Milwaukee High Output XC5 batteries offer 50% more power

Milwaukee has overhauled its popular 18V 5Ah batteries, giving them 50% more power than their predecessors. These High Output XC5 packs feature tabless technology, which means they are more efficient at transferring current from the cells to the tool.

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In turn, they deliver longer runtimes, there is less heat build-up during demanding tasks and they are faster to charge. The High Output batteries are a direct replacement for the older Red Lithium units and are compatible with all Milwaukee 18V tools. Single batteries can be picked up for about £83 each.

Pictured here is one of the new packs fitted to the firm’s Brushless High Speed Blower, which is designed for cleaning out dust and debris from hard-to-reach places. It has three power modes, a selection of nozzles and offers more than 30 minutes of runtime when fitted with a 5Ah battery. The bare tool costs about £100.