Milwaukee Tool
M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 Starter Kit
$279.00
Free battery Includes a FREE M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Battery — a $169 value. Ends November 1.
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Details
The Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM FORGE XC8.0 Starter Kit (48-59-1881) pairs an 8.0Ah M18 REDLITHIUM FORGE battery with the M18/M12 Rapid Charger, giving you a complete power-and-charging starting point for the M18 system. The FORGE XC8.0 delivers HIGH OUTPUT 12.0-class power in a smaller, lighter pack and works with 275+ M18 tools.
What it does well
- 8.0 Ah of runtime rated PWR Level 4 on the REDLITHIUM Power scale, delivering HIGH OUTPUT 12.0 power in a smaller, lighter design
- Recharges to 100% in 83 minutes on the kitted Rapid Charger; the M18/M12 Rapid Charger charges packs up to 40% faster
- Glass-filled nylon housing rated resistant to common oils, greases, and solvents, with COOL-CYCLE and built-in REDLINK Intelligence overload protection
- Fully compatible with the M18 system (275+ tools); the charger accepts both M18 and M12 packs
Is this the right starter kit for you?
Pick this kit if you're building into the M18 platform and want the top-tier FORGE battery plus a charger in one purchase — it suits pros who need maximum power in a lighter pack. Note the Rapid Charger takes 83 minutes here; if you want the fastest turnaround, the same pack lists a 45-minute time on the Super Charger (sold separately).
What's included
- M18 REDLITHIUM FORGE XC8.0 (8.0 Ah) battery
- M18 & M12 Rapid Charger (6 ft cord)
Specifications
| Model | 48-59-1881 |
| Battery Branding | REDLITHIUM FORGE |
| Battery System | M18 |
| Voltage | 18V |
| Battery Capacity | 8.0 Ah |
| PWR Level | 4 (REDLITHIUM Power scale) |
| Recharge Time — Rapid Charger | 83 min |
| Recharge Time — Standard Charger | 153 min |
| Recharge Time — Super Charger | 45 min |
| Charger Input Voltage | 18V |
| Maximum Input Amps | 6 A |
| Maximum Output Amps | 6 A |
| Cord Length | 6 ft |
| Depth | 5.3 in |
| Material | Glass Filled Nylon |
| Oil, Grease & Solvent Resistant | Yes |
| COOL-CYCLE | Yes |
| PACKOUT Compatible | No |
| Country of Origin | Vietnam |
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