Will the Makita BL1860B 18V LXT 6.0Ah battery work with the Makita DC18RC 18V LXT rapid optimum charger?
Yes. Both use Makita 18V LXT battery platform.
Both records are reviewed against the manufacturers' sources; sources last checked 2026-10-14. Informational only: confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
Why
- ✓ Both use Makita 18V LXT battery platform.
Good to know
- Makita's current 'B' batteries (BL1840B/BL1850B/BL1860B) are labeled 'Compatible only with Star Protection tools, indicated by the Star Symbol and/or Yellow Battery Receiver under the tool.' Check older LXT tools for the star mark.
- X2 LXT tools (e.g., XSH06Z) need two 18V LXT batteries installed at once.
- Not compatible with Makita 40V max XGT tools. Makita's ADP10 adapter only lets an XGT charger charge LXT batteries; it does not let LXT batteries run XGT tools.
- The DC18RC charger also charges Makita 14.4V lithium-ion batteries, but 14.4V batteries are a different class from 18V LXT.
Sources
- Makita DC18RC 18V LXT rapid optimum charger: specs from Makita product page, checked against the source 2026-10-07.
- Makita BL1860B 18V LXT 6.0Ah battery: specs from Makita product page, checked against the source 2026-10-07.
- Makita 18V LXT battery platform: Makita's 18V LXT slide-on batteries power the 18V LXT line, and X2 (36V) LXT tools take two 18V LXT batteries. (Makita BL1850B product page).
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