Makita DC18RD 6A/12A Battery Charger – Dual & Four Bay, 14.4V-18V
If you run a crew of Makita 14.4V or 18V tools, this DC18RD-style charger is built to keep packs topped up without babysitting. Pick the Dual Port 6A (two bays) or Four Port 12A (four bays) version to match how many batteries you charge at once.
- Independent channels that don't interfere — one bad pack won't brick the other bays
- Intelligent charging for Makita 14.4V / 18V lithium-ion batteries
- Universal 110–240V input works in most markets
- Charging status + full-charge alert
- Built-in protection against overheating, short circuits, over-charging and damaged packs

Specs at a glance
| Compatible w/ | Makita 14.4V & 18V lithium-ion batteries |
| Input | 110V – 240V universal |
| Output | 14.4V – 18V |
| Dual Port version | 6A (two bays) |
| Four Port version | 12A (four bays) |
| Fits batteries | 18V BL1815 BL1830 BL1840 BL1845 BL1860 / 14.4V BL1415 BL1430 BL1440 BL1445 BL1460 |
| Charging control | Independent power supply & communication per channel |
| Protection | Overheat, short-circuit, over-charge, damaged-battery detection |
| Warranty | 12 months |

Independent channels, so one bay doesn't drag down the rest
Every channel runs its own power and communication control. If one battery's protection trips, the other bays keep charging normally. That's the kind of reliability you want when a whole jobsite depends on the same charger.

Plug in anywhere
The input accepts 110–240V, so you can use it across markets with the right plug standard — just pick EU, US, AU or UK at checkout. Built-in status and a music/full-charge alert let you know when packs are ready.

Frequently Asked Questions
Which batteries does it charge?
Makita 14.4V and 18V lithium-ion packs, including the BL18 and BL14 series listed above. It does not work with 10.8V (12V max) slim packs.
Dual Port 6A vs Four Port 12A — which should I get?
If you only need two bays running, the 6A dual-port is compact and enough for most home shops. For a fuller kit or multiple batteries a day, the four-bay 12A handles more packs at once.
Can it charge 14.4V and 18V packs?
Yes — it handles both voltage lines in the Makita lithium system.
Does it need a special outlet?
It takes standard household mains with your chosen plug standard (110–240V).
Warranty & Support
Backed by a 12-month warranty and 30-day money-back return policy. If anything's off, our support team sorts it out — no hassle.







