Our research indicates that Milwaukee 48-11-2450 M12 REDLITHIUM High Output XC5.0 Battery Pack is $39 less (39.40% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $99 at the time of this posting.
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Our research indicates that Milwaukee 48-11-2450 M12 REDLITHIUM High Output XC5.0 Battery Pack is $39 less (39.40% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $99 at the time of this posting.
Because the "Amazon pricing" is from third-party sellers who aren't authorized dealers. You risk getting counterfeit batteries and, even if they are genuine, not having a warranty. https://www.milwaukeetool.com/sup...d-warranty
Yes. But they only have a three-year warranty. If you're relying on the build date, then the warranty could have expired before the box is ever opened. That's why I said you "risk" not having a warranty.
Milwaukee's M12 High Output batteries stand out for compact tools that need long runtime, especially the XC5.0 and 6Ah packs. The wider base also works well as feet when setting down pistol grip tools, and two batteries can cover full days without adding much bulk. The main caution is buying through third party sellers, since counterfeit risk and warranty coverage are both concerns, even though genuine packs can still carry warranty from the build date. Free US shipping starts over $99 from WaySource, which helps if you bundle two packs.
Shoppers buying multiple batteries at once, because two units can reach free shipping and lower the per-battery total.
People relying on a verified genuine battery from an unauthorized marketplace seller, because counterfeit units and missing warranty coverage are a real risk.
The batteries are only as safe as the seller: non-authorized third-party listings can be counterfeit and may not carry a warranty. If the batteries are genuine, warranty coverage can be tied to the build date in the serial number, but Milwaukee's warranty is only three years, so coverage may already be expired when the box is opened.
Yes. Orders over $99 ship free to the US from WaySource, so buying two batteries can be the easiest way to hit the threshold. One battery can end up around $70 with shipping and taxes, while two can bring the per-battery cost down.
Two HO 5.0 batteries can cover full workdays on compact M12 tools without adding much bulk. They can be overkill for light use or if you do not run saws or tools all day.
Any Milwaukee 12V charger will work, including charger part number 48-59-2401. Slower charging can help battery life by reducing heat, and storing batteries around 35% to 50% state of charge can reduce degradation during long periods of non-use.
Can anyone recommend a charger for this battery? I received the tool as a gift, but it came without a charger.
Any Milwaukee 12V charger will do. The slower the charger the longer the battery life because heat is a major catalysts for battery degradation. Side note, 35%-50% state of charge (SoC) is optimal if you're not using the battery for an extended period of time. Voltage is the other main catalyst for battery degradation. After 55% SoC, the voltage starts rising significantly at each 5% SoC increment. After 90% SoC, the voltage rises exponentially.
Can anyone recommend a charger for this battery? I received the tool as a gift, but it came without a charger.
Charger part number is 48-59-2401
There is a dual M18 / M12 which costs more
Facebook marketplace or craigslist. Don't buy used.
Good luck with reliability. I've owned 20+ of the M12 and M18 chargers. Over half have failed without any explanation. All came from tool kits at home depot or authorized sellers online.
Milwaukee and EGO have been clown world with their batteries and chargers
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Milwaukee's M12 High Output batteries stand out for compact tools that need long runtime, especially the XC5.0 and 6Ah packs. The wider base also works well as feet when setting down pistol grip tools, and two batteries can cover full days without adding much bulk. The main caution is buying through third party sellers, since counterfeit risk and warranty coverage are both concerns, even though genuine packs can still carry warranty from the build date. Free US shipping starts over $99 from WaySource, which helps if you bundle two packs.
Two HO 5.0Ah M12 batteries can cover full days of tool use without noticeable bulk on compact M12 tools.
A wider battery base can act like feet for setting pistol-grip style tools down between uses.
Any Milwaukee 12V charger can be used, and slower charging can reduce heat-related battery degradation.
WaySource can provide free US shipping on orders over $99, which can simplify checkout costs.
Buying from non-authorized third-party sellers can increase counterfeit risk and may complicate warranty coverage.
Milwaukee warranty timing can be limited to three years, so build-date-based coverage may expire before opening the box.
Warranty may be determined from the battery build date and serial number even without a receipt, which can still leave timing uncertainty.
Used Milwaukee chargers may have reliability issues, with multiple charger failures reported across M12 and M18 models.
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There is a dual M18 / M12 which costs more
Facebook marketplace or craigslist. Don't buy used.
Good luck with reliability. I've owned 20+ of the M12 and M18 chargers. Over half have failed without any explanation. All came from tool kits at home depot or authorized sellers online.
Milwaukee and EGO have been clown world with their batteries and chargers
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