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Milwaukee 48-11-1850vs48-11-1865

Two batteries, compared from their makers' published US specs. Specs checked 2026-10-17.

Milwaukee 48-11-1850

BATTERYMilwaukee M18

Milwaukee 48-11-1850 battery

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Milwaukee 48-11-1865

BATTERYMilwaukee M18

Milwaukee 48-11-1865 battery

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Where they differ

8 of 12 listed specs differ or are listed by only one maker. Stated from the published figures only; no testing.

Every published spec, side by side

SpecMilwaukee 48-11-1850Milwaukee 48-11-1865
Voltage18 V18 V (M18 system)
Battery capacity (each)Differs5.0 Ah6.0 Ah
Battery weightDiffers1.54 lb2.535 lb
Works with (maker's statement)DiffersPowers more than 60 Milwaukee M18 cordless power toolsfully compatible with M18 solutions (the maker's page gives 150+ and 250+ tools in different places)
Charge indicatorYesYes
Battery lineDiffersREDLITHIUMREDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT
Warranty3 Year Limited Warranty3 Year Limited Warranty
Charger in boxNoNo
Recharge time, standard chargerDiffers105 min119 min
Recharge time, rapid chargerDiffers60 min64 min
Recharge time, super chargerDiffers60 min35 min
Dimensions (L x W x H)Differs6.8 x 6.11 x 3.3 in10.5 x 4.7 x 4.7 in

"Differs" marks different published values; pure formatting is not counted. "Only one listed" marks a spec only one maker page gives. Box contents, owner ratings, manuals and sources are on each model's own page: 48-11-1850, 48-11-1865. Swap either model in the compare tool.

Sources

  1. Milwaukee US product page 48-11-1865 (features), retrieved 2026-10-17
  2. Milwaukee US product page 48-11-1850 (features), retrieved 2026-10-17

Researched by Rob, licensed electrician (Australia). Found an error? Tell us.

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