Milwaukee 48-11-1828 High-Capacity 18-Volt Battery Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased a couple of these batteries with a four tool combo kit.While the tools seem to be solid and comfortable, the batteries are bit of a disappointment.Why would Milwaukee downgrade the amperage of their batteries from the V18's 3 amp to the M18's 2.6 amp?When Makita has set the benchmark @ 3 amps, it seems foolish to offer anything less.This wouldn't really bother me that much, after all it is only about 14% less, but Milwaukee went out of their way to obscure this fact.Nowhere on their website does it state the amperage for these and the battery itself only gives it's rating in watts, on the bottom in very small writing, 47 watt hours.Not a good way to treat your base who loved the V18 batteries, only to see that line discontinued. I gave it three stars because I think these batteries will probably live up to their expectations, mostly, but feel like I got tricked into buying something that's not equivalent to Makita's LXT, and that is who they are chasing after, IMH0.

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Product Description:
The 18V XC High Capacity LITHIUM-ION Battery pack offers increased run-time with 40% less weight than an 18V NiCd battery. Compatible With: Certain Milwaukee Cordless Tools, Battery Amp/Hour: 2.8, Battery Type: Lithium Ion, Volts: 18, Thermal Protector: Yes, Low Battery Indicator: Yes, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 3 x 6 x 7 1/2