M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ batteries are built using the latest in Pouch Cell and Tabless Cell battery technology, providing them with greater power output, faster charge times and longer cycle life vs standard REDLITHIUM™ batteries, all while coming in a smaller and lighter footprint. They can be used in conjunction with any M18™ tool, however they are best suited for high-draw tools in demanding applications. Some examples of these tools could include, but not limited to, M18F2LM210, M18HCCT109/42-0C, M18FHM-0, M18FMDP-0C, M18FMS254-0.

All Milwaukee M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ batteries are compatible with all M18™ tools. They are specifically designed to give end users the best performance for high current draw tools / heavy demand applications.

All Milwaukee M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ batteries are compatible with all M18™ chargers. To achieve the fastest charging speeds for your M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ batteries, use the M18™ Dual Bay Super Charger (M18DBSC).

COOL-CYCLE™ is enabled when the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ 8.0Ah and 12.0Ah batteries are used with M18™ Dual Bay Super Charger (M18DBSC). This will enable the batteries to be cooled while they charge, meaning the batteries can start charging instantly even if they come straight off the tool hot. M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ 8.0Ah and 12.0Ah batteries can also be charged on any other M18™ charger as per usual.

Combining advanced hardware and software, REDLINK™ Intelligence enables advanced communication between your M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ batteries and tools to protect against over-surging.

Combining advanced hardware and software, REDLINK™ Intelligence enables advanced communication between your M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ batteries and tools to protect against over-surging.