Questions and Answers for Makita 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Combo Kit (2-Piece)

A:  The difference between the Makita 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 2-Piece Combo Kit (XT248M) and the 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 2-Piece Combo Kit (XT248MB) is the batteries. The XT248M comes with (2) 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion batteries (BL1840), whereas, the XT248MB comes with (2) 18-Volt compact Lithium-Ion 4.0Ah batteries (BL1840B) with integrated LED battery charge level indicator.

A:  The XT248MB is a newer model, although the descriptions provided are virtually identical.

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A:  The Makita 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion 4.0 Ah Battery (BL1840) provides up to 35% more run time per charge than the 3.0 Ah Battery (BL1830). The BL1840 reaches a full charge in 40-minutes or less, and the BL1830 reaches a full charge in 30-minutes or less.

A:  Yes, the Makita 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Combo Kit (2-Piece) (XT248M) includes a case.