Tuesday, April 7, 2026

MAKITA RELEASES TWO NEW BATTERY CHARGING SOLUTIONS FOR OVERNIGHT CHARGING

New muti-port charging cases charge either 8 or 12 batteries

April 7, 2026, La Mirada, CA – Makita U.S.A., Inc., manufacturer of high-quality professional tools, power equipment, and accessories, has released two overnight charging solutions with the 40V max XGT® and 18V LXT® 8 Port Charging Case (BCC01) and the 40V max XGT® 12 Port Charging Case (BCC02). Both the BCC01 and BCC02 are power management solutions for campus maintenance, OPE groundskeeping, and other fleet operations.

“The biggest challenge in converting to a completely cordless jobsite or operation is ensuring timely, consistent power management and the expense involved,” said Robert Monroe, product manager, drilling, fastening and expansion, Makita U.S.A., Inc. “As we continue to support our users, we’re excited to introduce these unique chargers to make charging easy, reliable, and convenient without the huge expense of upgraded infrastructure!”

· 40V max XGT® and 18V LXT® 8 Port Charging Case (BCC01) – The new 8 Port Charging Case charges up to 8 XGT® batteries, cycling 4 at a time. It can also charge 18V LXT® batteries with use of the available 18V LXT® Adapter for XGT® Chargers (ADP10, sold seperately).

· 40V max XGT® 12 Port Charging Case – The new 40V max XGT® 12 Port Charging Case (BCC02) charges up to 12 batteries, cycling 4 at a time. It is compatible with all 40V max XGT®

batteries.

8 Port Charging Case (BCC01)

The BCC01 is compatible with 18V LXT® batteries with use of the available 18V LXT® Adapter for XGT® Chargers (ADP10, sold separately). The BCC01 is compatible with all 40V max XGT® battery sizes and can be easily used as a carrying case for convenient organized battery transport to and from the job site or while in the field. Up to four 8 Port Charging Cases can be connected to a single dedicated 15A circuit without overloading. Users can charge up to 32 batteries (4 Charging Cases with 8 batteries each).

12 Port Charging Case (BCC02)

The BCC02 charges up to 12 XGT® batteries, cycling 4 at a time for consistent performance and greater charging volume. The 12 Port Charging Case is an ideal solution for overnight charging of up to 12 XGT® batteries. Up to four 12 Port Charging Cases can be connected to a single dedicated 15A circuit. Charge up to 48 batteries overnight on one dedicated 15A circuit with multiple charging cases. The 12 Port Charging Case charges in a series of 4 at a time to prevent circuit overloading.

Makita® XGT® System

XGT® is a system of equipment, tools, batteries and chargers utilizing 40V max lithium-ion batteries. XGT® is engineered to deliver high power to take on high-demand applications, allowing users to completely transition to a cordless job site. XGT® is equipped with advanced brushless motor engineering, intelligent digital communication, and superior durability features to outpower, outsmart and outlast the rest. The XGT® system offers 170+ products engineered to replace more tools and equipment powered by cords gas, and air.

About Makita

Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial power tools, power equipment, pneumatics, and cleaning solutions that offer a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network throughout the U.S.A. With over 50 years in the United States and over 100 years worldwide, Makita utilizes experience and expertise to manufacture best-in-class solutions. For more information about Makita U.S.A. call (800)4-MAKITA or visit makitatools.com. Find Makita on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter @makitatools.

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