[philcav7]

The batteries on my M18 tools are getting tired after two years. I see the new models are called "red lithium" and they now have the brushless fuel series.

I'm debating getting a combo drill and impact kit or getting new batteries.

Are the batteries from all these model compatible with each other?

 

[mobiledynamics]

The batteries will fit. 4.0 batteries and Brushless = WIN.

IMO, the price of batters with the *kit* is a better buy

 

[mikeharold]

I buy my batteries on ebay. All have been brand new in the package and I wind up picking them up for $65-70 each. The fuel series is very nice for the most part. I have some fuel and quite a bit of non fuel, they all work great.

 

[brhokel606]

Becareful buying the batteries on Ebay. Dewalt had issues with cheap Chinese batteries being sold as "real" ones and they were causing issues with tools. I know that alot of those items are Chinese imposters and they area not made with the same internal parts and can actually hurt your tools. Just food for thought.

 

[mobiledynamics]

IMO not worth buying batteries from Fleabay. Counterfits are too high of a risk.

Cost/Cost, the batteries in a kit when you break it down, is considerably *cheap/cheaper* per component pricing.

 

[philcav7]

I picked up a brushless driver and 4.0 battery for under $160 on eBay.

Looking forward to trying the new stuff. Going to grab a few more if all is good.

 

[bcradio]

The new batteries are nice, but the fuel tools are leaps and bounds above their counterparts. I would definitely go with the fuel option if you have the opportunity.

Can you tell I'm a fan?

 

[soats]

I would definitely go with the fuel option if you have the opportunity.

this.
someday my set will be replaced with those fuels, but i cant justify the expense when the makitas are doin just fine...
or can i?:whistling

 

[philcav7]

I got to put the new m18 fuel impact driver w/ 4.0 battery against my older m18's this weekend.

It's a world of difference and a welcomed upgrade. Far more powerful driving ledger bolts and works great on screws.

Highly recommended for anyone considering them.

 

[Calidecks]

The batteries on my M18 tools are getting tired after two years. I see the new models are called "red lithium" and they now have the brushless fuel series.

I'm debating getting a combo drill and impact kit or getting new batteries.

Are the batteries from all these model compatible with each other?

The batteries have a three year warranty. Might want to try for a replacement first. I'm fortunate to have a milwaukee center near me. Not an outlet, it's actually owned and staffed by Milwaukee.

 

[mobiledynamics]

,.x 4uoniozd

 

[soats]

The batteries have a three year warranty.

thought i saw somewhere that they recently dropped it to 2 yrs for batteries...
might've been just a rumor.

 

[jlyons]

My batteries have been ok, but I have been through 2 impacts now. Brushes, not sure if we got 18 months out of them. Thinking of going fuel.

 

[Calidecks]

thought i saw somewhere that they recently dropped it to 2 yrs for batteries...
might've been just a rumor.

yep just a rumor, 3 years battery and 5 years tool