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Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM FORGE Starter Kit, 8.0Ah Battery, Rapid Charger, Model# 48-59-1881

Item# 6650768
Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM FORGE Starter Kit, 8.0Ah Battery, Rapid Charger, Model# 48-59-1881

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Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM FORGE Starter Kit, 8.0Ah Battery, Rapid Charger, Model# 48-59-1881

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  • Delivers HIGH OUTPUT™ 12.0 power in a smaller size and lighter weight
  • Longest life for the most recharges and best performance over the life of the pack
  • REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ provides the most powerful, fastest charging, and longest life batteries within REDLITHIUM
  • Fully compatible with the M18™ system, featuring 275+ tools
  • Charges in 83minutes to 100% with kitted rapid charger

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The MILWAUKEE® M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 Starter Kit delivers HIGH OUTPUT™ 12.0 power in a smaller size and the longest life vs REDLITHIUM™ batteries. REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ are Milwaukee's most powerful, fastest charging, and longest life batteries. The REDLTIHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 delivers 8 amp hours of runtime, but with the same power as the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ HIGH OUTPUT™ HD12.0in. a smaller size and lighter weight design. The lithium-ion battery has the longest life, most recharges, and best performance over the life of the battery. Designed with resistant housing for increased protection against exposure to common oils, greases, solvents. Built-in REDLINK™ Intelligence protects the battery from overloads, preventing damage to cordless power tools. The REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 battery is fully compatible with 275+ M18™ solutions. The M18™ M12™ Rapid Charger charges battery packs up to 40% faster, reducing downtime and maximizing productivity. The battery charger accepts all M18™ and M12™ batteries, providing a charging upgrade for both systems. The battery charger communicates directly with your battery pack to monitor cell voltage, temperature and charge status to ensure a full charge.

What's Included

    (1) M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 Battery Pack (48-11-1881)

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  • Delivers HIGH OUTPUT™ 12.0 power in a smaller size and lighter weight
  • Longest life for the most recharges and best performance over the life of the pack
  • REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ provides the most powerful, fastest charging, and longest life batteries within REDLITHIUM
  • Fully compatible with the M18™ system, featuring 275+ tools
  • Charges in 83minutes to 100% with kitted rapid charger
  • Best protection form jobsite, weather and environmental conditions
  • PWR Level 4 on the REDLITHIUM™ Power scale
  • Resistant housing designed to provide increased protection against exposure to common oils, greases, and solvents
  • M12™ & M18™ Rapid Charger charges packs up to 40% faster
  • M12™ & M18™ Rapid Charger charges packs up to 40% faster

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item#

6650768

Brand

Milwaukee

Manufacturer's Warranty

3 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

4.6 LB

Volts

18

Battery Type

Lithium-ion
AttributeSpecification

Batteries (qty.)

1

Battery Capacity

8 A·h

Product Type

Kit

For Use With

Power Tools Regular

Product Weight

2.3800 lb

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

5.3 x 3.4 x 3.5 in

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3 year limited warranty

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Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM FORGE Starter Kit, 8.0Ah Battery, Rapid Charger, Model# 48-59-1881

Item # 6650768

$279.00