Aftermarket Makita 18V Batteries?

YD Forums · Post by **YD Forums** » Fri Apr 30, 2021 1:05 pm

Any recommendations for aftermarket Makita 18V batteries? I see lots of different ones on Amazon and reviews are mixed. Do any of these perform similar to original Maklita batteries. Are the ratings (5Ah, 6Ah, etc.) anywhere near accurate?

Argyll · Post by **Argyll** » Fri Apr 30, 2021 2:27 pm

I've bought the Floureon ones in the past. I've had one DeWalt one for about 4 years. I bought a Makita compatible (not Floureon) which lasted about 1 year.

oz0707 · Post by **oz0707** » Sat May 01, 2021 6:27 am

I stay away because I'm an idiot who doesn't understand the pros/cons.
My local tool shop got an offer on dewalt 5ah this weekend 50 quid exc vat
Need them to do the same with makita fancy another 2 5ah.
What's the best offer you've seen?

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Sat May 01, 2021 8:51 am

oz0707 wrote: ↑Sat May 01, 2021 6:27 am I stay away because I'm an idiot who doesn't understand the pros/cons.
My local tool shop got an offer on dewalt 5ah this weekend 50 quid exc vat
Need them to do the same with makita fancy another 2 5ah.
What's the best offer you've seen?

£50 including vat was the lowest price available 2 years ago with the average between £55 and 60 now it seems to be the £60-70 mark for the 5ah dewalt

oz0707 · Post by **oz0707** » Sun May 02, 2021 11:04 am

Yeh I know stuff has gone up but if the dewalts are on offer at that money hopefully the maks will be one time

oz0707 · Post by **oz0707** » Sun May 02, 2021 11:05 am

Exc vat btw, I'm registered so get that back
You seen any makita 5ah for 60 inc VAT you could link?

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Mon May 03, 2021 11:07 am

may be bank holiday only but dewalt 5ah 1=£58 2=£115 2x charger £118
https://www.ffx.co.uk/Search/Refine/_K=dewalt%2018v

oz0707 · Post by **oz0707** » Fri May 21, 2021 10:38 am

Was that last bank him? I can only see 5ah at 90 quid. Wish I seen your post!

oz0707 · Post by **oz0707** » Fri May 21, 2021 10:38 am

Oh sorry dewalt I need makita

oz0707 · Post by **oz0707** » Wed May 26, 2021 3:53 pm

Found some for 55exc vat on eBay. Genuine from a legit seller.