 4-LED fuel gauge and Star Protection electronics to help prevent overload, over-discharge, and overheating—delivering reliable runtime and performance on every job.

Key features

• 5.0Ah (≈90Wh) capacity for extended runtime

• 4-LED fuel gauge shows remaining charge at a glance

• Star Protection for thermal/over-current/over-discharge safeguards

• Rapid-charge ready with Makita DC18 series chargers

• Fits all 18V LXT slide-type Makita tools

Tech specs

• Model: BL1850B (Makita part 197280-8)

• Voltage: 18V DC | Capacity: 5.0Ah | Chemistry: Li-ion

• Approx. weight: ~0.6 kg

Compatibility

• Tools: Makita 18V LXT range (e.g., DHP, DTD, DGA, DHS, DHR, DTM, DUB series)

• Chargers: DC18RC, DC18RD, DC18RE, DC18SD and other Makita 18V LXT chargers

What’s in the box

• 1 × Makita BL1850B 5.0Ah battery (tool/charger not included)

Why choose this battery

• Genuine OEM quality and safety

• Long runtime without extra bulk

• Clear charge status to plan swaps and reduce downtime

Short versions

Top-of-page blurb:
Genuine Makita BL1850B 5.0Ah battery for all 18V LXT tools—fuel gauge, Star Protection, rapid-charge compatible. Part 197280-8.

GMC bullets:

• Makita BL1850B 18V LXT 5.0Ah (Part 197280-8)

• 4-LED fuel gauge; Star Protection

• Works with all 18V LXT tools

• Compatible with DC18 rapid chargers

• Genuine OEM Li-ion pack