Makita / Batteries

Power up your cordless tools with the full range of Makita batteries on sale at Sydney Tools.

Available models cover all sizes including  12V, 18V, 36V and 40V for your drills, saws and larger tools and specialised sizes like 7.2V and 10.8V for smaller tools.

And don’t forget to stock up on all the Makita chargers you need to keep the tools running all day long. 

Not sure which charger is best for you? Drop into your local Sydney Tools store—we’re in over 30 locations across Australia’s cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

12V, 18V, 36V, 40V voltage battery platforms—which is best for you?

Sticking with one brand of power tools has its benefits when it comes to keeping your costs down. When you choose a battery platform like Makita’s, you can power a wide range of tools using the same batteries and chargers. 

The 12V batteries like the BL1041B are an affordable and fast-charging option, and are a great choice for the home DIY enthusiast for powering 12V cordless tools and sticking to a budget.

The popular 18V Li-ion batteries like the BL1850B can power a huge range of trade-trusted brushless tools including Makita’s best-selling drills, impact drivers and cordless saws.

The 36V batteries like the BL3626 and 40V Max like the BL4040 offer huge power for the heavy duty user who wants maximum power and run time.

Which Makita charger should I buy?

Your batteries, and tools, are no use if you can’t keep them charged up and ready to work. To get the best bang for your buck, choose the Makita charger that will power as many of your tools as possible.

Work with mostly 18V tools? Look at a 4-port charger like the DC18SF LXT. This unit can charge four 18V batteries in as little as one hour and will charge a pair of 5 amp 18V batteries in less than two hours.

Use both 12V and 18V voltage tools? The DC18RE 12V-18V can charge both 12V and 18V and can charge a pair of 18V batteries in as little as 15 minutes.