This rapid charger perfectly complements the Makita LXT cordless tool lineup.

Makita LXT® is the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style batteries. At the heart of the Makita 18V LXT® System is the efficient Rapid Optimum Charger.

The Rapid Optimum Charger offers key advantages for Makita 18V Lithium-Ion cordless tool users. The exclusive built-in fan cools the battery (sold separately) by forcing air through the battery's air vents during the charging process for faster charging. The charger communicates with the battery's built-in chip throughout the charging process to optimize battery life by actively controlling current, voltage and temperature. The result is category-leading battery charge times, which means the battery spends more time working and less time sitting on the charger.

Charger features

• Controls current, voltage and temperature to maximize battery life and optimize charging process
• Battery central processing unit (CPU) communicates with the charger to analyze battery and charge according to its condition
• Forced-air cooling fan keeps battery at optimum charging temperature and prevents overheating
• Digital power display shows battery condition and current charge level
• Charges pod and stick-style batteries with optional adapter ADP04 (193949-2)

• Voltage: 7.2 to 18 volts
• Battery type: Makita slide style
• Charge times (BL1815N / BL1830B / BL1840B / BL1850B): 15 / 22 / 36 / 45 minutes

It all started with the motor over 100 years ago. Makita Corporation was founded in 1915 as an electric motor sales and repair company. Today, as a global brand in over 50 countries, Makita is an innovation leader, manufacturing best-in-class products at 10 plants operating in 8 countries. The unmatched quality and durability of Makita products is driven by the company’s strong R&D capabilities, and have earned the trust of professional users worldwide. Every day, on jobsites around the world, Makita delivers the power, performance and durability that professional users demand with products that are more compact, have less vibration and feel better. 2023 became a milestone, marking 50 years in Canada for Makita. In November of 1973 Makita Power Tools Canada Ltd. began operations (renamed Makita Canada Inc. in 1991) with their national headquarters in Whitby, Ontario. With two warehouse and distribution centres, and nationwide factory service centres, Makita celebrates half a century of serving Canadians with best-in-class products and service.