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8 minutes ago, SchenzhenSpecial said:

New batteries are coming, it's just a case of when. I'd expect to see them on the JPN and AUS markets before anywhere else however. Rumours of 21700 cells being implemented.

 

 

If makita don't last then none of them last; every brand use one of three cells, samsung, sony or LG.

Quite right said

Today at Screwfix Live tools fair (UK) I have asked Makita reps about when shall we expect a new batteries to become available and they said not this Year.

They Makita did not have any 6Ah at the show neither could you order from them as they direct you to retailers having some stock. 6ah batteries have been released in a limited numbers this summer in UK but no any more supply from Makita since August and nobody knows why.

Which may me thinking that they (Makita) had stopped this batch as they are with 18650 sells, while Metabo and Bosch (here in EU) have already moved to 20700 and very recently to 21700, and now try to sell as mach as they could before new batteries come to the shelfs. I hope we will see the new batteries before the end of the Year. Either 20700 or 21700 will be quite upgrade over present well served for me for many Years 18650s.     

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You missing the point mate!

We are here (in Makita forum) to share and discuss our beloved MAKITA brand good and not so good experience. This particular forum is not about arguing about Brands. Go somewhere else to argue about.

Nobody make a claim Makita is the Best. If it does not work for you than get something else and move to other forums to discuss.  

[Makita Battery cell 20700]

6 hours ago, Framer joe said:

Your not using a Makita battery ..All day Everyday...,they don't last

WTF!!!!

 

6 hours ago, Framer joe said:

Your not using a Makita battery ..All day Everyday...,they don't 

[Makita Battery cell 20700]

do not know

[Makita Battery cell 20700]

Bosh CORE (USA) / ENERASER (EU) uses 20700 cells. I have not heard of ProCORE.

[Makita Battery cell 20700]

Thanks!

I am not in favour of Flexi Volt (maxi size) like batteries.

For me the current size (dimentions wise) Makita batteries are just right for every day, all day use. 

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Thanks kornomaniac!

But if even bigger sells (21700) are in the way than the new batteries will become mach bigger and won't fit existing tool range I suspect. Something like Dewalts FlexiVolt. 

[Makita Battery cell 20700]

Does Makita work on new batteries with the bigger 20700 cells found in Metabo LiHD and Bosh CORE/ENERASER batteries?

Will we see any time soon something like form Makita?

It seems the latest Makita 6Ah still employ the 18650 cells.