Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT FORGE Battery & Charger Series

Milwaukee Redlithium-Ion Battery M18 High Output, Forge, 18V, 3.0AH, 5.0AH, 6.0AH, 8.0AH, 12.0AH, M12- M18 Charger

1. M18 HB3
MILWAUKEE M18 HIGH OUTPUT 18V 3.0AH BATTERY (001998235)

2. M18 B5
MILWAUKEE REDLITHIUM-ION BATTERY M18 18V 5.0AH (001998238)

3. M18 FB6
MILWAUKEE M18 FORGE 18V 6.0AH BATTERY (001998977DG9)

4. M18 FB8
MILWAUKEE M18 FORGE 18V 8.0AH BATTERY (001998878DG9)

5. M18 FB12
MILWAUKEE M18 FORGE 18V 12.0AH BATTERY (001998992DG9)

The Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM-ION battery system is a 18V cordless platform designed for professional trades, offering compatibility with over 250 tools. These batteries feature advanced electronics (REDLINK Intelligence) to prevent overloads and optimize performance, along with durable construction designed to handle harsh jobsite conditions, such as extreme cold and vibrations.

Key Features and Benefits

– Performance: Delivers superior runtime, power, and speed compared to standard lithium-ion, with some models offering up to 50% more power and 50% cooler operation (High Output).
– Durability: Features a durable metal frame, shock-responsive separators, and a water-resistant casing to protect against drops and environmental exposure.
– Compatibility: Fully compatible with all M18 tools and chargers, allowing for instant upgrades to existing kits.
– Intelligence: REDLINK Intelligence ensures total system communication between the tool, battery, and charger, providing optimal charging and overload protection.
– Fuel Gauge: Integrated onboard fuel gauge displays the remaining runtime, helping minimize downtime.

Battery Tiers (Hierarchy)

Milwaukee offers different tiers of M18 batteries to suit various applications.

REDLITHIUM-ION (Standard/CP): Compact, lightweight options (e.g., 2.0Ah, 3.0Ah) ideal for overhead or tight-space applications.
– REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT (HO): Uses upgraded 21700 cells to provide higher power and run cooler than standard packs, such as the XC8.0 or XC6.0.
– REDLITHIUM FORGE: The most powerful, fastest-charging, and longest-life batteries (e.g., HD12.0), designed for extreme-demand applications

Key Specifications

Voltage: 18V

Chemistry: Lithium-ion

Compatibility: All M18 tools

Operating Temp: Operates down to -20C / -4F

MILWAUKEE M18 Charger

1. M12-18C

MILWAUKEE M12 – M18 12V/18V 3A CHARGER (000999671)

2. M12-18FC

MILWAUKEE M12 – M18 RAPID CHARGER (001997014)

The Milwaukee M12-18C is a multi-voltage charger designed to charge both M12 (12V) and M18 (18V) REDLITHIUM-ION battery packs. It features sequential charging, which manages charge cycles by charging batteries one after another based on the order they are inserted.

Key Features

– System Compatibility: Charges all Milwaukee M18, M14, and M12 REDLITHIUM-ION batteries.

The M12-18C serves as a reliable, space-saving solution for mixed M12/M18 platform users.