Revitalize your older 14.4-volt Makita power tools by installing Makita's high output 14.4-volt, 2.6 amp hour, Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery No. 193158-3. The Ni-MH Battery can be recharged hundreds of times with literally no memory affect on the battery's cells. The 193158-3 replaceable battery can be used for all of Makita's 14.4-volt cordless tools and you will soon discover the NI-MH technology will outlast and outwork your older Ni-Cad batteries by 70% or more. When time is money the longer you can use a tool without having to recharge the battery, the more time you will save on every project. --C. Dwight Barnett
14.4 Makita NiMH Battery
The new battery works great, but the old NiCad Makita Charger (Mod.# DC1410), is not compatible with the new NiMH battery. Had to buy a new charger.
11/25/2007
Good battery
This battery works better than the ones that came with the drill when I bought it.
9/11/2007
Replacement Battery Pod Works
When I received my 1434 battery and read the packaging (Virgos always read the packaging), my DC1414 battery charger was not listed as one compatible with the 1434 battery. However, Makita assured me it was, so I opened the package, charged the battery, and hoooray! My Makita variable speed leaf blower is working like new.
3/30/2008
holds excellent charge
Batteries holding up very strong & have yet to charge them after two weeks of frequent use.A+++++++++++ Made in China (just like makita gun & original battery)
5/5/2008
No problems yet...
Batteries arrived wraped in Makitas plastic packaging. Batteries are manufactured in Mexico. My last set of batteries were made in Japan and lasted about 2 years. Only time will tell if these hold up. So far so good.
12/21/2007
Fast service, best prices
amazon is the walmart of the internet. Always the lowest prices and great customer service
12/12/2007
Poorest Battery Life of any MiMH Battery I've Had
I'm NOT a contractor and use my Makita drill only periodically - no way close to contractor use - but still have gone through a couple batteries in a couple years. Love the power/weight ratio of the tools, but the batteries are lame , esp for NiMH's.
12/7/2007