M18 Forge 8.0AH Battery + Rapid Charger Starter Kit

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™ HD12.0 in 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.

Features:

• Delivers HIGH OUTPUT™ 12.0 power in a smaller size and lighter weight
• COOL-CYCLE™ Active Cooling System provides high-speed cooling for less downtime with COOL-CYCLE™ capable chargers
• 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 250+ tools
• Patented ingress coating provides increased protection to maximize active cooling through an upgraded venting design
• 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