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Why We Love This Deal
If you’re convinced that the best power tools come from Milwaukee (the brand, not the city), you have to see what's happening at Walmart right now.
The retailer unleashed a huge Flash Deal sale on tools this week, and it's filled with both hand and power tools as well as tool storage from DeWalt, Milwaukee, Ryobi, Hart, and other brands. But one special deal that Milwaukee M18 users will appreciate is this M18 battery and charger kit at nearly 50% off the normal MSRP.
The Milwaukee M18 Redlithium High Output XC 6.0 Ah Battery 2-Pack Starter Kit is now $179, but seeing the true value requires a bit of research. Walmart lists the normal price as $235, but if you check The Home Depot, which we've found typically adheres to manufacturers' recommended MSRPs, you'll see this set normally goes for $349. When you consider that and the fact that you get two 6Ah batteries and a charger that can handle both Milwaukee M18 and M12 batteries, the value becomes very clear.
Milwaukee M18 Redlithium High Output XC 6.0 Ah Battery 2-Pack Starter Kit, $179 (normally $349) at Walmart
What Shoppers Should Know
- Includes: 2 x M18 6Ah batteries, 1 x M12/M18 charger
- Notable Features: Runs 50% cooler than older M18 batteries, can operate below 0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Model Number: 48-59-1862S
This is a really versatile jumping-off point for the 200 or so tools in Milwaukee’s M18 line, but it's also pretty great for anybody already invested in Milwaukee, too, as the charger can handle both M12 and M18 batteries and just about nobody can argue against an extra battery charge slot.
This set is all-around high value. The two 6Ah M18 batteries contain about 216 watt-hours of power. That much power alone is already pretty good for just $179, especially when you factor in the free shipping. But, when you factor in that the charger alone usually costs about $30, you can quickly see the value you’re getting here.
Related: Milwaukee's Large Packout Toolbox Is on Sale for Only $80 Right Now
What Shoppers Are Saying
One shopper detailed how well the batteries held up over time. “These batteries are powerful and last a long time. I recently used them while removing 300 old pro panel roofing screws and replacing them with new and larger screws. I checked the battery charge level, and I still had 3/4 of power left.”
Another shopper verified that “they are genuine, and work great” after confirming the date codes were current.
The Milwaukee M18 Redlithium High Output XC 6.0 Ah Battery 2-Pack Starter Kit is just $179, but we've seen the price fluctuate before—grab one for this price while you still can.
More Milwaukee Deals
- Milwaukee M18 Redlithium Forge XC 8.0 Ah Battery Starter Kit, $179 (was $279) at Walmart
- Milwaukee M12 Charger, $15 (was $19) at Walmart
- Milwaukee M12 Redlithium 2.0 Compact Battery Pack, $45 (was $69) at Walmart
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