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frontpageTaco_Doomsday posted Jul 8, 2026 5:29 AM

Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM FORGE XC8.0 Battery Pack

$129

$229

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Way Source has Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM FORGE XC8.0 Battery Pack (48-11-1881) on sale for $129 (price in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Taco_Doomsday for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Delivers HIGH OUTPUT 12.0 power in a smaller size and lighter weight
  • COOL-CYCLE Active Cooling System provides high-speed cooling for less downtime with COOL-CYCLE capable chargers
  • 35min Supercharge to 80% with the NEW M18 Dual Bay Simultaneous Super Charger
  • Longest life for the most recharges and best performance over the life of the pack
  • REDLITHIUM FORGE provides the most powerful, fastest charging, and longest life batteries within REDLITHIUM
  • Fully compatible with the M18™ system, featuring 250+ tools
  • Patented ingress coating provides increased protection to maximize active cooling through an upgraded venting design
  • Best protection form jobsite, weather and environmental conditions
  • PWR Level 4 on the REDLITHIUM Power scale
  • Resistant housing designed to provide increased protection against exposure to common oils, greases, and solvents
  • Redlink Intelligence: Our battery circuitry provides optimized performance and overload protection using total system communication between tool, battery and charger
  • Enhanced onboard fuel gauge with improved readability in direct sunlight
  • 3-year battery warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $25 less (16.2% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $154 at the time of this post.
    • Way Source is an authorized Milwaukee retailer.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Taco_Doomsday
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Way Source has Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM FORGE XC8.0 Battery Pack (48-11-1881) on sale for $129 (price in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Taco_Doomsday for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Delivers HIGH OUTPUT 12.0 power in a smaller size and lighter weight
  • COOL-CYCLE Active Cooling System provides high-speed cooling for less downtime with COOL-CYCLE capable chargers
  • 35min Supercharge to 80% with the NEW M18 Dual Bay Simultaneous Super Charger
  • Longest life for the most recharges and best performance over the life of the pack
  • REDLITHIUM FORGE provides the most powerful, fastest charging, and longest life batteries within REDLITHIUM
  • Fully compatible with the M18™ system, featuring 250+ tools
  • Patented ingress coating provides increased protection to maximize active cooling through an upgraded venting design
  • Best protection form jobsite, weather and environmental conditions
  • PWR Level 4 on the REDLITHIUM Power scale
  • Resistant housing designed to provide increased protection against exposure to common oils, greases, and solvents
  • Redlink Intelligence: Our battery circuitry provides optimized performance and overload protection using total system communication between tool, battery and charger
  • Enhanced onboard fuel gauge with improved readability in direct sunlight
  • 3-year battery warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $25 less (16.2% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $154 at the time of this post.
    • Way Source is an authorized Milwaukee retailer.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Taco_Doomsday

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Jul 8, 2026 3:45 PM
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KnowsItToBeTrueJul 8, 2026 4:13 PM
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Make sure you test it well when you first get it, you don't want to find out you have a lemon a couple months down the line.
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Jul 8, 2026 5:25 PM
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Quote from 45root :
Also the 6.0 is $85 https://waysource.com/products/mi...7900579005
Thought it was the 6.0 forge and got excited 😟
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Jul 8, 2026 6:08 PM
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JordanJ9498Jul 8, 2026 6:08 PM
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12ahr showed $229
Jul 8, 2026 9:09 PM
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gatoradewaterbottleJul 8, 2026 9:09 PM
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Quote from JordanJ9498 :
12ahr showed $229
is that good deal?
Jul 8, 2026 10:41 PM
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Grogan14Jul 8, 2026 10:41 PM
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Quote from gatoradewaterbottle :
is that good deal?
Currently $229 at Home Depot, on a deal.
Jul 8, 2026 11:22 PM
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AquaMeat9126Jul 8, 2026 11:22 PM
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Quote from 45root :
Also the 6.0 is $85 https://waysource.com/products/mi...7900579005
Was about to jump on it, but just the HO, not the Forge 6.0
Last edited by AquaMeat9126 July 8, 2026 at 04:24 PM.
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Jul 9, 2026 12:59 AM
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45root
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Quote from AquaMeat9126 :
Was about to jump on it, but just the HO, not the Forge 6.0
Aww man. Sorry guys. That's exactly what I thought too.
Jul 10, 2026 9:49 AM
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WilliamsQJul 10, 2026 9:49 AM
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Great price on forge battery. Forge batteries seem to bring out the most performance from my tools, and give me the longest run time
Jul 15, 2026 12:13 PM
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icesJul 15, 2026 12:13 PM
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Don't trust Milwaukee batteries anymore after getting several duds
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Jul 16, 2026 5:38 AM
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hkteaman
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Jul 16, 2026 5:38 AM
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Quote from ices :
Don't trust Milwaukee batteries anymore after getting several duds
Were all the duds purchased from reputable retailers?
Jul 16, 2026 11:45 AM
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icesJul 16, 2026 11:45 AM
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Quote from hkteaman :
Were all the duds purchased from reputable retailers?
Yes all from HD

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