As with battery type, it’s important to match the replacement battery voltage to the tool. For instance, it you try to use a 9.6-volt battery on a 12-volt Makita tool, it won’t work.

Makita's latest battery, the 40V Max XGT High Power, certainly sounds like it has a lot of power behind it. So how does it compare to the standard version?

Makita makes cordless power tools using different size batteries. Is it possible to charge a large battery with a small charger, or vice versa?

Instead of building a higher capacity battery, Makita outdoor power equipment uses the same 18V batteries their drills use, but doubles them.