Product Overview
The Milwaukee Tool M18 REDLITHIUM FORGE HD12.0 Starter Kit pairs two of Milwaukee's most powerful M18 batteries with the M18 PACKOUT Six Bay Rapid Charger - a dedicated charging solution built specifically for the PACKOUT modular storage system. The REDLITHIUM FORGE HD12.0 delivers 50% more power than the HIGH OUTPUT HD12.0, with COOL-CYCLE capability that enables high-speed active cooling through compatible chargers to minimize downtime in sustained, high-demand applications. The included PACKOUT Six Bay Rapid Charger charges two batteries simultaneously at a rapid charge rate and integrates directly into the PACKOUT system for organized, portable charging on the jobsite.
Features:
Battery (48-11-1813):
- Delivers 50% more power than the HIGH OUTPUT HD12.0
- REDLITHIUM FORGE: Milwaukee's most powerful, fastest charging, and longest life battery platform
- COOL-CYCLE capable - pairs with COOL-CYCLE capable chargers for high-speed active cooling and reduced downtime
- Patented ingress coating provides increased protection and maximizes active cooling via an upgraded venting design
- Charges to 100% in 130 minutes with the included PACKOUT Six Bay Rapid Charger
- Charges to 80% in 35 minutes with the M18 Dual Bay Simultaneous Super Charger (sold separately)
- Longest life in the REDLITHIUM lineup - most recharges and best performance over pack life
- Resistant housing withstands exposure to common oils, greases, and solvents
- REDLINK Intelligence provides overload protection and optimized performance via system communication between tool, battery, and charger
- Fully compatible with 250+ M18 solutions
- 3-year battery warranty
Charger (48-59-1809):
- Charges 2 batteries simultaneously at RAPID charge rate
- First charging solution purpose-built for the PACKOUT modular storage system
- Compatible with PACKOUT Mounting Plate, Wall Plate, and Racking Shelf for wall mounting
- 5-year charger warranty
Specifications:
- Voltage: 18V
- Battery Capacity: 12.0Ah
- Individual Battery Weight: 3.3lb
- Charge Time to 100%: 130 minutes (with kitted charger)
- Charge Time to 80%: 35 minutes (with M18 Dual Bay Simultaneous Super Charger, sold separately)
- Charger Ports: 6
- Simultaneous Rapid Charge Ports: 2
- M18 System Compatibility: 250+ tools
- Battery Warranty: 3 years (48-11-1813)
- Charger Warranty: 5 years (48-59-1809)
Includes:
- (2) M18 REDLITHIUM FORGE HD12.0 Battery (48-11-1813)
- (1) M18 PACKOUT Six Bay Rapid Charger (48-59-1809)