How does 18V x2 work?

Two 18V Li-ion batteries can be directly installed on the machine to supply energy to the powerful 36V DC motor drive system.

The 36v DC motor delivers more power and run time without leaving the 18v Lithium-ion platform.

The compatible batteries are:

When different capacity batteries are used together (eg, 1.5Ah BL1815N and 3.0Ah BL1830), or a fully charged battery and part charged battery, the machine stops when the battery with lesser capacity is empty.

Makita’s twin 18v machines deliver more power and runtime without leaving the 18v Lithium-ion platform

2x 18v Batteries will power the 36v DC motor.

When different capacity batteries are used together (for example, 4.0Ah BL1840 and 3.0Ah BL1830, or fully charged BL1830 and 70% charged BL1830), the machine stops when the battery with less capacity is empty.