M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 Battery Pack
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The M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 Battery Pack delivers HIGH OUTPUT™ 12.0 power in a smaller size, high-speed cooling for less downtime in high-demand applications, 35-minute supercharge to 80%, 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. The M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 is COOL-CYCLE™ capable. COOL-CYCLE™ Active Cooling System provides high-speed cooling for less downtime. Patented ingress coating provides increased protection to maximize active cooling through an upgraded venting design. The high-speed cooling feature works with M18™ chargers that have COOL-CYCLE™ capability. When paired with the M18™ Dual Bay Simultaneous Super Charger, this battery charges in just 35 minutes to 80%, getting you back to work faster than ever before. 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 250+ M18™ solutions.
Delivers HIGH OUTPUT™ 12.0 power in a smaller size and lighter weight
COOL-CYCLE™ Active Cooling System provides high-speed cooling for less downtime with COOL-CYCLE™ capable chargers
35min Supercharge to 80% with the NEW M18™ Dual Bay Simultaneous Super Charger
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 250+ tools
Patented ingress coating provides increased protection to maximize active cooling through an upgraded venting design
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
Redlink Intelligence: Our battery circuitry provides optimized performance and overload protection using total system communication between tool, battery and charger
Enhanced onboard fuel gauge with improved readability in direct sunlight
3-year battery warranty
Includes (1)M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 Battery Pack
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Can I use the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 Battery Pack on any M18™ Milwaukee Tool?
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Yes, all M18™ Batteries are compatible with M18™ tools
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Can I charge the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 Battery Pack on any M18™ Milwaukee Charger?
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Yes, all M18™ Batteries are compatible with M18™ tools & chargers. To achieve 35 Minutes to 80% charge claim, use the 48-59-1815 M18™ Dual Bay Simultaneous Super Charger.
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Will the increased power output of the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 Battery Pack harm any of my existing M18™ Tools
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Milwaukee is dedicated to delivering compatibility across the M18™ system. REDLINK™ Intelligence ensures this battery is fully compatible with over 275+ M18 solutions.
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Does the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 have the same runtime as the HIGH-OUTPUT™ HD12.0?
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No, the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 does not have the same runtime as the M18™ HIGH-OUTPUT™ HD12.0, the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 has 8ah of runtime and the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ HIGH OUTPUT™ HD12.0 has 12ah of runtime. However, the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 does deliver the same amount of power in a 20% smaller and 30% lighter design allowing users to complete tougher applications faster and more efficiently with an ergonomic benefit.
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How do I take advantage of the COOL-CYCLE™ Capability of the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0?
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Pair with COOL-CYCLE™ Capable Chargers, such as the M18™ Dual Bay Simultaneous Super Charger (48-59-1815)
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How does the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 compare to the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC6.0?
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The M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 has 8ah of runtime compared to the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC6.0 which has 6ah of runtime. The M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 is also COOL-CYCLE™ Capable to provide high-speed cooling for less downtime in high-demanding applications. Both batteries have fast charging capabilities and have the longest life vs REDLITHIUM™ batteries.
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How does the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 compare to the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ HD12.0?
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The M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 has 8ah of runtime compared to the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ HD12.0 which has 12ah of runtime. The M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 has the same power as an M18™ HIGH OUTPUT™ HD12.0 in a smaller size and is categorized as a PWR level of 4, while the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ HD12.0 has 50% more power vs the M18™ HIGH OUTPUT™ HD12.0 and has a PWR level of 5. Both batteries are COOL-CYCLE™ Capable, supercharge to 80% in 35min, and have the longest life vs REDLITHIUM™ batteries.
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Will the new venting design compromise the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ HD12.0 battery durability?
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No, we have integrated patented ingress coating to protect the inside of the battery from exposure to water, dust, and debris.
