Milwaukee Tool Delivers Fastest Four Bay Charging for Crews

July 20, 2026

 Milwaukee Tool continues to advance jobsite productivity with the introduction of their new M18™ and M12™ Four Bay Simultaneous Super Charger with PACKOUT™ Compatibility. Engineered to keep crews running efficiently, this solution expands the growing Super Charger lineup, delivering the fastest charge times for all M18™ and M12™ batteries. In just 35 minutes, users can charge an M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 or FORGE™ HD12.0 Battery to 80%, reducing downtime on the jobsite. 

Milwaukee Tool Delivers Fastest Four Bay Charging for Crews

Designed for users performing demanding applications, the M18™ and M12™ Four Bay Simultaneous Super Charger delivers the ability to charge four packs up to 10X faster, keeping entire crews productive. With four bays, (2) dedicated M18™ bays and (2) M18™/M12™ hybrid bays, users across both systems can rely on a single charging solution. Leveraging CHARGE ADAPT™ Adaptive Charge Distribution, the charger distributes power across all engaged bays to enable efficient, simultaneous charging. Users can charge four M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ HD12.0 batteries to 100% in just 90 minutes.

The M18™ and M12™ Four Bay Simultaneous Super Charger is COOL-CYCLE™ Capable. COOL-CYCLE™ Active Cooling System provides high-speed cooling for less downtime, keeping users productive in high-demand applications and hot environments. The active cooling feature works with M18™ batteries that have COOL-CYCLE™ capability. 

Equipped with REDLINK™ Intelligence, the Super Charger communicates directly with each battery to monitor cell voltage, temperature, and charge status, optimizing charge speed while helping protect battery health and extend pack life. An onboard LED indicator provides real‑time state‑of‑charge visibility, giving users clear charging progress at a glance. Full PACKOUT™ compatibility and a built-in carrying handle make transport and storage seamless on the jobsite. 

*PACKOUT: This new line of enhancements to the PACKOUT™ system delivers unmatched versatility and customization, leading the industry in innovative portable job site solutions. With the addition of M18™ & M12™ Four Bay Simultaneous Super Charger w/ PACKOUT™ Compatibility , the Milwaukee PACKOUT™ Modular Storage System now has over 125 solutions for users to choose from to fully customize their storage for site, transit, and shop reinforcing PACKOUT™ the most versatile, reliable and portable modular storage system in the industry. 

Specifications 

M18™ & M12™ Four Bay Simultaneous Super Charger w/ PACKOUT™ Compatibility (48-59-1818)
  • Compatible with all M18™ and M12™ Batteries 
  • Power source: AC 
  • 5 Year Warranty 
  • Super Charge Rate – 38 Amps 
  • Four Charging Bays: (2) M18™ Only Bays, (2) M18™ & M12™ Hybrid Bays   
  • PACKOUT™ Mounting 

Includes: (1) M18™ & M12™ Four Bay Simultaneous Super Charger w/ PACKOUT™ Compatibility (48-59-1818) 

Features

  • Charge 4 Packs up to 10x Faster
  • COOL-CYCLE™ Active Cooling System Provides High-Speed Cooling For Less Downtime
  • 90 minute supercharge for (4) M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ HD12.0 Batteries to 100%
  • COOL-CYCLE™ High-Speed Cooling enables hot packs to charge faster and increase productivity in high demand applications
  • 35 minute supercharge for the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 or FORGE™ HD12.0 Battery to 80%
  • M18™ or M12™ Hybrid Bay Design Allowing Users Who Operate With Both Systems to Utilize One Charger
  • Modular Connectivity with all PACKOUT ™ Components
  • CHARGE ADAPT™: Adaptive Charge Distribution delivers adaptive simultaneous charging for multiple batteries to maximize productivity
  • Simultaneously Charge (4) Batteries
  • On board LED Indicator communicates charger/pack performance
  • REDLINK™ Intelligence: Charger communicates with the battery pack to ensure optimized charge speed and performance
  • Compatible with all M18™ and M12™ Batteries
  • Power source: AC
  • 5 Year Warranty

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