Bosch BAT618 18-Volt 2.6-Ah Fat Pack Battery

by Bosch

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The most advanced Lithium-Ion technology available! Bosch litheon batteries guarantee maximum cycle life, minimum self-discharge and no deteriorating memory effect. State-of-the-art Lithium-Ion battery technology plus the Bosch exclusive ECP system guarantees optimal tool and battery performance even in tough work conditions.

Product Description

Includes 18 Volt 2.6 Ah Fat Pack Battery - BAT618

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001GQ3EI2
• Item model number: BAT618
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,820 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice battery, but expensive for capacity, January 22, 2011

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"Handyman" Jack (Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bosch BAT618 18-Volt 2.6-Ah Fat Pack Battery (Tools & Home Improvement)

Like Mr Myers, I bought this battery mainly for my Bosch jobsite radio: Bosch PB360S Basic Power Box Jobsite Radio. It works great with the radio, but without the radio plugged in, it drains rather quickly (maybe a week at most in standby?)

Overall, I would say it's a decent battery compared to my Makita 18V lithiums but at 2.6 Ah, it's rather low. Do the math and see if 79 bucks for a 3.0 Ah makita vs 85 for a Bosch 2.6 Ah battery is worth it (as of 1/22/11). But I'm sure prices change with time. If you can get it for under 70 like I did from amazon a while back (not from a 3rd party) then it might be a deal. Also if you have a Bosch set of cordless tools already then it's a no brainer. Shouldn't lithium batteries be going down in price? The technology has been out for awhile now. I think the tool manufacturers are going the way of inkjet printers; they have high profit margins for consumables...

[UPDATE 11/22/11]

Looks like Bosch has released a new line of their litheon batteries. The BAT619G is now rated at 3.0 Ah vs the 2.6 for the BAT618. I believe they call it the "FatPack HC" now. I'm sure the slimpacks will have a "HC" version too.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bosch BAT618 18-volt 2.6 ah FatPack Battery., June 6, 2011

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William F. Zeigler Sr. (Iowa) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bosch BAT618 18-Volt 2.6-Ah Fat Pack Battery (Tools & Home Improvement)

As a homeowner nothing is worse than finally getting around to it and the battery for the needed tool is low on charge. This is a fast charge, strong battery. If I were in construction I would have more than one ready to go, but for my use, it is a very good choice. I use it on my circular hand saw, reciprocating saw, drill and my nifty, what would I ever need this for, hand held light.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great battery!, September 17, 2010

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Thomas Myers (Decatur Ill) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bosch BAT618 18-Volt 2.6-Ah Fat Pack Battery (Tools & Home Improvement)

Bought this battery for my Bosch power box. Battery works great and lets me use the power box without messing with a power cord. I have ordered another one for a backup.