Bosch 18V Lithium-Ion HC (high capacity) 3.0Ah battery with Digital Fuel Gauge

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If you plan on using your 18V Lithium-Ion Bosch tools for more than short tasks, you'll need to invest in these FatPack batteries. They add size to the tools but not obvious weeight. But, moree importantly, they extend the run time long enough to make the tools functional. Highly recommended.

By way of advice, some reconditioned Bosch tools come with two of these FatPack batteries and cost in the $150-$170 range. That's a great deal, as you get a tool, charger, case, and two batteries for less than the cost of the two batteries themselves. Even if you throw out the tool and case (and even the extra charger), you're ahead of the game by about $30. That's what I did and now I have 4 FatPacks -- two I bought as standalone, and two I got the way I previously described.

I also advise buying extra batteries if you're investing in a tool line. I bought Bosch 18V tools to replace Ridgid tools, mainly because the batteries become scarce over time. The Ridgid tools are...Read more