Makita / Chargers

Keep your Makita batteries charged up and ready to work with the full range of Makita chargers on sale at Sydney Tools.

Whether you run 12V, 18V, 36V or 40V cordless tools, or need a smaller charger including 7.2V, 10.8V or 14.4V, we’ve got the model you need to keep the tools humming all day long.

Charge times with the Makita rapid chargers can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and some models come with smart innovations like cooling fans to reduce battery temperatures while charging, making for a quicker and better charge.

Learn more about the different types of Makita chargers

Most chargers will charge one battery type only.  For example, a typical 18V charger will charge 18V batteries only, and a 12V charger will only charge 12V batteries. 

If you have a mixture of battery types, look at a multi charger like the DC18RE rapid 2 port, which takes a mixture of different voltages. This charger can take both 18V LXT and 12V MAX batteries.

Keep in mind that larger amperage batteries take longer to charge than smaller ones. For example, a 5 amp/hour 18V battery will take roughly three times longer to charge than a 1.5 amp/hour 18V battery.

Deciding which Makita battery platform to buy

Choosing which type of tools and battery platform to go with mostly comes down to how you plan to use the tools.

If you’re an occasional home DIYer who just needs a few important cordless tools like a driver drill and circular saw, you can go with 12V tools for the best value battery platform. 

If you’re serious about DIY or you make a living with your tools, it’s worth paying a bit more for the brushless tools which usually come in 18V, 36V and 40V voltages.

Still have questions? Drop into your local Sydney Tools store in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or in cities across Australia to talk tools with our friendly team of experts.