Makita 18V Rapid Optimum Battery Charger (195589-2) is currently $50 could possibly be a price error as the charger is still $194 at Total tools and Sydney tools.
Features
. Digital power display identifies the condition of the battery and charging condition
. Forced air cooling fan—cools the battery to minimise charging time
.Fast charging - 15mins (1.5Ah), 22mins (3.0Ah), 36mins (4.0Ah), 45mins (5.0Ah)
.Charges 14.4v & 18v Lithium-Ion Batteries
Yes Bunnings is apparently price matching PowerToolSpecialists across several tools, such as Dewalt drill DCD805 $99, Makita drill DHP486 $199, and also Makita Circular Saw DHS680Z $299.
Thanks, I did do a quick search for a price match, I have never heard of power tool specialists.
$194 for a lion battery charger is hilarious. My guess is they've been experiencing low sales, even $50 for this tech is pricey.
Agreed. Anything to do with tool company batteries is crazy.
Hobby level chargers for RC enthusiasts with better analysis functions, built-in balance circuitry and similar amperage are $50 retail.
My question is who has the battery without the charger, I have this one, battery and whipper snipper and i think it was about $250 for the kit.
Kits usually come with the slowest charger available.
So this deal is for someone who wants a fast charger.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/makita-18v-brushless-line-trimme…
This is the kit I have. Pretty sure it's the same charger.
Pretty sure this charger, or the double version, comes in most Makita kits.
@wombat81: Yeah, it is the default charger with most kits. You either get the DC18RC (single charger in this deal) or the DC18RD (double charger).
Tradies - Tools/Batteries/Chargers go missing on job sites all the time … or even stop working.
You'll see them pony up $194 for a charger because delaying a job by a day is costing them a heck of a lot more and don't want to purchase a multi-tool kit since that's a lot more than $194.
about $250 for the kit
I assume that was a sale price and sure a sensible tradie would buy that if it's available … or maybe not.
Yea that makes sense. I'm sure there is a huge amount of stolen tools getting around that don't have a matching charger also.
I'm sure there is a huge amount of stolen tools getting around that don't have a matching charger also.
There's no "matching charger" for a tool. Makita sells skins, batteries and chargers (for different applications). The lifespan of skins/batteries/chargers can be completely different depending on how they're used. The theory is that the components are easily interchangeable, but like most other closed-loop systems (printers, apple, etc) retailers rely on people buying cheap kits to get you into the system and then selling overpriced add-ons to keep you there.
Just because you found a kit convenient for you doesn't mean it's convenient for everyone - imagine putting a 6AH battery on drill and working overhead with it all day. This is why they make 1.5AH batteries.
Now imagine having to charge your 6 x 1.5AH batteries every night with a single charger … that's why they make chargers that do 2/4/6 batteries simultaneously.
I had one of these chargers die. I bought the a chinese replacement for $25. Works just fine, unsurprisingly.
Agreed. But Makita, Milwaukee, Hilti…. are there to get every possible cent out of you. They all have a business model of extortion.
You cant tell me, that the volume of batteries, tools… sold worldwide are neiche low volume high tech goods. Their profit margin woild be mind blowing.
Anyway… you can buy 3rd party makita batteries that are rechargeable with 65w usb-c off amazon, ebay e.t.c… that solves the bespoke charging problem and saves a lot of money.
You can also buy 3rd party makita battery compatible tools online as well.
So we do have options to be makita, but not locked in to their extortion.
p.s. ive never bought any of these, but have been very tempted at times.
Their profit margin woild be mind blowing.
Nah - big business is big business. Lots of fat salaries and marketing eating into those margins.
you can buy 3rd party makita batteries … You can also buy 3rd party makita battery compatible tools online
This is all fine for weekend DIY, but no serious tradie would work with the counterfeit stuff. No one needs/wants tools/batteries/etc to fail half way though a job. They're rather downgrade to Ozito/Ryobi than what you're suggesting.
$20-30 used on marketplace. I don’t see the point in buying a charger new
Awesome, just got one!!
Last year I parked at a public parking lot and I have no idea why someone left a used but working Makita grinder with battery and all on top of my car. I don't have lots of use for it so I still have a bit of battery left on it but I always knew I'd have to get a charger at some stage and this will suit me perfectly!
Is your car louder since that happened?
no but it has been grinding my gear
Check the reviews on bunnings
You mean the page where two of the three reviewers are mentally defective?
First one is suffering from "dud battery" and second one took six months to try using it? both users are a couple of volts short of of full charge.
this looks different from what is on there website
https://makita.com.au/commercial-cleaning/by-category/batter…
is this an updated model?
Sweet deal thanks for sharing! I wouldn’t normally buy just a charger but needed to replace my existing one. Regular price is astronomical but $50 is okay
Yeah I bought a knockoff for $25 a few months back when mine did the diedz. Would have bought the original for $50 though.
It's not a price error, they are just price matching another authorised Makita dealer …
PowerToolSpecialists - Makita 18 volt Rapid charger DC18RC (195589-2) $50