The M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 Starter Kit delivers HIGH OUTPUT™ 12.0 power in a smaller size and the longest life vs REDLITHIUM™ batteries. REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ are Milwaukee’s most powerful, fastest charging, and longest life batteries. The REDLTIHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 delivers 8 amp hours of runtime, but with the same power as the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ HIGH OUTPUT™ HD12.0 in a smaller size and lighter weight design. This lithium-ion battery has the longest life, the most recharges, and the best performance over the life of the battery. It is also designed with resistant housing for increased protection against exposure to common oils, greases, and solvents. Built-in REDLINK™ Intelligence protects the battery from overloads, preventing you from damaging your cordless power tools in heavy-duty situations. The REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 battery is fully compatible with 275+ M18™ solutions. Our M18™ & M12™ Rapid Charger charges battery packs up to 40% faster, reducing your downtime and maximizing your productivity. The battery charger accepts all MILWAUKEE® M18™ and M12™ batteries, providing a charging upgrade for both systems. The battery charger communicates directly with your battery pack to monitor cell voltage, temperature and charge status to ensure a full charge.

• Delivers HIGH OUTPUT™ 12.0 power in a smaller size and lighter weight
• Longest life for the most recharges and best performance over the life of the pack
• REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ provides the most powerful, fastest charging, and longest life batteries within REDLITHIUM
• Fully compatible with the M18™ system, featuring 275+ tools
• Charges in 83-minutes to 100% with kitted rapid charger
• Best protection form jobsite, weather and environmental conditions
• PWR Level 4 on the REDLITHIUM™ Power scale
• Resistant housing designed to provide increased protection against exposure to common oils, greases, and solvents
• M12™ & M18™ Rapid Charger charges packs up to 40% faster